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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1938
Page
5
Publishers report Sally Rand has authored a poetry collection noted for pessimistic themes about cruel fates. In film news, Lewis Stone shifts focus to Hardy pictures after receiving thousands of protest letters about his dissolute doctor role in The Chaser.
Mary Bates directs a lively box supper at Yatton school with readings songs and auctions. Students win prizes and the event nets 19.37 for the school as local residents attend and enjoy refreshments.
The Washington County Iowa Board of Supervisors votes to accept a United States Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works offer. The chairman signs, the county auditor countersigns, and copies of proceedings will be sent to the federal agency as required.
Washington as Age No. 88 A F and A M regular meeting held the Friday of each month. William Mohland serves as W M and A wm Yard is the secretary.
The notice lists eastbound and westbound train numbers and times including No. 3 Local at 7:06 am, No. 4 Golden State Limited at 3:11 am, No. 8 Davenport local, and No. 26 Southwest Limited. It also shows Knoxville branch service, and bus schedules from Washington with daily and Sunday exceptions, detailing departures at 8:57 am and 3:57 pm.
Landscape column notes multiple Thanksgiving gatherings across families including Moss, Bowser, Lance, Payne, Johnson, and Bauer households. It records Keith Coakely’s pickup in Vinton, a 31st wedding anniversary for John and Mrs. Moss on November 26, and medical treatment for Hiram Coakley in Ottumwa.
The board met in special session November 28 1938 at 4 30 PM with E F Bauer and members present. A resolution was adopted accepting the offer of the United States of America to assist Washington County Iowa in financing the construction work.
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