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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1939

Page

6

Lin Chooses Adele Over Phyllis In Love Triangle

Lindsey Putnam confesses he loves Adele Thorn ton, leaving Phyllis Rand hurt and wondering how Lin can abandon a long friendship to pursue the glamorous other woman. Phy longs for Lin but fears the change, while the firelit room heightens the emotional tension as Lin struggles with commitment.

Lindsey Putnnan Phyllis Rand Lin Phy Adele Thornton Phyl Adele

Lin and Phyl reunite after past conflicts at home

Lin visits Phyl with sumac on a rainy day as old feelings resurface. Phyl resists reunion while Adele’s stance remains central. Lin pleads to continue their past companionship, Phyl recalls their shared dreams, and they finally reconcile with a tender embrace. The piece then shifts to local notices and community updates.

Phyllis Phyl Lin Pitcher Mountain Adele Sumac Efelé

Funeral Farewell Echoes Of Chicago Friend

Mrs. E K Boshart travels to Chicago for a funeral after receiving a telegram from Veronica Lang. The item notes visits by relatives to Ackley Reinbeck and Washington and reports on departures to Thurman Colorado and a wheat yield on the Peter Krabil farm near Wayland.

I. E. Boshart Chicago Colorado Joseph Unternahrer D. D. Graber Thurman Colo Peter Krabill

Westbound railway and bus schedules patchwork

Multiple rail lines and Burlington Trailways bus routes listed with daily and except Sunday frequencies. Includes Westbound No. 8 Davenport local, No. 25 Southwest Limited, No. 24 Southwest Limited, and Knoxville Branch No. 439, plus eastbound buses to Chicago and note on ticket purchases at the local depot.

Golden State Limited Washington Uncoascanavettis California Knoxville O.M PLA R. CO Davenport-Kansas City Kansas City Burlington Trailways Anacemens Omaha Chicago Candy Kitchen North Bide Square Cantoni

Family notes and local visits near Wayland and Peoria

Mrs Stecker daughter of Mr and Mrs P H Conrad born near Wayland 31 years ago. Conrad family moved fifteen years ago and now live in Peoria Tremont area. Local guests include Frank McKay Mia Charles McKay and sons Richard and Lloyd visiting the Rickabaughs in a trailer park. G L Garick family and others picnicked at the park. Apricot crop nearly failures after July 3 hail.

Mr. Rickabaugh G. L. Garick John Garrick Ezra Wittmer W. B. Harper

Roosevelt Seeks Neutrality Action by Congress

The state department studies effects of an embargo on treaty violators as the foreign relations committee delays action until the department report is received.

Roosevelt Congress State Department Gillette Foreign Relations Committee Department

Parents Face Life Or Sight for Baby Son

Alfred Brainard, 26, a Delta schoolteacher, and Velda Brainard, 21, of Oskaloosa, must decide between certain death for their 9 month old son Charles Lee or possible life with blindness after glioma is diagnosed. Surgeons at Iowa State University Hospital in Iowa City plan to remove an eye or both if cancer has not spread to brain tissue, offering a chance to live.

Oskaloosa Alfred Brainard Delta Velda Charles Lee Iowa State University Hospital Iowa City

Connemara Boys Wear Dresses to Fend Off Fairies

In Connaught, Ireland, boys wear dresses until about age fourteen due to belief that fairies steal boys and are misled by dresses. Mothers find dresses easier to make than trousers, influencing traditional practice.

Connemara Ireland

Daisy Names and Origins Across Cultures

The name Daisy traces to Anglo Saxon roots and is tied to the flower meaning day’s eye. It appears as a standalone name and as a nickname for Marguerite, the French word for daisy and pearl. It also links to Hadassah, an Assyrian name meaning star, when used as a nickname.

Daisy Marguerite Daisy Florence A. Cowles Cleveland Plain Dealer Marguerite

Emancipation Day in American Negro Holiday Observance

The article notes Emancipation Day as the only major holiday celebrated by African Americans. It states there is no single nationwide date, with states observing the day they deem most significant in the passage of emancipation legislation.

Sister Visit Ties Iowa Des Plains Des Next

Floyd Parkinson travels from Lake View Iowa to Des Plaines Illinois to see a sister for two weeks. His niece Patricia Moore from Des Plaines joins for a week then plans to return to Lake View to visit the Parkinson home.

Floyd Parkinson Lake View Iowa Des Plaines Ill Patricia Moore Parkinson

Taking a Chance Sermon Urges Bold Faith in Park Service

Rev. Nichol preaches on risking safety and wealth for faith, urging listeners to avoid worldly gambling and to imitate Epaphroditus willingness to sacrifice health for the gospel. He stresses Christian duty and steadfast conviction over compromise.

