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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1942

Page

2

Local family farewells during Kansas trip

Mrs. Ernest Ward and her children Bobbie and Yancy left for Winona Kansas after visiting Mrs. Ward's mother Mrs. Mary G. Stewart at the Raymond Rich home near Wy man. Mrs. Stewart has recently stayed with her daughter Mrs. Rich, and Mrs. Ward and children were guests yesterday of her sister.

Ernest Ward Bobbie and Yancy Winona Kan Mrs. Ward Mary G. Stewart Raymond Rich Wyman Stewart Mrs. Rich Ward George W. Wallace Ferndale, Mich Roy Stewart Mary Q. Stewart

Wyman News Roundup With Local Visits and Moves

Prof R M Daugherty from Manhattan Kansas visits Wyman during vacation at J K Dunn home. Mrs E V Humphreys family attend Kenneth Jones and Mary Lou Teimeir wedding in Iowa City. Donald Oldt moves back to Wyman from Cotter and will work for D D Davis. J N Davis Mirian visit Mildred Davis in Oakdale. Salem church hosts Children Day services Sunday evening.

E. V. Humphreys Wyman Prof R. M. Daugherty Manhattan Kansas J. K. Dunn V. Humphery Iowa City Donald Oldt Cotter Mr. Oldt D. Davis J. N. Davis Mirian Oakdale Mildred Davis Salem Church

Dinner guests from multiple states gather at Moore home

Lena Stewart and Mr and Mrs Ralph Crawford and Mrs Myrtle Treck of Denver and Mrs Earl Campbell of Ogden Iowa were dinner guests yesterday of Mr and Mrs J T Doe Moore. Mrs Moore is sister of Mr Crawford Mrs Treck and Mrs Campbell.

and Mirs Ralph Crawford Myrtle Treck Denver, Colo Earl Campbell Ogden Iowa J. T.doe Moore Moore Crawford Treck Campbell

Lloyd Scott reaches Santa Ana base for training

Local notices report Army air base arrival of Lloyd Scott in Santa Ana California with address for mail. Other items note Private Edward G Goble’s arrival in Australia from Camp Roberts via Des Moines and Washington, plus births, visits, and school music director Milo Sorden elected for Keota high school year.

Lloyd Scott Army Air Base Santa Ana Calif Lloyd R. Scott 434 Squadron 54 S.A.A.A George Goble Columbus Junction Edward G. Goble Australia Washington Des Moines Camp Roberts Milo Sorden Keota High School Ainsworth Cotter Mt. Union Olds

Gravel and Rock Roads Harm Tires Warn Iowa Expert

Prof R A Moyer of Iowa State College urges avoiding loose gravel or crushed stone roads to save tires. He says wear is twice as high on gravel versus pavement with punctures about every 1200 miles and a 100 to 1 ratio of gravel to concrete punctures. He warns tires wear out fast at high speeds and cannot be recapped.

Des Moines R. A. Moyer Engineering Experiment Station Iowa State College

Townsend Clubs to Hold Regional Meet in Davenport

Townsend region clubs from Illinois Iowa Missouri and Wisconsin plan a four day convention in Davenport Iowa from July 9 to 12. The meeting replaces the annual national convention due to transportation issues affecting travel.

Townsend Davenport Chicago Townsend Club Illinois Iowa Missouri Wisconsin

Postponed Evangelistic Meetings At Nazarene Church

Reverend Jay Phipps announces evangelistic meetings at the Church of the Nazarene have been postponed to June 30.

Jay Phipps Church of the Nazarene

Major League Baseball Results and Davenport Convention

Yesterday's MLB scores show Philadelphia 4 Chicago 3, St Louis 6 Boston 3, Detroit 1 New York 0. Tonight's schedule has Philadelphia at Chicago and Boston at St Louis. Davenport hosts a national pension plan convention with Herbert F. Haren and Dr Francis Townsend among leaders.

New York Sian Seale Rani Cleveland Browne Philadelphia Washington Chicago St. Louis Boston Detroit N.Y W. L. Pet Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnati Davenport Herbert F. Haren Francis E. Townsend Pension Plan National Organization Masonic Temple Auditorium Blackhawk Hotel

Railroad and bus schedule notes from Washington area

Washington lodge regular meetings listed with officers. Train and bus schedules show daily and limited services to Davenport, Kansas City, Chicago, and local stops with notes on discharge and pickup points. Passenger departures span morning to late evening with specific times and depot pickup guidance.

Golden State Limited Eric Amenit Mines Washington GOAEF OC. M Davenport-Kansas City Kansas City Omaha Chicago Candy Kitchen North Side Square Cantoni

Reveal Club Sisters Gift Exchange At Sunshine Community Club

The Sunshine Community club met yesterday with 24 members and 10 children. Gifts were revealed for club sisters as names were drawn for the coming year. Mrs. Henry Sutherlind spoke on Yellowstone, and nutrition lessons were thanked to Mrs. Will Richards.

Sunshine Community Clu Pete Koehler John Martin Ruth Fred Zieglowsky Florence Augustine Cloyece Zieglowsky Carl Koehler Charles H. Wolfe Henry Sutherlind Yellowstone National Park Will Richards

Mabel Wiley Weds Corporal C C Hotle in California

Mabel L. Wiley daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Wiley residing north of town on route three married Corporal Charles C Hotle of San Fernando California son of Mr and Mrs C C Hotle of West Chester in a single ring ceremony at San Fernando California.

Mabel L. Wiley Arthur Wiley Charles C. Hotle San Fernando Calif C. C. Hotle West Chester

Wedding Ceremony in Methodist Church

The ceremony occurred Sunday morning at 12 15 June 14 led by Rev Alexander Gray at the Methodist church. Barbara Gale of San Fernando and Corporal Robert Tennant attended as guests. The bride wore a blue silk jersey dress with beige accessories and gardenia corsage. She is a Washington High School and Iowa State Teachers College graduate who taught at Dike Iowa. Mr Hotle, a 1933 West Chester High School graduate, studied at Washington Junior College and University of Iowa and serves in the 40th Field Artillery at San Fernando.

Alexander Gray Barbara Gale San Fernando Robert Tennant Washington High School Iowa State Teachers College Dike Iowa Hotle West Chester High School Washington Junior College University of Iowa 40Th Field Artillery

Mrs Harvey Canning Lesson Draws Grace Hill Women

Women of Grace Hill gathered at the community building yesterday afternoon for a canning lesson led by Mrs. Harvey. The event featured demonstrations and shared tips for preserving fruits and vegetables.

Grace Hill

Grace Hill Ladies Aid Supports USO With Donation

Attendance at the Grace Hill Ladies Aid meeting included a lesson on earning fresh produce and locker plant use. Mrs. Paul Harvey led a discussion on USO services for army camps, and the group voted $5 in honor of Lieut. Martha Harvey and four Grace Hill servicemen, Lawrence Miksch, David Miksch, Stanley Miksch, and Wayne Lenley.

Paul Harvey U.S.O One Army Martha Harvey Australia Lawrence David Miksch Stanley Wayne Lenley United States Grace Hill

First Librarian Training School Founded at Columbia

The first school for training librarians was established by Meira Dewey at Columbia University in New York City in 1887.

Meira Dewey Columbia University New York City

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