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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1940

Page

8

East Highland Social News Opens With Weekend Visits

East Highland residents report a quiet weekend with visits among the Heck Weber Florang and Murdock families. Mrs Anna Florang hosted guests including Alvah Heck Mary Weber and Lucile Weber along with Mr and Mrs Lloyd Lantz and others. Esther Murdock visited home folks and James Dvorak Jr and his father spent Saturday in Lone Tree.

East Highland Alvah Heck Mary Weber Wm. Weber Kenneth Lucile Anna Florang Lloyd Lantz Bob Krebs Geo. Krebs Ellis Murdock Roy” Fredenbureg Gall Murdock Esther Murdock James Dvorak, Jr Lone Tree R. A. Stolley Clement Kummelhart

Washingtons Horses Named Lexington And Others

The document lists George Washingtons horses including Lexington his favorite charger and Braddock Greenway Fairfax Dolly and Nelson as mounts used on frequent occasions.

Washington George Washington Lexington Braddock Greenway Fairfax Dolly Nelson

Morrison Cave emerges as Montana's public tourism site

The Morrison Cave region in Montana near Jefferson Canyon opens to visitors after years of exploration by the Swink Work Service. A 500 foot tunnel connects the mouth to a mountain trail, enabling easy access to seven connected chambers including the Cathedral and Paradise rooms famed for delicate formations.

Milwaukee Road Jefferson Canyon Montana Jefferson River Amer Milwerkees Toree Forks Butte Tobacco Root Mountains Lewis and Coarke National Monument Swink Mork Morrison Morrison Cave

Brighten Social News Highlights Weekend Visits and Services

Brighton reports weekend visits from families including Milam Rotzinger Laughrige and Groves groups. Mrs. Omar Wilson and others traveled from Colorado and Iowa City. Baccalaureate services were held at the Methodist church with performances by local glee clubs.

The Methodist Church E.S. Hebner

Evelyn Mincer and Robert Corney wed in Rochford

A June 17 1939 wedding joined Evelyn Mincer and Robert Corney at Rochford. A May 9 birthday for Gail Murdock was celebrated at Mrs. Farn’s home while a shower at Hiland Palace honored Mrs. Robert Corny. Attendees included numerous local families and friends. high score went to Mrs. Ray Forbes with refreshments served.

Anna Farn Anna Lear Gail Murdock Hiland Palace Robert Corny Evelyn Mincer Robert Corney Rochford J. B Swattes Charley Cerney Chas Cerny George Hudachek Raymond Ray Mond Lorack Joe Dvorak Roy Forben Elmer Pearson Ray Forbes Clement Rummelhart Clementine Anna Rath Ard Harold Wm. Weber Liseile Matilda Bruegge Ruby Ralph Wieland John Weber Lewis Albert Weber Etla James Dvorak Bessie Johnnie Frank Dvorak Frankie J Mincer Gary Gayle Milton Birka Miasse Hodaks Junior Nicholson Lila Lloyd Wasson Florence Forbes Everette Kath Robert Krewit Frank Mincer Wilma Joseph Hester Leona

Oregon Nears Union Status on Record Market Yields

United States market statistics indicate Oregon may become the Union state. Preliminary figures this year show a record breaking yield of eighty four thousand eight hundred sacks.

United States Market Service Oregon

Texas law limits truck loads over 7000 pounds

A Texas statute restricts highway freight to 7000 pounds unless the vehicle is bound for a railroad station where the limit rises to 14000 pounds. The rule aims to control road safety and regulate heavy hauls, specifying exemption for rail-bound shipments.

Texas

Jefferys House in Xenia District Gets Fresh Coat

Xenia May 16 John Jefferys house shows a new coat of paint. Mrs Jefferys flowers are expected to look brighter on the snow white background. The event included a family dinner at the Richard Stephens home honoring Walter Reaney returning from four years Navy service. Over forty relatives attended before a drive to Pansy Hill, a Stephens family Mother's Day tradition for over thirty years.

Xenia John Jeffery Navy Pansy Hill Stephens Carol Stephens Davenport Julia Wood Richard Edmondson Gem City Business School Quincey Florence Baird Interloo George Baird Lee Nicholson Jim Cook Henry Wagonkenechts Anna Wagonkenecht Dunbar Brighton Lock Packwood Elmer Thomas James Clegg Winfield Vis

Community Members Visit and Dine Across Iowa City Area

Mrs Frank Van Horn and Mrs Henry Wagonkenecht drove to Iowa City midweek. Mrs Hugh Morris hosted her mother Mrs J M Stone and guests including Mr and Mrs Tom Davis and daughter June for Sunday dinner. Mr and Mrs Neal Smith and family visited John Pretz near Washington on Sunday and called on Priscilla Gabriel at Columbus Junction Saturday.

Frank van Horn Henry Wagonkenecht Iowa City Hugh Morris J. M. Stone Tom Davis June Neal Smith John Pretz Washington Pricilla Gabriel Columbus Junction

Mrs Campbell Visits Parents and Relatives This Week

Mrs Paul Campbell visits her parents Mr and Mrs Jesse Pearson on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Gene Stephen visit Sunday evening at parental home of Jim Martin near Winfield.

Paul Campbell M Jesse Pearson Gene Stephe Jim Martin Tome Winfield

Youth Is Tough Klaas Moos Struck by Auto in Carnarvon

Klaas Moos, 105 year old Black resident of Carnarvon, South Africa, was struck by a motor vehicle and run over both legs but escaped with only abrasions. The incident prompted local officials to warn pedestrians to take care near roads.

Klaas Moos Negro Carnarvon South Africa

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