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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1934

Page

5

Laminated Safety Glass Defined

Laminated safety glass is produced by bending two or more glass sheets with one or more interposed plastic or non brittle layers to hold shards in place.

Macbeth scene mirrors folklore in Shakespearean craft

The famous Macbeth scene of witches and a caldron draws on contemporary folklore, revealing how Shakespeare shaped his work from age old beliefs.

Shakespeare

American Legion Officers and Executive Committee Named

The roster lists Commander A. K Baldrige Vice Commander Russell Frink Adjutant Clyde Putnam Finance Officer Ted Crone Historian Cloyce Stewart Chaplain Rev J H O Donnell Publicity Officer Ralph Moothart Service Officer P L Etter and Executive Committee O J Sergeant at Arms Aaron Stafford Brown Howard Miller Vic Crone as part of the organization leadership.

American Legion A. EK Baldrige Russell Frink Clyde Putnam Ted Crone Cloyce Stewart J. H. O'Donnell Ralph Moothart P. L. Etter O. J Aaron Stafford Brown Howard Miller Vic Crone

The Coffman Burial Ground and Nearby Tragedies Recounted

A note from Homestead Farm describes The Coffman burying grounds near Snake Hollow, with scattered graves and a canoe funeral. It recalls the Coffman death and McColley’s execution, plus local land grants by Riley Adams and a 1844 U S government claim. The piece blends memory, mystery, and aging farm lore.

Coffman Snake Hollow School House David Bunkers A. Bunker Bunker McColley Washington Keosaqua Riley Adams Snake Hollow United States Joseph K. Polk

Asia for Asiatics Crisis Transfer Hindered

A chaotic excerpt notes a figure in the Asia for Asiatics issue not transferred. Mr. Adams, aged 86, is described as failing in health and memory, likened to a tree in decline. A village car party is confronted by William Jackson about their reluctance to exit, with commentary on town pride and courtesy.

Adams William Jackson William Mandy Japan Asia Uchiro Yokoyama Geneva Sir John Simon China Quo Tai-Chi London Pacific Koki Hirota Hiroshi Saito Washington

Progress Club Guest Day in Wayland Features Music and Playlet

The Wayland Progress club held its annual guest day on Friday May 4 at Mrs Edd Witting's home. After the business session Mrs Wilbur Eicher greeted guests and Mrs A B Magdefrau reviewed Tal Estine. Mrs Amy Heassel schwerdt of Kalona praised the club’s library work. The program included vocal selections by Mrs James Waery of Olds and a humorous playlet A Day for Dogs by Mrs Grace Erb Mrs Edd Bos Hart and Mrs Jessie Martin. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs Waldo Boller.

Wayland the Progress Club Edd Witting Wilbur Eicher A. BB. Magdefrau Talestine James Ment Mesdames Jacober J. C. Ellis James Waery Peggy Sonny Jacob Roth Anna Lawrence Shaffer A. E B. Martin C. C. Wenger John Wenger Warren Allen Mary Wyse Anty Hesselschwerdt Mary Elricher Milo’ Swartzendruber Joe Koebel Davenport Jake Koebel Nosh Leichty Ed Witting Mary Robbin Erb Helen Allen Wenger Iowa City

Local Families Attend Church and Remember Deceased

The community shared attendance at Holy Communion services at Richer and Mennonite churches. Local families gathered to honor Dwight Wenger who died May 3 in Reading Minnesota, with his relatives traveling from Donnellson and Worthington for the funeral May 5.

H. L. Kauffman Burlington Dwight Wenger Reading Minn Sam and Elizabeth Rich Wenger Donnellson Rev. Basingers Reo

Island location behind Robinson Crusoe tale clarified

The excerpt notes Defoe described the island near the Orinoco delta on South America's coast. It notes confusion with Juan Fernandez where Alexander Selkirk lived in 1704 and states Selkirk's adventures inspired Robinson Crusoe.

Robinson Crusoe Defoe Orinoco River South America Juan Fernandez Alexander Selkirk Selkirk Robinson Crise

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