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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1940
Page
6
Edward Weinheimer predicts his house and barn will burn within a year as an underground mine fire is estimated to reach Snowden township buildings. He works 66 acres near Snowden and bases his warning on mine fire travel time.
Salem news notes moving week as residents swap farms with Cecil Davidsons occupying the Kern farm and other families shifting to vacant properties. Ed Kallous reported strong sale prices on cattle and crops while spring preparations begin and Mary Ellen Kelley improves after pneumonia.
The Jockey Club's late theater arrivals and demand for ballet altered operatic form. Gounod refused a ballet in Faust at first, faced tepid 1859 reception, then capitulated in 1869, and Faust became a hit with performances exceeding 1,000 in eight years. Tomorrow discusses the theme of incompetence.
A 1920s Barclay's advertisement touts no sales just low prices every day. The copy invites shoppers to compare stock and prices, noting long-standing policy of offering good groceries at lower costs for frequent customers in Greater Washington.
W C T U members meet with Mrs E C Jones in Wellman with fourteen attendees. Rotary club hears Washington's Birthday talk by Supt. H E Ross. Pythian Sisters host K of P party with bridge and pitch games and Washington’s Birthday refreshments. Birthday honors for Mrs Adolph Gislain with a surprise turkey dinner and cake. Embroidery club hosts a Washington themed luncheon with red white blue decor.
A local gathering held a St Patrick's supper on March 13 with husbands as guests. The afternoon continued with needlework and social activities.
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