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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1941

Page

6

Washington Boys Swim Team Finishes Strong at State Meet

The Washington boys scored two points in the state swimming meet at lows City last Saturday marking a strong finish to the season. An earlier week included the Red Cross annual meeting, the Y M C A board’s monthly session, and a Y M C A program featuring the high school boys’ quartet conducted by Boyd White. Dr J A Brace, formerly with the Y M C A in China, was a guest making calls Wednesday.

Washington Lows City J. A. Brace Y.M.C.A China

YMCA Activities Highlight Community Involvement

John Owen chairs a YMCA committee while the Iowa Southern hosts a sales meeting in a community room. About 45 high school students attended. Girl Reserves held a sister party, 140 attended a Washington Phalanx area meeting in Minneapolis. A new swimming program starts next week with three pool periods weekly. Howard Little joins Scott Furniture after serving the YMCA.

John Applegate Washington Phalanx Fraternity Minneapolis John

Brewer Family Boosts Local YMCA Program In Washington

Jay Brewer becomes fifth member of the YMCA committee and aids plans for the new pool windows. He supports boys programs and lifestyle improvement. His sons Bill and Bob participate actively in Hi Y and gym and swimming pool activities, strengthening the YMCA in Washington.

Jay Brewer Brewer Jay Bill Bob Hi-Y Washington

Lords Stamp Among Victims of Nazi Air Attack

Among those killed in the German air raid on London were Lord Stamp and Lady Stamp. Lord Stamp is a leading British economist and a director of the Bank of England.

London Lord Lady Stamp New York Lord Stamp Britain Bank of England

Wellman Families Start Westward Motor Trip

Rev and Mrs M L Dewey and Mr and Mrs William Turnipseed depart on a long western journey with planned stops to visit friends and relatives including Tuscon and Stewart Nevada for Lucille Dewey’s wedding on May 10. They aim to return by June 1 amid visits to Oakland Medford and other kin.

Wellman M. L. Dewey William Turnipseed Tony Harvey Tuscon, Ariz Carlsbad Caverns Grand Canyon Death Valley Scotty's Castle Boulderdam Lucille Alvin Smith Mission Stewart Mrs. Dewey B. J. Patchin Oakland Calif

DAR Elects Mrs. William H. Pouch President General

Mrs. William H. Pouch of New York wife of a steel executive was chosen to lead the Daughters of the American Revolution for three years at the 50th annual continental congress in Washington.

William H. Pouch New York New York Steel The Daughters of the American Revolution D. A. WK Washington

Hopkins Deemed Supervisor of Ind-Lease Program

Harry Hopkins long trusted associate of President Roosevelt is officially named supervisor of the vast lend lease program. He will receive no salary and will oversee administration and policy for the wartime aid effort.

Roosevelt Harry L. Hopkins U. S. Secretary of Commerce

Angler Prepares for Fishing Season and Tall Tales

An eager fisherman readies for opening season while others recall the tale of the one that got away. The humor hinges on how boasting will spill the bucket of water and drench the story to reveal truth.

Community Notes From Noble and Surrounding Homes

Mr and Mrs Martin Weston Mr and Mrs Walter Weston and Barbara spent Friday evening at the Everette Weston home. Extended family dinners and Sunday visits marked a busy weekend with numerous relatives from Burlington Keosauqua Trenton Mt Union Mt Pleasant Rome and Des Moines among those noted. A Easter program at Beicher church received praise and the Welty family planned a short trip to Aplington Iowa before returning home.

Nick Frank Steele Marengo J. H. Hogan Terry Lee Oelwein Everette Huber Mr. Huber Miss Suchomel Iowa City J. A. Frey Noble Martin Weston Walter Weston Barbara Everette Weston J. M. Rich Esther Gobison Francis Rich Burlington Kilmer Smith Leah Smith Elwin Smith Keosauqua Everett Goblson Richard Trenton Emery Leichty C. A. Rich Winfield Everette Westen Dave Richard Welty Ludeman Aplington Iowa Beicher Harm Weston Donald Inez Des Moines Clark Bell Louis Romine Lockridge Paul Bell Eureka Kenneth Snider John Turner Arthur Campbell John Bender Wilma Richards Fred Edwards Harry Miller W. A. Stewart PD. G. Beenblossom Methodist Church Washington Stewart Mary Townsend D. W. Griffith Carl White Jimmy Judy Ted Ackley Davenport John Simmering Marion Sheetz Clark Pfeifer W. J. Pfeifer The Valley Church Pratt Ray Pratt Waterloo Laura Rock J. L. Reaney Roger Colthurst Bruce Hanna Glen Owens L. G. Roberts Everette Roberts Ed Rees Dorothy Frank Leeper Frances Will Leeper Our

