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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1937

Page

6

Dayton Grove Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

May 31 reports show Clarence Johnson and family from Washington visiting the Thrapps. Ivan Enfield, formerly local, now near Williamsburg, stopped by former neighbors. Mrs. Meyers and her three boys visited Wm Embree’s, with John Meyers returning to Chicago Friday. Billie and Bobbie to stay with the Embrees. Local residents shopped in Washington and West Chester, with multiple trips by Lyall Moore and family.

J. B. Moore Dayton Grove Clarence Johnson Washington Charlie Thrapp Ivan Enfield Williamsburg John Meyers Wm. Embree Meyers John Chicago Billie Bobbie Ralph Palmer Lyall Moore Charles J. A. Walker Dean Wilbur Robert Stephens West Chester

Marion George and Family Visit Mrs J Owen

Marion George and family with Mary and Paul and Raymond Anderson visited Mrs J U Owen on Sunday. Local residents attended Decoration Day services in Clay with guests from Wellston Brighton Albia Excelsior Springs and Fairfield among others.

A. J. Morgan Clay Marion George Mary Paul Raymond Anderson Washington Justine Owen Nelson Woodford Wellston Morris Gowey Mary C. Moreau Brighton John Kyle Fairfield Clara Cash Albia

Local Residents Attend Decoration Day Visits

Eb and son Donald Woodford and Cecil Woodford of Washington joined Decoration services and dined with Max Waterhouse in Brighton. Licile Dana and sister Ed ith Dana of Center ville called on Mrs. Owen. Jim Frain and mother Adelle Stone visited West Point graves. The Clarks of Packwood and George Howard with granddaughter Glenda Howard and Rhoda Grace of Monmouth were seen locally. Morgan and McConnell with Mrs Raymond Allen returned from Marshalltown after an over Sunday visit.

Donald and Cecil Woodford Washington Max Waterhouse Brighton Licile Dana Centerville Edith Dana Owen Jim Frain Adelle Stone West Point Jim Clark Packwood George Howard Glenda Howard Rhoda Grace Monmouth, Jil CC. A. Morgan Chas. McConnell Raymond Allen Marshalltown

Potluck gathering near New Haven features multiple families

Mrs Doe Engle visited her daughter in New Haven as June events unfold. Michigan guests Dr Clarence Baker and Mrs C Baker of Pontiac attended a potluck at Merle Statler home with several Baker relatives and others. Local relatives traveled from Davenport to attend Mrs J W Combs funeral and stopped by Frank Smith and Pat lie Seibel households. Ice cream was served later in the evening.

Marion Smith New Haven Doe Engle Alvin Strum Clarence Baker Pontiac Mich A. M Baker L. A. Baker Hedrick Wilmer Lauderman Lester Lease George Baker Washington Merle Statler Roy Wells Mary Elizabeth Frank Smith Davenport J. W Combs Mae Smith James Franklin Harold Hadley Dicky Damon Rose Frank Seibel Pattie and John Carlin Fred Smith Corydon Carl Herring Marguerite

Early Italian Universities Shape The 13th Century

The University of Genoa traces its founding to 1243 while the University of Macerata dates to 290, reflecting a long history of higher learning in central Italy.

University of Genoa Italy Macerata

Plan Two Weeks for Bible School in Kalona

June 2 opened a two week vacation Bible school in Kalona with sessions held in the local school buildings. The article notes multiple local residents and visitors, including Wayne Ledman recovering from throat infection and various families traveling to Oregon and Des Moines for events and work.

Tom Lahey Kalona Kalona School Wayne Ledman Walter EK. Lehman Lee Schlabach Oregon George Bell Wellman H. A. Swartzendrather Galion, Chise Wwoo Swartz

Makes Visit at Wayland Homees

Wayland daily notes visitors and travelers. Nelva Canady and Pauline McKinley arrive from Rialto California to visit Misses Katie and Mary Richer. Numerous local and regional residents are mentioned visiting relatives, attending commencements, and moving residences across Cedar Falls Kalona Casey and Washington areas.

Kara Wittmer Wayland Nelva Canady Pauline McKinley Rialto Calif Katie Mary Richer Lyle Zehr FE. C. al Jem Little Rock Ark Hoyt Allen Jacob Richer Cedar Falls Ejccher Ruth Widmer Benjie and Mary Catherine Widmer Richers

Hudson Terraplane and Hudson Cars Ad Highlights

The advertisement touts No 1 wheelbases 117 to 129 inches for Terraplane and Hudson models with 96 to 107 inch driving bases. It promotes double carburetion, exclusive Selective Automatic Shift, Duo Automatic Hydravile Brakes, all steel bodies, new Double Drop frame, 22 mpg economy for Terraplane and 22.71 for Hudson, hydraulic hill hold, 12 color choices, and a complete Terraplane line plus low-cost time payment terms.

Hudson Los Angeles Yosemite

Wedding Guests Visit Families and Travel Plans Mentioned

Mediapolis residents Mr and Mrs Walter Howard of Oskaloosa plus Mr and Mrs Frank Berry of Brighton visited the Sam and Warren Bergh families Sunday. They attended the Wittmer-Coffin wedding at Rockwell with Mrs Ezra Wittmer and son Duane and were to head to Mason City and Nashua to see Littl Brown church and visit relatives in Waterloo before returning Thursday evening. Sound Travels Faster in Ice is cited from Popular Mechanics noting sound moves 11 000 feet per second in ice.

L. O. Gingerich Wilson Gingerich Small Son Peoria Ill Gineertch Mr. Gingerich F. M. Drollinger Colture Iowa L. Drollinger Lee Drollinger Piente Plentee Neila Chas Louck Delia Touck Russell Fhrenfelt Wellman Chas Delia Dessat Louck M. R. Fhrenfelt Ward Junior Faye Rowe Vere Tom Lahey Sherman Gertrude Ray Niffeneerer Robby Kalona Donna Mer Oregon Oliver Zehr Salem Ore Amasa Miller Susy Miller Pekin Zal Herbert Swartzendruber Hopedale Jackie Lou Casey Walter Wood Parmeroth Taylor Dorothy Sterbuck Iowa City Jeanie Farmer John Corey Morning Sun Walter Henss Ruth Manchester Okla Jane Newton A. D. Henss Janet Chicago William Hense Crawfordsville Lester Hengss Laurence Henss Jesse Homer Davies Jesse Berry City Nashua Littl Brown Waterloo Ice

Wales Faces Monotony From Slate Roofs Across Landscape

A regionwide complaint notes Wales' slate roofs dull the scenery while England's red tile roofs add color. Critics say Wales' gray slate roofs create a repetitive, somber view across towns and countryside.

Wales England

Million Ducks Winter at Open Lake Sanctuary Ark

About 1,000,000 ducks assemble each winter at the Open Lake sanctuary in Arkansas. The birds find a protective haven sponsored by a generous philanthropist.

Great Bird Sanctuary Open Lake Ark

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