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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1939

Page

6

Funeral services for Mrs. James Shrader held at Christian church

Local notes report visits from Ottumwa and Iowa City residents. Funeral services for Mrs. James Shrader were held at the Christian church with Rev. Vernon Carter and burial in Woodlawn cemetery. Bearers included Frank Hunt and Will Saville. Music by Mrs. Roy and others.

Shrader James Shrader The Christian Church Vernon Carter Woodlawn Cemetery Frank Hunt Will Saville Dave McGaffey William Putman Frank Earl Ted Gowey Roy Harry Watkins Carter

Grateful Thank You Note to Neighbors and Friends

We extend thanks to neighbors and friends for expressions of sympathy during our bereavement. The floral offerings were especially appreciated. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Shrader, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Shrader, Mr. and Mrs. Marry Miller, Thomas B. P. Shrader, Mrs. Sadee McAvoy.

Jacob Shrader Phillip Shrader Marry Miller Thomas BP. Shrader Sadee McAvoy

In Memoriam for Baby Helen Jean Chorpenning

In memory of our dear baby Helen Jean Chorpenning, who passed away ten years ago today. She is gone but not forgotten. A voice we loved is still. A place is vacant in our home which never can be filled. Kk. J. Chorpenning and family.

Helen Jean Chorpenning Kk. J. Chorpenning

Study on music as a cure for mental patients at Iowa

At Iowa University a graduate psychology student announced a study exploring music as a potential mental cure for patients confined in institutions. Led by Dr. H A Woods and Dean Emeritus S B Seashore, the project aims to test music therapy's effectiveness, with Mrs Alice Bell preparing the report and noting patient engagement offered pleasure and opportunity.

Iowa City Iowa Mar University of Iowa H. A. Woods Psychopathic Hospital KB. Seashore Alice Bell

Maurer and Graham Lead at American Bowling Congress Doubles

C Maurer and Alex Graham of New Phila led the doubles division at the American Bowling Congress in Cleveland compiling 1305 pins and winning 18 of 39 tournaments.

C. Maurer Alex Graham New Philaoneees Cleveland

Rukgaber Hardware Marks Seventh Anniversary

In its anniversary month the Rukgab er Hardware store promotes its largest stock ever reflecting community faith. The modern hardware outlet began on the west side of the square and moved to its current roomy location last December. Slogan proclaims The Largest Hardware in Washington County.

Rukgaber Hardware Werchandise Rukgaber’s Washington

Aggressive Merchandising Tactics At Rukegaber Institution

A fragment notes the Rukegaber institution using assertive sales methods and slogans like If We Don't Have It We'll Let It to push products. The text reflects promotional pressure and proprietary phrasing without broader context.

Rukegaber Institution

Funeral of Mrs. Cunningham Held at Local Home

The funeral for Mrs. Clint Cunningham was held yesterday afternoon at L. A. Jones Funeral Home, conducted by Dr. Arthur Atack. Pallbearers included C. S. Lemmon, Ralph Smith, R. L. Lytle, L. B. Patterson, Dr. Henry Hull and Marie Anderson. Burial followed at Elm Grove Cemetery.

Clint Cunningham L. A. Jones Funeral Home Arthur Atack C. S. Lemmon Ralph Smith R. L. Lytle L. 8. Patteson Henry Hull Mari Anderson Elm Grove Cemetery

Publicity bill tightens prisoner clemency filings

The Iowa Senate approved 40 to 6 a measure requiring public publication of pardon commutation and suspension pleas. The bill stems from the Kraachel clemency actions and mandates notices in the county of the crime before any governor action. It moves to the House for consideration.

Des Moines Senate Senate Judiciliary Committee Nelson G. Kraachel House

Ancient hats survive in bishop cap and circus clown skull

A fragment from a museum or exhibit describes headgear from the fourteenth century. It notes that two pieces, the bishop's cap and the circus clown's skull cap, remain as examples of early head coverings. The passage frames headwear as a symbol of initiative and renewed self confidence in an unspecified undertaking.

Observatory Studies Only Sun On Mt Har Qua

The U S observatory on Mt Har Qua Hala Ariz studies only the sun. Snakes vary in size weight range and habits across regions.

U.S. Observatory Mt. Harqua Hala Ariz

Strange Kiwi of New Zealand Defies Flight and Sleep

One of the strangest birds in the world is the kiwi of New Zealand. It is about the size of a hen. It cannot fly and is such a sound sleeper that it can be picked up without awakening.

New Zealand

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