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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1940
Page
6
Brighton High School seniors chose the three act comedy Sunny Days Farm for their class play to be staged May 2 and 3. Eloise Johnston is named valedictorian for 1940 with Jotn Chuck as salutatorian.
Mrs Ralph Hibbs the Columbus Junction county president will preside at the annual convention of the federated clubs of Louisa county to be held at the Methodist church in Wapello on April 26. Other note worthy items include April 22 transfer of Karl Frago to Storm Lake area and various local visits and events in Columbus City and Junction communities.
Ronald Benson harvested corn on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Mose Bontrager visited Iowa City on Wednesday. Mrs Clyde Fishburn is in hospital. Mrs A C Patterson visits daughter Mrs Tommy Harvest. Mr and Mrs Levi Simmons moved into Neill Trotman house north of Washington. Mr and Mrs Roy Sehulty and Harold visited Washington Thursday afternoon.
A description notes typewriter ribbons made of test quality natnsook fabric woven from fine threads of long fiber Sew Island cotton.
Japanese fans, nearly 19,000 miles from America, show strong interest in the annual World Series baseball games and Major League events that captivate sports readers worldwide.
Jeanne Evans hides Reno Money from husband Ned and seeks a spark of excitement after years of monotony. A park bench memory, Ned’s wandering gaze, and a new dress prompt her to spend the stash on vanity and a fresh look. Ned remains oblivious, amused by her renewed attentiveness.
Noted literary deaths on the same day, April 23, 1616, marking the passing of William Shakespeare and Miguel de Cervantes author of Don Quixote. The event links two towering figures of English and Spanish literature with a shared date of death and enduring cultural impact.
The American Rabbit and Cavy Breeders association notes the Havana Satin rabbit fur with a glossy, uniform coat is rising in popularity for coats and muffs. Fanciers nurture new styles through multi-year shows, mutations, and backcrossing to create true breeds across six years and 12 generations.
Harold Alexander of Indiana caught a 12 pound cary and weighed it by hanging scales on wet electric line. The gear and his hands were wet when the scale hook snagged his finger, causing a deep wound as his brother Frank freed him. The fish remained uninjured.
A rural youth illiteracy rate is one in twenty versus one in a hundred city youth. The finding highlights wide educational disparities between rural and urban areas.
Robert Genkinger reports a major loss of 305 five week old chicks after a brooder stove malfunction caused smoke in the brooder house. The house survived with a hole in the floor and no fire. Loss includes five weeks of care and feeding, marking a second similar incident this spring.
Marjorie Reaney, a member of Coe College Cedar Rapids a cappella choir, will lead the college choir on a spring tour visiting seven towns in central and western Iowa beginning May 5.
Kalona April 22 Mrs C E Hershberger was chosen president for the Kalona school P T A with Gordon Engstrom as vice president and Lovell Strickler as secretary and treasurer. The Kalona Senior class attended the Fourth Annual Vocational Guidance conference at Washington Junior College last Friday. Dr and Mrs Roscoe Feldman of Ames visited Kalona relatives.
A California aircraft company expands into an apprenticeship program to address a skilled labor shortage. It pays young apprentices about half the prevailing wage for part time work between classes during a four year period.
A type of traditional Korean hat is described as tent shaped and so large it can cover the wearer to the waist. The text notes these hats are sometimes used as baskets to carry the wearer’s wardrobe.
Residents gather for church Ladies Aid at Rev Coggeshall home. Damville and Centerville guests visit. Recital at Lamont attended by Joyce, Graceland student. Dinner at Lloyd Coon home includes Corwin Evans and friends. Federated club meeting in Crewsfordaville noted.
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