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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1940

Page

5

Cotter School honors and week in review

The Cotter school reports honor roll members for six weeks including Margaret Orr Ila Rees Esther Skubal Elaine Whetstine Roberta Hauensystein Mildred Orr Myrl Dunsmore Meda Hauenstein Clara McGuire. Sports results include Cotter Blue Devils losing twice and Wayland beating Cotter while sixth grade and elementary classes did experiments and projects.

Cotter Margaret Orr Ila Rees Esther Skubal Elaine Whetstine Roberta Hauensystein Mildred Orr Myrl Dunsmore Meda Hauenstein Clara McGuire Cotter School Cotter High School Wyman High School Wyman Cotter Blue Devils Columbus Junction Columbus Cleo Orris Wayland Pame Thomas Cotte Graber Wicher Jack Dune Roy Hauenstein Barbara Jones Jean Jones Mary Louise Dunsmore Lavon Gardner Betty Anne Robeson Evelyn Vacha Josephine Fuller Bar

Sweden mobilizes military defenses amid tense European standoff

Sweden's Army chief General Per Sylvan directs strategic moves as international incidents push the nation toward heightened readiness for possible emergencies. He oversees defense planning and coordinating responses with allied forces.

Sweden Europe Per Sylvan

Valley Family Newsnote On Local Visits And Cattle shipment

Families at Valley receive word of first grandemid events and many weekend visits. Otto Plewer and Andy Sheepent helped with Dutchery and other family members gathered at various homes. George Klett shipped cattle to Chicago on Sunday with the shipment accompanied.

Jue Tadtonelt Peiber von Lo Wil Dou Kueylie Pfeifer Stos UtlOs Jodie Azenar Joe Hartnell Tommy Doyle T Hartnett Oakdale Glen Baumgartner Backwood Zeno Times Andy Sheetz Naomi Paul Pauline Imogene Larry Francis Fella Montgomery Dana Nelson Arlene Churchill Zeno Tinnes Margaret Tinnes Keota Marjorie Sheetz Ruth Humston Howard Bailey Kenneth of Woolson George Klett Chicago

Fair View Aid society hosts gathering in Nira

Mrs Loren Longwell and Mrs Noah Beer entertained about twenty women and children Friday. Mrs Anna Adams is in serious condition with cataracts and seeks treatment in Iowa City. Mrs W D Eckerman returns from Mercy hospital in Iowa City after diabetes treatment. Chas Hradeks move to the late Lewis Vorel farm this week.

Among Our Neighbors and the Times-Republican View

A Corydon Times-Republican editor offers a broad Europe view touching war, neutrality, science, economics, and agriculture. The piece anticipates historical interpretation and notes GOP efforts on the McNave-Haugen farm bill, highlighting farmers’ needs and political promises.

Europe Corydon Times-Republican Haskins Clara Godlove

Verdi Social Notes Include Visits in Brighton and West Liberty

In Verdi on February 29, Mr and Mrs Stanley Baird visited Mrs Jessie Crandall in Brighton. Mrs Baird also stayed with Mr and Mrs Mel Crandall Saturday night. Leslie Gates and family hosted visitors at their home with Ivan Gates of West Liberty joining Monday evening. Read the Want-ads.

Sunshine Circle Grace McCreedy Jennie Brower Ottumwa L. M. R Boughtin Boughtin Will Lins Ainsworth Francis Lins Jim Bean Liis Leo Farrington Lola Godlove Iowa City Una Gordon J. M Farrington Clara Godlove Lois Junior Harris Cotter Madge Boyd M. T. Coon Sue Thoma Loi: Godlove Washington PD. H. Peters C. Ebner Verdi Stanley Baird Jessie Crandall Brighton Mel Crandall Leslie Gates Fred Longer Harold Humeston Ivan Gates West Liberty Ted Elvin Gerber McKinley Edwards Fruitland Russel Williams and John R. Williams F. M. Reel Ernest Wisel Jason Woford Coneville Jackie Wolford Danny Nebel Ruth Freyenberger P. P. Graber Clarence Fulton Gerald Graff L. A. Cherryholmes Jean Chester Cherryholmes Joe Schlatter John Widmer Rex Charlie Edwards Lyman Johnson Marie Velma New London Max Schlatter Ivan Brooks Mt. Pleasant Schlatters Rey Mrs. Welty Paul D. Howell Columbus Junction Clarence Hering

Families Move March First Near East Sunset

East Sunset report notes several local families relocating to new farms and homes around Wellman Brighton Washington and Sterling Illinois. The piece also lists visits anniversaries and social gatherings among residents including the Orris and Howell couples commemorating long marriages.

East Sunset Ralph Howell Wellman Elmer MecCarter Howells John Widmer Brighton Harold Prior Widmers Bert Spangler Washington Robt Wells Spanglers Harry Witmer Sterling Illinois J. W Rich Irene Sommer Reta Brownley Davenport Jake Sommer Gerald Deitwhler

Finland Like America in Prewar Baedecker Echo

A quoted prewar Baedecker notes Helsinki as a modern city with American influence, suggesting Finland is tied to America more than Europe. The remark frames Finland as an Americanized locale, not merely a tourist destination.

Finland Europe Baedecker Hebsingfors America

Deepest Ocean Point Found Near Mindanao Island

A veteran researcher reports the deepest ocean depth off Mindanao in the Philippines, where sounding measurements reach 35 400 units. The claim highlights the trench near the Philippine group and the ongoing pursuit of precise seabed data.

Mindanao Philippine Group

Welles Talks With Mussolini After Ciano Session

The International Illustrated News radiophoto shows Ciano, Italian foreign minister, with US Ambassador William Phillips. Welles then spent an hour with Benito Mussolini before planning a Berlin stop to meet Adolf Hitler.

Ciano United States William Phillips Welles Benito Mussolini Berlin

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