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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1941

Page

8

Arthur Longs Are Honor Guests at Shower Courtesy

Rubio Town news describes a March 5 shower honoring Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Long, married February 14 in Missouri. About 60 to 70 guests attended, gifts were exchanged, and refreshments were served. The couple will live on the Nellie Scearcey Jones farm south of Rubio.

Arthur Lambert Rabio Town Arthur Long Missouri Clayton Morgan Earl Gilles Boyd Schmitter Bill Ruby Martha Cook Albert Johnson Fairfield L. B. Laithly Carol Wittmer Havre S. C. Wittmer Howard Witting Wayland Elmer Mason Carl Margaret Latimer Davis Richland O. W. Schmitter Cora Lambert Harry McClure Kichland Pete Rudolph Lancaster Pete Arthur Morgans Fara Libertyville Carl Gilles Joan Mary Ann Emma McClurg Raymond Steinbeck Cedar Rapids A. B. Maorer Brighton

Coffee Pot Jiggles Off Stove to Fall to Kitchen Floor

Havre dateline recalls a domestic mishap as a coffee pot tumbled from a stove causing a kitchen spill amid a busy social page. The column then threads through community notes listing visits, dinners, and small gatherings among residents of Washington, Richland, and surrounding areas, naming Wittmers, Bennsons, Lilings, Lauder-man, Zieglowskys, and others, with multiple weekend trips and homecomings to various farms and towns.

What Causes Epilepsy booklet offer from doctors

A free educational booklet presenting opinions of famous doctors on epilepsy will be mailed to readers who write to the Educational Division at 535 Fifth Ave New York NY. The offer emphasizes accessible insights into epilepsy and invites interested individuals to request a copy while supplies last.

Fifth Ave New York N. Y Dept

Franchise Renewal Sought by ISA at Columbus City

The Iowa Southern Utilities Company seeks a renewal of its Columbus City franchise to be voted March 27, same five year term as Columbus Junction. If approved, the firm plans to rebuild most of its pole line and distribution. Local manager is Henry Little of Columbus Junction. Harold Shearer dies at 44 in Ida Grove from heart attack. Funeral in Ida Grove Wednesday. Surviving his wife, a daughter and two sons. New Economy Manager Robert Hines takes over at the Columbus City Economy store. Roy Watson moves to Morning Sun. Reverend and Mrs Tarold and daughter Sharon of Columbus City return from visits in Moline and Monmouth.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Iowa Southern Wtilties Company Columbus City Ce Junction Henry Little Harold Shearer HH. Shearer Max Robertson Ida Grove Shearer Robert Hines Economy Food Economy Morning Sun Roy Watson Kenneth Baxter Tarold Thewin Sharon J. W. Irwin Moline Jil Donald Irwin Monmouth

Leg of Lamb Served at United Presbyterian Men's Dinner

Forty six pounds of leg of lamb were furnished by Mr and Mrs Ross Van Nostrand and served last evening to the men of the United Presbyterian church. The dinner in the church dining room was prepared by wives of the Men's Bible class. Van Nostrand led the class with Dr A Boice as assistant teacher and D H McLaughlin as president. The program featured the high school boys quartet Merle Booth Willis Booth Dowell Rothlisberger with Edith Meechelsen. Rev George Kerr spoke. Officers elected: president Frank Macon, vice president M C DeLong, secretary treasurer Albert Simpson, teacher Ross Van Nostrand, assistant teacher Dr C A Boice.

Ross van Nostrand United Presbyterian Church van Nostrand A. Boice D. H. McLaughlin Boyd White Merle Willis Booth Douglas Dowell John Rothlisberger Edith Meechels

Eureka Stockholders Meet At Schoolhouse

Stockholders of the Eureka telephone company will hold their annual meeting at 7 30 Thursday evening at the Eureka schoolhouse O E Babb presiding

Eureka Telephone Company Eureka O. E. Babb Pres

President-Elect Dies Triggers VP Succession Rule

If the President-Elect dies, the Twentieth Amendment dictates the Vice-President-Elect becomes President at the start of the term for which the President-elect was elected. The provision ensures a seamless transition and continuity of government, outlining succession steps for a vacant presidency before inauguration.

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