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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1940

Page

5

Children’s faces show happiness in Bible school convoy

In Xenia on a sunny morning a carload of children headed to Bible school radiated cleanliness and joy in bright starched dresses. The piece notes community praise for families supporting daily two week sessions and reflects on daily personal effort at home and in neighbors’ lives. The column also mentions local memorials and recent graduations at Iowa Wesleyan University and a temporary ladder project by Dewey Stephens.

Dewey Stephens Xenia Bible School Will Zager State University of Town Harold Clerg Mt Pleasant Wilma Stephens Iowa Wesleyan Fred Wagernknecht Flint Micch Dave Edmondson Kohoka Palmer Miller Wesleyan Bruce Lord George Baird Florence Baird

Washington Lodge No 26 Regular Masonic Meeting Notice

Washington Lodge No. 26 A. Y. & A. M. holds regular meetings on the first Friday of each month. Howard McBride is Worshipful Master and A. W. Yard serves as secretary.

Washington Lodge No A. Y A. M Howard McBride W. M A. W. Yard

Train and Bus Schedule Fragments From Regional Rail Lines

Schedule fragment lists trains and buses with daily and weekly patterns. It mentions No 8 Golden State Limited No 1 Local No 43 Californian and others, with times and stops including Washington and Davenport Kansas City. It notes agents L Goodlander and W C Bell and ticket sales at local depots.

Golden State Limited Washington Californian California Kyoaville

Social notes of local residents and visits

Mrs. Herman Wagenknecht hosted Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. James Clegg entertained the Happy Hour club Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Neal Smith and family with Mrs. Rhoda Prety traveled to Wapello Sunday to visit, while Mr. and Mrs. Hilton Prety extended their stay.

Herman Wagenknecht James Clegg Cluo Neal Smith Rhoda Prety Wapello Hilton Prety

Former Riverside Resident John Wingeler Dies

Riverside area reports the death of John Wingeler at his Spooner Wisconsin home on May 28 at about 70 years old. He was born in Riverside, son of Frank and Francy Wingler, married twice, had a daughter and eight children, and survived by siblings L A Schmidt James Wingler and Joseph Wingler. Funeral services were held in Spooner.

Riverside John Wingeler Spooner Wisconsin John Wingler Frank Francy Wingler Anna Nayadley William Sehillig Richmond Laura Schillig Wingler L. A. Schmidt James Wingler Joseph Wingler Iowa City Wilma Jane Tener Stevens College Columbia Missouri

Labor Leader Green Visits White House Quiet Labor Strife

William Green president of the American Federation of Labor visits the White House amid speculation on a labor peace move by the president. Green’s AF of L has clashed with John L. Lewis’s CIO for years and he pledges support to the national defense program.

William Green American Federation of Labor White House Green C. IL. O John L. Lewis

Dorothy Bruder and Richard Klotz Wed in Conesville

Dorothy Bruder of Yorktown Illinois married Richard Klotz son of Mr and Mrs R L Klotz of Columbus Junction Sunday afternoon at Grace Evangelical and Reformer church Conesville. The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev J Lynn Pace with attendants Mr and Mrs Elton Allen and Pace’s daughter Dorothy Jane present. The couple will reside in Columbus Junction where Klotz works for Dean Moor service.

Columbus Junction Dorothy Bruder Yorktown Hll Richard Klotz R. L. Klotz Grace Evangelical and Reformer Conesville J. Lynn Pace Elton Allen Pace Dorothy Jane Klotz Dean Moor Service

High school student worries from YMCA survey

A YMCA survey finds students most concerned about war, unemployment, and racial antagonisms. The study highlights worries shaping teen attitudes and future plans amid social tensions in their communities.

Wood Tax Imposed on Empty Barrels Entering Guadeloupe

Guadeloupe authorities levy a tax on all empty wooden barrels imported into the country. The measure targets trade in wood containers and aims to regulate storage and transit practices.

Guadeloupe

LEE Tires at Phillips 66 Stations

LEE tires promoted at Phillips 66 stations with orders for LEEs across locations. The note suggests a wide distribution and ongoing availability for customers ordering LEEs.

Lee Phillips 66 Sta

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