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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1940

Page

2

Vacation Guests Leave Halverton For West Coast Trip

Mrs John Henry of Halverton New York together with Mrs R H Safford and Mrs John Currie Canton New York depart tomorrow after visiting since yesterday with Mr and Mrs Sidney Smith They travel westward for a vacation trip Mrs Currie once lived with the Smiths neighbor in Medford Oregon Also visiting are Mr and Mrs William Ashmore and children Terry and Sally of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania who came Monday to spend time with Mrs Ashmores parents Mr and Mrs O M Cuddy Mrs Asa Row northeast of town is a patient at University Hospital Town City awaiting a major operation in a few days Mr and Mrs Godfrey Juzeler took her to the hospital a week ago Mrs Row is reported improving after a blood transfusion and care prior to the operation

John Henry Halverton N.Y R. H. Safford John Currie Canton Sidney Smith West Coast Currie Smith Medford Oregton William Ashmore Terry Sally Pittsburgh Penn Ashimore 0. M. Cuddy Asa Row Town University Hospital Town City Godfrey Juzeler Mie Row

Washington county musical memoirs dedication noted

Mrs Robert Arthur and dayen ters Judy and Roberta plan a Des Moines excursion tomorrow afternoon. Friday they travel with Mr and Mrs EF L Arthur of Des Moines and Mrs Paul Vertz of Great Falls Mont to Aberdeen South Dakota to meet Mr Vertz. Mrs Vertz recently visited her brothers Robert and Tom Were and her parents in Des Moines. The annual musical memoirs honoring deceased World War veterans of Washington county will be presented Saturday evening by the Washington Municipal band. A program with participants will be printed later in the Journal to preserve history. William James says he and his family came to the United States in 1968, not 1920 as his son Sam stated in a dance business notice this week.

Robert Arthur Judy Roberta Des Moines EF. L. Arthur Paul Vertz Great Falls Mont Aberdeen Dak Mr. Vertz Vertz Robert Tom Washington County Washington Vunicipal Band William James United States Sam Martha Butler Columbus Junction Max Gentzler Dale Gentzler Hershey Hospital Muscatine R@nnald Moore Chicago Charles Thompson Commercial Citizens Willis Howell Donald Flint Mich Ida Howell W. E. Toms Indian Creek Club Columbus Chautauqua Park Catherine Lee Co. BE

Frey to Attend Cy Bushs Residence Saturday

G. BK Frey, professional masseur, will be at Cy Bushs residence, 127 S. 4th, Saturday July 13. Mrs. Wilbur BRolon from Dubuque visiting at local homes has gone to Brighton to visit friends. Summer shoes priced at 1.99 to 3.99 at Moore's Bootery.

G. BK. Frey Cy Bushs Res S. 4Th Wilbur Brolon Dubuque Lyman Jabcock Ernest Johnson Brighton Moore’s

How to Handle Sunstroke and Heat Prostration

Guidance on treating heat exhaustion and sunstroke distinguishes between the two. Heat prostration features cold clammy skin and dizziness, requiring cooling, loosening clothing, head low, warm blankets, hot coffee or ammonia in water, and a doctor. Sunstroke presents hot dry skin, red face, unconsciousness, and requires immediate cooling, stripping to underclothes, head elevated, ice on the head, running water over the body, cold water ingestion when conscious, and a doctor.

Bethel News Roundup of Bets and Church Work

Bethel activity includes a church repaint funded by local offerings. Velma Kephart visited with Gladys Wolfe. Charley Kolesick and Ernest Green sold lambs. Mrs Gerald Gray and Des Moines relatives visited the Clive Gray home. Dickie Gray returned from Des Moines after visiting his grandmother. Mrs Pickens and Ruth Gideon canvassed for Farm Journal subscriptions. The church reported 35 percent of its goal met and a large attendance.

Ruth Gideon Bethel Bethel Church Velma Kephart Gladys Wolfe Charley Kolesick Ernest Green Gerald Gray Des Moines Clive Gray Dickie Gray Les Moines Gray Pickens Brighton Farm Journal

Kinnick Gained Great Kicking Prowess by Daily Practice

Iowa City report on Nile Kinnick of the 1939 Iowa football team who drop kicked the decisive point after touchdown to beat Notre Dame 7 6 after a rigorous daily practice routine. The piece notes his kicking drills, angles, and goal line work under Coach Eddie Anderson, and mentions his All-Star prospects and players Dick Evans and Erwin Prasse.

Iowa City Towa Nile Winnick University of Iowa Ironmen Notre Dame Kinnick Iowa Eddie Anderson Notre Dame Kinnick Chicago Capt Erwin Prasse Dick Evans Floyd Buzz) Dean Green Bay Packers Evans Packers

Wealth of LA Women Ownership Across Sectors

Women hold 80 percent of all life insurance policies and 65 percent of savings accounts in Los Angeles. They own 48 percent of railroad stocks, 44 percent of public utility securities, 40 percent of real estate, and 85 percent of family purchases. They constitute about 40 percent of common stockholders and 50 percent of preferred stockholders in 41 large corporations and own 14 percent of registered bonds.

