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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1936

Page

5

Rome St Peter's Awe and Fascinating Rome Tour

A narrator from Rome recalls nighttime arrivals in Naples and Rome. the St Peter's interior awe, Michelangelo works, and mosaics. a new plan to open space around the church, a papal audience at Castelgandolfo, and contrasts with Moslem worship. He praises the popes as patrons of classic art and notes orderly Italian revival and the joy of pilgrims and Feeney from Younkers New York.

Rome Italy Naples Africa Mussolini St. Peter's American Catholic University Feeney Younkers N. Y States New York Tiber Michael Angelo Murillo Michelangelo San Michael Vatican Castelgondolfo Sisters of Charity Bernini Raphael

Brighton School Opens August 31

The Brighton community notes the new school year begins Monday August 31 with one new faculty member Tom Karpan filling the vacancy left by Clarence Zeigler. The health exam drive at the high school Friday August 21 is conducted by local and county health staff. The town also lists numerous local visits, reunions, and gatherings surrounding families and churches in early autumn.

Rhua Helmick Brighton Tom Karpan Cowtch Clarence Zeigler West Liberry Supt H. C. Messer L. E. McAfee Barbara Moyle Lucille Jones Helen Gaumer Florence Beggs Ruth Michaelsen Joe Chrigty Marie Mathie Ijrene Graham Marjorie Petratz East Pleasant Plain St. Joseph

Notice of County Board Meeting September 14 1936

The board of supervisors of Washington County Iowa will meet September 14 1936 at 10 a m at the Court House. Taxpayers will be heard for or against the estimate of expenditures at that time. ETHEL GRECIAN County Auditor.

Board of Supervisors Washington County Iowa Court House

Graber Family Returns From Illinois Trip

East Sunset notes Mr and Mrs P Graber Verena Laverne Lucille and Calvin visited relatives in Illinois from Tuesday to Thursday. Other locals attended visits and a social with the Dillavoy family and various neighbors, ending with a literary program and ice cream social.

Levi Simmons Russel Thoman Middletown Cadwin Owens Miami Florida Grif Davies Russel Williams Lucille Sponberg Emma Lauber Mae Richenberger Sherman Wolfe Jim Batterson Sherman Gault Richard Smylie Washington Joe Conrad Sunset Park Osie Messenger Cotrad Orris J. B. Orris Ruth Vivian Williamsburg D. B Twinam Davenport Robt Longsome A. B. Orris 5. K. Orris Mae Clarence Hering Virgil Viola Rex Huston Silas Fake Oscar Hughes Liatimer Davis Mabel McGuire Wayland Orval van Meter Marsh Eugene Stephens Maurine Ainsworth Jim Martin Irene Sommers West Liberty Della Richardson James Stewart East Sunset P. Graber Verena Laverne Lucille Calvin Illinois Willis Grace D. J. Messenger Conrad Leroy Vernon Pleasant Paul D. Howell Columbus Junction Fred Joe Johnson Wyman

Palisades Rocks Said to Be 150 Million Years Old

A report asserts the Palisades in New York consist of rocks dated at 150 million years old. The claim cites geological analysis by unnamed scientists and notes the landmark’s ancient origins.

Palisades New York

How Good A Driver Are You

Washington county drivers can test themselves Friday and Saturday August 21 and 22 at a Driver's Clinic at the Tucker and Eicher garage. Dr A R Lauer of Iowa State College leads the clinic with the Iowa State Safety Council to reveal driver weaknesses and improve highway safety in the county.

Washington County Tucker & Eicher Direc A. R. Lauer Iowa State College Iowa State Safety Council Washington County Safety Council

Quieting Title Action in Washington County Iowa

Plaintff files a suit against known defendants and unknown claimants to quiet title to property in Section 17 78 7 W Fifth PM Washington County Iowa. The petition seeks to bar any adverse claims and establish the plaintiff’s absolute ownership with relief. appearance required by noon September 7 1936 at the Washington County Court House. Attorney: Richard A Stewart.

District Court Washington County Iowa City of Washington Richard A. Stewart Plaintif

Dental Hygiene Plan Set to Begin in Iowa Schools

The University of Iowa will implement its dental hygiene plan for the 1936-37 school year under Dr Charles L Drain. Urban and rural schools in over 80 counties join the campaign reaching about 200000 children across 500 school systems last year.

Iowa City University of Iowa Iowa Bureau of Dental Hygiene Charles L. Drain

Snakes’ Vengeance Feared in Oriental Belief

A widely held belief in the Orient states that killing a snake invites persecution by the entire snake race. The saying reflects superstition and fear surrounding reptiles in traditional myth.

Riverside club meeting and local notices summary

The Better Riverside club held its August dinner at St Marys hall with service by the Young Ladies Sodality. Scout Executive Thiele of Iowa City spoke on Boy Scout work and urged more local troop activity. Monsignor Bernard Jacobemsier and Rev C A Van Waals spoke on aviation. Other items report hog prices in Chicago, a Davenport state convention, Carr burial in Riverside, and a Wisconsin trip following Mrs Lauser’s death.

Riverside Bernard Jacobemsier C. A. van Waus Holy Trinity Church Richmond J. P. Quinn Mary Jane Marjorie Robert Tobin Joliet Illinois Chicago Bert Cray William Dautremont William, Jr Rose Dautremont Davenport Dautremont

Michigan Inland Lake Hourhson Details Size

Michigan's largest inland lake Hourhson spans about 0.4 square miles, exceeding eight miles in length and four miles in width. Its maximum depth is 25 feet.

Michigan Hourhson Lake

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