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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1940
Page
8
Notice is given to all interested that AngelineStoreipson's last will dated 1927 has been filed for probate in Washington County Court. Hearing is set at 10:00 AM January 17 before the County Clerk to prove the will and authorize admittance.
Mr and Mrs Jo W Hogue of Dallas Texas returned home last Wednesday after spending the holidays with Mrs Hogues parents Mr and Mrs Jake Snyder and others noted in the West Sunset section. Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Myral Smith and W L Booths family along with Fred Spangler and Harold visiting Dave Spangler.
Har ley Rhea learned Tuesday of his father J. H. Rhea's death in Burlington after pneumonia. The funeral was Thursday at two o'clock. Sickness affects local students Wilma Wooley LeRoy Conrad Jimmie and Dickie Young, while Mrs. Joe Conrad returns from Wayland after her father D. J. Messenger’s hip injury. The Farrel Young family battles flu. Rural Homemakers club postponed. Donald Sands attends a high school coasting party.
The Hawkeye board announces Purdue on Nov 2 as the 1940 homecoming game and Wisconsin on Oct 12 as dads day with the same $2.75 ticket price for three home games. Iowa notes a 9-8 series edge over Purdue and cites a 4-0 Iowa win at Lafayette last fall. Illinois visit on Nov 23 completes the slate. Olds and locals mentioned in domestic notices.
Motion picture star Lupe Velez says she owns the world’s most expensive dog a Chihuahua weighing seven ounces and bought for $700. The claim centers on the tiny pet and its price tag drawing attention.
In Washington on January 10 a hearing is set on the Amana colonies Iowa county seeking exemption from the federal wage hour act arguing their mixed agricultural and industrial setup makes application impractical. They contend stock ownership by residents and lack of hire fire rights negate law requirements. Agriculture in colonies already exempt. Rep. Thomas EB Martin of Iowa's district arranged the hearing.
Iowa City report details unique campus jobs used by 5 000 students to pay costs. Wood carver William O Keefe and others lecture on ways students earn money through reading to a blind student, plant work, and mall acts.
Mr Kann notes a top monthly earning around $65, indicating the scale of income in the cited context.
A red beacon in front of Sumner town hall connected to the telephone office is visible across town. Marshal Kk. P. Livingston uses it to summon officers, signaling thieves will face prompt response when the light is seen.
A concise note explains that S. O. L. stands for Soldier Out of Luck, an American soldier slang term meaning a solider short of luck or prospects. The entry clarifies usage and expands on context for readers.
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