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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1939

Page

8

Hand slams car door injure six year old Shirley Stewart

Shirley Ann Stewart, six, was injured when a car door slammed on her fingers late Friday. She required five stitches for cuts. Community notes list visits and movements of local residents including the Stewarts, Goodwins, Kurtzes, Kehoes,Swift, Moore families, and others with several moves and weekend visits across Wellman, Kalona, West Chester, Muscatine, and Rock Island.

L. A. Meredith Shirley Ann Stewart Warren Stewart John Goodwin Arden Wellman C. K. Snyder Clarence Kurtz South English Hazel Durst L. J. Kehoe Rock Island Joe Lohberger Kehoe Pat Swift Havre John Weston Eve Moore Bruce Moore Sadie Moore West Chester A. D. Dayton Howard Darnell Eugene Muscatine Roy Nelson J. R. Moore Jefferson L. A. Meridith Chas. McGill Will Stafford Velma Waterloo Adison Murphy Jean New Sharon Ida Adkins W. C. Hotle Haskins Wm. Dunbar Wade Crone Marshalltown H. M. Crone Eva Mouser Richard Fisher Aineworth Gail Reif Frank Kleese Walter Fisher Keota Jennie Hennon Thornburg

The Washington Cleaners Promises Fast One Day Service

The Washington Cleaners claims to be the largest cleaning plant in Southeastern Iowa for a town of its size and the most modernly equipped. It touts $11,000 in equipment and offers cleaning, pressing, repair work, and hat cleaning with a guarantee. Delivery and quick service emphasize customer convenience.

Jayne's Dr. D. Jayne & Son, Inc Phila Iowa

Entertain Friends at O W Schmitter Home Near Rubio

Local social note from Rubio reports dinner guests at O W Schmitter home including Rev. Herbert Wood of New Sharon and the McClurg family. Mrs Clayton Morgan returned from Des Moines after teaching at a cooking school. The Dwight Moody family recovered from flu and scarlet fever. Margaret Morgan of Sigourney visited home folks. Doyle Schmitter of Bloomfield visited his parents. Mrs Levi Van Dyke and six pupils attended the Keokuk county spelling contest at Shourtey.

Levi van Dyke Rubio Mar Herbert Wood New Sharon John McClurg Ida McClurg Ella John O. W. Schmitter Clayton Morgan Des Moines Shrine Auditorium Dwight Moody Margaret Morgan Sigourney Doyle Schmitter Bloomfield 0. W. Gehmitter Boston Keokuk County Shourtey Robert Guy A. FE. Mour

Riverside Board Elects Cecile Doud President Again

Riverside citizens report Cecile Doud reelected as president of the Riverside board of education at a recent meeting. Joseph Knebel and Hubert E. Doud sworn in as directors and treasurer respectively. Staff retention discussions noted with no final announcements, excluding kindergarten head Cecelia Foley.

Riverside Riverside Board of Education Cecile Doud Doud Joseph Knebel Hubert E. Doud Cecelia Foley

Pope Pius XIII Wears Triple Crown in Vatican City

Closeup of Pope Pius XIII in Vatican City shows him wearing the papal triple crown. The image captures the renowned headpiece associated with the papacy during a formal display in Rome.

Pope Pius XIII Vatican City Rome

Conesville Seniors Stage The Lone Eagle in School Auditorium

Conesville high school seniors presented The Lone Eagle Friday evening in the school auditorium. Cast included Charles Buser Kathleen Abbott Howard Slams Edward Garrett Ellen Buser Darlene Maxwell Betty Hawkins Ethel Buckman Ruth Walker Dick Singleton Max Kemp and Marten Wall. Also notes local moves and a death and illness in the community. Frank Gay aged about 79 former resident died in Redlands California survived by his widow and five children. William Darrow is under treatment at Rock Island county sanitarium after flu.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Mar Conesville High School Charles Buser Kathleen Abbott Howard Slams Edward Garrett Ellen Buser Darlene Maxwell Betty Hawkins Ethel Buckman Ruth Walker Dick Singleton Max Kemp Marten Wall Ralph Moore Columbus City Redland California Ida Merrill C. O. Bond Alice Olsen Marshalltown William Darrow Rock Island County Rock Taland

Mrs Nellie Scearcey Visits West Chester Friends

Mrs Nellie Scearcey of West Chester visited old friends at Rubio and attended church on Sunday.

Nellie Scearcey West Chester Rubio

Open House at Mount Mellaray Monastery Ireland

Trappist monks at Mount Mellaray in Ireland keep open house for all faiths. Visitors may stay without any charge as long as they wish. The offer reflects the monastery’s hospitality and spiritual welcome to the world.

Mount Melleray Ireland

Tea preparation proportions for brewing

Experts state that two thirds of an ounce of tea per quart of water is the correct ratio. A pound of tea yields about 150 to 200 cups depending on strength.

Bird's-eye maple pattern from buds trapped under ark

The observed maple grain shows a bird's-eye pattern where buds form beneath the ark and fail to emerge, creating a distinctive textured effect without release. The phenomenon reflects growth pressure and blocked emergence in early development.

Mysterious Canyon Death of Mrs Doherty Near Beverly Hills

Police probe the death of Mrs Edward Doherty 42 wife of a magazine writer found in canyon country near Beverly Hills California. Authorities consider a fall or natural cause during a solo hike as possible.

Edward Doherty Canyon Country Beverly Hills Cal

Prairie Flower Notes on Washington Visit By Chorpenings

Mr and Mrs James Chorpening traveled to Washington for a visit on Tuesday afternoon March 28 and were seen in the capital city with curiosity and courtesy noted by local residents.

D. F. Smith North Prairie ‘Flower Mar James Chorpening Washington

Mrs Eva Waggoman Visits Sister and Local Activities

Mrs Eva Waggoman spends days with sister Mrs Milo Patterson. Everett Chorpening helps John Patterson at the seed corn plant. Claire Neff and family visit Donald Smith. Sympathy to Mrs Ed Kleinberg for her father R C Wilcox. Ed Kleinberg first to sow oats. Don Huber buys a Farmall tractor. James Chorpening visited by Keith McCellan. Mrs A C Patterson visited John Patterson home in Washington.

Eva Waggoman Milo Patterson Everett Chorpening John Patterson Claire Neff Donald Smith Mr. Shetler Kalona Don Huber Ed Kleinberg R. C. Wilcox Keith McCellan James Chorpening Ed. Klienberg Lee Jones A. C. Patterson Washington

Ford V-8 1939 Model Promises Comfort and Power

The 1939 Ford V-8 features double acting shock absorbers and triple cushioned comfort. It offers dependable safety and enjoyable driving with 60 or 85 horsepower and hydraulic brakes. Ford touts proven V-8 performance backed by over five million engines and no extra cost for added quality.

Ford

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