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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1938

Page

8

Kalona Board Sells Lots to Roy Hochstetler at Auction

Washington County Iowa Board of Supervisors approves sale of Lots 1 and 2 in Block 10 Original Plat Kalona to Roy Hochstetler for 245.98 plus taxes. Meeting notes show bond approval for W F E Howell and appointment of Hazel McCarty as Vital Statistics Registrar. Also references radio report on Levanevsky plane crash sighting near Oliktuk with duration for search.

Board of Supervisors W. FE. Howell Hazel McCarty Edna C. Purvis Kalona Sigismund Levanevsky Northland Stanley Morgan U. S. Army Barrow Morgan Oliktuk Point Barrow Washington Iowa Roy Hochstetler Washington County

Junior College Play Wows Large Riverside Audience

The Junior College stage production drew a large Riverside crowd with strong performances by Gene Tucker as William Farrady and Arthur Bishop as Admiral Grice. Director Opal Keeney guided a full team of staff and students, raising funds for the band while the cast delivered lively English satire and comic moments.

Chicago Ida William Farrady J. P Ceelia Gene Tucker Admiral Grice R. N Arthur Bishop Robert Tarver Celia Sam Wittmer Phyllis Farraday Marguerite Hardy John Hughes Martin Milburn Krabill James Raleigh Lawrence Whisler Henry Steele Evelyn Trenchard Madge Rockingham Betty Hamil Doris Klepfer Miss Keeney Opal Keeney Washington Anna Plummer Miss Plummer Adrian Sutton Dora Danbar Keith Reinert Jane Bruty Helen Finn

Benteco Manager Moves Between Wellman and Albia

Wellman Benteco store appoints Ralph Bringman as manager while Walter Ahrens travels to Albia for similar duties. Mrs. Ahrens and daughter Beverly plan to move to Albia soon. J F Durst and Grant Graham visited Iowa City. Mrs. Steninger stayed with J Lindley Coon family in Cedar Rapids. Henry Foster and wife welcomed a seven pound daughter born Tuesday morning. Merton Crossett takes over the Mobil gas station previously operated by Mobil.

Martha Adams Wellman Benteco Walter Ahrens Albia Ahrens Beverly Ralph Bringman Wellman Benteco J. F. Durst Grant Graham Iowa City Steninger J. Lindley Coon Cedar Rapids Henry ‘‘Mank” Foster Merton Crossett Mobil

Oyster Legend Tied to Months With An R

The 17th century belief claims oysters should not be eaten in months without the letter R in their name. The rule links seasonal eating to linguistic quirks and folk practices.

Lead Attacks Nerves and Body in Poisoning Case

Lead poisoning affects the nervous system and food forming tissues, with brain and nerve damage as primary concerns and widespread bodily impact noted in medical observations.

Wellman Family Loyal to Lumber Co. Leadership Change

Milo Smith will take charge Monday at Belis Lumber Co. after moving from Wellman Adel Iowa. Mrs Smith and child will remain in Wellman until school ends. The community regrets losing the Smith family but supports the new yard operation.

Milo Smith Smith Wellman Adel Iowa Belis ® Lumber Co

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