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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1937
Page
6
A school notebook from Oak Grove recounts spring poems by third and fifth graders including Blackbird and Pigeon verses, plus letters from students in Iowa towns. The entry details classroom crafts, reading lessons, and a poetry-themed display, with dates from 1937 to 1987.
On May 3 1937 R R Noonan clerk of the district court in Washington Iowa fixes May 10 1937 at 9 00 a m for a probate hearing to prove the will of the deceased before the district court or clerk. All interested persons must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated and allowed as the last will and testament.
Arthur G. Snider listed as an escort for President Roosevelt as reported by Mrs. Arthur Lambert. The note mentions a trip toward New Orleans with Gulf fishing plans and a possible return mid May. Other items include Ardith Laithly leaving Chicago hospital duties, a Richland banquet, and local family news.
In a terrace confrontation, Colonel Carlton admits a checkered career and a planned Nassau wedding with Isobel. Sandy acknowledges past wrongs, Isobel evaluates the pirate past, and the pair decide to marry abroad with Carlton joining, initiating a final voyage while hinting at hidden fortunes.
Reverend Matthew P. Darbyshire held membership at Eureka church on the Crawfordsville circuit. He was Class Leader with influence beyond the local church and was praised by Aaron W. Haines in Makers of Methodism in Iowa.
Friends of Mrs Art Rigen heheg express sorrow over her illness and appendectomy at Washington County Hospital Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Donald Leppert and family visited Fred Leppert's home on Sunday. Donald Keith remained.
The document names county officers including County Attorney Richard Stewart, County Auditor Ethel Grecian, County Clerk R. R. Noonan, County Engineer W. P. Rawn, Welfare Worker Miss Helen Creaswell, Recorder Mrs. Harriet Coulter, Sheriff Harold Putnam, Treasurer Marion S. George, Superintendent of Schools Lester B. Krabil, Coroner Dr. W. S. Kyle, and Supervisors Boyd Foster Harve P. Wilson Fred Bauer.
Crawfordsville news notes the senior class and sponsor Gordon Rhum attending a Vocational Guidance conference at Washington Junior College and visiting the college play Friday. Virginia Miller, a St Luke's hospital nurse student, spent the weekend at home. Funeral for Mrs Ralph Rees held at the Presbyterian church.
Repair services for all makes of sewing machines and vacuum cleaners offered by Singer Sewing Maching Co located at 210 S Marion with phone contact Saw.
A Columbus Junction figure Smylie remarks that effort matters more than success, stating that trying without succeeding is a greater achievement than succeeding without trying.
A reflective observation notes that wisdom rests in the mind while restlessness accompanies striving, suggesting true wisdom blends calm with active contemplation.
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