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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1941
Page
8
The piece recalls plans for a Wisconsin Ball reunion and reflects on local community happenings. It mentions changes at The Humble Inn, updates from Mrs. Carleton Haven of Pittsfield Illinois, and notes on hospital auxiliary activity, Rotary humor, and fountain upkeep.
Washington Lodge No. 26 Free and Accepted Masons calls for its regular meeting on the first Friday of each month. Officers listed include W. M. Holland, W. Yard, and teleary contact details.
Eastbound and westbound trains listed with numbers names and daily stops in Davenport and Kansas City area. Local and mixed trains shown with arrival departure times for No 8 No 1 No 43 No 2 No 44 No 4 No 23 No 22 No 25 No 26 and agent credit line W C Bell and C F Anderson.
Local schedule lists westbound buses from Washington with Nos. 3 9 7 2 6 and 10 and times from 6:00 a m to 12:10 a m. Eastbound trips go to Chicago and various travelers may buy full trip passes at the Bus Depot Candy Kitchen North Side Square from AL CANTONI Adon.
German high command reports Major Wer ner Moulders and his squadron shot down 110 enemy aircraft east of Minsk. He personally earned his 82nd victory, surpassing the Red Baron Manfred von Richtofen by one kill in World War I record pace.
Question and answer explain woodticks transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever and can pass the disease to offspring. The illness spreads in wooded areas, so vacationers should check their bodies for ticks to prevent infection.
I wish to express my heartfelt thanks to those who remembered me so kindly during my illness. Mrs. Even Davis.
Mrs Edna Widmer and children hosted a surprise party at the Henry Yoder home for Leila Yoder turning 21. The gathering included family and neighbors with other local news notes of visits, farm help, and a church choir gathering.
Norma and Grandma Widmer shared Sunday evening with Elmer Freyenbergers. Mr. and Mrs. George Unkrich and Geraldine visited J. J. Riehs. Lester Alliman and family and Alex Dorsch drove to Washington Sunday evening.
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mark G. Thornburg said he will not reveal his political plans until the week of November 17, aligning with the Iowa Farm Bureau state convention in Des Moines. He noted past announcements have followed farmers’ gatherings as speculation grows about the 1942 senate race.
The annual service cost of school bus transportation for 42 500 consolidated schools in the United States averages 19.50 dollars per pupil.
The total war debt still owed to the United States is approximately thirteen billion dollars. Thirteen countries are listed as owing it.
Des Moines officials say a government ammunition plant located between Des Moines and Ankeny will require new highways for access. Chief engineer Fred R. White expects funds from emergency military highway appropriations in Congress. A House roads committee bill contemplates 287 million dollars for access roads to ordnance plants and strategic military highways.
Detroit Michigan is cited as the healthiest city in the United States with Los Angeles second and Milwaukee third in the ranking.
Local column reports a windy Monday afternoon storm striking the Brighton area and notes visits by Miss Marilyn Turnipseed of South English spending time with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Leslie Turnipseed. Keith Barnes is painting a house. Homer Brinton Sr and Homer Brinton Jr. traveled to Newton last Thursday.
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