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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1939

Page

8

Odd Fellows Lodge Reports Degree Work And Drive

Forty four members and one visitor attended the regular Odd Fellows meeting last evening at the hall. Two candidates were conferred in the second degree with third degree work planned for December 26. A joint Rebekans and Odd Fellows installation is set for January 3 and a district membership drive begins January 16 with initiatory degree work in Wellman Kalona Keota and Washington lodges.

ODD Fellows Rebekans Covenant Lodge No. 101 Wellman Kalona Keota Washington Wellman Lodge Kalona Lodge

Weather Update: Cloudy Tonight and Thursday

Topline weather note reports cloudy skies tonight and Thursday with a high chance of colder conditions. Winds light, overnight lows dipping approaching freezing in some areas. No precipitation expected.

Milwaukee Road Service Club Meets in Washington Station

The December meeting of the Milwaukee Road Service club East Kansas City division drew nineteen members at the Washington station. Chairman M Boughtin of Haskins led the business session while Morrison and Dick May provided music. Out-of-town attendees came from Williamsburg North English Linby Haskins and Ardon.

Milwaukee Road Service Club Kansas City Washington M. Boughtin Haskins Tte Morrison Dick May Williamsburg North English Linby Haskins and Ardon

Country Club Favors Extending City Limits

Ottumwa country club members vote 117 to 17 to petition the city council to annex the club property as a step toward extending city limits. Mayor A Hill says council will vote on annexation Jan 2. Move, urged by civic leaders, aims to raise the 194 census headcount and boost tax revenues.

Ottumwaa Ottumwa

Fox Attacks 14 Year-Old Boy Sparks Rabies Fear

In West Union a gray fox bit Paul Durey 14 on the heel on December 12. The fox was killed during a fight with Pauls dog and later found rabid. Paul was taken to Iowa City for treatment. the bitten dog was killed and all neighborhood dogs placed under quarantine.

West Union Paul Durey Lima Paul Floyd Duery Iowa City

Merchants Skip Luncheon for Yule Trade Rush

Christmas trade left local merchants too busy to eat a luncheon prepared by the Legion auxiliary for Chamber of Commerce members. The dinner was canceled at the last minute, but the auxiliary sent a plea for help to courthouse employees and schoolchildren, and the call was answered.

Legion Auxiliary Chamber of Commerce

Will Spend Holidays with Ameches in Hollywood

Mr and Mrs J Prendergast and their nephew John Olson travel from Dubuque to Hollywood to spend Christmas with the Ameches His son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Doc Ameche host them The Prendergasts auto dealer bought a new car from Ameche during his Thanksgiving visit in Dubuque

Dubuque J . Prendergast John Olson Hollywood Doc Ameche Honore Prendergast

Why the Chimes Rang Christmas Play at Sabbath School

Members of the Sabbath School of United Presbyterian church present the Why the Chimes Rang play on December 24 at 7 30 P M. Holger and a sick aunt star in a Bethlehem style vision as gifts are offered to the minister and the cathedral chimes ring marking the moral.

United Presbyterian Church Raymond MacDonald Alden Bobbs-Merrill Company Indianapolis Indiana Professor Alden Holger Steen Bertel Holser Hidlger Holgers Jesus

Conrad Nagel Cast in Good Movie Role

After a long screen absence Conrad Nagel formerly of Drake University and now living at iteokok has been cast in a top role in One Million B. I. for Hat Roach studio. He has directed pictures and radio plays in recent years.

DES Movies Conrad Nagel Iteokok Drake University Hat Roach Studio

May Rent Building for $20,000 in New Contract

Des Moines reports the Iowa legislative interim committee nearly approved the Town liquor commission's new lease on the Mulberry building seeking a $10,000 yearly rent reduction. A brief pause came from discussion of details before adjournment. The White Gift Offering for the needy will be received at a church service directed by Mrs. John Stewart, inviting all to attend.

Des Moines Iowa Town Liquor E Commission Mulberry Building John Stewart

January Jurors Drawn Today by County Officers

County officers selected January jurors list including residents from Wellman Oregon Washington Jackson Two Second Ward and Cedar areas. Notable names include Martha Godlove George Frank Anetta Gupton and Rhea Hoover with multiple ward designations and street locations.

George Frank Dutch Creek Martha Godlove Wellman Raymond Jordan Franklin Center Anetta Gupton Oregon Carrie Harvey Rhea Hoover Grant Humble Merl Kallause Jackson Wm. Kenderick Franklin Cen Sarah A. Kephart Ellen Krebs Iowa Georgia D. Larson C. L. Livesey Edith Long Washington Harry Maxwell HH. McCleery C. H. McConnel Mildred FE. McGraw Charles Neal Kenneth Peters Rose M. Reid Maude Roberts Feida Rosenbaum Michel Ruegr Wilbur Sc

Railway Worker Killed by Freight Car Near Cedar Rapids

Lyle Hansen, 41, of Clinton, a North Western railway worker, was killed when a freight car ran over his head in the Beverly yards, five miles southwest of Cedar Rapids, on December 20.

Cedar Rapids Lyle Hansen Clinton North Western Railway Beverly Yards Here

Germany touts new cellulose sausage casings for hygiene

Germany announces a breakthrough in sausage production with cellulose casings touted as more hygienic than traditional casings. Officials claim improved hygiene reduces contamination risk and extends shelf life for processed meats.

Germany

Funeral services for W. T. Marr at Sherman's home

Funeral services for W. T Marr of Ainsworth were held yesterday at Sherman’s funeral home chaired by Rev. C. E. Coggeshell of the Ainsworth Methodist church. Burial followed in Ainsworth cemetery with pallbearers Manford Wilcox A. E. Sands Lee Sands Don Rabenold Sam Stephen and Hugh Hall.

W. T. Marr W. T Marr Ainsworth Sherman Fune C. E. Coggeshell Ainsworth Methodist Church Ainsworth Cemetery Wit Manford Wilcox A. E. Sands Lee Sands Don Rabenold Sam Stephen Hugh Hall

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