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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1944

Page

5

Funeral for Mr Humphreys Draws Large Presbyterian Crowd

At the Presbyterian church yesterday a full house attended the funeral for Mr. Humphreys. Dr. Eastwood led the service, with Welsh hymns at the graveside conveying comfort. Also noted was the marriage of Mary Arrow smith of Piqua Ohio to James Grover Ryan of Seward Alaska on February 12 at Wenatchee.

Presbyterian Church Mr. Humphreys Eastwood Humphreys Elsie Bratten Mary Elizabeth Arrowsmith Piqua Ohio Wenatchee Wash James Grover Ryan Seward Alaska Calvary Presbyterian Manse Deaconess Mrs. Ryan Burke Hall Apt Washington

Swing Shift Maisie at the State Theatre

Ann Sothern stars in Swing Shift Maisie as a vaudeville star turned aircraft factory worker. She saves Jean Rogers then courts test pilot James Craig amid sabotage accusations and comic boardinghouse chaos with supporting turns by Connie Gilchrist and John Qualen.

Ann Sothern MGM Maisie State Theatre Sale Jean Rogers James Craig Miss Rogers Ward of Gold Miss ‘Sothern Craig Connie Gilchrist Ma Lnatvo Goel John Qualen Wiere Brothers Hitler Buteh

Local Notes on Neighbors and Seasonal Pranks

The excerpt recalls a planned resignation from public health work on January first and an October accident. It highlights Mrs Marian Bailey as a friend, describes the Corbin house on West Main Street with Mr and Mrs I Quinn and blooming flowers in their windows, and notes Mrs Dave McLaughlin’s many plants. Harry Dye recalls a zero temperature last March and a farm frozen pump thawing ordeal.

Marian Bailey Corbin West Main Street Mrs. I. Quinn Harry Dye

Card of Thanks for Birthday Messages and Gifts

A brief note expresses thanks for birthday cards letters and gifts received during a birthday. The writer says it was a pleasure reading messages from friends back home and wants everyone to know how much they are appreciated.

Slip Covers Popular In Open Window Season

Mrs. F. H. Ross of 608 Dearborn, Lawton Oklahoma notes slip covers gained popularity to protect furniture from dust during the open window season and to create a sense of coolness in rooms.

F. H. Ross Dearborn Lawton, Oklahoma

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