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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1941

Page

5

Women group meeting notes Mrs EK Jones lesson

Eighty five attended a potluck at the Methodist church for the Women’s Society of Christian Service with an all day meeting. The afternoon featured quilling, devotionals by Mrs. George Miller and a discussion on heritage of social evangelism. A district missionary group report and upcoming group meetings were shared.

America Peter Marshall E. CC. Jones George Bell George Miller Henry Eckhardt Methodist World Mission Henry VanDusen Mt. Pleasant P. M. Conant G. L. Heiserman

Delong Family Attends Sister’s Funeral in Keosauqua

Mr and Mrs Milo Delong and son Gerald returned Sunday from Keosauqua where they attended the funeral of Mrs Orvil Burkett sister of Mrs Delong. Mrs Delong had been summoned Tuesday when her sister fell ill and passed away.

R. C. Ferguson West Chester Milo Delong Gerald Keosauqua

Local residents visit as Mr Atwood shows slight improvement

Zilma Zook of Washington joined Elsie Bratten for a day of social visiting Saturday, bringing news of Mr Atwood who rallied and is reported a little better. The group spent the day with friends in town.

Mr. Atwood Zilma Zook of Washington Elsie Bratten

Onawa S S Class Meeting at M Rinner Home

Marian Rinner hosted the Onawa S S class gathering at her home with quilting help from women. Community ice cream social at Stringtown schoolhouse featured a parents teachers and students program. Visitors included Mildred Kephart and Kathryn Nebel.

Onawa S. S M. Rinner J. J. Rich Stringtown Marian Rinner Onawa S.S

Sunday visitors and social greetings in town

Graber home hosts Wilbur Schantz and family and Mr and Mrs D C Schantz on Sunday visiting Mrs P X Schantz and Viola. John Dill Holmes and family dine with Arthur Davison to celebrate Betty Marie’s first birthday. Frey Enberger siblings attend C E rally at Town City Christian church. Donald Rinner of Knoxville visits home over the weekend.

Wilbur Schantz D. C. Schantz P. X. Schantz Viola John Dill Holmes Arthur Davison Betty Marie Myrtle Ruth Robert Freyenberger Christian Church Town City Donald Rinner Knoxville

Rich Family Hosts Sunday Dinner Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Rich Roberta and Mrs. Stewart were Sunday dinner guests at J. Rich's household indicating a family gathering.

Mrs Raymond Rich Roberta Mrs. Stewart I J. Rich’s

Unknown Soldier Chalon Marne Tablet Dedication

Unknown Soldier from Chalons Marne in France was chosen. A tablet was dedicated in City Halls to commemorate the occasion.

Chalons-Marne France America

Opening Day No Hit by Bob Feller Stuns Indians

Bob Feller pitched a no hit and no run game on the 1940 season’s opening day for the Cleveland Indians. Never before had such a feat been achieved on opening day.

Bob Feller Cleveland Indians

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