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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1940

Page

5

Ship With Gold Arrives as Betty Lovel Reunites in Ottumwa

Mrs Betty Lovel wife of a military attache escaped war zones from Berlin with two children and traveled via Copenhagen Genoa to Boston aboard the ship carrying a fortune in gold from France to America landing in Boston. They then rode to Ottumwa to visit Mr Lovels mother.

Christine Watts Haskins L. M. Boughton Betty Lovel Berlin Germany Copenhagen Genoa Italy France America Boston Ottumwa Mr. Lovel Buckeye Arizona Neal Sands Arlington New Jersey Dale Peters George Bbwer George Wallace Una Gordon Albert Wehr Henry Mens Fee Crawfordsvill Guy Peters By Evans Wyman Owen West Maxine Alvin Lee Ralph Wehr Olds Rhea D. BE. Edwards Wis John Lusek Fay Cherwinker M. O. Wehmeyer Near Letts Anna Nicholson

Vogt Visit Brightens Knerr Home In Iowa

Dalhart Texas couple Mr and Mrs G G Vogt arrived in Brighton for a brief visit at the A A Knerr home en route to Colorado and Wyoming. The column lists local residents visiting relatives, family arrivals, hospital news, and community events including strokes for Wayne McNeese and a baby born to Lloyd Reighard.

Sigourney Des Moines McCreedy Clifford McCreedy Aledo Illinois M. L. McCreedy Herbert Campbell Near Wellman Lon Stacy Wayne McNeese Victor Stacy Connie Wayland B. V. Galbry Janet Horton Brighton Gio Moline Earnest Stout O. M. Farrier Fred Lerlock Betty Jean Hexworth Washington H. L. Gordon Perry Spencer Texas Owen Elmore Baby Fontanelle Charlie Eyestone Norma Eyestone Elmore Lyle Smith Dickie Rock Island Doyle Smith West Chester Chris Jensen Lloyd Reighard Chris Mineart Jane Mineart East Pleasant Plain Hdgar

Highway Parking Hazard on East Washington Street

Xenia July 15 residents warn that parking on both sides of East Washington Street, a marked Highway 92, creates a dangerous squeeze for through traffic. Last weekend a driver narrowly missed collision with a car door left open as trucks and hurried pedestrians crowded the narrow street. Citizens urge parking in alleys or side streets for safety.

Dewey Stephens Xenia East Washington Street James Clegg Harold Clegg Jimmy Larry George Colthurst Cone Lake Charles Chatfield Allis Chalmers Elmer Thomas County Line Club Edmondson Cpworth League Gene Stephens Donald Bridges Richland Guy

Admiral Sir Barry Domville Arrested in London Defense Case

Former director of British naval intelligence Admiral Sir Barry Domville, 62, and his wife were arrested in London under defense regulations. He had traveled to Germany in 1937 to shoot chamois with Heinrich Himmler and was previously a guest of Adolf Hitler.

British Naval Intelligence Barry Domville London Germany Chamois Heinrich Himmler Adolf Iver

Bee experts pursue gentler bees through eugenics plan

The era notes action around bee breeding as Bee Culture Bee experts aim to develop a new strain with gentle dispositions and large honey stomachs. The report mentions twenty or more back with two binders and thirty acres of oats cut and shocked before noon as context for the day.

Robert

Rodeo Riders Use Gum In Stirrups To Prevent Disqualification

Report notes unusual rodeo tactic as riders apply chewing gum to stirrups to keep boots from slipping, a mishap known as blowing, which can lead to disqualification for riders during events.

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