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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1941

Page

6

Wedding of Cathryn McConaughey Brightens Washington

New Years Day nuptials join Cathryn McConaughey daughter of Mrs Mame Fulton McConaughey in a rainy but joyful Washington Presbyterian ceremony. Rev George Kerr officiates as guests and family celebrate, with floral settings by Preston Wolf and refined dining by Mrs George C Stewart.

Cathryn McConaughey Mame Fulton McConaughey Helen United Presbyterian George Kerr Washington George C. Stewart Betty Stewart Iowa Jean Huber Virginia Stutzman Jean Atchison Charles Corette John Owen Margaret Monmouth

Free booklet of opinions from fam doctors offered

A pamphlet compiling the views of family doctors on an interesting subject is available free to readers who write to the Educational Division at 535 Fifth Ave New York NY. The offer remains valid while supplies last.

Sam Walton Hamburg New York Frank G. Nelson Edith Simmons Third Ave San Diego Calif Bea Wilson Halligan Sycamore Street Muscatine Town Eddie Edith Faris Sellersville Penn Harolds Philadelphia Edith Fifth Ave N. Y Dept

People as I See Them by Luther G Boots Andrews Triumphs Over Blindness

A profile of Luther G Boots Andrews who, despite blindness since youth, earned a western university education and built a profitable, self managed business within ten years. He overcomes lack of sight to pursue success and inspires others to avoid complaint.

Gene Breitenbach

Frank Dold of Michigan Visits in Coppock Homes

Frank Dold of Jackson Michigan visited the G KF and Fred Dold homes in Coppock then left Monday for Miami Florida to spend the winter. Also notes Mrs Clarence Sinn underwent a serious operation at Fairfield hospital last week and Dwight Manning is sick and out of school.

Gleede Dold Coppock Frank Dold Jackson Mich G. KF Fred Dold Miami Florida Clarence Sinn Fairfield Hospital Charles Davison John Mann Brighton Everette Pine Waterloo Frank Manning Zilpha Dale Hesser Burlington Arnold Brown Ainsworth Willard Havenstein Olds Louis Noble Wayland Glenn Hesser Evelyn Cold Ella Merchant Earl Frey Haskins Frank Hutchison New London Henry County Hospital John Merchant Dwight Manning

Modern Artillery Skills Atomizing Fast Moving War

Fort Sill Oklahoma trains field artillery crews to keep pace with rapid maneuver warfare. The piece describes liaison with infantry, use of observation planes, sound and flash platoons, and instant fuses improving accuracy and battlefield effectiveness.

Washington Jan Fort Sill Okla Geronimo

Postmaster Robbed as Vault Looted in Early Morning Break-In

Otis Newgaard, postmaster, was assaulted and the post office vault rifled of about 500 to 600 dollars worth of cash and stamps. The bandit crawled in through a coal chute and escaped likely via the rear door as rain washed away footprints.

Night marshal confrontation at unknown location

The witness Newgaard said he moved to a back room in darkness after suspecting the night marshal would try the rear door to gain entry.

Newgaard

Thousands to be trained in defense program

The American Society of Tool Engineers outlines a three point plan to prepare thousands of skilled workers for defense production. Aimed at high schools and colleges, the program covers emergency training for semi skilled operators, extended training for skilled tool and die makers, and college level study in tool engineering. Buffalo Paterson and Newark districts have adopted similar public school programs.

Detroit United States American Society of Tool Engineers Ford R. Lamb Lamb William 3. Knudsen Buffalo N. Y Paterson Newark N. J

Card of Thanks to neighbors and friends

Card of Thanks from Marjorie B Sheets expresses gratitude to neighbors for cards flowers and acts of kindness during illness.

Marjorie B. Sheets Mee

Farmers Mutual Meeting and Director Elections

The annual meeting of the Farmers Mutual Insurance Association of Washington County will be held at the Farmers Mutual office at 1 30 PM on Friday January 10. Open to all policy holders with six directors to be elected from Crawford Oregon Jackson Dutch Creek Cedar and English River Chas Kennedy Secretary. 2701h Dec 27 Jan 3-7

Farmer’s Mutual Insurance Assciation of Washington Farmer's Mutual Crawford Oregon Jackson Dutch Creek Cedar English River

Chiropractor Neuroca'o Meter Service Ad

Office opposite the Court House advertised chiropractor services with contact numbers 102 for the office and 814 for the residence and notes the office location downstairs.

Court House West Maig St

Washington Independent School District Leadership List

The district lists B A Ralston as Superintendent and Harland W Mead as Dean of the Junior College. Harry Bowles heads the School Board with President Richard A Stewart and secretary Ralph W Thompson among others including Harland W Mead and W A Erbe in senior roles.

Washington Independent School District B. A. Ralston Aamewerw Harland W. Mead W. A. Erbe Harry Bowles School Board Richard A. Stewart Ralph W. Thompson Harry Ramseyer A. F E. Atchison C. W. Tucker W. D. Dwyer Ethel McCreedy

Wisconsin Barley and Washington Water Highlight Brewing

Brewers emphasize Wisconsin barley as superior and Washington water as ideal for craft beer. Expert tastings point to regional ingredients shaping the national beer landscape.

Wisconsin Washington

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