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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1940

Page

6

Banquet Honors 87 Fathers and Sons in West Chester

A Thursday banquet at West Chester Methodist church drew 87 attendees. The Methodist Ladies Aid Society ran the kitchen and dining room with named organizers. Rev. George Pennington acted as toastmaster and Richard McCleery of Washington delivered the main address.

West Chester West Chester Methodist Church Methodist Ladies Aid Society Lou Bauer James Grices Ola Brumback Kitcher Pidton Raver Nhec Ferguson T Brrde Westumn George Pennington Charles Hotles John Pearson Huth Stout Betty Leet Dean Moore

Junior Auxiliary Group Meeting Sets April Program

Junior Legion auxiliary members met yesterday at 4 PM in the city hall Legion rooms. Betty Snakenberg led a brief business session as Barbara Etter and Shirley Brown prepared the April program. Next meeting planned for April 26 with Mrs. Fred Downing and Mrs. Harry Ramseyer present. The group worked on scrapbooks after the meeting.

Junior Legion Auxiliary Legion Rooms City Hall Betty Snakenberg Barbara Etter Shirley Brown Fred Downing Harry Ramseyer The Legion Auxiliary

Funeral services for Mrs John H Squire held at Sherman’s

Funeral services for Mrs John H Squire were held yesterday afternoon at Sherman’s funeral home with Dr R C Keagy in charge and a vocal duet by Mrs Dunham Morrison and Mrs.

John H. Squire Sherman R. C. Keagy Dunham Morrison

Remps Hampsher and Pail Bearers Named

The pall bearers listed include Otha Huber John Cunningham J Bovee Clarence Jacobs Russell Bell and Harvey Meek for the deceased Remps Hampsher.

Remps Hampsher Otha Huber John Cunningham J ~Bovee Clarence Jacobs Russell Bell Harvey Meek

Tornado area search for bodies in Louisiana

Relief workers entered ravaged southern and southeastern Louisiana areas searching for more victims after storms killed six. Pierre-Part, a French speaking fishing settlement, reported four dead with two more in the southeast. State Rep Clarence Savoie surveyed Pierre-Part, doctors estimating 50 to 60 injured.

United Press Louisiana Pierre-Part Clarence Savoie

County Legion Meet at Kalona April 4

Washington county Legion hosts Kalona post for a meeting on next Thursday evening April 4 with Warren Morgan of Brighton presiding. Capt W G Eldridge of Washington will deliver the keynote national defense address as the main program feature.

Washington County Legion Organization Kalona Legion Post Warren Morgan Brighton W. G. Eldridge Washington

Revocation of Bertrand Russell from New York College Faculty

Supreme Court Justice John McGeehan granted an order revoking Bertrand Russell's appointment to the City College of New York faculty. The judge ruled his moral views objectionable and cited his stance on companionate marriage and citizenship. Four of Russell's books were read to prove his teachings immoral.

New York Supreme Court John McGeehan Bertrand Russell College of the City of Russell Jean Kay McGeehan

Veterans of Foreign Wars Push Pension for Disabled WWI Veterans

The Veterans of Foreign Wars urges Congress to enact general disability pensions for World War I veterans who served 90 days or were discharged due to disability. They argue pensions should mirror those given Spanish-American War veterans, addressing care burdens on communities and urging federal responsibility.

Bernard J. Walker Washington Co. Post V_FLW Veterans of Foreign Wars Congress W. Bornt Arizona New Mexico Colorado United States America Sam The V.F.W

Anthology of World Literature Second Edition

Philo M. Buck Jr and Hazel Stewart Alberson publish a revised second edition of an anthology for European and comparative literature study. The work includes translations by prominent poets, a broad lyric poetry selection, and aims to serve courses and personal libraries. Mrs Alberson, Wisconsin University instructor, assisted Buck in finalizing the volume.

Philo M. Buck, Jr Hazel Stewart Alberson Alberson Fred L. Stewart Buck University of Wisconsin

Wilson Says Iowa Won't Block Coralville Dam Plan

Des Moines March 30 Governor Wilson states neither he nor Iowa state departments will oppose a federal plan to build a 6 million dollar flood control dam on the Iowa River at Coralville. He notes the federal government has right to proceed without state consent but reserves rights to seek damages for sub divisions and residents affected.

Des Moines Wilson State of Iowa Iowa River Coral Ville Charles P. Gross United States Army Rock Island District

All-Indian American Legion Post Located in Cherokee

The sole all-Indian American Legion post in the United States operates at Cherokee North Carolina on the Qualla Indian Reservation, reflecting unique community military affiliation.

all-Indian American Legion America Cherokee, N. C Qualla Reservation

Excerpt From European Poets Showcases Master Writers

A passage invites readers to become better acquainted with Europe’s finest writers. It surveys their memorable works and life philosophies while praising selections from various poems. Excision is praised for guiding readers through the theme without conscious noticing of omissions.

Iowa Soldiers Relief Officials Confer in Washington

Ed Curtis secretary of the 1 Iowa bonus board met with service officers relief workers and veterans in Washington with soldiers relief commissioners from Washington Brighton Crawfordsville Wellman Kalona and other county towns. Curtis explained how relief funds are used and the commission’s work during the annual inspection across the state.

Ed Curtis Iowa Bonus Board Waington Veterans 1 Soldiers Relief Commission Washington Brighton Fordsville Wellman Kalona Curtis

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