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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1940

Page

5

Joneses from Sac City Visit Crawfordsville Residents

Mr and Mrs J P Jones of Sac City visited relatives in Crawfordsville and Wyman over the weekend en route to Cedar Rapids for their son Russell's college graduation. Donald White of Burlington spent Sabbath night with his parents Mr and Mrs Milton White. Mrs FE E Voss and children Ruth and Wendel move from the Methodist parsonage to a home west of the square. The Methodists expect a new minister soon to occupy the parsonage. Relatives report the death of Mrs Od White of San Francisco who died last week. Bd

Mary Manners Crawfordsville J. P. Jones Sac City Wyman Cedar Rapids Russell Donald White Burlington Milton White FE. E. Voss Ruth Wendel Od White San Francisco Calif

Twin Calves of Different Sires Highlight Iowa Photo

Iowa Daily Press Photo shows twin Guernsey calves born to a grade Guernsey cow and sired by two bulls, one Hereford and one Aberdeen Angus. Dr Jay L Lush notes twins are rare in cattle and here the twins differ in size with proven paternity. The shot was taken at the Iowa State College animal husbandry farm.

Iowa Daily Press Jay L. Lush Animal Breeding Division Animal Husbandry Department Iowa State College

Local Community Mourns Loss as Family Visits

A brother of Milton White and Mary White. sympathy is extended by old friends. Mr and Mrs William Garland and four children of Measury Ohio visit sister Mrs Lisle Maxwell. Rev Karl Meerkellson of Ainsworth delivers a strong sermon at the Union service in the United Church.

Milton White Mary White Evan J. Davis William Garland Ohio Lisle Maxwell Karl Meerkellson Ainsworth United

Visitation at Oakdale Sanatorium Weekday Sabbath Afternoon

Presbyterian church members Dr. and Mrs. N J Lease Mr and Mrs C Fletcher Mrs Voss and son Wendell visited Rev BE Voes at Oakdale sanatorium Sabbath afternoon and found him about as he has seen recently.

Richland Students Attend Brain Derby in Iowa City

Superintendent Sharpe visited Iowa City with two Richland High pupils Donald Davis, a freshman from Washington route, and Owen Morgan, a senior from Rubio. Davis won awards in general science and Morean ins history.

Richland Sharpe Iowa City Richland High School Donald Davis Washington Owen Morgan Rubio Davis

Local visits brighten weekend in Richmond area

On Sunday visitors enriched area households as Paul Goode and family of Hill visited the Shalla home in Richmond. Robert Dunn from Riverside called on Everette Shalla and Dr. Chittun and wife visited Dan Bopp. The Chez and Phylis couple joined Bryan Nicholson's gathering at a nearby home.

Richmond Paul Goode Hill Wim. Sehillie Robert Dunn Riverside Everette Shalla Chittun Dan Bopp Frank Chez Phylis Bryan Nickolson

Co-operation Key to Great Work Says Industry Leader

Charles R. Hook of American Rolling Mill and National Association of Manufacturers argues cooperation builds confidence and understanding in business. He notes Armco’s 37 years without wage losses and a path from office boy to head of a major firm.

Charles R. Hook American Rolling Mill Company National Association of Manufacturers Mr. Hook Hook Cincinnati Armco WNU Service

Shalla and Shar Families Visit Sunday Gatherings

Brighton and Riverside residents including Mr and Mrs Fred Shalla and Mrs Lorraine Shar joined visits at multiple homes. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Milo Shalla of Riverside, Mr and Mrs Joe Kno tek, Verne Lintz of Cedar Rapids, and Leo Sharp with Larry, plus Geraldine Eglin with her mother and brother Ed. Joan Keifer of Washington visited Roy Kallous and Welte brothers. Joe Kos and John Shalila Jr visited Joe Spevacek in Chicago.

Brighton Fred Shalla Lorraine Albert Shar Margaret Sharp Joe Shalla Milo Shalla Riverside Joe Knotek Verne Lintz Cedar Rapids Paul Stumpf Leo Sharp Larry John Hindal Wm. L. Shalla Fred Shalle Geraldine Eglin Anthony Eglin Ed Joan Keifer Washington Roy Kallous Welte Brothers Joe Kos John Shalila, Jr Joe Spevacek Chicago

Pedestrian Accident Deaths During Holidays vs Weekdays

A study finds fewer pedestrian fatalities in traffic accidents on holidays than on weekdays. Researchers note traffic patterns and reduced street activity during holiday periods may contribute to the drop.

Pilot Training Goes On at Coe College

Dr. Alfred W. Meyer of Coe College received a go ahead from Washington to train up to 60 airplane pilots this summer in Cedar Rapids. The program extends a winter course for about 25 students under the civil aeronautics authority and runs June 5 to July 1 1941 with five hours college credit for those with at least a year of college work.

Cedar Rapids Alfred W. Meyer Coe College Washington, D. C Civil Aeronautics Authority Meyer Dan Hunter Iowa

Northern Families Move More Often Than Southern

A study notes northern families relocate more frequently than southern households, suggesting differences in migration patterns, housing markets, and community ties influencing residential moves.

Innovation in Television Antenna Tops Chrysler Building

The Chrysler Building in New York houses the world’s unique horizontal dipole television antenna. Constructed with hollow tapered aluminum bars, it is electrically heated to prevent ice buildup and engineered to endure winds up to 150 miles per hour.

Chrysler New York City

Americans in Bordeaux settle in among locals through marriages

American visitors in Bordeaux feel at home as many have married French wives. The mix includes a dentist a hotel manager a grocer a brewer and a garage owner who regularly join for lunches and dinners, sharing social ties across professions.

Bordeaux

Voter thanks from a June Primary supporter

A message expressing gratitude to Washington County voters for their support in the June Primary. The writer says they appreciate the backing and hopes readers understand their thanks despite not being able to thank voters in person.

Washington County

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