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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1941

Page

6

Masonic Orders Install Officers in Riverside Jointevent

Fifty members and guests attended a joint installation of 1941 officers for Masonic and Eastern Star lodges in Riverside at the local Masonic hall. A dinner preceded the ceremony as Mrs. W. J. Weeber led the Star chapter and Dr. G. A. White headed the Masons with other officers named from Iowa City and Riverside.

Ray Cummmegs CC. E. Fitzsimmons AF. Marshall Albert Navy John Edward Tener A. H. Younkin C. H. P Fitzsimmons G. A. White J. O. Younkin Ray Cummings Joe Chihak William Tener Tyler Star Chapter Cecile Doud Claude Flynn Edna Craig Albert Novy Bertha Tener William Sims Eunice Craig Marie Cummings Ella Novy C. F.fitzsimmons Helen Tener Marshal Victoria Griffin Ada Cora Flynn Ruth Faye Cress Esther Clara Fitzsimmons Martha Electa Minnie Holtz Warder Sentinel Jessamine Chant

Sunday reflections and town notes in the Rocking Chair Brigade

A personal column from January talks of aging residents traveling to Long Beach and Arlington, local illnesses and hospital stays, and a parade of town happenings. It notes flu risks, new milk pasteurization plans, and a humorous anecdote about a cent banana sale, ending with social club chatter and seasonal produce observations.

Mary Marr California Hugh Hall Jennie Long Beach Hall W. A. Wilson Allen Washington Charles George Schuckelman and Bennet Teresa Ragan Schliekermans Centerville

Church Social Notes and Helen Baird Remembered

A club meeting minutes style read raises humor about minutes and letters from home. The obituary recalls Helen Lewis Baird of Washington county as cheerful through suffering, praised for courage and faith, with church memories and a call to RSVP etiquette.

Washington County Helen Lewis Baird

Snodgrass Wins Firestone Trophy in Miami Air Meet

Jack Snodgrass of Washington captured the Firestone trophy in a 15 mile race at the thirteenth annual all-American air maneuvers in Miami Florida. Don H Stark of Waterloo placed second in a handicapped Taylorcraft while Mike Murphy of Findlay Ohio won the Freddie Lund trophy for precision acrobatics for a third time.

Waterloo Jack Snodgrass Washington Miami Fla Taylorcraft Culver Don H. Stark Mike Murphy Findlay Ohio Freddie Lund

You are invited to a party any where

The hostess asks if you will attend the party. Please confirm your presence or absence for planning purposes.

Birthday Dinner in Omer Green Home features Maas kin

A Washington report notes Mr. and Mrs. Omer Green hosted relatives for a birthday event and anniversary celebration for Allison Maas and Milton Maas. Attendees included the Maas family from Kalona, the Linder family, and other local relatives. Multiple neighborhood activities and club meetings are listed, including 4H at Dean Emde’s and St. Rita’s Court Foresters gathering.

Iowa Corvette Mounts W. R. Mount Washington, D. C Junkin Julia Cavender Pierce Rest Home Hiram Baker Mr. Baker Bernice Maas Washington Omer Green Allison Maas Milton Allison Mass Albert Maas Milton Ana Near Kalona Meredith Maas Ivan Maas Sharon Cedar Chips Dean Emde Ora Stumpf Richard Scott Wellman Anna Rogers Fred Mauser Eleanor Wm. Koeing Orval Meyer Agnes Billy Nate Benson Harvey Myers Clayton Bear Home Farm Bureau W. C. Holmes New Mexico Margaret Columbia University New York City Milwaukee

Local Bank President to Auction Public Sale

Riverside notices William O Loughlin president of the People's Trust and Savings Bank will hold a public auction on Wednesday January 15 in Riverside. The event aims to liquidate assets and raise funds for the bank's trust accounts.

Riverside William O'Loughlin People’s Trust and Savings Bank

Florang founder of Burlington Basket Co. dies at 82

Florang A. Florang founder of the Burlington Basket Co one of the world’s largest basket makers died around midnight Saturday at University Hospital Iowa City He had led the company for 51 years rebuilding the factory three times after fires A French native who moved to Burlington at age 11 he helped start the City Beautiful movement in the community

Burlington E. A. Florang Burlington Basket Co University Hospital Iowa City Afr Florang City Beautiful Movement France

Card of Thanks from the Baker Family

The Baker family expresses heartfelt gratitude for sympathy and help shown after their sorrow. They thank everyone for the service, floral offerings, and other kindnesses.

Hiram Baker

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