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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1937

Page

5

Broken Glass Injures Eyeball In Wayland Incident

Wayland news reports Bennie Gerig, senior, suffered a severe cut to the left eyeball when his glasses shattered by gravel thrown during play. He was taken to Iowa City for examination while plans for college enrollment proceed.

Wayland Bernie Gerig Bennie Iowa City College of Commerce Burlington Sou Billy Boshart State University of Iowa Bills Board of Education Eicher Hays Crece P.T.A Sr. McKirahan Roberts White Margaret Hedland Mt. Pleasant Grace Hebel

Grenada and St George's in Windward Islands History

Grenada the southern Windward island remains distinctly British compared with Martinique. St George's port was long called City of Conception. Columbus noted the Caribs in 1498, and today over 5,000 Carib descendants live on the island with a distinct peasant culture in St Vincent district.

Grenada Windward Martinile St. George's Port of Call City of Conception Caribs St. Vincent

Investing in a College Education Plan

An Investors Syndicate appeal encourages setting aside 17 cents a day to fund a child’s college education. LeRoy Pratt of Washington Iowa offers to explain the special college education fund without obligation.

Investors Syndicate LeRoy Pratt Washington Iowa

Do Not Cash Checks From Strangers Warning

Public advisory cautions residents to verify strangers at the door before admitting them and to refuse down payments or checks from unknown outsiders. High pressure sales by gift artists and transient vendors are common in Washington districts. insist on credentials and contact authorities if suspicious.

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