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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1939

Page

8

Local Happenings and Family Visits in Pleasant Plain Area

Mrs L A Meredith reports frequent visits from relatives and friends across Wellman Des Moines Keota Iowa City and Rock Island. Several residents moved addresses including Faye Murphy to 222 East Sixth. A birthday cake for Kenneth Alter was shared during a gathering with neighbors and kin.

L. A Anna Case Elmer Aller Clarence Aller Keota Emma Long Paul Long Kenneth Alter W. C. Hotle William Edgar Snowball William Hindall Irvin Hindall Rock Island Arthur Glider Homer Hensley Davenport Art White Ernest Dorothy Denison Norfolk Nebraska

Funeral Held for W. G. Huston in Crawfordsville

Funeral for W. G. Huston conducted at his Crawfordsville home with Elder B. L. Nay officiating. A male quartet provided music and Lindley Coon and others served as casket bearers. Interment followed in Crawfordsville Cemetery with numerous out of town attendees listed.

Mary Manners Crawfordsville W. G. Huston B. L. Nay The Baptist Church Cedar Falls John McNeill Clarence Moorhead Joseph Jones Bruce Hanna Lindley Coon Ira Coon Charles Kennedy Scott Welch Evan Evans J. ¢. Huston Lawrence Fickling Lizzie Freckling Cambridge Til Conrad Bishop William Dunn Columbus Junction W.W. J. Duncan Glen Arthurd Edna Emke

Clarice Meek Visits Detroit Ahead of Western Trip

Clarice Meek a Detroit teacher is in town for a brief stop before beginning a western journey. Weather outlook shows partly cloudy skies with cooler temperatures tonight and possible showers.

Clarice Meek Detroit, Mich

U S Medals Cast in France in Revolutionary Era

Most U S government medals struck during the Revolutionary War were produced in France, reflecting wartime diplomacy and French support for American independence. The article notes French mints supplied relief and symbolic coinage aiding morale and recognition of American efforts.

U. S France United States

Spaghetti and Macaroni Share Common Dough Formula

Spaghetti and macaroni in various forms are made from the same basic dough of flour water and a pinch of salt. The recipe emphasizes that different shapes do not change the foundational ingredients.

V F W Auxiliary Meeting Posts Mixed Report and Notes

The V. F. W. Auxiliary and post held a joint meeting led by Olive Radda with committee members listed. Attendees included numerous Huston family members from Winfield and relatives visiting Mrs. W. Hagle and others. The report notes hospitality, a 100% whisker club aim, sunbonnet club hopes, and high card scores, followed by refreshment service. It ends with brief items on Santo Domingo as the oldest settlement of white men in the Americas and a note on Baroda Indian state near Bombay.

Olive Radda June Pehler Thelma Rohrer Sarah Page Clayton Neiswanger Everett Burham Tom Swift Hugh FE. Davis Glendale Calif Mary Etta McCoy Los Angeles Bruce Lease Davenport Lee Lease Home E. L. Clark Burlington Kenneth Kilpatrick Santo Domingo Americas Columbus Bartholomew

Lillian Holmes to Leave Crawfordsville on Mediterranean Cruise

Lillian Holmes of Crawfordsville heads a group of eleven travelers on a June cruise from New York aboard the M.8 Bir mania. They will sail to Gibraltar Genoa Rome Naples Venice Trieste with Trieste a 12 day stay. Return home August 21.

Crawfordsville Lillian Holmes Birmania New York Chicago Gibraltar Genoa Rome Naples Venice Trieste Lillian

Uncle Ab Quotes On U And I In The Wore Busin ess

Uncle Ab agrees with the saying that U and I are the most important parts of the wore business, underscoring teamwork and personal responsibility in daily operations.

Odd Fellows Lodge Meets for Final Regular Session

The Keota lodge held its last regular meeting with 56 members present and several visitors. A prominent businessman received the initiatory degree from the past grand degree staff. Refreshments were provided by Wade Pence Milo Steet and Harold Walker.

Odd Fellows Lodge Keota Wade Pence Milo Steet Harold Walker

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