Nichol Epaphroditus Paul Philippians Christ

Packed House Hears Prof. Clapp's Symphony Debut

IOWA CITY A crowd of over 1,200 attended the world premiere of Professor Philip G. Clapp's two movement symphony Pioneers at the State University of Iowa festival opening. The 102 piece orchestra performed under Clapp as tickets remain for a string quartet program and for the Lawrence Tibbett recital on Wednesday.

Iowa City Philip G. Clapp State University of Iowa Clapp Lawrence Tibbett

Mrs. Geo Fishburn Buried in Nebraska

Funeral services were held at 2:30 PM in Chapman Nebraska for Mrs Geo Fishburn mother of Mrs Lauder Kennedy of east of town. Ill for years she died about 1 AM Thursday. The Fishburn family had long resided in Nebraska. Mr Fishburn is buried in Chapman. Mrs Kennedy joined relatives from Olds to attend.

Chapman Nebr George Fishburn Fishburn Lauder Kennedy East of Town Crawfordsville Nebraska Kennedy Olds

Rare Columbium Used in Steel Durability

The rare metal columbium is essential to prevent inter granular corrosion in high chromium stainless and heat resistant steels. The only known commercial supply of columbium is in Nigeria.

Nigeria

Family ties recalled in Crawfordsville notice

In Crawfordsville on July 17 a local notice recalls Eva Clemens and her sister Jennie Clemens living in the area with Mrs. George Fishburn. The Fishburn family once resided here and Mrs. Fishburn is survived by several children.

Crawfordsville George Fishburn Eva Clemens Jennie Clemens

Model T 28 Wins Iowa Tin Can Derby

A Model T Ford, five years older than its driver and the oldest entrant, took first in the sweepstakes at the Junior Chamber of Commerce all Iowa tin can derby in Des Moines.

Iowa Des Moines Chamber of Commerce

Blaze Destroys Block of Businesses in St. Charles

A fierce fire in St. Charles caused about 25000 dollars in damage sweeping a row of shops and shops. Fire departments from two towns prevented spread to the northwest part of the town. Businessmen surveyed smoldering remains at dawn as their establishments lay leveled.

ST. Charles

Cream Jaloppy Wins Tin Can Derby at State Fair

R W Eat on, age 23, drove the jaunty cream jaloppy to victory over 34 entrants at the Iowa state fairgrounds. The car averaged just over 40 mph. Owner Oscar Jansen bought it two weeks ago for seven dollars.

Iowa State Fairgrounds R. W. Eaton Oscar Jansen

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C. W. McLaughlin Long Beach Donald Errol Mac Briy Charley Chase By Oscar Summers Associated Newspapers WIN Service Washington County State Banking Department Journal K. Schantz Gilbert Jesse Candy Irvan Cedar Falls Nancy Rae Ivan Kortkamp Fairbury Presheair Sugar Creek C. K. Schantz D. J. Boller Wm. Penner Amy Billy Wright D. C. Unsicker W. B. Harper and Sons Bob Milly Roger Waterloo Staker Mabel Staker Tremont P. J. Roth Alan and Orville Henry Widmer Clarence Roth Milton Roth Myers Mvers Lester G. Myers John Martha Lou Mansfield Mass F. G. Myers Irene Heath Bernadine Fort Collins Mr. Myers Mark Barton Ethel and Irwin Roscoe Ss. W. Kaster Gerald Horton Leone Crayton Cedar Rapids Orville Elder Rochester Minn Mr. Elder Mayo Hospital Edward Hyncik Musil Barbara Elia Eloie Musil Hyneik Sylvia Musil Joan Seigle Harry Seigle Martha Gadgin Otto Newell Lorraine St. Paul, Mion Clifford Snyder Leigh W. Soule Wayland E K. Boshart Veronica Lang Veronica Boshart H. L. Kaufman Jane Moneda Yoder Ackley Kaufman Sept. T C. Green Ralph Stevens Reinbeck Chas. Thompson, Jr Olive Boshart Don Hays Iowa Ave Washington Lodge No Kay Cox W. M A. W. Yard Goodlander C. F. Anderson Prof. Clapp Geo. Fishburn Washington Dairy Fountain Service Pgp Toot Ee Arion Iconomy Tion Carl Grubb Maytag North Town Ave Warner Bros Chesterfield Curtielg Haeeriicll Coste Ee Mvena Towacce Co
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