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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1942

Page

8

The Rocking Chair Brigade Reflects on Washington

A Washington column lauds local citizens including Chief Justice Edward C. Bicher and others who served nationally. The piece highlights patriotism, unsung community heroes, and calls on all to value local contributions and collective pride.

Blackberries Prove Themselves Very Difficult Gathering

Mrs Hazel Raymond writes from East Sunset about blackberry picking and the lingering results. The piece describes worn clothes left after gathering and the itchy scrapes from the experience, while noting social visits at several local homes and family appearances in nearby towns.

Insurance Company Honors Ainsworth Man for Service

In Ainsworth on July 21 Mr and Mrs Lee Norris and son Tracy attended an Equitable Life Insurance company of Iowa agency picnic at Mount Pleasant. Norris received an electric razor for his role in the companys 76th anniversary new business drive and joined the Nigi Owl club for wartime public service. Also noted are departures of Mrs William Marsh and her daughters for Des Moines to visit J A Marsh and meet her great granddaughter Joan Lee.

Charles Warren Johnnie Hammond Iowa City Charles Ella Warren Sylvia Elias Washington Ainsworth Lee Norris Tracy Davenport Equitable Life Insurance Company of Iowa Newell General Mount Pleasant Mr. Norris Equitable of Iowa Equitable Life of Iowa Nigi Owl Club Des Moines William Marsh Carolyn Diane Monty Chicago Dillon Sechantz Sioux City Denver Colo Oma Edmondson Martha John Army Air Corps Glen McMullen Donna Jean Burlington Everette Shearer

Stout Relatives Host 1942 Reunion at Sunset Park

The 1942 Stout relatives reunion gathered at Sunset Park with two attendees. A noon picnic preceded an afternoon of visiting and amusements. Officers elected for the next year include Mrs. Anna Klopfenstein president and Mrs. Fern Stout vice Hutchinson.

Stout Sunset Park Bonnie Stout Anna Klopfenstein Fern Stout

Emmerich High School Reaches Th 1200th Year Milestone

Emmerich’s Old High School marks its 1200th year in a historic milestone. The German institution traces its origins to early medieval education and remains a central community landmark.

Old High School Emmerich Germany

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