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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1938

Page

5

Death in Stringtown Brings Sorrow and Support

Mrs Albert Graber died last Thursday leaving a bereaved family including D S Graber William Richleberger and Dan Widmer. A daughter Carol Ferne was born and is in Washington hospital. Local residents Mr and Mrs Raymond Rich Mrs Stewart Jeanine Richardson and Jake Widmer visited J J Rich. Several families hosted guests and visits with relatives in town and nearby towns.

J. J. Rich Stringtown Albert Graber Carol Ferne Washington Hospital D. S. Graber William Richelberger Dan Widmer Raymond Rich Stewart Jeanine Richardson Jake Widmer William Rapp Tremont, Ll Noah Widmer Edd Cummings Winterset David Cummings Lester Alliman Edd Rinner Donald Brooks Chicago Ethan Brooks Rosalie Widmer Iowa City

Doan's Pills Offer Kidney Relief for Backaches

Many sufferers find nagging backaches eased after discovering tired kidneys as the possible cause. Doan's Pills, used successfully by millions for over 40 years, help flush out acids and waste from the blood through the kidneys and may relieve symptoms like frequent urination, burning, and dizziness.

Nature Doan

Haskins Families on Holiday Trips

Local note lists numerous Haskins area families traveling for the Fourth of July. Fay Cherwinker visits Perry and Jim Cherwinker family. L. M. Boughtin and granddaughter Betty travel to Kansas City. Irene and Leona Williams join the trip. Extended family members from Lewis, Iowa visit D. H. Peters and fish on the Iowa river. various friends attend picnics and park outings in Davenport, Muscatine, Coppo ck, and Lake McBride.

M. T. Coon Hilton J. D. Quinn Lone Tree Dp. KE. Edwards Marjorie Lloyd Edwards Ronnie Earl Fisher Florence Dunbar Muscatine Ethel Vivian Booth Town City J. L. Sands Elmer Thoeming Davenport Godlove Sue Thoma Ella Merchant Lois Merchant

Blond Cheat features two women in pursuit of one man

A RKO eco feature stars Joan Fontaine and Derrrick de Marney in Blond Cheat. One woman aims for marriage with the bachelor, the other is hired to break up the romance. Producer and pawn-broker father conspire, leading to comic complications and a climactic pursuit.

Jis RKO Radio Joan Fontaine Derrick de Marney Fox Lillian Bond Miss Bond

Lone Tree visitor Jeanette Zigler at Joe Embree home

Mrs. Tommy Harvey reports Jeanette Zigler of Lone Tree visiting the Joe Embree family at their district four residence on July 7. The note highlights a social call by Mr. and Mrs. Embree and their family.

Jimmie Allison Jack Zigler Lone Tree Jeanette Zigler N. W. Thompson Dorothy Frank McCoulley Oscar Sundberg Fort Dodge Sac City Walter Gardner Elwin Gardner H. J Joe Embree Tommy Harvey Charles Faulkner Marjorie Harvey Wageoner Anna R. L. Provanct Ottumwa

Tyrone Social News Roundup

Mrs. George Bond and son visited Jesse Bales in Richland on Wednesday. Mrs. Walter Sheetz and Caro line visited Mrs. Frank Smith Friday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hafferty and family called on Omer Crawford Saturday. Families of Clyde Coble George Dillion and Omer Crawford were Sunday guests at George Crawford’s home. Glessie Rhodebeck and Clarence Feeckley families also featured in visits.

Tyrone George Bond Jesse Bales Richland Walter Sheetz Caroline Frank Smith Roy Hafferty Omer Crawford Clyde Coble George Dillon Omer Dillon Howard George Crawford Glessie Rhodebeck Clarence Feeckley

Robertson Family Reunion At Gracehill Home

A pot luck dinner at the Asahel Robertson home in Gracehill brought together all children. Guests included Wesley Meyers and family, Theodore Meyers and family, Marion Robertson’s group, Lucille Jackson, Lloyd Robertson and family, and others. Afternoon photos and desserts preceded departures. Additional visitors from Indianapolis joined Friday for the gathering.

Gracehill Asahel Robertson Wesley Meyers Mildred Virginia Theodore Meyers Dean Donald David Jesse Myers Marion Robertson Johnny Marion James Mary Guy Anna Springer Glenn Robertson Ted Enguita

Sunday Guests at Fred Sheetz Home Visit Des Moines

Mr and Mrs George Bond and family visited Saturday night and Sunday with the Donavan Bales family in Des Moines. Richard and Ronald Bales accompanied them home for a visit. The lines mention callers in Washington and the Frank Smith home Tuesday.

Fred Sheetz George Bond Donavan Bales Des Moines Richard Ronald Bales Walter Sheetz Caroline Washington Mr. Frank Smith Suesday

Fourth of July visits across Washington families

A series of 4th of July visits and family gatherings centered in Washington with relatives from Chicago Davenport Moline and Des Moines. Attendees included Glenn Robertson Ted Enguita Delores Lance Craft Asahel Robertson and others. Chicago guests departed for home after afternoon activities.

Walter A. Strohm Asahel Robertson Harry van Dyke Davenport Wade Page Dorothy Mills Blanche Mills Nellie Horak Jessie Mae Cherwinker Ocis Kirton John Williams Leroy Brown David Weinland Donald Brinning Cedar Rapids Marion Robertson Glenn Robertson Ted Enguita Delores Cecille Lance Lloyd Dean Barbara Craft Lucille Jackson Lloyd Robertson Charlotte Ann Chicago Moline Lloyd Dean Lance Des Moines Barbara

Beryl parent name meaning Crystal from Persian origin

The name Beryl comes from Persian origin meaning crystal. It is one of the jewel names alongside emerald topaz and aquamarine, used for both men and women. It is often mispronounced Burl but should be Ber-ril.

Emerald

Stone Age Urbanism Evident in Meso Potamia Find

Archaeologists report an Anacropolis site in Meso Potamia showing Stone Age humans built dense, organized settlements. The discovery suggests early communities were highly urban, with complex structures and planned layouts challenging previous views of primitives.

Mesopotamia

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