Evangelicals Win in Church Softball League Opener

The St. Pauls Evangelical and Reformed team beat the Baptist A Men 15 to 6 in the first church softball league game held yesterday at Stewart school ground. Presbyterians meet Four Square Thursday at 6 15 pm at the same site. four teams have joined so far with more expected to form.

St. Paul's

Taylor and Ross Triumph in State Amateur despite Qualifying Losses

Don Taylor, Washington county champion, and Russell Ross of Wellman led in Cedar Rapids state amateur golf. Taylor beat Nel Plopper 4 and 3 in the president's flight while Ross defeated Robert Johnson of Newton 1 up in the country club flight.

Don Taylor Washington County Russell Ross Wellman Cedar Rapids Taylor Nel Plopper White Ross Robert Johnson Newton

Scores of Games and Team Standings

The item lists multiple game results and team standings with open date details. It highlights several matches, current win loss records, and rankings across leagues.

East Highland Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mrs. A E B Moberly hosts visitors including Florence Moberly from Ft. Madison and Pearl Moberly with multiple relatives from Iowa City Tulsa and Washington. Mincer and Rath families share Sunday and 4th July gatherings with extended kin at several homes across East Highland and Moline Illinois.

Frank Mineer East Highland Florence Moberly Ft. Madison Mary Hudnall Tulsa Okla Pearl Moberly Melvin Rodeau Washington Jesse Richardson Iowa City Lou Moberly Clarence Moberly A. EB. Moberly Frankie J. Mineer Gary and Gayle Robert Gail Murdocks Lawerence Drol John Bopp Frankie J. Mincer Gary Joseph Mincer Moline Ill Omer Rath Lenore Leo Rath Bobbie Ann Clement Rummerhart Clementine Anna Rath Donald Harold Robert Owen Donna Mary Lou Owen Rock Island

Cherokee tradition ties De Soto to Smokies route

A longstanding Cherokee belief in North Carolina holds that De Soto passed through the Great Smoky Mountains on his westward expedition. The claim reflects regional lore about the explorer's possible route and contacts with Indigenous peoples.

North Carolina de Soto Smokies

Hospital Births and Admissions Notice

At THE HOSPITAL Mr. and Mrs. William Stan non Washington are parents of a daughter Barbara Elizabeth born this morning at 1 25 weighing seven pounds eight ounces. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hobbs Wellman have a son born last night at 10 05 weighing five pounds eight ounces. Wilma Palmer Washington was admitted yesterday afternoon for medical treatment. Mrs. Wayne Stransky and baby son Larry Wayne were dismissed yesterday afternoon for their home at Wellman.

William Stannon Washington Barbara Elizabeth Earl Hobbs Wellman Wilma’ Palmer Wayne Stransky Larry Wayne

Washington County Treasurer Marion S. George Semi annual report 1940

The Washington County treasurer Marion S. George presents the semi annual statement of accounts for January 1 to May 31, 1940. It lists receipts from current taxes delinquent taxes penalties and various funds including school, road, and state funds and shows total receipts and disbursements with balances on hand.

Marion S. George Washington County Iowa Prochino Caceed L .Icense County Sumario Gcounty Washington Marion George Insane County Soldiers Relief Co. Bond Fundee Sf F Pri UN Hospital dDlaeck

Fourteen 4-H Girls Meet with Margaret Schmitt

The Crawfordsville 4 H Club met Monday afternoon with Margaret Schmitt and fourteen members present. Plans were made for future meetings and pictures were taken for Achievement Day posters. Maxine Rickey was elected librarian for the year. Games and refreshments followed, with cake and whipped cream, peaches, and a cold drink. Mervin Chadwick of Minnesota and Thomas Chadwick of Danville visited the Anderson home.

Crawfordsville Margaret Schmitt Maxine Rickey Mervin Chadwick Minnesota Thomas Chadwick Danville Sanday Howard Anderson Anderson Donald Blankenhorn

Henry Cheney Aids Mother At Clark Cafe

Henry Cheney will assist his mother Mrs Rene Clark at the Clark Cafe. Mrs Clark will also have a room and the Cheneys will reside there.

Henry Cheney Rene Clark Clark Cafe Clark

Cost of Perfume Purchases in United States

Women in the United States spent 33 million dollars on perfume, reflecting strong demand for fragrances and personal care products across the market.

United States

Bank Statement Certification from Washington County Iowa 1940

Frank L. Kos as cashier certifies the bank statement accuracy for the above named bank. Directors G N Barclay John F Foster L A Holland Geo L McDaniel swear to the document in Washington County Iowa on July 9 1940 with official seal.

Frank L. Kos John F. Foster Ll. A. Holland Geo. L. McDaniel State of Iowa Washington

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