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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1940

Page

2

Local notices from Warren Rhoads and others recount Iowa events

Marriage reports place Warren Rhoads and Marie from Buffalo Iowa in error with Butte New York. Mrs Wilbur Hornbeck and son Wilbur Jr visit in Iowa City. Judge Patterson grants a divorce decree in Vera Leary vs Harold Beaty. Several residents travel for illness, vacations, and family visits. Postmaster Margaret Davidson confirmed in Wapello County. Art McGaffrey mourns grandmother. multiple social visits noted across Grinnell Riverside and surrounding towns.

Hospital Dismissals and Births Reported in Local Post

The list notes several hospital dismissals including Mi nard Beaureguard and infant Eleanor Jean of River, Dorothy Darnell Washing, Elsie Gerig Wayland, and Mrs Carl Havel with infant Carla Kay of Ains rth. Elmer Oldfield and elfman welcomed a son last night at 9 35 weighing pounds five and a half ounces. Nellie Wiley Washington admitted for treatment, underwent a tonal tomy this morning. Mrs Walter Anderson and Mary Louw had sillectomies today. Mrs Rebecca Harvey Wash geen was dismissed this morning.

Minard Beaureguard Ughter Eleanor Jean River Dorothy Darnell Elsie Gerig Wayland Carl Havel Carla Kay Ainsrth Elmer Oldfield Elfman Nellie Wiley Washington Tothy Thompson Walter Anderson Mehter Mary Louw Rebecca Harvey Washgeen

Kilowatts clinch 6 2 win over Indees in five run fifth

Cedar Rapids powered to six runs in the fifth inning to beat the Indees 6 to 2 at Blattnerfield. Theisen pitched well for Cedar Rapids while Wymore struggled in the decisive frame, as the Indees failed to mount a sustained attack with only five hits. Spectacular center field defense by Tommy Palmer helped limit further scoring and the Kilowatts visit Anamosa next Sunday.

Reddy Cedar Rapids Blattnerfield Ockie Theisen Keith Wymore Jocals Wymore University of Iowa Suord Marvin Buckwalter Slauson Hod Denton Jack Denton Chuck Slauson Tommy Palmer Iowa Nile Kinnick Ken Kimbertin Marv Bueckwalter Bob Prowman Kimbertin Farmer

Wellman Residents Attend Republican Convention in Philadelphia

Mrs Frank Wilson reports Dr and Mrs BE Miller and Roger and Joe McClelland left for Philadelphia for the Republican convention. Joe McClelland is a delegate and John Baur joins to visit relatives in Cincinnati. They expect a ten day trip with Dr West covering Dr Miller’s practice in their absence.

Frank Wilson Wellman BE. PD. Miller Roger Joe McClelland Philadelphia Penn John Baur Cincinnati Ohio Wm. West Wetlman al Walton Riverside Wm. Wade George Tracy Albert Walton EB. A. Wetrich Ward Wetrich Verlin Nickell Ross Miller Joe Evans Cora Furman Will McClelland

Board Delays Gilmore Successor as Iowa University Grants Aid

Iowa City The state board of education adjourned without naming a successor to President E A Gilmore of the State University of Iowa. The board granted leaves of absence to several faculty members and accepted grants totaling 28 150. Flave Hamburg was re appointed treasurer of the university.

Iowa City Iowa State Board of Education E. A. Gilmore State University of Iowa Flave Hamburg

Baseball scores and standings from a busy day in baseball

The ledger lists multiple games with results including Washington 12 St. Louis 5 and 38 2, Detroit 9 New York 2, plus Cincinnati 7 New York 4 and 2 0, Pittsburgh 8 Brooklyn 6 and 4 4, Boston 7 St. Louis 6 and 16 5, Chicago 3 Philadelphia 1 and 7 2, with Chicago Philadelphia matches and several cross matchups noted among Boston St. Louis New York Pittsburgh Brooklyn and Cincinnati.

Washington St. Louis Detroit New York Philadelphia Chicago Cleveland Boston Cincinnati Pittsburgh Brooklyn Boston Abinibamn Cacy Ace H&l St. Louis - Ee Wee Chicago Ae Washington Saieriteses L. Pet Chicago i Pittsburgh Smeranee

Potatoes and Peas Highlights From Riverside News

Riverside notes show Ray Breckenridge boasting home grown produce with large Red Triumph potatoes and ripe tomatoes from his garden. A funeral service for Mrs. Al Walton was held at Riverside Methodist Church with local mourners and music, burial at Champion Hill.

Chula Vista Calif Beautiful Isle of Somewhere Harold Cress Oe Walton Charles Rou, Hettgrman H. E. W Doud John Deatech Wm. Ingram Jos. P. Quinn Vincent Clear Champion Hill Wellman Leonard Sehmity Milo Shalla East Riverside William Korous Williamsboro Mary Anselm St. Mary's

Mundelsen Visit Brings School, Families Together

Mrs Glenn Gringer and son Ronald of Sil and Mrs Hazel Workman of Dubuque joined at the home of Mrs Russell Denison this week. Robert Workman, Milo Ingram, and others from Oelwein and Chula Vista California visited William Ingram and Henry Collins families during the same period.

Mundelsen Glenn Gringer Ronald Sil's Russell Denison Hazel Workman Dubuque Robert Workman Milo Ingram Oelwein William Ingram Henry Collins Chula Vista Calif

River Falls native visits area and joins relatives

Ernst Jurgens of River Falls Wisconsin called on friends today after a career as a local public school instructor. Mrs Victoria Norton and Carl Norton along with Mrs William Lane and her son Billy of Turlock California traveled to La Porte Indiana to spend a week with Mr and Mrs Richard Johnson and will join the Johnson family reunion Sunday in Riverside Park Moline. Mrs Victoria Norton is a sister of Mrs Johnson.

Glenn Moothart Lon Adams Lone Tree Ella Yoder Vella Maplethorpe Mary and Martha Ernst Jurgens River Falls Wis Mr. Jurgens Victoria Norton Carl Norton William Lane Billy Turlock, Cunlif la Porte Ind Richard Johnson Johnson Riverside Park Moline

Fifth Column Reports Exaggerated in Norway

COUNCIL BLUFFS Report: claims of fifth column activity in Norway were exaggerated. Robert W. Bean, in Oslo during the invasion, returns home with his parents. A Harvard graduate, he studied Scandinavian trade policies at the University of Oslo and doubts Norways downfall was caused by fifth column action. Norway was unprepared and resigned itself to German occupation.

Council Bluffs Norway Robert W. Bean Oslo Bean W. Hh. Bean Harvard University of Oslo

Somersets Bedtime Wynyard Row Prompted Household Turmoil

Excerpt from the Creevy Papers recounts Lord Charles Somerset complaining of sleepless nights at Wynyard. He says cambrick sheets and Brussels lace trim tickled his face, leaving him with no peace and finally forcing him to rise and drum the landlord.

Creevy Thomas Creevy Charles Somerset Wynyard

Ancient Roman Encampment to be Restored at Campo Marzio

Excavations at Campo Marzio, an ancient Roman military encampment, reveal plaques bearing likenesses of Emperor Vespasian and other military figures, prompting restoration plans. The find highlights imperial imagery tied to field positions and Rome’s military heritage.

Campo Marzio Rome Vespasiano

Jefferson as His Own Architect for Monticello and More

The Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation states that Jefferson designed Monticello and numerous other buildings himself, reflecting his role as architect of his own projects.

Jefferson Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation Monticello

Red Brick community notes share weekend gatherings

A long list of neighbors and relatives attended a pie at Sunset Park hosted by the Crom family. Mentions of Margret Green leaving for Burlington Wisconsin and visits by Martha Martandale and others to various local homes are included. Several groups are noted as visiting or returning from trips and Sunday evening callers, with ice cream making the entertainment.

Clifford Yoder Udealt-Um Chris Buckholder Omer Marner Gordon Larry J. A. Yoder Parnell Anna Lewrey Omer Marfer Red Brick Howard Darnet Eugene Ed Nesom Lois Carl Joe Nelson Joey Darlene Stanley Lemley Frank Harvey Luther Crom Myrtle Hill Kilmer Cram Sunset Park Margret Green Burlington Wisconsin Martha Martandale Glen Green Jack Wilson Chicago Chas. Wilson Muscatine New York Ray Simpson Denny Bobby Manchester Irs Simpson Ione bin Bruty Mr. Bruty Lucille Magdalen Moline Mes Prank Bruty Walter Bruty Joe Hines Martha Donald Merel Jose Mary Te Bockhorst Mre Howard Darnell Stanley Lemely Lovi Nelson Mary Jones Betty Lou Glider Eddie Kauffman Elmer Grom Milt Birka Riverside Cy Birka

Citizenship Muddle Keeps Family Apart

Mrs Ellis Jones Hough wife of the Indianola United Presbyterian pastor and her children Mary Jane and Anthony struggled for six months to enter the United States due to neutrality act and diversity of citizenship rules. Anthony and Jane are American born, Mary and Mrs Hough are British subjects, the father also a British subject.

Indianola Ellis Jones Hough Indianola United Presbyterian Church Mary Jane Anthony Hough United States Atlantic Iowa Mre America Cheshire England

Glowworm Light Powers Reading in Darkness

The glowworm emits light from its hind abdomen segment. The bioluminescence likely aids mating and can be regulated to illuminate a page for reading in the dark.

Aviation Monument Inscription at Kitty Hawk

The Kitty Hawk aviation monument bears the inscription crediting the first successful flight to Orville Wright on December 17 1903 in a machine designed and built by Wilbur and Orville Wright.

Kitty Hawk Orville Wright Wilbur

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