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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1940

Page

6

Dr Hess Drycide Replacement During Winter Months

The notice states Dr Hess Drycide replaces the dip during winter months and is available in most sizes.

DR. Hess

Cotter School Declamatory Winners and Basketball Wins

In Cotter on December 2 the home declamatory contest crowned Clara McGuire first in oratorical “Vanished Morning” Catherine Morris first in dramatic “Daddy Doe” and Audrey James first in humorous “Alberta at the Beach” with runners up Phyllis Fulton Mary Louise Dunsmore and Huberta Hauenstein. The Cotter Blue Devils defeated Morning Sun 44 16 with Edwards scoring 15 and Dearth 7, then beat Olds 23 15 as nine players saw action.

Cotter S Y. F. W. Grube Iowa Wesleyan College Clara McGuire Catherine Morris Daddy Doe Audrey James Witners Phyllis Fulton Mary Louise Dunsmore Huberta Hauenstein Columbus Junction Cotter Blue Devils Morning Sun Edwards Dearth Coter Olds Quick M. Huston Crawfordsville Mt Pleasant Mt. Union Clyde Arnold Donna Hoyd Lavon Gardner Hywelyn Vacha Rowland Rees Raymond Hendrickson Elean Edwards Raymond Bastin

Edd Rinner Ends Farm Sale at Stringtown Closing

Edd Rinner held a closing out sale Saturday and plans to leave the farm after a long Stringtown residence. He dehorned cattle in the neighborhood on Monday and has not decided his next steps.

Edd Rinner Edd Stringtown

Christmas shopping trip and local visits in Stringtown

Mrs J J Rich reports Mrs D B Graber and Mrs J J Rich family connections. News mentions Oletha Widmer helping at Albert Magdefrau home in Wayland and multiple Sunday visits to Elmer Freyenberger and J C Graber households. Pedestrians include Lydia Mast from Wayland visiting P R Schantz and Viola, and Norma Widmer missing school due to tick list.

Stringtown J. J. Rich Graber Iowa City Oletha Widmer Albert Magdefrau Wayland Mere LL HH. Rinner Marian Deane Lydia Mast P. R&r. Schantz Viola D.C. Welfy Saltzman J. C. Graber Norma Widmer Rev, Welty Rev. Saltzman J. J. Rich's Arthur Davison Betty Marie Homer Davison

Mrs. Whisler Hosts Rosemary Club Holiday Bridge

Mrs. P. F. Whisler hosted Rosemary club members for a bridge afternoon. Mrs. Charles Rothlisberger won the high score prize as gifts were placed around a decorated Christmas tree for the club’s annual exchange with assistance from Mrs. Ray Hell and Mrs. Cloyce Stewart.

P. F. Whisler Rosemary Club Charles Rothlisberger

Midway Sale at Columbus Junction Weekly and Closing Out Auction

The Journal lists sale dates with Midway Sale Co Columbus Junction every Wednesday and Community Sale each Friday at City Feed Yard. A Dec 13 closing out sale is noted for the J J Florang farm located nine miles southeast of town with Mrs A J Florang heirs mentioned.

Midway Sale Co Columbus Junction City A. J. Florang J. J. Florang Farm Riverside Joe Klopfenstein Washington E. Loran Palmer N. W Joe Link Paul Benell Richmond

Christmas Seals Campaign Endorsements and Local Notices

County physicians and officials urge support for the 1940 Christmas Seal drive to combat tuberculosis. Leaders note schools, farm areas, and county units ensure broad reach, with mail distribution emphasized and school participation limited to pins. Public sales and closing-out notices in Riverside include Vega and Washington area listings with dates in December and January.

Carl W. Klein Washington

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