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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1939

Page

4

Merrimac Social Notes Detail Weekend Visits

Mrs. mer Reschley helped care for her parents. Several local residents visited family and friends in Merrimac and Fairfield. Church group met. neighbors hosted gatherings. multiple families traveled to see relatives and assist with home projects.

Carl Amrine Merrimac Mer Reschley Will Coch Johnie Baldosier Dale Norton Portal Chris Pohren A. N. Amrine Wellman Robert Gages R Roy Lester Nicola Charley Zears Henry Wolfe Lutheran Ladies Aid Joe Shillisstrum Maggie

Minister Prison Number Eligible for Parole

Fort Madison inmate Revy. Clau de D. Saunders a 55 year old Auburn Presbyterian minister was convicted of assault with intent to commit manslaughter. He arrived at Fort Madison penitentiary assigned No 15 495 and will be eligible for parole after 11 months served.

Fort Madison Claude D. Saunders Auburn Fort Madison Penitentiary W. J. Stuart Sao County

Not a Stranger Among Strangers In Washington

The letter from Mrs Pearl Ruggles of Washington, Ta, April 9 1039, shares appreciation for a local column and presents a personal poem about home town life. She contrasts city and rural living, praises neighborly kindness, and expresses pride in returning home to Washington.

Mrs Pearl Ruggies Washington, Ta Mrs. Peal Ruggles Pr. S. Ig P. R Old Town Washington Pearl Kugeles

Laird of Skibo Andrew Carnegie Known as Kin Scotland

Andrew Carnegie earned the nickname Laird of Skibo from the Scottish estate where he spent much time in later years. The title reflected his strong ties to Skibo Castle and his Highland residence.

Carnegie Skibo Andrew Carnegie Scotland

Third Grade Pupils Present Bird Program at PTA Meeting

Third grade pupils presented a program at the Centennial PTA meeting with talks on Chinese articles, bird migration, nests, and bird-themed poems. Nancy Patterson announced the program and Mary Kay Morrison read stories while freida Cornelius directed.

Velmar Booth China George Rindiger R. J Patterson Victor Masson Nancy Patterson Dwain White Joan Morgan Alan Barclay Betty Fisher John Collett Betty Lou Schucher Mary Kay Morrison Charles Lee McGill Kathryn Hotle Don Siegle Mary Alice Simmering Freida Cornelius

Dinner Given for Birthdays of Two Ebner Children

An Easter birthday dinner honored Beverly Jean Ebner eight and Kenneth Dean Ebner six at their parents Lewis and celebration featured pink and white rabbits cakes with Candles. Family guests included Frances Ebner Josephine Ebner and others.

Beverly Jean Kenneth Dean Ebner Lewis Ebner Beverly Frances Ebner Josephine Ebner Leslie Inglebright Famty John Coleman Kathleen

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