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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1940

Page

5

Wayland School News Highlights Winter Challenges and Sports

Wayland schools resumed after icy roads caused closures. Enrollment lagged due to cold, buses were sent home at noon then routes resumed Monday. The report covers perfect attendance lists, health education films, new semester elective offerings, PTA rest room project, and basketball results including a 47-16 win over Wyman and prep for a key game against Yarmouth.

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Wellman Social Guests Visit, Dinner, and Family News

Wellman notes list guests from Muscatine and Cedar Rapids visiting local families including Mr and Mrs Ralph Bringman and Mr and Mrs Russell Ehrenfelt. Attendees include Em ery Gingerich Aaron Shetler and Billy and Jimime. Several couples enjoyed Sunday meals with local residents and travel from Iowa City and Washington referenced.

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Advertising as a safeguard for buyers in The Gentle Grater tale

In this column Charlies B. Roth contrasts legitimate merchants who advertise with the con artist Jeff Peters from O. Henry. He argues that advertised goods and well advertised stores build trust, foster community ties, and secure value for customers, urging readers to rely on newspaper advertising as a personal Bureau of Standards.

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