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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1944

Page

3

Paith Banishes Evil Through Faithful Resistance

A compact spiritual note asserts that evil has no real power, arising only from imagination. It urges resisting temptation by faith, with a biblical reference to James 4 7.

Huston to Seek Re‑Election for Washington County Seat

T H Huston of Wyman announces he will run for re‑election representing Washington County in the State Legislature. A farmer, he lives on the family farm started by his great grandfather in 1840, a record noted as unmatched in the region.

T. H. Huston Wyman Washington County Iowa Huston Towan Mr. Huston

Surprise visit from son turns into family joke

Vic Crone and his wife planned a weekend trip to Sioux City to surprise their son P F C Bob Crone in training there. They canceled but Bob unexpectedly showed up Sunday morning, creating an amusing miscue about surprise visits. The piece adds light anecdotes from local life and humor about family, marriage, and community.

Vic Crone Sioux City P.F.C Bob Crone Bob Vic Mrs. Crone

Railroad Dreams and Toll Bridges in a Late Night Gag

A quirky barroom tale unfolds with two travelers sharing a bottle on the railroad tracks. A boast about buying all railroads is met with disbelief, as one partner reveals he won’t sell. A quip about toll bridges hints at costly inclinations and playful bravado.

Knights of the Road Qgne Bill Jim

Mrs Schnoebelen Dies at Riverside Farm

Mrs. Leo H. Schnoebelen aged 80 died Monday at her Riverside area home after a short illness. Born Ida Hervert she was Iowa City born and lived on farms near Riverside Richmond and later near Riverside. Survived by husband seven children and three siblings. Funeral services awaiting word from distant relatives.

Riverside Leo H. Schnoebelen Ida Hervert George Hervert Iowa City Schnoebelen Richmond Mrs. Schnoebelen Wom Harold Washington Ivo California Earl Rock Island Iil Everett Florida Ruth Peehanek George Herbert Joseph Hervert Cedar Rapids Charles Hervert Mamie Klein Rock Island, Ill

Notice of Probate of Will in Washington County Iowa

In District Court, State of Iowa, Washington County No 7866 an instrument purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Julia Cavender deceased dated December 1941 was filed read and set for hearing January 24 1944 at 9 00 A M at the Washington Court House. Interested parties must appear to show cause why the instrument should not be probated and allowed as the will. By order of Clerk R R Noonan dated January 13 1944.

Julia KB. Cavender Washington District Court R. R. Noonan ToIona Ladd

January Meeting of Drama Group

The Drama department held its January meeting with thirteen members and two guests Mrs Eugene McCormick and Martha Hall present. Led by Mrs Herbert Osincup the group worked at the Red Cross sewing room to fill sewing kits and enjoyed refreshments at the North Side cafe.

Drama Red Cross Eugene McCormick Martha Hall Herbert Osincup North Side Cate

Linger Longer Club Installs Officers at January Meeting

Mrs. Forrest Lance hosted a January gathering of the Linger Longer Club with Mrs. Joe Embree as co host. Thirteen members attended as newly elected officers presided and formed committees led by Mrs. Eugene Martin with members including Mrs. Art Dawson and Mrs. Ralph Waggoner.

Forrest Lance Linger Longer Club Joe Embree Eugene Martin Art Dawson Ralph Waggoner Will

Club gives program and hostess assignments for year

Shalla plans the club program for the year and assigns hostesses. Entertainment for the afternoon was organized by Mrs Wag goner. At the close of the afternoon the hostesses served refreshments.

Shalla

Missionary Society Dinner Honors Mrs Stephens at January Meet

Mrs Boyd Stephens, host of the missionary society of the Associate Presbyterian Church, attended a cooperative dinner and evening program at the January meeting. President Mrs A E Atchison led devotions and outlined the year's study on missions in North America. Mary Atchison spoke on changing forms of mission work and Mrs George Masson discussed Christian friendliness.

Boyd Stephens The Missionary Society of the Associate Presbyterian Church A. E. Atcchison Basil McBee North America Mary Atchison George Masson

Proper painting order for wood surfaces

Painting sequence advises applying a priming coat to bare wood, filling nail holes and indentations with putty, smoothing the putty flush with the surface, then applying a finishing coat of paint. This ensures a uniform, sealed finish by addressing holes before final painting.

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