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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1939

Page

6

Local Visits Highlight Sunday Socials Across Community

Mr and Mrs Fred Brock and family visited Mamie T Brock in town. Lloyd Evans and Beverly Ann spent time near Brighton with friends. L A Meridith visited Walter Johnson at Ainsworth. Paul Brock and sons Paul R and David visited Mrs Brock in Denver. Della Miller visited Chas Sheibel. The Hollinger family hosted relatives including Mrs Sadie Hollinger. Harold Fisher and children visited Frank Kleese near Franklin Center.

L. A. Meridith Fred Brock South Fnelish Mamie T. Brock Lloyd Evans Beverly Ann Last Wek Brighton Mrs. L. A. Meridith Walter Johnson Ainsworth Paul Brock Paul R. and David of Derver, Colo Irs T. Brock Della Miller Chas. Sheibel Sadie Hollinger Harold Fisher Frank Kleese Franklin Center Grace Brinning William and David George Foster Margaret Anderson Grover Letts

Work in First Degree Set for Wednesday Eight O'Clock

Ray Cox, master of Washington lodge of Masons, announced there will be work in the first degree Wednesday evening at eight o'clock.

Ray Cox Washington Lodge of Masons

Notice of Probate of Will in Washington County Iowa

In Iowa State Washington County district court case No 7191 the last will and testament of W C Mayhew Jr died dated April 28 1936 was filed and opened for probate A hearing to prove the will is set for February 18 1939 at 9 00 A M at the Washington Court House Each interested party must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated By order of Clerk R R Noonan dated February 6 1939 Seal.

Washington County W. C Mayhew, Jr Court House Washington Iowa District Court Said County R. R. Noonan

Eureka Telephone Co stockholders meeting notice

The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Eureka Telephone Co. will be held Wednesday evening February ? at 7:30 at the Red Brick school. O. E. Babb, President. Calf Roping: Calf roping originated with cowboys roping and tying calves to brand them on ranches.

Eureka Telephone Co Red Brick O. E. Babb

Bill Livingston Captures Big Fish in Florida Contest

Bill Livingston on his honeymoon captured a 58 pound sailfish measuring 7 feet 9 1/2 inches, winning first honors in Florida’s annual sailfish contest. Rudolph Homan of Madeira Ohio placed second with a 7 foot 8 1/2 inch fish.

William Bill) Livingston 8. W. Livingston Florida Bill Southland Palm Beach Rudolph Homan Madeira Ohio Washington

Local residents visit across many towns this Sunday

Keota and nearby communities report visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Johneon, Mrs. Meade Sigmund, and Mrs. O. D. Booth. Trips extend to Fredric Maryland and Denver Colorado. Several families share Sunday calls, weekend visits, and notes of recovery and travel among Keota, Wellman, Ames, and surrounding areas.

Some Fish Outlive Men

A note on longevity of aquatic life states many fish outlive humans with the pike reaching up to two centuries in age.

Iowa Considers Exhibits and Promotion Funding

A bill in the Iowa Senate proposes annual 100000 dollars to promote Iowa commerce and 70000 dollars for an Iowa display at the New York worlds fair. A governor appointed nine member commission would oversee both funds with life terms and expenses. Senator A Claire Dewey and colleagues Baldwin and Henningsen introduced the measure, with Dewey signaling an amendment to remove it.

Des Moines Iowa State Senate Howard C. Baldwin Cascade O. H. Henningsen Clinton A. Claire Dewey Washington Dewey

Snyder Property Sold to Birkeys in Wellman

A deal completed Saturday makes Mr. and Mrs. John Birkeys owners of the Snyder property in Wellman. The Duttweiler family will remain in the house, while the Snyders move to Sigourney.

Frank Willson Wellman John Birkeys Nick Snyder E. W. Duttweiler Andr. Snyder Sigourney

World’s Fair appropriation sparks debate on long term benefits

A discussion centers on allocating funds for the World’s Fair exhibit. The proponent argues Towa would gain no lasting advantage from an New York display, questioning the return on investment and future impact.

Towa New York

Waverly Rotary Extends Royal Visit Invitation

The Waverly Rotary Club presented an invitation to Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Ingrid of Denmark to guests visiting the Middle West this spring. The offer was delivered to the Danish Royal Consulate in Chicago by William Tofte E H Meyer and M W Vilmont of the Waverly club.

Waverly Frederik Ingrid of Mark

There Are Two Ways to Get at Constipation

An old Kellogg advertising copy promotes All Bran as a solution to constipation. It claims regular use prevents discomfort from lack of bulk in modern diets and suggests daily toasted cereal with milk, water, or muffins. Made by Kellogg's in Battle Creek and sold by grocers.

Kellogg's Battle Creek

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