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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1942

Page

6

Charges Filed Against Former Secretary Boyle in Elkader Case

Elliott Boyle, 81, once of McGregor, bound to the grand jury on four charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. He remains jailed in Elkader after a recent arrest by Constable Len Denning. Prosecution by M. X. Geske of McGregor, former state senator who hired Boyle as secretary about six years ago.

McGregor Elliott Boyle McGregor Elkader Len Denning M. X. Geske Boyle Towa

Tangelo Developed From Grapefruit and Tangerine

The tangelo resulting from crossing grapefruit and tangerine has been developed to combine traits of both fruits. Researchers note its potential for flavor and juiciness, with early trials showing promising size and sweetness.

Home Upholstery Cleaning and Handy Home Fixes

A Western Union healthful home feature guides cleaning upholstery colorfast tests and soap jelly method, then offers practical repairs for linoleum bases, cracked wide-board floors, damp concrete blocks, rough plaster walls, lamping a china vase, and brass cleaning. It stresses professional cleaning for best results and provides basic repair steps.

Weight Changes Every Minute

The body fluctuates in weight from minute to minute and different body parts maintain distinct normal temperatures as part of overall physiology.

Leaves fund for helping churches in Iowa U P Synod

Newton Iowa July 11 The board of trustees of the Iowa synod United Presbyterian church invested about 9000 from the Goruch estate for the benefit of weaker churches in the synod. The estate is expected to provide upwards of 25000 more when administration is finished, trustee Tim Campbell said. Goruch was a large landowner in Ringgold county and left sizeable bequests to the synod.

Newton Iowa Iowa Synod of the United Presbyterian Church George Goreuch Ringgold County Tim J Campbell Goruch Rinegodl County

Regular Masonic meeting and railway timetable notes

The entry lists Westbound Washington Lodge No. 26 Masonic regular meetings on the first Friday monthly with officers Richard A. Stewart W M and A W Yard secretary. It also compiles detailed schedules for C K P Westbound to Arrive No 3 Golden State Limited, No 1 Local, No 43 Californian, No 44 Californian, No 4 Golden State Limited, and multiple eastbound trains, plus an Oska toosa Branch stop, with daily and daily except Sunday services and specific arrival and departure times. It includes local bus services Burlington Trailways with several eastbound bus departures, and notes ticket purchase points at the Bus Depot and Candy Kitchen. It closes with Washington to Iowa Ord nance Plant service times.

Washington Lodge No Richard A. Stewart W. M A. W. Yard Golden State Limited Ave Washington California Oskatoosa

Will creates $1000 bequest to church near Albia Iowa

The will leaves a $1000 bequest to the U P congregation of Service near Albia Iowa and directs the residue to the Iowa VP synod. Funds are to be invested in government bonds or solid real estate mortgages. Only income from the bequest is to be used and the fund held in trust by six state trustees.

U. P. Congregation of Service Albia Iowa Iowa VP. Synod Synod

Dayton Grove Social Notes Reach Across Town

Mrs Lawrence Romine and daughter visit with Mrs Stephens and family. Mr and Mrs John McDowell of Frenchburg Kentucky guests at Merle McDowell and Willard Leet homes. Washington visitors include Mr and Mrs Robert Stephens and J Bo Moore. Comrade Sunday School group meets at the Griggs home in Dublin. Faye Turnipseed and Frances visit Sadie Moore. Lois Moore travels to Washington. Children play with Stephens children. Freshwaters and Mrs George Freshwaters pick them up. Dinner guests at Morrison and Dusenberry homes, with Sam Schulter hosting.

Dayton Grove Lawrence Romine Stephens Mary Martha Barbara John McDowell Frenchburg Kentucky Merle McDowell Willard Leet Washington Robert Stephens J. Bo Moore Harold Tunmoua Walter Duvall Orville Griggs Dublin Faye Turnipseed Frances Sadie Moore Lois Lois Moore Washinton Nancy Jack Freshwaters Mary Jane Barbara Stephens George Freshwaters J. D. Morrison William Dusenbery Donald Rock Island Sam Schulter

Supper Guests Share Time at Stephens Home

Sadie Moore and family hosted guests last Wednesday at the Robert Stephens home. Mr and Mrs Richard Stephens and sons of Crawfordsville attended with Mr and Mrs Wayne Norman and David. Lois Sprague of West Chester visited Friday to Sunday with Mary Jane Stephens. Lloyd Sprague visited Sunday and stayed until Tuesday.

Richard Stephens Crawfordsville Wayne Normen David Robert Stephens Lois Sprague West Chester Mary Jane Stephens Lloyd Sprague

Dusenberry Hosts Osang Sew Club Meeting in Dayton Grove

The Osang Sew Club met July 11 with hostess Mrs Hary Dusberry. Ten members attended along with Ruth Duvall and guests Joyce and Leroy Hammond Peggy and Patty McDowell. The president led the business session planning an August club picnic. Afterward Mrs Embree and Mrs Hammond gave entertaining remarks and refreshments were served.

Dayton Grove Osang Sew Club Hary Dusberry Ruth Duvall John McDoell Joyce Leroy Hammond Peggy Patty McDowell Embree Hammond

Murder trial shadows Elinor Carlisle in Agatha Christie tale

The prosecutor sums up Elinor Carlisle for Mary Gerrard’s murder as memories surface from the fateful day. An anonymous note stirs suspicion over money involving Aunt Laura Welman and her lodgekeeper’s daughter. Roddy Welman and Elinor confront love, jealousy, and danger at Hunterbury.

Elinor Carlisle Lovely Mary Gerrard Roddy Welman Laura Welman Elinor Hunterbury Welman Mrs. Welman Roddy Mr. Roderick Mary Miss Elinor O’brien Grace Atalanta

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