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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1940

Page

2

Funeral services held for Mrs Jonas Shroeck in Griswold

Mrs. Jonas Shroeck formerly Tude Downing sister of the late Tom Downing lay to rest in Griswold today. She spent her girlhood near the family home west of the Shell station on West Washington street. Present in mourners were Mrs. J. B. White of Wellman Mrs. Emil Peiffer of Keola Mrs. Daisy Huber Addie McFarland Floyd Blankenhorn of Crawfordsville and Ray Blankenhorn of Ainsworth. Mr and Mrs C H Johnson of Swedesburg were visitors yesterday.

Griswold Jonas Shroeck Tude Downing Tom Downing J. B. White Wellman Emil Peiffer Keola Daisy Huber Addie McFarland Floyd Blankenhorn Crawfordsville Ray Blankenhorn Ainsworth C. H. Johnson Swedesburg Frank Kurtz Wilma Kurtz California Long Beach Seal Beach Los Angeles Ik. W. Spessard Iowa Kurezg Frank McCaulley Orville Eider Kurtz H. Bh. Knight C. KE. Negus

Monmouth College Choir Plans Evening Concert at United Presbyterian

The Monmouth College choir announces its complete program for tonight at eight in the United Presbyterian church. The ensemble, with nearly 40 singers including James Owen and Maudie Barnes, will perform a varied selection from Tehesnokoff to The Messiah, with solos by Richard Miller and Marjorie Stormont, and conductor Glenn Shaver leading. Clinton Stewart returns home for Easter with his parents.

Monmouth College United Presbyterian Church James Owen John Owen Washington Charles Corette Maudie Barnes Crawfordsville Tehesnokofflo Mueller Kastalsky Tehesnokolt Mary Lou Stewart Ee Jiandel Richard Miller Marjorie Stormont Clinton Stewart George C. Stewart Robert Dew Sigourney Everett Simpson Richard Stewart Dew Simpson Stewart

Chiropractor Office Near Court House

Chiropractor service offered with neurocalometer setup. Office located opposite Court House with downstairs access. Office phone 102. Residence phone 814.

Court House West Main St

Mayor City Clerk City Treasurer City Solicitor Supt Water

City officials names listed include the mayor and city officers such as the city clerk city treasurer and city solicitor along with the superintendent of water services. The fragment indicates municipal leadership roles but provides no detailed actions or events.

Water

Cromwell Urged Recalled Over Speech To Canada

Representative George H. Tinkham of Massachusetts urges immediate recall of James H. Cromwell U S minister to Canada. He says Congress should move toward impeachment if Cromwell is not removed citing a Canada speech as a violation of Roosevelt neutrality policy and foreign service rules.

Washington, D. C George H. Tinkham Massachusetts Congress James Hh.rk Cromwell United States Canada Tinkham Cordell Hill Democracy Roosevelt Foreign Service

Crack Down Today on Labor Agencies

The House Appropriations Committee cut funding to the National Labor Relations Board and the War Hour Division and criticized their actions in Washington Db. The report notes a harsh stance toward federal labor agencies.

Washington, Db House Appropriations Committee National Labor Relations Board

K C Council Plans Anniversary Meet

K C Council plans a Wrightstown style anniversary meeting in Washington to mark 21 percent years since founding. George Whelan, longtime Knight, will be honored on his 85th birthday with dinner at 430 and program featuring Father Seidel, Ray Conley, Dr. Rater. Musicians include Forrest Walker and the Duwa brothers.

Knight J.M. Kelly Washington Knights of Columbus Council K. C Council Washington George Whelan Knight of Columbus Washington Council BE. P. Seidel Fort Madison Ray Conley Des Moines

Damage Case Chooses Jury After Altercation

The suit of J. B. White against James Gardner over damages from an altercation near Wellman went to the jury at 11:00 am after closing arguments by Pankam Morrison and L. J. Kehoe. Trial began Monday afternoon with four jurors drawn. remaining jurors were excused until next Monday afternoon when jury cases resume.

J. B. White James Gardner Wellman Attormmeys Pankam Morrison L. J. Kehoe J. GG. Patterson

Finishes 592 Miles Of Test Run Today

Lee Hodgson completes 592 miles of a 2750 mile Mercury test for economy and performance. He arrives at Mace Motor at noon, logs 28.2 gallons for 20.98 mpg over 62 miles, after visiting Burlington, Wapello, Iowa City, Washington, Sigourney, Oskaloosa and Grinnell. A local contest with a gasoline barrel and auto accessories prizes was announced for tomorrow.

Lee Hodgson G. BE. Mace Jay O. Brown Mace Motor Company Mr. Hodgson Burlington Wapello Iowa City Washington Sigourney Oskaloosa Grinnell Journal Yellow Mercury

Last of Pre Easter Services Tomorrow

Dr. F. W. Eastwood of the Presbyterian church will speak at the final service in the series of pre Easter meetings held by Washington Protestant congregations. The service is Friday afternoon at the hour of six. No union service tonight. Previous speakers included Dr. R. C. Keagy and Rev. W. M. Niched with Rev. W. Stevens earlier in the week.

F. W. Eastwood Th Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church Washington

Miles performance and economy test run completion

A performance and economy test run will be conducted upon completion. The test aims to assess efficiency and output under specified conditions, with results expected to guide further work and optimization.

Dentists Share Dinner in Private Café Dining Room

A group of dentists dined privately in the cafe's exclusive dining room. The gathering focused on professional matters and casual conversation in a quiet setting.

Gram the Dentists

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