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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1939

Page

6

Wayland Music Teams Aim for State Contest Progress

Wayland music groups have been assigned to Washington for the first round of the state music contest. A superior rating could advance them to the district contest in Mt. Miessant. Franklin Roth and Mr. Ellis won the junior high basketball game 26 15 at Winfield. Examinations for eighth graders will be held at Wayland High School on Friday February 3 with Mr. Ellis in charge. Yarmouth Eagles defeated Wayland 30 28, ending Wayland’s Tri County League bid.

Bschool Wayland Sandere Washington Mt. Miessant Franklin Roth Mr. Ellis Gerade Wayland High School Ellis Yarmouth Wayland Boys Mt. Pleasant Pete Alliman Waysland United States Navy Mt. Union Eagles Hi-Y Boys Bong Irvin Sommer Calvin Clark Murray Krabill Charles Bicher Overcomig Willa Alliman Dean Mallory George Kine David Thompson Mr. Sanders Lowa Aimricum Legion Post W. 5 Helen Martin Douglas McClintic Mildred Klopfenstein

Radio Strike Vote Tests Sponsoring Ad Dispute

Local AFRA unions in New York Chicago and Hollywood authorize a strike if the American Association of Advertising Agencies does not settle. Radio artists seek minimum pay of $15 for a 15 minute commercial plus $6 per hour for rehearsals. Photo shows Chicago performers Frances Carlin Gene Byron Anne Seymour joining the strike vote.

American Federation of Radio Artists New York Chicago Hollywood American Association of Advertising Agencies Frances Carlin Gene Byron Anne Seymour

Sheet Metal Work and Furnace Repairs Advertised

Lonie Fullerton & Son offers furnace repairs new furnaces blowers smoke and brooder pipes spouting roofing and non freezable chicken waterers. location 765 Green 420 W. 0th St.

Lonie Fullerton & Son Green W. Oth St

Railroad and lodge schedules printed for Washington area

Washington Lodge No 26 A M regular meetings on first Fridays. Rail and bus timetables show daily and weekend departures for Golden State Limited Cal? No 8 44 Californian, Knoxv ille Branch No 480, C B Q agents Goodlander Anderson and Bell list arrivals and departures and ticket sale from North Side Square depot.

Golden State Limited Californian Washington Golden State California Omaha Chicago Candy Kitchen North Side Square AL Cantoni

Local Social Notes From VEO Locals

Anita Gowey celebrated a birthday with Helen Pacha Monday night. Mr and Mrs Albert Coffin and sons visited Everett Coffin Sunday in Washington. Claude Watson attended Fred Siemon's home Tuesday. Elbert Elmore Bennie and Eugene visited Macy's Brighton home Tuesday. Allen Jay sale drew a good crowd with strong prices. six milk cows averaged over eighty dollars. Pleasant Plain Friends church missionary linen was shared at the event. Mrs Nathan Jones hosted a gathering.

Milton H. Coffin Anita Marie Gowey Helen Pacha Albert Coffin Friends Church Pleasant Plain Nathan Jones

Deserting for the Front 1918 American Doughboy Defies Orders

French papers recount an American doughboy in 1918 who refused to dig in the trenches. He told a French officer, We did not come 3000 miles to dig but to fight, highlighting American resolve to join the front lines.

Notice of Tax Sale Expiration for Washington County Iowa

Notice states Lots 1 and 4 in Block 21 Highland Park Addition Washington IA were taxed in 1925 1934 and sold Dec 7 1936 to Washington Federal Savings Loan Association now owned by Trustees of Commercial Savings Bank Washington IA. Redemption expires ninety days after service date and a Treasurer's Deed will be issued if not redeemed. Dated January 25 1939.

B. G. Whitlock Washington County Iowa Win Smouse Highland Park Washington Washington Federal Savings & Loan Association Trustees of Com Mercial Savings Bank Trustees of Commercial Savings Bank R. McCutchen

Ancient New York City Records The New York Cit Official

A fragment notes that New York City official records trace back to 4. The text mentions ancient archives and a city records tradition in brief form. It suggests long standing municipal documentation but provides no detailed events or dates.

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