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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1940

Page

6

Weekend guests visit as Iowa City tour ends in Mason City victory

Local readers note Mason City won the Iowa City basketball tournament while weekend visitors to Washington include Mr. and Mrs. Hines from Mason City and relatives of Mount, Davis, Wag goner and Wray. Multiple pars show travel, baptisms, hospital staff changes, and arrivals from Davenport Muscatine Cedar Rapids Des Moines Chicago and Columbus Junction.

Hines Mount Mason City Mr. Mount Martha Mount Homer Mount Iowa City Washington

Local Family Dinner Hosts Mrs and Mr Redeker Welcomed Guests

Mr and Mrs Albert Redeker of Washington entertained at a family dinner yesterday with guests including Mr and Mrs Frank Magdefray and family of Yarmouth Mr and Mrs Clarence Hesseltine and family Mr and Mrs Leonard Strom and family all of Hackins and Mr and Mrs Charles Spenser of Wayland.

Albert Redeker Washington Frank Magdefray Yarmouth Clarence Hesseltine Leonard Strom Hackins Charles Spenser Wayland

Excelsior Springs Mineral Water Treatment Ad

Nervous breakdown relief advertised for Excelsior Springs Mineral Water treatments. Promises free detailed information via MEDICAL BUREAU Hall of Waters Excelsior Springs MO Box 1010. Thousands visit annually for this and similar troubles.

Excelsior Springs Medical Bureau Hall OF Waters Excelsior Springs MO

Chesterfield Slogan Campaign Features Top Stars

Liggett Myers unveils America's busiest cigarette campaign with theater and sports figures. Hill Sisters, Joe McCarthy, Bette Davis, Paul Douglas, Patsy Garrett, Crane Twins, and others star in new Chesterfield illustrations. Campaign support includes point-of-sale cutouts, billboards, magazines, and Ches terfield radio programs.

America Chesterfield Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company Action Hill Sisters Joe McCarthy New York Yankees Bette Davis Paul Douglas Patsy Garrett Fred Waring Crane Twins New York Frey Waring Glenn Miller

Local Students Bill Rawn and Dick Birney Return Home

Bill Rawn and Dick Birney will be home tomorrow to spend the remainder of the week from their studies at Iowa State College. Mrs. John Squire's condition remains about the same. She entered Washington County Hospital February 4 with a fractured hip.

Bill Rawn Dick Birney Iowa State College John Squire Washington County Hospital

Iowa Industrial Commissioner Sets Rules for Workmen Comp

Iowa's industrial commissioner oversees disputes under workmen's compensation laws. John T. Clarkson, Albia Democrat, serves a six year term ending 1943 with a $5 300 annual salary and power to appoint a deputy. The duties include establishing rules, issuing subpoenas, and presiding as chairman of arbitration boards.

Des Moines Iowa John T. Clarkson Albia Democrat H Ils Boards of Arbitration

Mountain sickness among high altitude workers

The article notes that men and animals operating around 10 000 feet suffer from mountain sickness a condition linked to high elevation. It emphasizes the need for acclimatization and careful monitoring of health when working at such altitudes.

Gwendolyn Arthur and Russel Jones Take Nuptial Vows

Gwendolyn Arthur and Russel K. Jones wed at Cotter Presbyterian Church in a simple ceremony conducted by Rev. M A Robeson. The reception followed at the bride’s sister’s home with a blue and rose theme and a five tier cake. Out of town guests included Delbert and Gary Buffington and Mary Jane Van Dyke.

M. A. Robeson Mendelssohn M. A Robeson Leona May Arthur Glenn Quigley Columbus Junction Miss Arthur Jess Quigley Stanley Arthus Darold Jones Margaret Williams Miss Williams Kenneth Buffington Delbert Gary Winfield Mary Jane van Dyke Marion Roth Leo Olson Muscatine Columbus City

Reappointments by Board of Control in Des Moines

Three state institution heads Glenn C. Haynes at Fort Madison Charles F Obermann and Lt Ristine at Mt Pleasant were renewed for four years by the state board. Fred J Swift at the Soldiers Home in Marshalltown had his term extended to June 1. Each post carries 3000 dollars a year plus maintenance.

Des Moines State Board of Control Glenn C. Haynes Fort Madison Charles FF. Obermann Cherokee State Hospital Lt. &. Ristine Mt. Pleasant Fred J. Swift Marshalltown Haynes

Grace Like Leaves Hollywood for Detroit Visit

Mrs Grace Like will depart early to resume her woe in Hollywood California after a visit of over two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Jobs Squire Also traveling were Mrs T J Franklin of Hollywood and Mrs John Bertisholer with several others returning to Lexington Kentucky and Macon Georgia from Chicago and Shelbyville The Rath Pack company transfer noted for March adds travel context in this locally dense social snippet.

Grace Like Hollywood Calif Jobs Squire Like T. J. Franklin Hollywom Detroit Mich J. R. Squire Frank Chicago John Bertisholer Som Charles Lexington Keter John Squire Shelbyville Claude Kilgore Aworth Bertlshofer Bertie Macon Rath Pack Company

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