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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1941

Page

8

Mrs Frey Honored at Family Dinner in Haskins Home

Mrs Frey was honored during Mother's Day at the E J Frey home in Haskins with family members including Mr and Mrs Raymond Good and children Donald and Jimmy of Wayland. Mr and Mrs Dale Good and Linda Jean. Mr and Mrs Raymond Coon and Janet Elaine. guests from Davenport and Alita in a family gathering noted by Mrs Clara Godlove.

Mrs. Frey Haskins Home Clara Godlove Haskins Raymond Good Donald Jimmy Dale Good Linda Jean Wayland Raymond Coon Janet Elaine E. J. Frey Douglas Crone Davenport al Crone Phyllis Keating Emma Raymond Alita

Visiting relatives near Haskins on Mother's Day

The article lists numerous local visitors and extended family gatherings around Mother's Day. Among those mentioned are Mrs. Sue Thoma, Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Coon, Mrs. Harry Showalter, Mrs. Raymond, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McCreedy, Marie of West Point, Mr. and Mrs. M. D. McCreedy, Mr. and Mrs. Harry McCreedy of Iowa City, Lois Godlove, Mrs. Una Gordon, Mrs. M. C. McCreedy, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Farrington, Verne Barrington and family, J. M. Farrington, Rev Gilbert Voorhies, and Albert Wehr. The group includes stops at the Sherman White home near Crawfordsville and visits to Crawfordsville and Brighton.

Haskins Sue Thoma M. T. Coon Harry Showalter Sherm White Crawfordsville Raymond Ira Coon Mirs Ralph McCreedy Marie West Point J. R. McCreedy Ross M. D. McCreedy Harry McCreedy Iowa City Lois Godlove Una Gordon M. C. McCreedy Leo Farrington Verne Barrington Hugh South Dakota J. M. Farrington Gilbert Voorhies Marion Albert Wehr Brighton Tom Morgan Schuman J. R. McKinahan Fred Motzkus Ely Iowa Denver Colo Hulda O. F. Boller Washington Wenger O. J. Boller Pella Wright D. C Ruth Thompson Chicago

The Rocking Chair Brigade Narratives and Echoes

A brisk column notes a grandmother and aunt doting on a granddaughter in town, a twin lamb tale, and a nurse in the Red Cross room. It recalls Roosevelt’s 1940 speech, pension trials, opium seizures, a death in Pennsylvania, and local social notes. The piece ends with a hint of magazine publishing and community chatter.

Koala Myth About Drinking Debunked in Australia

A report notes that the koala, known as the living Teddy Bear, does not drink water. It derives moisture from young eucalyptus leaves, a surprising adaptation observed in its native Australian habitat.

Australia

Lydia Richard Breaks Right Arm in Fall at Daughter's Home

Wayland residents report Mrs. Lydia Richard suffered a fracture to her right arm above the elbow after a yard fall Saturday evening at her daughter Mrs. J J Widmer's home. The note details surrounding visits, illnesses, and local events as families and neighbors respond.

Lydia Richard Ezra Wittmer Wayland J. J. Widmer

Cynic: The proverb on price and value

A compact aphorism defines a cynic as someone who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing, highlighting a sharp criticism of misplaced priorities and shallow assessments.

Four Year Driver Licenses Probable in Des Moines

DES MOINES reports the new automobile driver license to be issued starting June 9 will be valid for four years. A special plan allows renewal fees at 50 cents in 194. Informed sources at the state house say the stub system, enabling judges to remove stubs for law violations, is to be abolished.

Des Moines State House

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