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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1934

Page

5

Wellman News Highlights Local Changes and Church Notes

Cordelle H Aracco reports Mrs Harris McGugin will run the McGugin drug store in Wellman while Mr McGugin becomes postmaster. Le Mont Durian to assist. Ralph Bringamann buys near Merlie Munson residence. moving planned March. High school students view Romanes and China slides from University of Iowa. William Wilkinson marries Nell Jenkins in Iowa City. Mrs L C Miller returns home. teaches Wellman Normal Training tests. Baptist church notes cover Bridal Review January 4, Missionary Society January 1 5, prayer meeting, Bible school, and Sunday services. Pastor Osborn outlines sermon series and youth meetings. St Johns pastor to speak on biblical themes. many attendees urged to attend next Sunday.

Wellman Harris McGugin McGugin M. L. Dewey The Baptist Church Wellman High School China University of Iowa At Iowa City William Wilkinson Iowa Nell Jenkins L. C. Miller Fritzen Durant Doreas' Society Missionary Society Abdy Jones William Turnipseed Marner C. M. Crossett Jesse James Catherine Sitler

Bethel News Roundup: Donald Marek Birthday and School Farewell

Bethel correspondent reports Donald Marek celebrated his sixth birthday at the Living Lake school with friends from the older group visiting his home. The event featured ice cream cake and candy, and Donald received a keepsake gift. Other notes mention a Living Lake classroom gathering and a Nether Ladies Missionary Society activity with committee members listed.

Bethel Agrous Living Lake Ion Donald Marek Donald Lem Eeries Marek Betty Drake Mary Marjory Jean Valvar Gladys Stalder Beulah Helen Stewart Raymond Whistler Richard Vitney Stewart Toad Tiger Vwchool Nether Ladies Missionary Society Rathmel Boyd Pooter Adolph Larson Alvinshaw Rennie Dawson

Increase in Farm Loans

A chart from the Omaha Federal Land Bank shows loans in the district totaling over 37 million dollars since July 1 under the Emergencus Farm Loan Act. Sidney Moore secretary treasurer of the Washington County National Farm Loan Association notes December closings nearly doubled November.

Omaha Federal Land Bank Sidney Moore Washington County National Farm Loan Association Omaha Bank Moore

Knaves Girl Captured in 1952 Pirate Boat Thriller

Patricia flees a murder scene as Julian Haverholt lies dead. Bill McGee abducts her aboard a boat after a hidden killer lurks in the house. Locked in a stateroom she questions escape while waiting for Bill’s return and the next peril.

Patricia Julian Bill McGee Annie Julian Haverholt Bill

Patricia Fights for Justice After Murder Onboard Boat

Patricia Warren flees a boat after subduing Bill McGee who murdered Julian Haverholt. She escapes to seek help from police and heads to Julian Haverholt's Murray Hill home, where Clark Tracy unexpectedly intervenes and helps her vanish with him toward the police.

Bill McGee Julian Haverholt Murray Hill Patricia Clark Tracy Clark

Local notices recount a funeral and community events

A funeral for Pen ny Krang of Muscatine was held at the Lutheran church as his family notes his death by gunshot at 51. Mrs. Reaney hosted a gathering, and various local residents including the Reed, Allewelt, and Tucker families are mentioned with visits and travels.

Kang Heen Reaney

Civilization and Dolls Theory Cites Civilized Places

A concise view suggests toy dolls appear only with civilization and are absent among primitive communities, underscoring a link between cultural development and manufactured playthings.

Amon

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