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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1938

Page

6

Physical Exams for Wayland Children Planned

The annual summer round up sponsored by the Wayland P T A will complete this week with physical examinations for junior and primary students to identify disabilities affecting school work. Mrs. Eicher reports strong cooperation as Wilbert Graber, Wayland High School and State University of Iowa alum, attends summer sessions. he will teach music in Buffalo Center next year.

Wayland Eicher Stammer Wilbert Graber Wayland High School State University of Iowa Wilbert Buffalo Center Kermit Klopfenstein Klopfenstein Electrical Company Ellis James Davison Ava James, Jr Parkersboro Supt. Ellis Davidson Parkersburo John Sanders Iowa City Sanders Monmouth, I Fva Ballard Crace Hebel California University of California

Russell Davison Attends Picnic of High School Class

Russell Davison attended the Wayland high school 1936 graduating class picnic at Oakland Mills on Sunday. Local residents visited with relatives and friends across Coppock Washington Haskins Burlington and nearby towns during the sunny afternoon gathering.

Russell Davison Carol Jenson

Local Visits Highlight Weekend Socials

George Fetes visited with John Wagtner on Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs William Salter burg and Tyrene were Sunday visitors at the Ed Lukavsky home.

Joseph Wolfer George Fetes John Wagtner William Salterburg Tyrene Edw Lukavsky

Relatives Celebrate Eighth Wedding Anniversary at McConnell Home

Sunday marked the eighth anniversary of Mr and Mrs Harry McConnell with a family dinner at the McConnell home. Guests included Roy Gordon Clara John McConnell Homer Kephart Phyllis Leet Carr Carstensen W L McConnell and others. Additional local visits and family gatherings are noted across Havre and nearby towns.

Lewis Hering Havre Harry McConnell Roy Gordon Clara John Charlie McConnell Phyllis Homer Kephart Mildred Lawrence Richard Leet Arnold, Jr Helen Carr Phyllis Carstensen W. L. McConnell Floyd Knepp Albert Cy Ward Will McBride John Baer Henry Lanning Philip Gerdees Raymond Dave Statler E. G. Mason Clyle Margaret Jugenheimer Muscatine A. R. Smith Ednad Franklin Homer Hunt Lawrence Wilson Ainsworth Missouri Roy Fread Frank Pratt

Obverse of a coin defined as the principal device side

The obverse is the front side of a coin or medal bearing the main device or design intended to be displayed. It contrasts with the reverse which shows the opposite face.

Prairie Flower notes and community events in June

Prairie Flower items from June cover Mr. and Mrs. E L Smith welcoming Frederic at Arlington Wisconsin, visits to Lake McBride State Park, and social gatherings. Guests include Velma Finke, Everette Finke, and many local families. A community supper drew about forty despite threatening weather and locals shared meals at several homes.

Prairie Flower E. L. Smith Frederic Arlington Madison Wis Calif. Products Co Cedar Rapids Lake McBride Roy Finke Everette Velma Finke Washington Davenport Velma Thrasher E. J. Hamilton Iowa City Joseph Russe Gibson Russe Serman Kincaid Keswick Della Neville Mickland Mary McGraw Kalona Alice Bareer Germanville Arthur Wiley Earl P. Booth W. D. Booth Merle and Willis Myral Smith Wilfred Smith Sommera W. Smith FE. P Helen Paterson William Ellis Finke Wilbur Alph Wayre Witthoft Sigourney Ernest Witthoft Mac Dill Smith Donaldson Harry Donaldson Forrest Donaldson Milford Anderson Richard Elizabeth Young Charlea Palmer Wvynona Standler Stanley Krupp Ottumwa Clayde Krupp EF. L. Smith

Triple-Thrift G-E Is Popular Refrigerator Feature Parade

Washington housewives embrace the 1928 Triple-Thrift G-E refrigerator as a safe sanitary storage unit with abundant ice, frozen desserts, and high sanitation. Features include sliding shelves, interior lighting, 12 freezing speeds, finger tip latch, removable shelves, sliding vegetable pan, bottle chiller, stainless steel super freezer, and vacuum sealed mechanism ensuring quiet operation and low maintenance costs.

Washington General Electric W. L. Rukgaber G-E

Sunday Calls Reach Several Homes in Mount Union and Richmond

Genia and Esther were Sunday afternoon visitors at the Qoyd Cornick residence in Mount Union. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Finke called Sunday evening at the Everette Denison home. Mrs. Durst remains in very critical condition. Dr. Michum a Kalona veterinarian was summoned to the Clayde Knapp home Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Turninseed and family visited the L. J. Keifer home in Richmond.

Genia Esther Qoyd Cornick Mount Union Roy Finke Everette Denison Durst Michum Kalona Clayde Knapp L. W. Turninseed L. J. Keifer Richmond

Durable baked enamel door strips with chrome hardware

Durable baked enamel on rust resistant steel textolite door strips resist warping cracking and odor absorption. Chrome on brass hardware provides attractive design and long lasting durability.

Mendenhall of Boston Visits Ralph Kelsey in Harmony

Dr. Mendenhall of Boston, a boyhood friend of Ralph Kelsey, visited Harmony and they traveled to Crawfordsville to call on friends. Local families, visits, and neighborly acts are noted, including Ed Heck and Anna in Cedar Rapids, and the Schiebel and Florang households.

Tony Redeker Kalona Bill Chimelar Ed Florang Frank Florang Mildred Musil Walter Longer Otto Schiebel Chas. Schiebels

Phrase credited to Wellington first used phrase

The duke of Wellington is credited with first using the line "circumstances over which I have no control" in reference to business complications involving his son around 1839 or 1840.

Duke of Wellington

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Wayland P. T. A McConnell Martha Thrasher J. Edgar Hoover Hollywood G-man Lela Rogers Ginger Rogers Mrs. Rogers Hoover Upkee Dr. Mendenhall Boston Ralph Kelsey W. R. Longer Wellington Walter Rukgaber Wrarr Nit Electai Rukgaber Hardware Frigerators North Side Square Ashington Iowa General Electric Company
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