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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1940
Page
5
Wayland teachers elected Miss Heber 44 to county council and plan another meeting on April 19. A nature film program titled bees and spiders was shown to the general science class, with a later special assembly on April 17 to boost natural history interest.
The Queensbridge Houses in Queens, New York City, cover 47 acres and will cost about 13.9 million dollars. The development will provide homes for about 149 families or roughly 11 100 individuals.
In the Tamarugal Salt Desert between the Andes and the Pacific a vast saltpetre deposit yields millions of tons. Workers recover the salt and use large blocks of salt to construct homes for their labor community.
A historical profile outlines the Iowa National Guard’s dual state and federal role, led by Adjutant General Charles H. Grahl. It details divisions including advisory, armory, war roster, and graves registration boards, salary and duties, and the Guard as a reserve component alongside the U.S. Army and organized reserve.
The Iowa National Guard comprises 311 officers four warrant officers and 4474 enlisted men with a 18 to 45 enlistment age and three year terms. It operates 39 armories across 86 counties including Des Moines Burlington and Council Bluffs. Camp Dodge spans 4000 acres near Des Moines with two weeks yearly training and a state federal partnership on property and funding.
The Fairview 4 H club met at Mrs. Joe Kitotek's home with eight members present along with the leader and assistant. Mary Lee Weeks served as program chairwoman and talks covered Schubert's Moment Musical Frances Sojka Flowers and shrubs planting and a skit practice for Rally day. Refreshments followed and the next meeting is set for May 11 at Hazel Sojka's home.
The article outlines how Petroleum is built from hydrogen and carbon. It notes that the arrangement of atoms in hydrocarbon molecules determines distinct substances such as gasoline components and lubricants. It highlights six carbon atoms with fourteen hydrogen atoms forming a gasoline compound.
A flower exchange was held with the hostess assisted by her daughter in serving refreshments. The next gathering will be hosted by Mrs. Mary Applegate on May 10 at her home.
The West Chester Social circle will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Federated church. Mrs Pearson leads refreshments and Sara Pollock chairs the afternoon program.
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