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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1940

Page

8

Pleasant Plain visit notes and local families

Mr and Mrs Leo Sueppel and family and Catherine Lintz dined with Mr and Mrs Frank Eagle of Pleasant Plain. Mr and Mrs Ralph Thompson visited Ames with Robert and Mrs Thompson. Robert Thompson recently had an appendectomy and is recovering. Mu sil family visitors included Alois Musil from Chicago and Al and Joe Koenigsmark of Chicago.

Leo Sueppel Catherine Lintz Frank Eagle Pleasant Plain Ralph Thompson Ames Robert Thompson Musil Alois Musil Chicago Joe Koenigs Mark

Weekend visitors and relocations documented in Iowa notice

Weekend guests include the Van Aus tall Zimmer and Johnson families from Hamilton and Warsaw. Des Moines assigns L A Warren to the Iowa Daily Press association, with Berne Enslin on business. Numerous Iowa City Ottumwa Madrid Madrid area families host dinners and visits with local households.

L. A. Warren Des Moines Iowa Daily Press Association Berne Enslin

Christianity a Major Force in China Says Doctor

Dr. A J Brace told a United Presbyterian church audience that Christianity shapes China despite only about one percent being Christians. He named Chiang Kai Shek and Madame Chiang as leading believers and cited speeches to show faith is vital, noting 6000 missionaries aid war relief and morale while China permits preaching nationwide.

China A. J. Brace United Presbyterian Church Chiang-Kai-Shek Brace Chengfu Chiang-Kai-Shekana United States Japan Dr. Brace Washington Rotary Club

Two Public Playgrounds Planned for Washington Youths

Local effort seeks funds to open two supervised playgrounds at Stewart School and Lincoln for two months this summer. Activities run June 19 to August, weekdays 9 to 12 and 1 to 4 30, with games, crafts and organized play under E. D. Morrison Jr. and the Men's Club Playground committee.

Stewart School Lincoln Washington E. D. Morrison, Jr

Neighborhood Notes and Business Move Amid Local Visits

Mr and Mrs Russell Knott relocate to 3234 South Second Avenue from 315 East Third Street with Notices about Ainsworth Beauty Shop under new management. Helen Marston and Mrs E I Coffey and daughter Jean of Des Moines were weekend guests at Mor rison Jr home with Coffey returning from Tucson and Miami Arizona. Mr and Mrs Dave Boyer and Mrs Milburn McKay traveled home to Elkhart Indiana after visiting Fetters and McKay families in town.

Russell Knott South Second Avenue East Third Street Ainsworth Beauty Shop Helen Marston Mar Evis Dave Boyer Milburn McKay Elkhart Ind Boyers Roy Fetters Vera Coates Boyer McKay Frank Andersot

County to Vote on Bonds for Hospital

Cerro Gordo county petitions will seek a referendum on a $100000 bond to build a hospital on the county farm to care for nearly all 50 insane patients at Cherokee and to provide a relief ward. The issue would also fund more land to grow produce for county institutions.

Mason City Cerro Gordo Cherokee

Slough Fire Threatens Rice Lake Park Timber

A fierce slough fire near Lake Mills threatened Rice Lake state park and a valuable 1400-acre timber tract. Rice Lake Outing Club farmers and volunteers battled the blaze with shovels and wet sacks, stopping it after burning over 40 acres.

Jasper residents hold graveyard clean up picnic at Tubb's

Jasper Alabama residents plan a graveyard cleaning at Tubb's cemetery with a community picnic. The local notice invites all interested to bring tools and dinner for the event.

Jasper Ala Tubb

Folk Festival Program at Stewart School Tonight

Extensive program lists students and adults performing Swedish Danish Finnish and Mexican dances with groups under Fourth Fifth grades and a finale of God Bless America. Notable names include Ray Allen Harland Marion Den Hartog Phyllis McKeown Janet Sweet Charlotte Little and Clair Buck among many participants and assisting staff. The piece attributes teachers and staff such as Harry W Bowles Margaret Christenson and others.

Grandfather van Dougal Ray Allen Harland Hans Marion den Hartog Reveille Gene Gray Charlotte Little Phyllis McKeown Janet Sweet Donna Crone Teddy Stewart Clair Buck Miss Tulip Roger Breitenbach Wayne Brock Bobby Havel Gee Gray Bobby Crandall Dolores Wallace Betty Jean Nelson Barbara Godwin

One Club Initiates Member at Masonic Temple Meeting

Mrs. J B McConahey was initiated into the Past Worthy Matrons club at a Saturday afternoon meeting in the Masonic Temple. Ten members attended and a social hour followed with refreshments served by Mrs. Charles Kennedy and Mrs. Hugh Hall.

J B McConahey Eclay Masonic Temple Charles Kennedy Hugh Hall

Weekend Visits Bring Free-spirited Family Gatherings

Ruth Marie Morrison of Sac City stayed with her parents, the Berk family, over the weekend. J C Hogue of Corydon visited Dr and Mrs A W Clow. Hogue is Clow's brother-in-law. The White Shrine Benefit Bridge is scheduled at the Masonic Temple Wednesday afternoon and evening. Prof and Mrs George C Hendrickson and children visited Ames native Thomas Simpson and sisters Kila and Elizabeth Simpson. today marks Simpson's 90th birthday with a family dinner held yesterday. Simpson is recovering from illness and hopes to travel to town to see friends.

Ruth Marie Morrison Sac City Mrs. Berk. Morrison George C. Hendrickson Betty Bob Mary Ames

John H. Pucker of Junction Is Dead

John H. Pucker 65 retired farmer died yesterday morning at his home after a long illness in Columbus Junction. Funeral services are set for 2 pm tomorrow at Fredonia Methodist church conducted by Rev. Robert N. Chord. Survived by wife Blanche Morrison and two sisters Mrs Albert Hammond and Mrs (surname cut off). Funeral arrangements handled by C. A. Stephens. Born April 15, 1874 near Columbus Junction.

Columbus Junction John H. Pucker Fredonia Methodist Church Robert N. Chord Zion Congregational Church C. A. Stephens John HW. Pucker John William Susan M. Pucker Blanche Morrison Albert Hammond

Frank Wells and Relations Noted in Burlington Item

Frank Wells of Burlington is mentioned with his step-daughters Mrs. Stanie Lantz of Columbus Junction in a brief community notice detailing family connections and residence.

Frank Wells Burlington Stanie Lantz Columbus Junction

Boy Scouts Hike to Red Brick Tonight

Boy Scouts of Troop 32 plan a hike to Red Brick this evening and will cook their supper. Scout members are expected at the school at 6.9 if rain interrupts there will be no hike or meeting.

Boy Scouts Troop 32 Red Brick

Free Digestive Relief from Excelsior Springs Mineral Water

Readers urged to request the Free Digest for digestive ailments including acid stomach nervous indigestion and liver trouble. The Medical Bureau at Excelsior Springs Missouri offers a list of patients who found relief and invites requests by mail.

Medical Bureau I Springs

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