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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1940

Page

3

Lampe Talks To Columbus Class In Commencement

Dr Willard Lampe of the University of Iowa spoke at the closing program of Columbus Junctions commencement week. The ceremony included a benediction by Rev W A Bloomquist and diplomas presented by R O Lynn with music by local performers. The class roll lists 26 graduates led by salutatory and valedictory speakers Bette Dwinell and Ruth Wiesner. Marguerite Crail sells Second Street residence to Cecil Lowe in Letts area. Bertha Tedford of Albia dies after long residence in the area. funeral held in Albia. Surviving relatives include several siblings.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Willard Lampe School of Religion University of Iowa W. A. Bloomquist Methodist Church Girls’ Glee Club Mona Dean Richard Buster Bette Dwinell Ruth Wiesner le Roy Bloomquist James Merritt R. O. Lynn Board of Education Howard Louis Barnard Victor LeRoy Bloomquist Richard Lynni Buster John W. Cassabaum Richard Keith Clark Mildred Maxine Davis Mona Marie Dean Leona Mae Delzell Robert H. Dicks Margaret E. Dwinell Justine Joyce Gilkey Loris Carol Green Henry Duane Grover Richard M. Houseal Evelyn Luccilie Jones Harry J. Jordan Robert Keith Lewis Wilma Barbara Lynn Janice Hlaine Moody Mary Marie Morgan Sinldred Mary Owens Jean Esther Sands Betty Jean Smith Marjean Mary Wisor Ruth Wiegner Evelyn Louise Woodruff Lowe Crail House Marguerite Crail Cincinnati Ohio Second Street Cecil Lowe Letts Washington E. Gabriel Pearl Cotton Cedar Rapids Cherokee Nina Whistle Colorado Springs Colo Miss Tedford Bertha Tedford Albla James ‘Tedford Jessie Grace Albia Oscar Charles Brainard Denver Coto

Homemakers Club Plans Memorial Tribute Meeting

Members of the Homemakers club will hold a memorial tribute at a Wednesday afternoon meeting in the home of Mrs. Stanley Fos. The program committee includes Mrs. Hilbert Redlinger and Mrs. Clarence Gott.

Homemakers Club Allsawer Stanley Foster Hilbert Redlinger Clarence Gott

Board Proceedings May 7 1940 Full County Claims Approved

The Board of Supervisors met May 7 1940 with present members Morrow Bauer and Wilson. Minutes from April were read and approved. County auditor authorized to issue warrants for numerous miscellaneous claims including supplies, rent, services, postage, printing, assessments, and county officers' expenses.

Board OF Supervisors Ned Morrow K. F. Bauer H P. Wilson H. P. Wilson FF. Bauer Board OF Heath Betty White Luther R. J. Schliekelman D. C. Barrett Matt Parrott & Sons Co Koch Brothers

County records show extensive disbursements and road work

A lengthy county financial list details payments for medical care, groceries, utilities, rents, and a major secondary road construction program. Entries name numerous individuals and local businesses including Washington Dairy, Piggly Wiggly, Wellman Creamery, and Iowa Cont. Tele Co, with totals indicating hospital salaries, supplies, and road labor across multiple departments.

F. L. Brownfield H. & H. Grocery F. B. Dunbar Piggly Wiggly Store Aceite Cemecetictn Wellman Creamery Washington Dairy Robison Dairy Farmers Dairy Fred Fisher Mary Palmquist Frazier & Campbell Martha C. Foster A. Keith Droz A. E. Atchison Washington Oil Co G. R. Amlong Care Central Food Market Sinah Wares Mt Williams A. B. Clark Tripp Typewriter Hayes Dairy Snyder's Dairy Eelipse Lumber Co Coul U Credit’ Reference M. T. Coon Leo Mercy Hospital Big Giant Shumaker Grocery State Sanatorium Mrs. H. 8S. Hammond Phe Hak EE. KE. Stutsman Iowa Cont Iowa Cont. Tele. Co Hazel Mecarty Evening Journal Verne Hildebrand Wilson Coal Co Charles Welsh Maxine Carpenter Eva Bater Wilma Graber Louella Swift Alice Ritenauer Wilma Stephenson Mabel Shields Leona Peiffer Mary A. Dougall Sdell Martin Vivienne Neff Esther Griggs Violet Neff Violet Flynn C. A. Boice Wilbur Marshall Elizabeth Gingery Margaret Green Bernadine Grosseup Eal Wilma Martin Mollie Therion Omma Hardy DeIna Logan Mae McClure Floyd Mundt Edna Dowell Juanita Miller Rhea Kephart Mildred Therion Anna Lewis Ruth Verden Amer. Hosp. Sup. Co Abbott Laboratories Brighton Enterprise Biklen Winter Grocer Co Ngh Waisbedowin Brady X-Ray Co Bikford Electric Co Carr Market Cooperative Service Co Carson Plumbing Service Popoe i Wm. Custer Green & Bentley Co. F. Hoover Iowa So. Util. Co Tele. Co Nettie James Koch Brothers Johnson Grocery Geo. L. McDaniel Druga McKesson Churchill Mennen Company John Nash Company Niemeyer Brothers Ohio Chem. Co O. K. Appliance Co Petersen Baking Co

Honeymoon Fashion Picks From 1930s Style Mecca

Wardrobe guidance for a couple’s honeymoon emphasizes practical yet elegant outfits. The Spectator Sports dress worn by Marion Shockley features Rocher wool in lettuce green, paired with a contrast blouse or skirt. Ann Nesgie’s linen shirtwaist frock suits teas and luncheons, while Marsha Hunt champions a diaphanous white chiffon evening gown with draped bodice and jewel accents.

Marion Shockley Mildred Manning Ann Nesgie Marsha Hunt

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