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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1940
Page
8
Veterinarians and feeders test concentrated vitamins as a potential corrective aid. Hugh Morris, a well known feeder between Ainsworth and Cotter, is noted to have experience with the corrective effect of vitamin treatment on cattle.
Gerald Rhea of Moline Illinois weekend visit at his parents Mr and Mrs J C Rhea Crawfordsville. Several relatives and visitors arrive from Davenport Waterloo Winfield and Oskaloosa for family events and church services. Mrs Doll Swartz attends funeral of sister in law Katherine Mason.
Thousands of dead birds wash ashore near Deal England most are titlarks migrants from Europe perished crossing the English Channel during a brutal winter storm. The event highlights the strain on seabird populations from extreme weather and migration hazards.
The Gray community extends sympathy to Bert Givens family after the father’s death. Local items report Lon Applegate’s windmill plans, Sunday visits to the Snider and Plecker homes, and Mrs. McArlin’s father’s death. Neighbors note hay hauling by the McKays and Clover hay deliveries to John Miller’s farm.
The Leip zig library aims to house every German publication worldwide and will include a smokers terrace where patrons can sit and smoke as they read.
Police rounded up four men and the eight year old boy’s mother, Mrs Annet te Detente, 26, naming her the advance scout in a series of at least 100 robberies staged over 18 months.
Mrs. W A Harkens marked her 90th birthday with open house in Richland January 30 drawing over 75 visitors. She received nearly 200 cards and letters and 30 telephone calls including one from California. She raised six children three of whom live nearby and attended church and club activities despite advancing age.
Lois Sable had tonsils removed at Fairfield hospital. Dr. and Mrs. Noel Carter of Brighton were guests in Harold Greeson home. Bert Givens funeral attended by Elmer Johnston and T. L. Manley of Oskaloosa. Givens was Johnston’s brother in law. Hal Figgins at implement dealers convention in Motine. Lula Coleman injured serving at Legion supper with sprained ankle. Rev. Hunting and Walter Cox visited Sigourney. O. E. Ramey of Hedrick visited here over Sunday. Farneo Bridger home roof fire. new roof being installed. Ollie Morgan in Fairfield hospital with broken hip and arm. Wilma Sammons of Fairfield and Eldridge McCall of Ottumwa married. will live in Ottumwa. Mrs. McCall is sister of Mrs. Glen Nordyke and has visited here often.
KE J Evans and Manford Kilgore attended a Standard Oil men’s meeting at Mt. Pleasant on Friday. Martha Hemphill of Des Moines visited over the weekend at the W. H. Hemphill home in Ainsworth.
Mr and Mrs Albert Hagelett returned home from Texas late week. Ruth Norris visited relatives in Iowa City over the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Shirley Norris. Mr and Mrs Andrew Brown of Iowa City were guests Sunday at the George Brown home.
The Japanese reportedly run engines on liquid air at minus 218 Fahrenheit. A small unit supposedly moved a 27 foot boat at 4.6 knots for about an hour and a half.
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