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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1939

Page

6

Wyman Students Report On Busy Week In School

Wyman pupils from first through eighth grades share activities and accolades. Mount Pleasant sectional fate for basketball looms as Wayland visits Thursday. Merlin Evans returns while illness closes Edward Thomas. Reading plans include Hull House and Washington topics. spelling winners include Evelyn Johnston and Leland Love. an oral contest selects Evelyn Johnston to advance to county finals.

Wyman Mar Mount Pleasant Wayland Craig Buffington Merlin Evans Edward Thomas Joyce Finke Betty Carter Lola Windland Rose Bloomquist Shirley Robertson Bobby Evans Jimmie Evans Gordon Huston Betty Deapain Donna Hughes Donald Davis Robert Humphreys Alan Liechty Jane Adams Hull House Betty Despain Etta Mae Lantz Frieda Rees Jean Humphreys Erelyn Johnston Leland Love Evelyn Johnston Adeline Humphreys Wendell Hughes Robert Gipple Jean Helen Martin Mildred Klopfenstein Imogene Irene Paydon la Porte City Evelyn Dwain Sinn Wade Sinn John Imhof Willard Conrad Mr. Roth Willard Rosemary Eicher Ruth Aldrich Evelyn Neff Olds Des Moines John Dil Hulme D. E. Jones Ivan Kortkamp Fairbury

Pied-Bill Grebe Quick Mover

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Florida's Apopka mountains rise gently near Orlando

A ridge of Florida hills known as the Apopka mountains sits a short distance west of Orlando and reaches no more than 300 feet above sea level.

Florida Florida Hills Orlando

The Old Hudson Place Finds Its True Heir

Miss Cheswick buys the long neglected Elm Street house and, guided by attorney E Holloway, revives its frame and finds the Hudson family’s missing children. Autumn brings warmth as laughter fills the rooms and the home finally feels complete. Elijah Hudson Holloway ruminates on family ties and a future bond with Miss Cheswick.

New England E. Holloway Miss Cheswick Ee. Holloway Cheswick Elijah Hudson Holloway Hudson

Washington Governed by Board Not by Mayor or Council

Washington lacks a mayor and city council. A three member board appointed by the President administers government functions. Congress above them carries legislative power in the District of Columbia, with police and courts similar to a city.

Washington Board Congress District of Columbia

Shepshed Claims Largest Village Status in Britain

The Leicestershire town of Shepshed with roughly 6000 residents declares itself the biggest village in Great Britain, asserting its prominent size among rural communities. Local officials push for recognition as Britain's largest village based on population.

Geat Britain Shepshed Leicestershire Great Bri

Shipboard Romance Ends in Wedding at Sea

Eleanor, a longtime landloper dreaming of oceans, sails on a liner fueled by a wish to voyage. A fellow traveler shares the voyage and a growing love, revealing both had hidden seas of their own lives, culminating in a marriage by the captain on the final night aboard.

Lianon Eleanor

Oysters Change Sex On Atlantic Coast

Young Atlantic coast oysters under a year old are generally male at first but many later mature into females. The article notes sex changes occur as they grow.

Atlantic Coast

Wayland PTA Names Officers Committee in Weather Hit Meeting

The Wayland P T A met in regular session with low attendance due to bad weather. A committee led by Grace Eicher was named to nominate officers for the coming year. The program included a flute solo by Thurlow Meyer and a pageant by high school girls titled As Told by the Candles.

Wayland Wayland P. T. A Leola Magdefray Grace Eicher Sodergren Henry Graber Eda Boshart J. C. Ellis Sanders America the Beautiful Magdefrau Thurlow Meyer Ed Witting Miss Drake Elizabeth Henss Anna Mae Martin Ruby Richard Mary Richard Erma Clark

Wayland basketball team hopes slim bid in state tourney

The Wayland squad, weakened by illness and injuries, faces a tough first round in Mt Pleasant with a likely bye in the opener. Coach D B Jones refereed the Olds Huron game as preparations continue for upcoming rounds.

Illinois Kortkamp Eicher Ellis Mt the Wayland Mt. Pleasant Wyman Wayland D. B. Jones Olds-Huron Olds

Health Notes Warn of Possible Flu Rise Countywide

Health Unit reports no sharp rise yet but urges vigilance as influenza spreads elsewhere. A single careless person could spark an epidemic and a cough or sneeze from an infected individual may spread the disease to others.

Influenza Threat Prompts Bed Rest for Patients

The Health Unit urges infected individuals to stay in bed until cleared by a physician to limit spread and prevent pneumonia. Early symptoms mimic a head cold with aches, fever, and weakness. reporting of cases is being emphasized to complete county records.

Health Department Woon Washington County Health Unit

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