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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1941

Page

6

Bridge Out Forces Couple to Camp in Woods

Natalie and Chris Rhodes face a night of peril when a cloudburst erases the Mile Creek bridge. They shelter together as Chris reveals his love, and by dawn they discover the old bridge still stands, their peril turning to hope.

Chris Rhodes Natalie Chris Mile Creek Mile Creek Bridge Durck Romeyn Old Dutch Reformed Church Schenectady N. Y Union College

Global stock limits scarce estan valued at 18 million

The report notes that there are not more than two grounds of estan in the world and the current valuation for this amount reaches about 18 million dollars.

Ene U. S Federal Bureau of Investigation

Bret Harte Paid Beef Bill With Stamps Autograph Tale

The noted writer Bret Harte once settled a butcher bill by using postage stamps sent by readers who asked for his autograph. The unusual payment shows the era’s quirky fan generosity and Harte’s response to public requests.

Bret Harte

Diary Sparks Naomi and Tom Engagement Plans

Naomi overhears Aunt Dora note three years since Tom first met her. She nerves herself for marriage as Tom grows closer, enjoys nights out, then confirms plans to wed next month with Aunt Dora promising to record the engagement in red ink.

Aunt Dora Naomi Tom Tyler Martha Tom Alice Parker Jim Parker Dora

Amateur astronomer builds universe in candy box

Aaron Liss of Philadelphia completes a scale model of the universe designed to fit within a two pound candy box. The miniature cosmos showcases careful planning and artistic craft by the hobbyist.

Aaron Liss Philadelphia

Bible School Ends With Picnic Dinner And Evening Program

New Haven reports daily Bible school attendance with a picnic dinner at noon Friday and an evening program. Attendees include Alvin Allen visiting Roy Wells and J W Combs dining with Marion Smith. 35 attended a banquet in New Haven last Thursday with remarks by Rev Ada Hillis and others. Family visits and farm work fill the rest of the weekend in the area.

New Haven Bible School Ve. Alvin Allen Roy Wells J. W. Combs Marion Smith Ada Hillis Glen Cuddeback Shenkel Muscatine A. R. Strum Lottie Anderson Galesburg Jack Kupka Washington George Baker

Notice of Petition in Washington County District Court

In the September term 1941 the State of Iowa files a petition in the District Court of Washington County to be served on Mattie E Nicola by Jessie C Nicola. The notice requires the respondent to appear on or before August 28, 1941, to answer the petition filed in the Clerk of Court's office.

Washington County Iowa State of Mattie E. Nicola District Court

Nicolaic Divorce Petition Faces Sept Court Appearance

Jesse C. Nicola asks the court for an absolute divorce and related relief in Iowa. The petitioner set a Sept 8 1941 hearing in Washington County. Attorney Ralph H. Munro represents the plaintiff.

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