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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1941

Page

5

Hastings Hosts Guests In Local Social Gatherings

Washington County News Review notes visits by Rev and Mrs Roy Mcklhinney of Hamilton Ohio to Mr and Mrs H H McCleery and by Mr and Mrs C Kelly who left for Pittsburg Kansas after visiting J Russell Bell. Everett Stewart family and daughters Kathryn and Helen returned home after a trip east. Helen Mccreery of Waterloo visits H H McCreery.

Mrs. C. Kelly Pittsburg Kans J. Russell Bell Everett Stewart Kathryn Helen J. Reade McCrory Cannonsburg Penn Washington, D. C Washington Frank Pringle Cora Vincent Sterling Floyd Batts Bob Frank Manhattan Cloyce Pringle Rock Island H. H. McKee Lacona Leland Pringle Doris Burl Pringle Jean

Stolen Car Found Near Riverside. Local Socials and Visits Noted

The stolen vehicle belonging to Francis Crone of Washington was found on the bhlehbway shoulder of highway 75 south of the 219 and No 22 junction near Riverside. New sidewalks around the National Tea corner are finished as work continues inside. A long list of local residents and visitors is noted, including Prof. and Mrs. Hendrickson and family from Ames. Mr. and Mrs. Heika Beekman from Wasco, Minnesota. trips to Mason City, Clear Lake, Iola, and Colorado Springs. marriages of Lillian Bell and Shrum Lewis. and licenses and farewells among families like the Pringles and the Crises. The store is closed following a death in Packwood.

No 22 Riverside Francis Crone Washnington

YMCA Week Notes Highlight Local Club Activities

Lorden's Music Shop used the community room Saturday afternoon for instruction. The boys in the swimming classes are passing tests regularly. Don Wilson John Green Ervin Knepp Leslie Guile Lyle Moore Marion Brown Bob Brock Clifford Fritz Wayne Brown Bob Skipton Jack Gallo way passed the minnow test this week. Red Little is back on the job after his vacation. Hd Squire is on vacation.

Don Wilson John Green Ervin Knepp Leslie Guile Lyle Moore Marion Brown Bob Brock Clifford Fritz Wayne Brown Bob Skipton Jack Galloway

Iowa Woman Show Horses Win High Honors Across Circuits

Mrs. F. C. Irons of New York City and Ironside Stables showcases fine show horses across the United States. The horses have won top honors at Madison Square Garden in New York Danville Lexington and Harrodsburg in Kentucky Fairfield Connecticut and Mt. Clair New Jersey. The owner is Miriam Roe Ironside Stables former Burlington Iowa State University graduate 1915 and former teacher in Oregon Colorado and New York.

Miriam Rob Trons F. C. Irons New York City United States Madison Square Garden New York Danville Lexington Harrodsburg Fairfield Pendleton Ore Denver Cal Mamaranac, N. Y

Wisconsin Club Guests Attend Y Show And Pool Drift

A Wisconsin note recalls 4 H club visitors using the Y M C A facilities for showers and swimming during a show. The Hi Y group runs their annual book exchange. Rural boys enjoyed the pool Wednesday evening and ping pong as cooler weather set in. The Washington Y M C A mourns Don D Sherman former first president and emeritus president who protected his deeds.

4-H Club Washington Young Men's Christian Association Don D. Sherman The Washington

Association strengthened by Don Sherman's ideals

The organization notes it is richer and stronger for Don Sherman and will strive to carry on his high ideals.

Don Sherman

Haskins Social Roundup Captures Local Visitations

Mrs. Clara Godlove notes visitors and trips around Haskins and nearby towns. A sequence of gatherings includes Monmouth relatives, Eddyville visits with Mrs. Alice McGatlin, and trips to Crawfordsville and West Liberty. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. George Murphy and families, the Booth sisters, and neighbors. L. M. Birney attends funeral services for J. L. Embree in Washington, with relatives visiting from Wayland and attendees at a Chicago ball game.

Clara Godlove Haskins John Blair Maxine Monmouth George Murphy Familly Ethel Vivian Booth Olive Moore Eddyville Alice McGatlin McGatlin Booth Crawfordsville Sam Murphy Gary Keith Floyd Martin Embree Unn Gordon L. M. Birney J. L. Embree Washington Raymond Good Donald Jimmy Dale Good Linda Jean Wayland BE. J. Frey Chicago Marjorie Edwards Columbus Junction J. R. McCreedy Waterloo Leslie Keeps Nicholson Hou Sue Thoma Ralph Nicholson Anna Nicholson Ralph Art Thoma J. H. Peters George Guy John A. Booth Eugene Carol Ann West Liberty Henry Leffler Burlington Manford Rabenold Hagkins

Still Dumb What 100 Years Of Reform Misses In Kentucky

Norman Braden, superintendent of the Kentucky Houses of Reform, criticizes ongoing outdated practices in institutions. He notes that some methods persist from a century ago, hindering progress and reforms.

Norman Braden Kentucky Houses of Reform

Moonfish Heads Cut to Sell Grim Moonfish Faces

Fishermen cut off the heads of moonfish before bringing them to port, reasoning that their humanlike faces hinder sales. The grisly practice highlights an unusual method to improve market appeal and avoid rejection by buyers.

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Washington County News Review Helen MccCreery H. H. McCreery Journal Office Ella Anderson Jess Radda Cedar Township Dewey Propst West Chester Don Radda A. E B. Warner O. B E. Schmitt Chamber of Commerce Manton Hebner Mr. Warner Paul Thomassen Carol Brewer Esther Stewart National Tea Corner Ralph Minick George Hendrickson Mary Carol Hetty of Ames Heika Beekman Wasco Minn C. A. Nicholson A. Lyle Snyder Mason City Clear Lake Ivan Shaffer Nate Black Indianapolis Ind S. 5. Stephens Stephens Helen Motts Carl J. Roberts Mary Berry Patricia Charlotte Colorado Springs Miss Ida Joe Dille Ralph Vaughn Robert Iola, Kans John Humble Grant Humble Midland Television and Radio School Kansas City Marconi and Midwest Lillian Bell Shrum Lewis Joe Bell Wellman Frank Lewis Glen Jddie Zaring Merrie Edith Deerwood Kankakee Mrs. M. J. Cruise of Fort Meade, S. Dak Nate Young Lizzie Mickey Riverton Wyo Joseph Hershberger Suvilla M. Bontrager Kalona Dick Hayes Packwood Mrs Will Nelson 4-H Clothing Club Mildred Anderson Mary Ellen Duensing Clothing Club Y.M.C.A Lorden Red Little Squire Iowa Roger Stannard Virginia McLaughlin Washington County Raymond Whistler Darlene Sojka Robert Foster Kent Bertha Fladung Donald Fladung Wisconsin Everette Hayes Hi-Y Guy Cole Atkins Clarence Phillips Oregon Witwer Farms Pilot Phillips Cole Bertha Plading Marion Timmins Marion G. C. Timmins Cedar
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