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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1942
Page
5
A reader recalls visiting Dora to witness chimney work at a Wallace home. Four new chimneys were built and old stove openings bricked up. Dora plans to use the fireplaces, while renovations also include garage dirt work.
A stream of small town life items details home garage plans, painting by Nate Blacks, and Walter Williams helping. George Clapper remains ill after surgery in Kirksville and hopes to return soon. USO HQs and window displays spark local pride alongside scrap iron calls and Washington Improvement League nostalgia. A huge 38% pound catfish headlines a fishing trip story near Oakland Mills.
Frank Willit, 49, of Winfield and former Columbus City resident, died at home after a long illness. Born April 4, 1892, he was survived by his wife Lacey Allen. four sons Neal Roy Thomas and Joseph. two brothers Glen and Harlsa. and his parents Jesse Riley. Funeral set for Winfield with burial in Columbus City cemetery.
The FBI launched a nationwide search for three German saboteurs believed at large in the United States. Descriptions identify Walter Kappe, Rheinhold Barth, and Joseph Schmidt with notes on ages heights builds and distinguishing features. The request urged citizens to aid in locating the men tied to the German saboteur school and wartime plots.
Mr and Mrs William R Cosgro announce the marriage of their son Virgil R Cosgro to Susan Kroger daughter of Mr and Mrs H T Kroger of Hollywood California The wedding took place in Seattle Washington on June 1 Attendants were Mrs Joseph Thomas formerly of Vinton The bride attended Hollywood High School class of 1923 and the University of Southern California with Phi Kappa Gamma sorority affiliation
The report notes Mr. Cosgro is a graduate of Columbus High School with the details continuing in the following column.
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