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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1939

Page

6

Ardith Tinnes and Lloyd Derby Exchange Vows

Ardith Tinnes youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Zeno Tinnes and Lloyd Derby son of Mr and Mrs Will Derby were united in marriage at the bride’s parents home Saturday afternoon April 22. The Rev Carl W Klein officiated. They will reside on the Irvin Henry farm two miles west of Valley and Ardent will continue teaching at Centennial school west of Rubio.

Washington High School Arlene Churchill Marjorie Sheetz Maurice Tinnes Irvin Henry Valley Mr. Derby Rubio

Post-Nuptial Party Honors Mrs Widmer in Crawfordsville

Mrs Earl Walker with Mrs Robert Howell and Mrs Howell Davis entertained neighborhood ladies northeast of town after the wedding of Mrs Gilbert Widmer. Two guests from the area attended a miscellaneous shower with gifts hidden in rooms and refreshments served.

Crawfordsville Earl Walker Robert Howell Howell Davis Town Gilbert Widmer Lee Walker John White Bridge Isabel Piper Isador Bogle Blakesburgh Henrietta Howell James Olinger J. H. Jones Florence White Rosamund Shellman

WCTU Youth Temperance Party in Wellman

Members of the Youths Temperance Council joined by leader Mrs Roy Marner and parents at the home of Mr and Mrs E C Jones in Wellman. About thirty attended the gathering hosted by the WCTU. Local Garden Club also met with thirty members at the home of Mrs Loyal Swartzendruber, with Mrs Ed Gingrich presiding.

Garden Club Wellman Gardens Club Loyal Swartzendruber Ed Gingerich E. C. Jones Harold Durian

Birthday Honor For Elizabeth Bock At Mrs Foster’s

Mrs F N Foster hosted a Thursday afternoon party honoring Elizabeth Bock on her birthday. Guests included Mrs L W Durst Mrs A L Braden Mrs Elmer Yoder and others who enjoyed embroidery, visiting, and refreshments.

R. FE. Ross John Bissey

Notice of Probate of Will in District Court Iowa

State of Iowa in Washington County No 7231 notifies all to whom it may concern that an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Silas Caldwell deceased dated September is being probated in district court.

Washington County Silas Caldwell

Court sets May 3 1939 hearing for will probate in Washington Iowa

The District Court of Washington County Iowa fixes May 3 1939 at 9:00 AM at the Court House for proof of the will of the deceased to be probated. Notice is given to all interested to appear and show cause why the instrument should not be admitted as last will and testament. By order of Clerk R R Noonan. Dated April 26 1939.

Court House Washington Iowa District Court R. R. Noonan

German Ace Baron von Richtofen Claimed 80 Planes Destroyed

The World War I ace Baron Manfred von Richtofen was reputed to have shot down eighty enemy aircraft. His tally made him a feared pioneer of aerial combat and a national hero in Germany.

Baron von Richtofen Germany

Card of Thanks for Sympathy in Loss

We express heartfelt thanks to our kind neighbors and friends for expressions of sympathy after the death of our husband and father. The floral offerings were especially appreciated. Mrs. Silas Caldwell, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Allamgnn, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Chalupa, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Caldwell, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Benn.

Silas Caldwell Harrison Allamgnn Ed Chalupa Howard Caldwell Howard Benn

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