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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1941
Page
3
A couple in Lowisa County is expected to be found after several weeks, with authorities directing attention to the Cotter area as the likely location. The report notes ongoing searches and community tips guiding the investigation.
A convention of librarians and library officials ended with an informal tea at the First Presbyterian church after daytime sessions and a noon luncheon. Leila Wilson of Fairfield was named chair for next year’s southeast district meet. The program featured readings by Ottumwa’s Gretchen Steiner Hightshoe, high school performances, and book reviews by visiting librarians.
The marriage of Iola Adelene Ward and A Hayden Williams was held at Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church in Chicago with Rev J A Parkander officiating. Attendants included Harold L Larson Marie Cheek and Mr and Mrs B D Osborn. The couple will reside at 5118 South Dorchester Avenue in Chicago.
Notices list multiple community gatherings including benefit card party at the Masonic Temple and Y W book review, Presbyterian Ladies Aid sessions, Baptist luncheon, Woman's Society activities, Mission study at M E church, Rebekah social, and Oxford orchestra music. Various groups schedule meetings, handcrafts, and missionary study through Monday with dates and locations implied.
One year old Richard Dean Donaldson and Nicholas Clinton Pletcher share birthdays along with Jerry Duea and Virginia Meyer among others. Elizabeth Dea and Gerald Fisher mark milestones, with Stanley Wallace and Helen Falk noted. Washington lodge of Masons conducted a graveside service at Elm Grove cemetery for the oldest Mason, Mr. Marsh, who served 65 years.
Mrs. Mary Scranton hosted the E. O. W. club in Scranton last evening. Members planned a May 2 birthday celebration for Mrs. Dawson and Mrs. Denison at Mrs. Garretts home. The evening ended with refreshments served by Mrs. Scranton and Mrs. Mansier. next meeting will be in two weeks with Mrs. Sehulty.
Florence L. Winder daughter of Mr and Mrs Homer Winder of Wapello and Richard James Cotter son of Mrs Jennie Cotter of Columbus Junction were married Saturday April 19 in Des Moines by Hon Oscar Hale chief justice of the Iowa supreme court. Attendants Mr and Mrs M P Bumgardner. Dinner at Hotel Savoy followed. Mrs Cotter former teacher and county official. Mr Cotter former county supervisor member.
Quoted from an English act of 1189 prescribing brutal punishment for robbers voyaging with Crusaders. The penalty included having the head shaved, boiling pitch poured over it, and a feather cushion emptied on the offender.
Schedule listings for Westbound and Eastbound trains, local stops, and connections. Includes Golden State Limited, Californian, Knoxville Branch, and Burlington Trailways bus routes. Also notes regular lodge meeting details and agent contacts for local transit services.
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