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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1938

Page

5

Wilson and Stone Vow in Columbus Junction Church

Kathleen Wilson daughter of Mr and Mrs James Wilson Wapello and Gordon Stone son of Mr Isaac Stone Columbus Junction were married at 630 Saturday evening in the Methodist Episcopal church. Rev W A Bloomquist pastor read the double ring service. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Bert Matthews Wapello brother in law and sister of the bride. After a wedding trip the couple will live on North Second Street.

Columbus Junction Kathleen Wilson James Wilson Wapello Gordon Stone Isaac Stone Methodist Episcopal Church W. A. Bloomquist Bert Matthews Stone

Girl Regains Sight After Road Accident Surgery

In Cedar Rapids physicians report Joan Shadle, aged 3, is regaining sight after surgery to relieve skull fracture pressure from a street accident. She was struck by a car driven by Emmet Evans, 23, causing a compound skull fracture which initially impaired vision.

Cedar Rapids Joan Shadle Joan Emmet Evans

Keights of Columbus Urge Wider Public Role in Government

Sioux City reporting from the state convention hears Justice Richard F. Mitchell of the Iowa supreme court press for greater popular participation in government. He urges citizens to guard constitutional privileges with jealous care as the event continues with business sessions and a ball, closing Tuesday.

Sioux City Keights of

Southern Iowa forms Corn Belt Liberty League to oppose crop plans

The Corn Belt Liberty League, organized to oppose compulsory crop allotments, has footholds in eastern Des Moines County with 22 paid members and in southwestern Page County with 25 to 30 signed up.

Des Moines Corn Belt Liberty League Iowa Page County

Lilacs and Legends From a Persian Name Lilac

Lilacs derive from the Persian name Lilag meaning flowers. A proverb says whoever wears lilacs never shall wed and sending lilacs to a betrothed signals intent to break the engagement. