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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1939

Page

8

Commencement at St Mary's Church for 12 Graduates

The 1939 class at St Marys High School will graduate twelve seniors in a June 4 commencement at St Marys Church. Rt Rev Monsignor Bernard Jacobsmeier will present diplomas for perfect attendance and other honors. Rev Carl Clems of Iowa City will give the address and the benediction will follow. Read list includes Agnes Brophy Dorothy Colbert Kathleen Hotka Frances Klein Marjorie Kron Alicia Leeney Gladge Metz Bernard McConner Donald Ruth Leroy Schnoeberen Marry Waldschmidt Luthiera Yeeey.

Leo Brophy Dorothy Colbert Mary Colbert Kathleen Hotka Joseph Hotka Frances Klein Albert Klein Marjorie Kron Fred Kron Alicia Leeney W. C. Leeney Gladge Metz Simon Metz Bernard McConner William O'Conner Donald Ruth Herman Ruth Leroy Schnoeberen Richard Schnoebelen Marry Waldschmidt Joseph Waldschmid Luthiera Yeeey J. L. Yegrsy

Explosion Kills Thirty at Kotah Magazine in India

Thirty people died and many feared buried as a magazine explosion at Kotah, Alahabad, India, destroyed a dozen houses. Intense heat from detonated explosives caused the blast while materials were being handled at the site.

Alahabad India Debrig Kotah

Largest Refrigerating Plant in Argentina Report

The article notes the world’s largest refrigerating plant located in Argentina serving industry, highlighting its scale and regional impact. It emphasizes its role in supporting local manufacturing and energy efficiency.

Argentina Fenven mm Induetey

Lodge 26 A M and A M Want-Ads Notice

Want ads announce regular meeting date for Lodge No 26 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons with Ray Coa W M and A W Yard secretary listed as contacts for the Fraternal group.

A. M Ray Coa W. M A. W. Yard Secreary

Train schedules and stops listed for westbound and eastbound services

The notice outlines daily and regular stops for No. 3 Golden State Limited No. 1 Local No. 43 Californian and No. 4 Golden State Limited outbound, with arrival and departure times and passenger handling at Washington. It also lists Knoxville branch No. 480, departs times for No. 429 Sunday schedule, Davenport to Kansas City locals, and Southwest Limited Nos. 25 and 26 with departure times, plus agent sign-off by W. Cc Bell and others.

Golden State Limited Californian Washington Bocal P&p. KR. R. OO West Hound Davenport-Kansas City Southwest Limited East Houndo & Kanesss

Burlington Trails Local Bus Schedule Chicago to Omaha

Daily schedule shows Bus No. 11 from Washington at 8 57 A M to Omaha and Bus No. 1 from Washington at 3 67 P M. Omaha to Chicago lists Bus No. 6 from Washington at 8 43 P M and Bus No. 12 from Washington at 7 68 P M. Tickets are to be purchased at Hus Depot Candy Kitchen North Side Square with travel to the coast from the country.

Burlington Omaha Chicago Washington Candy Kitchen North Side Square Eow

Diplomas Awarded to Junior College and High School Classes

The junior college class received diplomas presented by Dean Harland Mead with Mr. Ralston recommending board action. The high school class of 35 boys and 61 girls also received diplomas as President Mace presided. A musical program featured performances by Tom Gray Ruth Dupuis Bertha Mae Reinert and a quartet by Cecil Replogle Lois Humble Frances Sartor and Robert Masson. Invocation by Rev Carl W Klein and benediction by Dr Arthur Atack capped the ceremony.

Griffith Harland Mead Ralston Board of Education G. E. Mace George Fields Mace Washington Thornton Tom Gray Ruth Dupuis Bertha Mae Reinert Cecil Replogle Lois Humble Frances Sartor Robert Masson Carl W. Klein St. Paul's Evangelical Church Arthur Atack Methodist Church

Brighton Social Roundup Sees Visitors From Many States

Brighton notes on May 31 list josephine Barry of Los Angeles visiting Chicago for a trip after her stay with Wilbur Day and Verle Koch. Numerous relatives from Duluth to Des Moines drop by for Memorial day, visits by Reed siblings from Chicago, and stops by the Koch and Robison households. Local residents travel between Ames, Birmingham, and Beacon while others attend memorial services and family gatherings over the holiday.

Rhua Helmick Brighton Josephine Barry Los Angeles Calif Verle Koch Chicago Gilbert White Duluth Miss Wright Peoria Leslie Raymond Reed Grant Horton James Reed Olds Harry Hoskins Bloomington Tfl Gilbert Hoskins Floyd Robison Moline Mildred Robison Ormvia Mitchell CC. V Lester and Floyd Beacon Vincent Cedar Rapids Arlo Smith Alva Winters Sandra John Winters Joanne Fairfield Alden Ballard Mary Almeda Des Moines Chas Leslie Hicks Dorothy Welch Sharon Welch Jay Hull Joe Day Will Nordyke Birch Hyde Dorothy Jesse Berry Danny Mediapolis John McConahey Smith Washington D. F. Berry G. P. Judson S. H. Hagans Walter Hagans Glen Hagans Joan Fred Harrison Harold Hagans U. S S. Navy A. H. Karlen Dr. Gordon Dr. Carter Lizzie Beale TheLypren McNeese Jake Koch Leland Horton Harold Robb Mt. Pleasant LaMonte Williams Libertyville

Sessions of Music School Open Monday As Planned

A list of students enrolled for the upcoming music school term shows sessions opening Monday. Names include pianists, string players, and ensemble groups with teachers and home towns noted in the roster. The program features multiple instruments led by instructors and includes students from Des Moines Fairfield and Newton.

Mangosteens Highlighted as Malay Peninsula Fruit

The mangosteena fruit of delicious flavor is described as native to the Malay peninsula with note on its tropical origins and culinary appeal.

Malay Peninsula

County golfers to contest county tourney on Washington course

Sixty-one players from Kalona Wellman and Washington enter the county golf tournament on the Washington course this Sunday. RKHH Peterseim Kalona releases flights from Wellman based on qualifying scores. eight tied for Class A forced into a draw, others placed into B C D with scores ranging from 66 to 105.

Kalona Wellman Washington RK. HH. Peterseim Don Taylor Glenn Smith Giff Morrison Phil Antonoff T. R. Phillips Wendell Miller Russ Ross J. Carris T. Shenefell al Baldrige H. Kowedder E. Wehrle Don Bell G. Miller L. Wilson Roy Marner George McFadden Bob Shannon L. Fry Bill Shannon Dec Steninger Sid Smith Nic McCleery Schwartzendruber H. B. Ruge H. L. Grady J. Ginwerich Don Bidwell R. M. Mecum Frank Miller Bob R. A. Hender Rexevert H. V. Beck E. Erb M. Whittaker W. C. McFadden L. KE. Strickler Cliff Sommers Bun Blair A. Kepler Wayne Lewis Dan Miler Bob Schwartzendruber A. Yoder George Pauls Paul Moore O. L. Green L. Ruge Mike Flenner Paul Page

Escape and romance in a German prison camp tale

Exciting account of escape from a German camp and a stirring romance. A best selling book praised as absorbing by O. O. McIntyre, with over 100000 copies printed and under 5000 remaining. Send a dime for a complete copy of more than 90000 words, limit one per customer.

O. O. McIntyre J. L. Hardy

Supervisor Resigns Over Costly County Trial

ROCKWELL CITY J and Baker of Pomeroy resigned as Calhoun county supervisor just before the ouster trial date. He said he quit to avoid expensive and prolonged court actions defending the board. Grand jury findings from February cited payroll padding liquor use by county staff and criticized road equipment handling and contract letting.

Rockwell City J. &. Baker Pomeroy Calhoun County Ecome Oasis

Standings and results from the major leagues

Major league standings show Cincinnati leading the National League with 26 wins and 13 losses. St Louis and Brooklyn follow, with New York and Philadelphia also in the mix. Thursday results include St Louis 1 New York 0 and Cincinnati 9 Boston 4. American League leaders Boston and Cleveland top the table with several game results listed.

W. IL Cincinnati St. Louis Ee Brooklyn New York Boston Itaswesesin Philadelphia Mn Sa St. Louis Cincinnat Boston Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago W. L. Pet Fope Waccanne Oe Sil Cleveland Crisees Ncn Canine Detroit Sith Halaee Washington Detroit

Jewish Refugee Ship Leaves Cuba for Hamburg

In Havana 918 Jewish refugees aboard the liner St. Louis sail for Hamburg after being denied landing in Cuba. President Bru of Cuba threatened to tow the steamer out of Cuban waters, and the ship set course as a floating prison escape.

Havana Germany Hamburg St. Louis Bru Cuba

Y Announced Swim Schedule For Summer

The summer swimming schedule lists times for non swimmers beginners and swimmers. Non-swimmers meet Mondays Wednesdays at 1 pm and Saturdays at 9 am. Beginners train Mondays Wednesdays at 2 pm and Saturdays at 10 am. Swimmers swim Mondays Wednesdays Saturdays at 8 pm 2 pm and 11 pm. Showers run daily 9 am to 9 pm except Sundays.

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