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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1947

Page

8

Local residents take vacations and visit relatives across states

Mrs. Florence Hummer spent today in Iowa City. Several visitors arrive from Chicago including Dr. and Mrs. Harry Reid. A group of Isaak Walton Leaguers meet in Wapello for a joint committee and plans for a July picnic. Family reunions occur in Davenport and Rock Island with varied relatives and trips continuing to Madison, Janesville, and California.

Florence Hummer Iowa City Mrs Harry Reid Chicago Fred Reid Wapello A. C. Peterson Robert Minick Curt Wells Her al Crone Monkey Park Davenport Cloyee Crone Near West Chester Woodrow Crone Alvin Kephart Donald Lins Douglas Crone Rock Island J. Crone Geraldine Crone Will Lins Harry Strabala Richmond

Japanese Holdouts Routed From Guam Caves

Two more holdout Japanese have been routed from caves on Guam where they hid since the end of the war. One man killed himself by leaping from a cliff as forces closed in.

Guam

Probate Notice in Washington County Iowa 1947

Notice of probate hearing for the last will and testament of Anna E Schwimley deceased filed with the District Court of Washington County Iowa. Hearing set for July 15 1947 at 9 00 AM at the courthouse to prove and allow the will. Dated July 8 1947. Clerk R R Noonan. Seal. Also a note on women stockholders in steel companies stating 468200 total holders with 232500 women.

Anna E. Schwimley Court House Washington Iowa District Court Said County R. R. Noonan

Two Japanese at Guadalcanal battle still hunted

A fragment says one enemy was captured or surrendered while another is wounded and pursued. Navy officials estimate about 50 Japanese may still be hiding in jungle caves, with ongoing efforts to locate them.

Guam Navy

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