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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1939

Page

9

Pictures Shown At Wayland Club Meeting

About sixty residents attended the Wayland High School meeting with Art Johnson of Lockridge presenting travel pictures from southern and western states. He will return next Thursday to continue the slide show.

Ezra Wittmer Wayland, Mar Art Johnson Lockridge Johnson Poulter J. A. Schlatter Don Krebiel Donnellson Des Moines C. J. Freyenberger Victor Stacy Paul Wittrig Imlay City Mich Rev. Witting

Name Officers of Agricultural Group of Southeast Iowa

Officers elected at the Southeast Iowa Agricultural Experiment Association annual meeting in Conesville include W. M. McCormick as president Chas W Elder as vice president C E Nicholson as treasurer Wilbur Bretime as secretary and Charles Shellabarger as alternate director Speakers at the truck crops institute came from Iowa State College Ames and Dr O H Elmer from Kansas State College Manhattan A similar meeting was held in Fruitland with the same speakers Also notes include local social and college fraternity news and travel announcements

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Mar Southeast Iowa Agricultural Experiment Association Conesville W. MM. McCormick Chas. W. Elder C. E. Nicholson Wilbur Bretime Charles Shellabarger Truck Crops Institute Iowa State College Ames O. H. Elmer Kansas State College Manhattan Fruitland Institute Jerry Lee Marshall R. L. Marshall

Social visits mark weekend at area homes

Landscape column lists numerous Sunday and weekend visits among families in the region. Activities include Bowser, McCall, Fouchek, Dayton, Huber, Rittenhouse, Swan, Moss, Johnson and other households visiting friends and relatives in Morning Sun Riverside Sigourney and near Hardsecrabble. The piece notes a Y M C A garden club lecture in Washington and a funeral service for Peter Gerot. Volcanic shocks from earthquakes are discussed as less serious than fault slip events.

Clark Bauer Paul Bowser Wilford Bowser Sam Bowser Howard McCall Joe Fouchek Lonetree Bessie McCall Fouchek Clarence Johnson Milt Dayton J. A. Huber Keith Harry Rittenhouse Gunnard Swanson Helen Strum Hardsecrabble School Verne Moss John Moss Riverside Garden Club Y. M Arvid Swanson Sigourney Worth Hartzell Arnold Smith Stella Kinney Mt Pleasant Edd Kinner Marjorie Nora Ebner Don Hartzell Peter Gerot Louise O'Laughlin

Descendants of Asiatic Tribe in American History

The text describes Aboriginal peoples as descendants of an Asiatic tribe and situates their ancient presence in America during Charlemagne's European campaigns. It presents a historical claim linking Asiatic lineage to Indigenous groups in early American history.

America Europe Iowa House of Representatives

Haskins Church Names Officers

The Haskins church held its annual meeting to elect officers for the coming year. Theodore Meyers was chosen elder for three years. D. H. Peters and Mrs. E. J. Frey were elected to three-year terms as trustee and secretary respectively. Meyers named superintendent of Sunday School. other officers and helpers were listed, with community notices and social events noted. The piece also includes health advisory notes from the Washington County Health Unit on prenatal care and congenital syphilis.

Haskins Mar Haskins Church Theodore Meyers D. H. Peters E. J. Frey G. C. Ebner S. S Albert Wehr Godlove Jean Frey Harold Wehr Jean Mathers 8. S Owen Wehr Washington County Health Unit

Office of Coroner Origins Traced to Twelfth Century England

The coroner role dates back to medieval England with origins in the twelfth century. It reflects evolving duties in investigating deaths and assisting royal justice during that era.

England

Community notes from Washington R3 Mar

A series of social and personal notices from Washington R3 dated March recount visits and calls. Names include Milton Maas Bryan Swift Catherine Caldwell Richard Bear Maxine Reeves Marjorie Benson W C Holmes Glada Holdcroft Alice Holcroft Rolland Benson Newt Benson Thelma Booth and others with illness mentions and a China missionary report.

Bernice Maas Washington Milton Maas Allison Maas Bryan Swift B. A. Holmes Glada Holdcroft Alice Holcroft Kalona Richard Scott Wellman Ed. Conrad R. Mads Maas Bros Riverside Rolland Benson Dill Iowa City Newt Benson Thelma Booth China

Human Brainpower and Man's Supremacy

A brief discussion on the common belief that human brainpower justifies mankind’s superiority over animals. The piece notes lay explanations that humans stand apart due to intellect.

De Luxe Ford Debuts With Distinctive Design and Plush Interior

The De Luxe Ford showcases a new distinctive design and functional origin. It combines outstanding exterior looks with strong performance and meticulous interior fittings that meet a new high standard.

Ford

De Luxe Tudor Sedan Highlights Luxury at Low Price

STYLE LEADERSHIP emphasizes luxury cars with a V type eight cylinder engine for smoothness and a balanced ride. Features include hydraulic brakes stabilizing chassis, triple cushioned comfort seats, scientific soundproofing, and low advertised prices with extra equipment at no extra cost. The Tudor sedan adds bumper guards, spare wheel, dual wipers, sun visors, clock, and indicator battery status.

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