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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1942

Page

6

Charles Wells Is Honored at Party

Crawfordsville Wednesday marked Charles Wells birthday with a small gathering hosted by Mrs. Wells. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Towyn Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Junior Hoyal, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cheney, and Mr. and Mrs. William Cheney of Oelwein. Four women, all graduate nurses, shared stories of their careers. The Ladies of the W.S.C.S held a church social Thursday afternoon, hosted by Mrs. Donna Cheney, Mrs. Maxine Davis, Mrs. Ruby Beauchamp, and Mrs. Arlene Fletcher, with about 30 members attending. Out of town guests included Mrs. Eva Adams of Detroit, Mrs. William Cheney of Oelwein, Mrs. Loretta Barber of Boston, and Mrs. Ollie Neuenewan of Crete.

Junior Hoyal Henry Cheney William Cheney Ovlwein Wells Davis Hoyal W.S.C.S Donna Cheney Maxine Davis Ruby Beauchamp Arlene Fletcher Eva Adams Detroit Michigan Oelwein Loretta Barber Boston Mass Ollie Neuenewan Crete Nebraska

Canneries Nationwide Count Tally Reaches 2200

Approximately 2,200 commercial canneries are spread across the United States, reflecting the broad scope of the industry and its regional distribution nationwide.

United States

Postman Sees Daily Route Stretch 12 Miles

It is estimated a postal carrier travels on foot about 12 miles each day and delivers mail to roughly 1,500 people along his rounds.

Burlington Trailways Westbound and Eastbound Bus Schedules

Local bus schedule lists Westbound Bus No 8 from Washington at a.m. and Bus No 9 at de ionsiac MSO De Tihs. Eastbound to Chicago includes Bus No 2 at 4 02 p.m. and Bus No 6 at nights, with Bus No 10 in the evening. Tickets available at Bus Depot Candy Kitchen North Side Square for intercity travel. AL CANTONI, Agent. Sullivan Bus Lines also notes Washington to Iowa Ordnance Plant departures at 6 30 a.m. 1 30 p.m. and 9 50 p.m.

Burlington Omaha Chicago Washington Candy Kitchen North Side Square AL Cantoni Sullivan Bus Lines Iowa Ordnance Plant

Delegates Attend Republican and Democratic Meetings

Crawfordsville delegates at the Republican county convention included Mrs Mary Jones Mrs Rose Moorhead J E Huston Clarence Henry Joseph Jones and Harold Miller Noted Democratic attendees were W P Davidson Wilbert Rose and Emery Leichty J C Huston was named a delegate to Des Moines July 17 Wilbert Rose will attend the Davenport district convention July 1 and W T P Davidson is an alternate Margaret Schmidt visited Iowa City last week Three more local youths Wayne Davis Dale Jones and John Harold Jones entered military service Mr and Mrs William Cheney of Oelwein traveled through the Ozarks to Arkansas and back Attendees at the Alumni banquet included Merrion Jones formerly Eunice Lou R Bullers of Williamsburg Probate notice announced for Bridget H Harden with hearing July 6 1942 in Washington Iowa court"}

Mary Manners Crawfordsville Washington Mary Jones Rose Moorhead J. E. Huston Clarence Henry Joseph Jones Harold Miller W. P. Davidson Wilbert Rose Emery Leichty J. C. Huston Des Moines Davenport W. TP. Davidgod Margaret Schmidt Iowa City Wayne Davis Dale Jones John Harold Jones William Cheney Oelwein Henry Cheney Ozarks Arkansas PD. D. Owens Kansas Merrion Jones Williamsburg Jones Eunice Lou R Bullers Hane Lumber Copany Lester Bill Lanette Burker Boston Mass Ollie Neuenswan Crete Nebaska Bridget H. Harden Court House Iowa District Court Said County

Awakeri Hot Spring Uncovered Near RoTORUA Outskirts

Workman Spade Bares a new hot spring at Awakeri near the RoToroa region. Spadeful earth reveals crust broken to expose pumice stratum and boiling water erupts with a roar, marking a dramatic geothermal discovery in New Zealand's famed hot springs district.

Awakeri New Zealand Rotorua

Arctic Trees Found Over 100 Feet North of Circle

Researchers report finding trees exceeding 100 feet in height well north of the Arctic Circle challenging assumptions about treeline limits. The discovery suggests unexpected adaptation to northern climates and warrants further study by ecologists.

Arctic Circle

Goodbye Mr Chips and Lost Horizon in Paw Per

In a reflective London scene Rainier recalls Blampied and Paula as he and the narrator discuss past articles and a planned book. The tale moves through a quiet afternoon at the Terrace and concludes with notes on memory, change, and Blampied’s disappearance and death in 1920.

Paw Per James Hilton Kamigo Harvest Mr.chips Paula Palace Yard Hitler Rainier Hawk Sherlock Farringdon Road London Evening Standard Danzig Vale Street Blampied Bing Features Syndicate Ine

Rural Interest Programs Boost Farm Youth Involvement

Farm-family partnerships are fostering greater youth engagement in farming and rural life, encouraging young people to adopt farming practices and pursue rural livelihoods within their households and communities.

Notan Amusement Park's 70 Mile Road Tunnels in NZ

Notan Amusement Park plans a 70 mile road project in New Zealand featuring 25 tunnels. The project details include route through diverse terrain and anticipated construction milestones.

Notan Amusement Park New Zealand

Wedding Gifts Tax Plan Exempts Silk Items Across Ire GB

Ireland and Great Britain will not collect duty on wedding gifts sent between the two regions unless the gifts are made of artificial silk. The ruling covers personal transfer goods and aims to ease cross channel ceremonies.

Ireland Great Britain

Courageous Citizen Accepts Ride in New Automobiles

A newspaper note praises Theodore Rae for his characteristic courage as he consents to ride in new fangled automobiles. The item highlights public interest in early automotive innovation and individual bravery in embracing modern tech.

Courageous TV Theodore Raebis

Rainier in London House Race Reflections and a Quest

The narrator recalls Rev. John Blampied's death and Rainier's anxious mood in the House of Commons. Rainier questions trade disputes, contemplates a back to the land era, and hints at a personal quest to locate a lost woman and his son. The scene merges political duty with private longing as Rainier plans to speak and possibly search for a past connection.

Charles Blampied Liverpool St. Clement’s Rainier London England Rainiers Westminster Bridge Ug Love James Anton Mids Features Byadicnie Tog

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