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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1942

Page

5

Patricia Daering Has Twelve Grandparents

Washington County News Review notes six month old Patricia Ann Daering daughter of Mr and Mrs Jane Daering gains affection from twelve grandparents. Family based between Brighton and West Chester includes paternal Carl Daering and Julia Harvey as legal guardians and O Patterson as maternal figure with several great grandparents listed. John Stump of Banner Missouri observes 65th wedding anniversary.

Patricia Ann Daering Jane Daering Daering Brighton West Chester Patricia Smothers Julia Harvey Carl Daering Righton Tota Harvey F Ainsworth Jotimn Daery

Marriage notices and military pay remarks across regions

The clipping notes a Sunday morning wedding in San Fernando and a Beverly Hills mother announcing Frances to B J DeSi one in Caldwell New Jersey with plans to reside there. It also mentions Iowa Home Guard members on active duty receiving regular army pay and an attorney general opinion on badges during Get Acquainted Week. Federal Judge Edward C Hicher delivered the commencement address to 207 National University graduates at Continental.

Iowa Home Guard Attorney General Edward C. Hicher Federal District Court The National University At Continental

Billy Mitchell's namesake son graduates from Fort Knox

Lieut. John Mitchell, son of Brig. Gen. William M Billy Mitchell, has completed officers' training at Fort Knox Kentucky. He prefers the armored forces to air power.

William M Billy Mitchell John Mitchell Officers’ Training School Fort Knox Young Mitchell

Corporal Darrell Swift Two Years in the Marines

Mr and Mrs Tom Swift learn their son Corporal Darrell T Swift has been transferred from Quantico Virginia to Seattle Washington marking two years of service in the Marines on July 4 His brother Robert Swift enlisted in the Navy last September and is stationed in San Diego

Tom Swift Corporal Darrell T. Swift Seattle Wash Marine Quantico Robert Swift Navy San Diego

Nurses Celebrate Largest Class With Dinner at Winga's Cafe

Thirty home nursing students completed their course last night and held a party at Winga's cafe. Taught by Mrs. Ed Squire, the class was the largest of five. A staff photographer was invited for a group photo.

Winga’s Ed Squire Journal Office Carl Phillips C. P. Berkhoff Russell Joodin Victor Blattner G. W. Manassier Paul Wolfe Hugh Boyd Jessie Moore Kathryn Hammes Charles Hennon C. Phil Weldin Mildred Waggoner Charles Doran Charles Palmer Glen Barclay Charles W. Davis G. A. Green Grant Hamston William Putman Gayle Kelley Lewis Dempsey Lloyd Alliman Lester Lueckenbill Rodney Kephart Marguerite Hering G. A. Haygreen

Unusual Nicola and Harmon Store Described in Feature

An old Washington store named Nicola and Harmon is praised as unique in the state. The article highlights a wide range of departments shown in a photo, including glass and linens, pottery, jewelry, gifts, sporting goods, paper goods, greeting cards, and extensive stationery and office supplies.

Nicola & Harmon Washington Nicola & Harmon's Dennison’s

Raymond Competes in Races at Burlington Sunday

Publicity from Burlington highlights Cherokee Indian racer Joe Chitwood of Oklahoma and his $11,000 car. Lester Raymond of Washington Iowa is called a strong contender after recent results in Des Moines including a heat win a second in the Australian pursuit and third in the Victory Sweepstakes. The pictured racer built by Stewart & Crone uses an eight cylinder Buick motor with four carburetors and a special magneto. Raymond first raced five years ago at American Legion Labor Day events west of town and has continued to show progress.

Burlington Joe Chitwood Oklahoma Lester Raymond Washington Iowa Raymond Des Moines Stewart & Crone Buick American Legion

Old Tires Gathered for Scrap Rubber Drive

Wisie Long gathered nearly a ton of old tires donated for a national defense drive. The tires were sold to Cities Service locally, netting 19.90 dollars for defense work, with stations statewide collecting and storing scrap rubber. Long received no personal profit, per L C Willits, Washington salvage director.

the Journal Second Street Wisie Long Long Cities Service Company

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Washington County News Review Ernando Calif Otest Chester San Fernando Martha Darbyshire Beverly Hills Frances B. J. DeSione Caldwell New Jersey Caldell Billy Lieut Corporal Swift Marines Washington, D. C Harold W. Guengerich Lydia M. Miller Glenn W. Guengerich Elsie Ann Miller Wellman Lexington Britain Iowa City R. C. Keagy D.A.R. Cabin Wr.c R. E. Eyestone R. KE. MacLeod Tor Bertha Ross Memphis Marjorie Walker Kirksville, MO Paul Kyle Avoca William Heinz Paul Hindman Columbus Ohio Richard A. Stewart Lester G. Cates Chicago George A. Pauls Marion Todd Washington County Hospital Grace Benn Los Angeles T. Raymond Benn Wilson Sigourney Charles McCreedy Howard Benn J. M. Bratten Elsie Marion George Eleanor Tucker Audrey Hotle Dorothy Bear Lois Mace Betty Harold Richardson Stephen and Donald Battle Creek Mich H. G. Richardson Richardson Nat Herb Howell Town State College Court House Jean Sprvace Mall U.S Aivilion Sal've.ce Board
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