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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1940

Page

6

Cotter School News Highlights April Activities and Awards

Cotter high school reports honor students and upcoming events. Valedictorians Myr funsmore and Meda Hauenstein share top marks while the senior play The Henpecked Husband progresses for April 29. Meda Hauenstein leads music festival participation. the school exhibits May 7 and the junior senior banquet is set for April 26.

Cotter Myr Funsmore Meda Hauenstein Samuel Casper Dixon Bob James Dixon Ellen Dixon Isilen Hays Furguson Clara McGuire Filbert Furgason Harry Quick Jerry Barton Janek Williams Johnson Mildred Bell Harry Clyde Roy Hauenstein Raymond Hendrickson Marian Jones Wapello Meda Muscatine Fairfield Mary Reha Morning Sun Supt Mrs. Martin Louisa County Jetter Schools Association Winfield Mr. Jackson

Dixie Dugan In Love Again by Ham Fisher 100 in Spelling

School news notes spelling excellence for the past six weeks with named students and class activities. Fourth grade math drill strong with perfect scores. Dorothy Ann Hedger brings a pet rabbit to class. First through third grades describe stories parties and farm projects. Marian Swan continues nursing training in Burlington.

Amatchi Manesh Mayi France Spain Mexico Raymond Easton Elgan Edwards Mareia Fuller Dorothy Ann Hedger Keith Peters Billy Joe Podari

Plan G O P Convention Returns for Short Visit

Myrtle Freyenberger spent Thursday at the Ivan Wyse home in Wayland. Noah Widmer hosted Sunday visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Lester Alliman and family and P W Widmer. Other Sunday visits connected families and friends across the area.

Myrtle Freyenberger Ivan Wyse Wayland Frank Nebel Lester Alliman P. W. Widmer Noah Widmers George Unkrich J. J. Rich

Edith Mayo Selected as American Mother for 1940

Edith Graham Mayo of Rochester Minnesota widow of famed surgeon Charles H Mayo mother of eight with an adopted daughter and foster son was chosen American Mother for 1940 by the Golden Rule Foundation. The selection honors her as a devoted mother.

Charles H. Mayo Rochester

Washington Lodge and Rail Schedules Notice

Washington Lodge A F and A M regular meeting first Friday each month. Train times list Golden State Limited Nos 4 and 1, Californian Nos 44 48, and local routes. Passenger stops and pickups at Washington noted with departure times toward Davenport and Kansas City. ticket sales at Bus Depot and local outlets.

Washington Lodge A. F A. M Howard McBride W. M W. Yard Golden State Limited Washington California Davenport Kansas City Southwes Limited Kansas City Davenport Southwest Limited W. C. Bell

Stringtown Schoolhouse Gathering and Social

Stringtown residents held a program at the schoolhouse with pupils performing followed by a social and luncheon of fruit salad and cookies. The report notes visiting and local residents including Freyengerber Freyenberger Jones Graber and others, with several guests and travel mentions.

Stringtown Menno Freyenberger Miriam Wyse Wm. Freyenberger Evelyn Jones Bessie Graber Elmer Reyenberger Harlan Cummings Clara Hebel Grace Rex Swan J. J. Rich Wayland Robert Sommer Middlebury Ind Alvin Beachy Fairfield Penn Bluffton College Glee Club

Personal Loans Offered for Vacation Needs Quickly

Summer bills and vacations loom. get cash on your signature with private, prompt service. Flexible repayment plans tailored to your income and schedule.

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