Tub Bath Singing Endorsed By Music Educators

Marie Greene, vocalist and arranger, champions singing in the bathtub as a means to relax the body and vocal cords ahead of the Music Educators Association of America annual conference. She says bath singing provides the right relaxation for voice and posture.

Music Educators’ Association of America Marie Greene

Judge Determines Outcome Beyond Speed in Race

The saying emphasizes that winning is as much about the judge's character as a racer’s speed, noting that justice can hinge on the examiner's stance and fairness rather than mere quickness.

Linseed Oil Used in Paint Since Twelfth Century

Linseed oil pressed from flaxseed was employed as a paint binder as early as the twelfth century, illustrating long standing material use in early art.

British Sink Axis Convoy in Mediterranean Sea Battle

British admiralty reports a British squadron destroyed an axis convoy of three destroyers and five cargo ships bound for Africa between Sicily and Tripoli. One British destroyer Mohawk of 1870 tons was sunk after torpedo hits. Italian destroyer Luca Tarigo listed as sunk. Italian destroyer Usodimare linked as sister ship of Luca Tarigo.

Africa Sicily Tripoli Sun Luc Tarigo J Usodimare Luca Tarizo

Easter Guests and Community News From Eureka Iowa

Easter events and weekend visitors fill Eureka notes with many names and towns. Residents welcome guests from Davenport Rock Island Iowa City and Washington as church services and Sunday school gain attendees while local families gather for holidays and reunions.

Easter Homecoming for Wilma and Freda Pearson

Mr and Mrs Harry Pearson enjoyed a pleasant Easter as daughters Wilma and Freda returned home. Wilma, a teacher in Atlantic, and Freda, a nurse in Peoria, visited Mrs W E Frame and friends in Ainsworth Saturday.

Will Roberts Amboy Harry Pearson Wilma Freda Atlantic Peoria Wilma Pearson W. E. Frame Ainsworth

Schenck Found Guilty in Tax Evasion Trial

In New York a federal jury convicts film magnate Joseph M. Schenck on two of four income tax evasion counts and co defendant Joseph Moskowitz on one count. Schenck faces up to 10 years and a $20 000 fine per count, as he departs court with attorney Jerry Giesler.

Joseph M. Schenck Joseph Moskowitz New York Schenck Moskowitz Jerry Giesler

Sunday Visitors Share Meal at Shalla Home

Richmond April 18 Mrs. William L. Shalla and family and Mr. Robert Welte and family visited Fred Shalla’s near Brighton on Sunday. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Leo Sharp and Larry who shared Sunday dinner.

John Hinds Riverside Dorothea Shalla Davenp William Sha Clayton Lintz Washington Leone Lintz Jo Blum Rita Kern Norma Janez Bockhorst Robert Chapek Davenport Hom John Blum Fred Shalla Ho Brighton Urban TeBoehorst Danell Goods Phyllis Joel Bockhorst Mildred Minnie Lemk Wellman Lewis Dey William Dawns Saday Billy Reiner Melvin Gineers Johns. Blum Richmond William L. Shalla Robert Welte Fred Shalla Leo Sharp Larry

United Service Organizations Plans $10.765 Million Campaign

Representatives of six national agencies discuss a 1941 drive to raise 10 million plus for a nationwide U.S.O. program. The funds fund 339 service clubs near camps and defense centers to provide lounges reading rooms religious services and social activities for service members and defense workers nationwide.

United Service Organizations For National Defense, Inc U.S.O United States John M. Schiff Army and Navy Jewish Welfare Board Francis P. Matthews National Catholic Community Service Walter Hoving Salvation Army U.S.C

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