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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1938

Page

4

Mrs W Hauenstein entertains three Yakima nieces

Wayland scene includes Mrs W Hauenstein hosting Kern Freida and Verda Hauenstein of Yakima Washington for a family visit. Jean Mellick is elected as Mediapolis first grade teacher. A large crowd attends Finley church dedication. Several locals travel to Iowa City for a university program. Robert Bain boards a flight to Los Angeles for a new job.

W. Hauenstein Yakima Wayland Kern Freida Verda Hauenstein Wash Willam Hauenstein Jean Mollick Mediapolis Finley Rex Levert Wellman Alrs Co. C. Wenger Frank Longwell Patty Jean. Serge Washington U. S Glen Graber John Sanders Irene Roth Mary Lou Drake Jean Mellick Iowa City The State University Earl Berkshire Jane Berkshire Otis Leftler Hillsboro Wayne Berkshire Mt. Pleasant Sadie Nicola Gon Gerald Emanuel Stutzman Ruth Orie Vera Miller Willis Troyer East Union la Vaughn Davey Mary Drake Mabel McGuire Burlington Peter L. Eicher University Hospital Robert Bain Los Angeles Calif

County Officials Appointed in Marion County

Marion 8S George County announces new school superintendent Lester Krabill county coroner Dr W B Kyle and county supervisors Ned Morrow Harvey Wilson and Fred Bauer in a local government update.

Marion George County Lester B. Krabill Kyle Ned Morrow Harvey. Wilson Fred Bauer

Ten New Cars Registered in County in the Last Week

In Washington county, 6 032 automobiles carry 1938 plates, up 88 from last year. Current plates cover 661 trucks, 40 more than a year ago. Ten new cars licensed this week list owners M A Wehrle Wellman Ford deluxe 2 door S B Reed Washington Ford Fletcher Motor Co Crawfords ville Ford pickup Mrs N M Speidel Washington Chevrolet master town sedan Dr R W Wertz Wellman Pontiac 4 door sedan H W Durian Wellman Plymouth 2 door deluxe sedan R E Vanerus Washington Chevrolet town deluxe sedan Lester Wagner Washington Chevrolet sports sedan Rosetta M Ashby Wellman Pontiac 2 door touring sedan Calvin P Griffith Wellman Pontiac 4 door sedan.

M. A. Wehrle Wellman S. B. Reed Washington Fletcher Motor Co Crawfordsville N. M. Speidel Dr. R. W

Secret Temples Guard Shoden Sama Inaccessible Images

The Japanese mythic god Shoden Sama serves as protector and bestower of wealth. Temples housing his images keep them hidden from believers, treating the deity as a secret or mystery.

Shoden Sama

County's Gravel Highways in Better Shape, Officials Say

Russell Frink, state highway maintenance engineer, reports primary roads surfaced with gravel or crushed rock fared better through winter than in years past. Wet spring damaged some, but roads are now in good condition and ready for heavy use. Dirt roads, now limited to fair condition aside from recent rains, improve with ongoing maintenance. County paved highways remain in good shape needing little work.

Russell Rink State Highway Commission Frink

Fraud Targeting Estate Funds Reported in Iowa

Iowa officials warn of a scheme to steal trust funds held for minors. Forged papers let outsiders claim money from Lucas and Chariton county estates, with cases involving a Hocksburg Missouri woman and others. Investigators pursue forgery links and notaries involved.

Des Moines Ita Iowa Daily Press Ass'n John H. Mitchell Oscar A. Stafford Chariton W. W. Akers State Bureau of Investigation Joe DeRaad Lucas County Sam Jennings Hocksburg Clerk of Court of Chariton Thomas McKinley Detroit DeRaad Bureau Stafford Alma Johnson Chicago Paul Ainsley Ainsley Ohio Iowa

Beautful Southern Iowa Service Station Promotes Busy Driveway

Monroe Bontrager and Sam Erwin operate the West Madison Street Cities Service station showing a neat property with a crowded driveway. The photo depicts washing greasing gasoline filling and radiator work underway with modern equipment, hydraulic lifts, high pressure greasing guns and automatic pumps.

Monroe Bontrager Sam Erwin Big Cities West Madison Street Bontrager Erwin West

Mount Sinai Location Question in Bible Study

Collier's Weekly notes that Mount Sinai, a key Old Testament site where Moses received the Ten Commandments, is described as sacred yet the Bible provides no clear indication of its location.

Mount Sinai Moses Collier’s Weekly

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