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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1940
Page
5
British radio reports say Haile Selassie, crownless emperor of Ethiopia, is in London after Italian capture and that a revolt may rise in Ethiopia as Italy fights the Allies. If the Allies win, Selassie could regain his empire.
Mr and Mrs Wm Frey and their son Lena Frey of Philadelphia spent last week at the Peter Widmer home in Stringtown visiting Widmer relatives. Edwin Frevenberger and family and Mr and Mrs Wm Frey Freyberger and Evelyn Jane were Sunday dinner guests.
Individuals suffering digestive troubles are urged to request the free descriptive booklet on Excelsior Springs Mineral Water Treatments. The Medical Bureau at Hall of Water and Excelsion Springs, Missouri offers this publication and may provide a list of patients who have found relief.
Wayland June 1 report notes Vivian Zear offered a contract to teach grades 6 and 7 to complete the faculty for the coming year. Board buys three new bus bodies to meet state standards, consolidates two routes, and assigns Rey McClintic to the larger route with a Ford chassis.
The report lists numerous residents visiting at the J. J. Rien home and with relatives. People include Freyenberger Wilmer Widmer Rich Stewart Ward and Widmer families, George Unkrieh, Ethan Brooks and family, and Roselie Widmer who attended a Cedar Rapids trip and Iowa City graduation.
The article highlights a nationwide shift to affordable housing with FHA insured mortgages. Three $2500 homes with included lots are rising across the country, financed on favorable terms. Mortgage amounts vary, but monthly payments run about 14 to 16 dollars excluding taxes and hazards.
Washington were Sunday visitor at the Emery Leichty home. Dorothy Irene Grabes is having the measles. Nellie Brooks spent Saturday afternoon at the Ethan Brooks Ivan Wyse and family and Mr and Mrs. Menno Freyenberger were Friday supper guests at the Elmer Freyenberger home. Homer Davison and family were Sunday visitors at the Arthur Davison home. Mr. and Mrs. Noah Widmer and Norma spent Sunday at the Peter R. Graber home.
A medical estimate places the lung blood-air exposure surface at about 2,000 square feet, indicating the vast area where blood comes into contact with air within the respiratory system.
Rock Island Railroad begins flashing signals at the east and west crossings in Ainsworth to improve safety after several accidents. The article also notes local visits and community events including commencements and a birthday, with residents traveling to Bloomington Monmouth Ced ar Raps Clinton and Mt. Vernon for various activities.
The article outlines planned agricultural courses for boys at a Louisiana institution amid broader policy shifts. Details on program scope and associated aims are provided, highlighting education initiatives and regional college priorities.
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