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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1940

Page

7

Probate notice for Anneline Thorpson will in Washington County

In District Court of Iowa Washington County case number 7309 a writt en instrument purporting to be the first will of Anneline Thorpson deceased dated October 26 1947 has been filed opened and read a hearing is set for January 17 1946 at the Washington Court House before the District Court clerk to prove the will and determine its probate interested parties must appear with any objections to the instrument as the last will and Testament dated January 1948 seal of the Clerk of the District Court

Washington County Anneline Thorpson Court House Washington Iowa Dietrice Court Said County Merk of Seid Court Noonan District Court Washingtontown John Bonnell Davenport Donald O'Meara Parnell Lot Leroy McGinnis Iowa City Jack Harbert Seymour Robert Baker Don Anderson Cedar Rapids Federal Art Project B. Franklin Carter Kann

Hogue Couple Return to Dallas After Holiday Visit

Mr and Mrs J Hogue of Paling Texas returned to Dallas last Wednesday after a holidays visit with Mrs Hogues parents Mr and Mrs Jake Snyder The Smiths were Sunday dinner guests at the Hogues parental home Harold Spangler and Fred Spangler visited Sunday with Freds father Dave Spangler

Mere Sam Baker West Sunset J. W. Hogue Paling Texas Jake Snyder Myrat Smith Booth God Fred Spangler Harold

Death of J H Rhea prompts funeral in Burlington

South Hill reports the death of J H Rhea from pneumonia. Har ley Rhea and brothers Clint and Robert travel to Burlington after learning of his passing. Funeral services set for Thursday at two o clock.

South Hill Harley Rhea J. H. Rhea Burlington Joe Conrad Wayland D. J. Messenger Mt. Pleasant Farrel Young Jimmie Richard

Amana colonies seek exemption from federal wage law

Washington report notes Amana colonies of Iowa argue that their mixed agriculture and industry setup makes applying the new wage hour law impractical. They claim stock ownership by residents and lack of hiring and firing rights negate the need for compliance. Hearing set in Washington as hearings assess exemption. A separate political contest in the 9th district involves Swanson and Harrington after a narrow defeat. Twenty one House members have died since last session, including Rep. Pierce of New York.

Washington D.C Iowa County Thur Thomas E. Martin Jews City Amanasar House of Representatives Congress Williard E. Pierce New York Platteburg Mession Henry ©”. Talle 4Th Pierce

Unusual University Jobs Help Students Pay Education

Iowa City report lists students earning money from wood carving, bicycle couriers, readers for blind students, gallery work, and plant care. Noted workers include William O Keefe of Sioux City, Lee Kann of the employment bureau, and Shirley Richardson and Georgia Gaddis among others.

Iowa City Lee Kann Employment Bureau William O'Keefe Sioux City Shirley Richardson Keola Georgia Gaddis Ft. Madison WSUI

Red police light guards Sumner homes in town hall front

The town installs a red light connected to the telephone office at Sumner Town Hall. It is visible from most of the town and coordination with the marshal ensures rapid police presence when called. Thieves are warned by the new deterrent as they fear the light signals.

Sumner Ek. P. Livingston

Soldier Out of Luck

A concise explanation notes that S. O. L. is American soldier slang meaning either "Soldier out of luck" or "Short of luck" in military parlance. It clarifies usage without narrative details.

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