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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1940

Page

6

A. L. C. Club Rehearsals and Christmas Exchange

Members gathered at Mrs. Lowell Dodds in Wellman for a day meeting with Mrs. Vert as co-hostess. Mrs. Ben Swartzendruber led the business session while Mrs. Arthur Gardner presented a piano recital. Christmas readings and carols followed, with decorations and refreshments. Other clubs met for embroidery and Mothers' Club sewing for Red Cross, and Wellman Odd Fellows named officers for the coming year including Noble Grand Mr. Wagamon and others. Initiation planned for December 26.

Wellman Memors Lowell Dodds Ie Vert Ben Swartzendruber Arthur Gardner Ghopin Schubert Ueg Dodds Madame ‘Butterfly Puccini Mabroidery Club W. S. McIntosh Ladies Embroidery Club Rose Severt H. B. Rugg L. E. Bidwell Mothers’ Club Glennwood Gingerich Red Cross Wellman Rebkah Lodge Odd Fellow Raymond Kos Harvey Wagamon Noble Grand Guy Moothart Francis Longwell Dewey Hofert Thomas Johnson Mearl Enfield Wellman Odd Fellows Lodge Orlo Green Noble Delbert Maxwell Wm. Wagamon Arthur Juge Verlin Nickell Pbed Nickell

Kiss Your Tired Feeling Goodbye Pill Ad Claim

An old time drug advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills to cure fatigue by boosting red blood cell counts. It links anemia to low oxygen supply and suggests readers consult a pharmacist for the product to regain energy and strength.

Dr. Williams Pink

District Court Notice in Washington County Iowa

Original notice filed in the district court names Lester U H Orr as plaintiff and lists defendants Nathan Baker Thomas Baker Sarah Baker John Lyon Margaret Lyon Alexander Lee Alex Lee Rosanna J Lee John E Malin Jemima W Malin Hiram Wallingford and Ev as parties with actions to be determined by the court. The document outlines civil proceeding across Washington County Iowa with defendants required to respond.

Ortgoisnal Notlck District Court OF State OF Iowa Washington County Lester UH. Orr Nathan Baker Thomas Baker Sarah Baker John Lyon Margret Lyon Alexander Lee Alex Lee Rosanna J. Lee John E. Malin Jemima W Malin Hiram Wallingford Court House Washington George F. Morrison Plaintiff

Wellman Chorus Sings Messiah Amid Stormy Weather

A Wellman Iowa community chorus performed Handel’s Messiah Sunday at the high school auditorium under Lyall Smith with soprano Mrs D R Steninger and contralto Mrs L C Miller among soloists. The article lists numerous local participants and notes a pending court petition in Washington County Iowa seeking to quiet title to a specific Lot 3 Block 1 Ashbys Addition in Washington City.

Frank Wilson Wellman Wellman Community Chorus Thigh School George Frederick Handel Lyall Smith Arthur Gardner D. R. Steninger Katherine Lewis Helen Thrig Helen Kehoe Laura Kehow Ora Keyser A. C C. Kuipers Roy Marner Robert Martin L. C. Miller George Miller Weldon Miller Bertha Maillice Mearl Munson Claud Miller A. J. Nichols Virginia Peterseim Jessie Potsander Howard Sehrock

West Chester School News Scope of Holiday Activities

West Chester School News reports first graders reading pre-primer then Hlson-Gray Primer, and seventh grade choral reading. The Science class identifies seven evergreen tree kinds for Christmas use. High school basketball: Richland 40 Chester 24. Brighton 25 Chester 21. Public plays planned Elmer Friday. county declamatory results show Brighton cup winner with 11 points. Riverside tied for fourth.

West Chester Bowser Mary Flynn LeRoy Hotle Ronald Hotle R. Rains Ival Red Linger Chester Richland Brighton Palmer Moore Bauer Cuddeback P. Harvey L. Hotle Elmer State University of Iowa Ainsworth Crawfordsville Riverside

Senior and junior notes from Wyman school bulletin

In biology students review for a test while juniors outline economics work from six weeks. Freshmen report a crayfish observation. Wendell Hughes is absent for a week. Spelling winners include Margret Alene Donald Wanda and a classwide tree decoration. Fourth through sixth grade names listed for perfect spelling. Christmas program announced with a tree display and Friday program invitation. Reporter Shirley R.

Margret Alene Donald Wanda Allen Larry Kate Erma Patricia Loren Richard Willard Wilma Marjorie Rose Joyce Betty

Christmas shopping talk and social hints from readers

The snippet recalls holiday shopping lines and social commentary. A reader mentions Charley and the narrow window until Christmas, while others reference plans with Lois, Bernie, and Rosalie, hinting at social outings and decisions.

Charley Bernie Lois Preston Wayne Rosalie

Muscular strength not always best workman says official

Felix Johie of the Chicago Cook County Forest Preserve district cautions that strong muscles do not guarantee quality work. He notes that many men rely on brute strength while capable, less muscular workers complete tasks, urging managers to value efficiency over brawn.

Felix Johie Chicago Cook County Forest Preserve District

Gasoline price hikes in Johannesburg rise to 45 cents a gallon

Gasoline prices in Johannesburg have been raised twice since the outbreak of the European war and now stand at 45 cents per gallon. The shift reflects wartime disruption and market adjustments affecting local fuel costs.

Johannesburg South Africa

Grandview Community News Highlights

Mrs. Cora Green returned home from Iowa City hospital. Mrs. Lloyd Lefever came from University hospital. Dwane Longwell returned home with tonsillitis. Richard Cary and Phyllis Longwell visited Washington. William Waga and family left for California to visit Arvid in aviation service. Nellie Eckhardt visiting Earnie Wetrich. Jim Gardner stopped by the Rensberger home.

Delbert Maxwell Grandview Cora Green Iowa City Lloyd Lefever University Hospital Jake Rensberger Dwane Longwell Richard Cary Phyllis Longwell Washington William Wagamon Frances Jean Junior Anna Herr California Arvid Aviation Nellie Eckhardt Earnie Wetrich Jim Gardner

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