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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1941

Page

5

Celebrities Take Part in F D R Birthday Fete

In Washington County Iowa a large gathering marks Franklin D Roosevelt’s birthday with notable residents and local officials in attendance. The event spotlights community tribute and regional celebration led by district figures.

President Roosevelt White House Washington Wayne Morris Jean Hersholt George Allen Stirling Hayden Preston Foster Tommy Harmon Jay Flippin Clifton Fadiman Glenn Ford Lauritz Melchoir

Quieting title suit over East Washington lot in Iowa

Plaintiffs seek to quiet and confirm ownership of Lot 4 Block 6 in East Washington now city of Washington Iowa against defendants and unknown claimants. The petition asks removal of adverse claims, bar and estoppel of any rights, with general equity relief. Default judgment possible if not appearing by March 10 1941. attorney T S Brookhart represents plaintiffs.

District Court Washington Washington County Iowa B. Randle Winfield Smous Washington Loan & Building Association J. C. Boice Frank W. Roberts Mary E. Randle John B. McConacey Margaret Lyon East Washington Court House T. S. Brookhart

Washington Lodge Meetings and Regional Rail Bus Schedules

Regular meeting details for Washington Lodge No. 26 A Fr and A M plus daily rail and bus schedules. Involves Lee Holland W M A W Yard secretary with stop times for Golden State Limited Californian and local lines. Includes Knoxville branch No 430 Goodlander agent M and ST FP & P R BR and Burlington routes.

Washington Lodge No A. Fr A. M Lee Holland W. M A. W. Yard Golden State Limited Washington California Knoxville Kansas City-Davenport Southwest Limited WC. Bell

Norman Kerry Returns to New York from France

Silent film star Norman Kerry, once a leading man, is shown in New York on arrival from France after nine years abroad. He appears as dapper as ever, signaling a warm hometown welcome for the popular screen icon.

Norman Kerry New York France Kerry

Voltaire Name Change and Bastille Imprisonment

Francois Marie Arouet later known as Voltaire faced imprisonment in the Bastille for poems that criticized the government. While incarcerated he cared for Voltaire, hoping for better success with the new name than the old.

Voltaire Francois Marie Arouet Bastille

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