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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1939

Page

8

Mrs Clair Flynn Hosts South Side Ladies Gathering

Riverside residents met at Mrs Clair Flynn East Riverside on Wednesday afternoon guests included Mrs Edna Webb from Santa Ana California staying with her sister Mrs Claude Flynn also attending were Mrs George A White Mrs Richard Schnoeberen Mrs Mary Vlasak and Mrs Delbert Flynn the afternoon featured social time and a short program highlight.

Edna Webb Santa Ana California Claude Flynn George A. White Richard Schnoeberen Mary Vlasak Delbert Flynn

Market nominal weather bulletin notes snow tonight

The report lists snow expected tonight and Sunday with a market tone noting nominal conditions. Monday is forecast fair, indicating a return to stable trading and mild conditions for the week ahead.

Delta Delt Club Hosts Bridge Afternoon in Riverside

The Delta Delt club met at Mrs. Hazel Blythe’s home in Iowa City for three tables of bridge. High score went to Mrs. Maher, traveling prize to Mrs. Smola, and all-out award to Mrs. Borup. Guests included Mrs. Maher, Mrs. Cress, Mrs. Foffel, and Mrs. Karel. Riverside members and refreshments followed. The club elected Mrs. Ray Cummings as new president for the coming year.

Ray Cummings Delta Delt Club Hazel Blythe South Summit Iowa City Maher Robert Smola H. C. Borup William H. Cress Blanche Foffel C. J. Karel Riverside R. H Heilgzman Elmo Knittel Fred Kron A. H. Pogge Harold Cress Paul Knebel Harley E. Ford Bemidji Minnesota Fords Warley E. Ford E. W. Ford Ford Anthony Catherine Stransky Robert

Poland Warns Germany in Paris Over Mass Execution Claims

In Paris on December 23 Polish authorities warned Germany that if the allies win the war German leaders blamed for the alleged mass execution of a Polish patriot will face punishment they merit.

Paris Germany

Christmas Party Brings Joy to Local Children

The Y W C A hosted its twelfth annual Christmas party with roles from The Old Woman’s Christmas and a sleigh filled Santa Claus. Volunteers distributed gifts and oranges as officials tallied toy donations from clubs, businesses, and individuals, ending with grateful thanks and praise for all helpers.

Mrs. Meek Jane Paule W Margaret McCall Shirley Dowll Janet Martin Beverly Brown Martha Downing Mary Marlin Laurene Kiesey Elizabeth Meek Santa Claus Orr Pearl Gardner Carris Vire Leo Hoover Manton Hebner A. EF. Atchison Ethel McCredy Santa Y. W Fanta Claus Y.W.C.A Hoover City Hall Miss Gardner Howard Palton John Custer Binnie Holmes City Mall

Souvenir From Santa Claus Reaches Sam T Donahey

Sam T. Donahey of Washing ton received a miniature mail sack souvenir this morning. It contained pictures of Dale, a town about five miles from Santa Claus, and noted 24 extra clerks has been handling Christmas mail in the past week or two.

Sam T. Donahey Washington Santa Claus Nal Mr. Donahey Dale

Nineteen Granted Driving Licenses

Nineteen prisoners passed the road test conducted by Highway Patrolman Bentzinger yesterday. Licenses were issued to Jeannette Krabill, Harry A. Doyle Hoyle, Elsie Amlong, Ralph Schoonover, Vernon Richardson, Bob Birney of Washington, R. V. Hoover, Thelma Knappe, Clifford Polton, Raymond Edwards of Brighton, and Max Yo.

Bentzinger Jeannette Krabill Harry A Jee Doyle Hoyle Elsie Amlong Ralph Schoonover Vernon Richardson Bob Birney Washington R. V. Hoover Thelma Knappe Clifford Polton Raymond Edwards Brighton Max Yo

Christmas Program at Riverside Methodist Church

Riverside Methodist Church will present a Christmas program on Sunday evening featuring carols recitations and exercises led by Rev. Stuart C. Peterson. The junior Sunday school will perform songs including Joy to the World There’s a Song in the Air It Came Up on the Midnight Clear and O Little Town of Bethlehem An invocation by Rev. W N Crozier and a closing prayer by Rev CC E Fitzsimmons accompany a series of recitations and activities from various grade levels with names such as Davy Cress Ladonna Stubbs Maxine Nicola Darla Jean Hartzell and Davy Marner highlighted.

Riverside Stuart C. Peterson Riverside Methodist Church W. N. Crozier Bethlehem the Herald Angels Davy Cress Ladonna Stubbs Hubert Doud Donnie Cress Maxine Nicola Darla Jean Hartzell Davy Marner CC. E Fitzsimmons

John R. Cooper 96 dies in Colorado after Civil War service

John R. Cooper, a Civil War veteran born January 2, 1843, died December 18 in Longmont Colorado at age 96. He moved from Kansas to Colorado in 1884, married Cynthia Tucker in 1886, and left three sons James Charles Calvin and a sister May Cooper Weirich. Funeral services were held in Longmont. Renewals for chauffeurs licenses were issued to 106 persons.

Washington Johan R. Cooper Longmont Colo Cooper L. F. Sigafoose Josephand Rachel Cooper Kansas Colorado Cynthia Tucker James Downer's Grove St. Mary of California Charles Grainfield Calvin May Cooper Weirich

Mrs Maude Lease Hosts Christmas Party for Social Hour Club

In Crawfordsville on December 23 the Social Hour club gathered at Mrs Maude Leases home for a one oclock turkey dinner. The group exchanged gifts with guest Mrs Henry Cheney and presented a gift to Fredrick Rauscher. Afternoon socializing followed with a Christmas exchange. The Legion post held its annual party for the Auxiliary and families at the Legion hall featuring a tree and gift exchange and plans to aid Des Moines headquarters.

Crawfordsville Maude Henry Cheney Fredrick Rauscher Legion Post Auxiliary Legion Hall Des Moinea

Famous airplane designer is dead

New York December 23. Noted aviation figure, renowned for pioneering aircraft concepts, has passed away. No further details provided.

Pioneer airplane designer Anthony Fokker dies in hospital

Anthony Fokker, 49, noted aircraft designer and founder, died today in a local hospital after three weeks with meningitis and a four day coma.

Anthony Fokker

Death Mystery Surrounds Ramsey After Evansville Vanish

George C. Ramsey of Olney Illinois disappeared with his wife at a railroad depot in Evansville Indiana while awaiting a train to Dalhart Texas. He was later found dead in Kansas City Missouri. Authorities weigh automobile injuries and beatings as possible causes.

Evansville Ind Dalhart Tex George C. Ramsey Olney Kansas City

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