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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1939

Page

11

Wayland High School News From December Activities

Wayland’s Christmas party crew attended Henry County School Masters Association events at the Harlan hotel. The Dutchmen lost to Yarmouth 39 to 88 but led 8-6 early, with a late rally in the third quarter. Junior class presented Apron String Revolt to raise funds for the spring junior-senior banquet. Wayland seventh and eighth graders won 18-2. The Wayland basketball team beat Wyman Indians 41-21 while missing Kicher and Graber. Mt Union game looms as a key Tri-County League clash with Graber and Eicher hurt.

Wayland Yarmouth Wayland High School Billy Boshart George Rboller Billy George State University of Iowa Ellis Billy Ebner Yeoman U.S.S. Cassin San Diego California Wyman Sodergren Wenger D. Kauffman R. Kauffman Rich M. Payne Brooks Weaver Thompson C. Wenger Eicher McKilahan Richenberger Eigsti Boshart Schrock

Wayland Cagers Face Surprising Eagles in League Test

Wayland aims to halt the speedy Eagles who have emerged as the league’s surprise team. The Mr Union boys have beaten Wayland more times in the past decade than any other foe. Dorothy Walker, cousin of Kathleen Jackson, visited Wayland schools last Thursday.

Wayland Eagles Mr. Union Boys Thetve Wayland Cagers Dorothy Walker Kathleen Jackson John Pratt Sam Sigafooses Howard Baker Sam Sigafoose Jake Ernest Dr. Peterson Leslie Will Miller Henry Ballard Charley Ballard Wade Huffman Wilmer Lauderman John Erlenbushs Lee Hesseltine Vincent Beliel John Gamons Raymond Wittrig Kalona H. L. Wittrig E. L. Rouse S. E. Stvatoose A. E. Ke Wapello L. B. Hanan Keithf Rodney Harry Kyle Brighton Warren Long Betty Chalupa Lloyd Dickinsons H. L. Witting Charles Cannon Burlington Silas Caldwell Ed Chalupa Earl Kephart Howard Caldwell Roy Kephart Edd Linns Fred Bleess Will Millers Juanita Miller Aliee Keene Dorothy Livesay Morris Bleess Paul TeBockhorst Helen Chris Erlenbush William Wasson

Pleasant Hill Social News Roundup

Mrs Glenn Pratt and sister visit. neighbors and relatives host dinners and gatherings across Pleasant Hill. Residents attend oyster stew, family visits, and birthday celebrations from Friday to Sunday. hog vaccination and health checks noted among local households.

Earl Kephart Pleasant Hill Glenn Pratt Roy Randel E. Babb Jake Wenger Will Chilcote Sam Sigafooses L. A. Foss Donald Ray Rathmel Ainsworth Frank Stewart

New Owner Plans Home on Gelatt Farm in Louisa County

Frank Jarrard of Lone Tree has purchased the 141 acre Gelatt property from Louisa County National Bank and will rebuild a house on the site destroyed by fire years ago. Community notes report students and locals sharing holiday visits and well wishes for Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Snowman Martha Butler Columbus Junction Frank Jarrard Lone Tree Gelatt Louisa County National Bank

Lake in Andes Vanishes Overnight Covering Fifty Square Miles

A mysterious event reports Lake Senaret in the Andes vanishing in a single night. No trace of water remains and investigators seek the cause of the abrupt disappearance. Nearby residents and scientists monitor the empty basin for clues about the sudden loss. The article notes the lake’s former size and the lack of explainable drainage.

Andes Senaret

Tyin Ardal Road: Norway’s 26 Mile Alpine Highway

The Tyin Ardal road in Norway famed as Europe’s most fantastic highway spans 26 miles and descends 3 500 feet through 43 hairpin bends.

Tyin-Ardal Norway Europe

Vesuvius Monitored by Government Observatory

Italy's Vesuvius remains active with a government observatory tracking activity. Tourists usually can walk into the crater when calm.

Vesuvius Italy

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Wayland School News E. M. Bridges Santa W. G. Eldridge W. S. Eldridge Real Estate Mac's Boot Shop State Theater Official Washington Directory Optometrists Richard Stewart Ethel Grecian R. R. Noonan W. P. Rawn Martha Foster Harriet Coulterey Harold Putnamenty Marion George Gounty Lester B. Krabill Chiropractors Dr, Chas, D. Brown Court House Washington Independent School District E. A. Ralston Harland W. Mead Eee Georges Fields Ethel McCreedy Harry Rowles School Board Glenn Mace Ralph W., Thompson P. L. Etter T. J. Pease A. C. Peterson Second Ave Washington Iowa O. F. Boller State Bank Washington St Theodore B. Bailey Law Loan & Trust Bldg Jones Funeral Home East Main St Esherman West Main St Ambulance Service Lemley & Yard General Insurance East Main Street W. Livingston Officers Lloyd Lytle W. H. Fulton BE. F. Muck Henry Batley Soahpeanereisea Enema J. O. Brown Walter Kiesey Mark Pratt C. C. Reister E. Lemley D. C. Barrett Park Marian 8. Bailey Frank B. Miller J. E. Lemmon Lester H. Orr R. F. McFarlane Will Dupuis Clarence Jacobs Fredreid cIvy Library Eva Denny Homer Stephen Eveready Plumbing Shop Son Fred Reid Dixie Dugan Striebel & McEvo Archibald LE Fleur Lone Tree Man Dorothy Ruth Weber Craig Huston Cornell College Vernon Robert Moore University of Iowa J. Fred Moore Whatsoever Society Juanita Huston Max Marshall Edith Marshall Wanda Frances Sales H. Lee Huston Newnham McAllen Texas M. Pp. Fulton Chicago Edgar Newman Harry Honts Des Moines Clyde Lamberts Everett Lewis Gerald Dickinson Dale Atkinson Lloyd J. A. Hunsaker Shoe Repair Bud Hunsaker Mrs. Cloid Willits Gilbert Mills Ed Hite Merry Christmas Willits Motor Co Christmeas Turkey New York Don Stutsman Mrs. Rohrer Iowa Southern Utilities CO Lester Honts Elsa Drayson Berlin Germany Marie Jackson Ralph Mir Rothschild Mary Atchison Ellis Negus Tick M. Burieh Rothschilod’s Merrie Globe Beauty & Barber Shop Edsall Brown Kenton Kurtz Qurtesy Brown & Orr Don Orr
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