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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1938
Page
6
On behalf of the Blick children brothers and sisters grandchildren and great grandchildren we express thanks to kind neighbors and thoughtful friends for their expressions of sympathy during our recent bereavement.
Mrs. Dave MccCreedy and daughter from Clinton are mentioned along with Mrs. Kate McClean of Grand Forks visiting her sisters Mrs Linus Wood and Mrs Oscar Davis. Clifford Beaty returns home from Dowagine Michigan after summer work to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Willis Beaty. Mr and Mrs Frank Kleese hosted a cooperative chili supper on Wednesday after a coasting party and enjoyed a grand time.
Brighton January 22 pupils survived declam contests with winners advancing to the home event. Humorous selections include Tipping Off the Teacher by Anna Mae Drish and Fuss on a Bus by Betty Jeanne Hoskins. Dramatic picks feature Mary Queen of Scots and Mothers of Men.
Washington Lodge No. 26 posts regular meeting on the first Friday with W M William F Mohland and secretary A W Yard. Rail timetables show multiple daily East and Westbound trains including Apache No 12 and 11, Californian No 44 and 43, Golden State Limited No 4 and 3, Knoxville Branch No 430 and 429, plus Southwest Limited No 26 and Davenport locals with note on California passenger stops and mixed trains. Burlington Trailways bus departures noted from Washington with ticketing at Colenso hotel.
The excerpt lists poets and titles including Jean Stone Elsie Stout David Wentworth and Norman White with works such as How Much Land Does a Man Need and Human Wreck age. The passage appears to be part of a literary roundup or catalog note within a newspaper.
The U S civil service commission announced open examinations for several posts. Vacancies include Junior graduate nurse at 1620 dollars yearly with U S Public Health Service and Veterans Administration. Associate wool technologist at 3290 dollars. Industrial classification analyst positions at 2600 to 4600 dollars with the Social Security Board. Full details from Fred Downing secretary at the U S civil service board of examiners at the post office or customhouse in this city.
A poultry cooperative meeting will be held Monday evening at the Henry Oak home in Columbus Junction, led by farm bureau leaders. Mrs. Eva George has returned to Marshalltown after visiting her father, A. M. Sheridan. Rev. J. O. Hall of Columbus City will preach at Cotter Presbyterian Church Sunday evening. Miss Mida Locke hosted the Westminster Guild at a Thursday pot luck. the group will meet with Dorothy Thomas on February 3.
The estate of Anthony Stransky to sell two Riverside properties in Washington County Iowa. The business property once used as Stransky meat market and the former home of Anthony Stransky will be auctioned separately with 10 percent cash and the balance on probate deed. Court approval required. January 27, 1938. Frank W. Stransky administrator. Will J. Hayek attorney.
Living Lake School reporters Catherine Hermann and Betty Stewart document student achievements with spelling grades, honor rolls, and upper and lower grade contestants. They note a January 28 township spelling contest, quarantine of Jean Walker for scarlet fever, a Christmas program with marionette segments and a family supper, new electric lights, student health charts, art studies, and new library books.
A Dixie Dugan panel shows Suzie breaking into a new job role as onlookers watch closely. The scene highlights changing dynamics and anticipation in the workplace.
A bold caution labeled Dressing Department urges precision and focus with a stern warning that a single error could end a career, stressing careful work and attention to detail.
Crawfordsville updates report Rex Huston family moving to the Hinton house in the northeast. Mrs Lawrence Hedger learns her mother FE A Bentzinger of Shenandoah Indiana is very ill and may undergo surgery. Hedger and child leave for Shenandoah. her father Dr Berrsinger recently died, leaving friends hoping for word on her mother condition.
In the desert the majority of animals blend with the bare ground and dry vegetation, aiding concealment from predators and hunting efficiency. The coloration reduces visibility across arid landscapes.
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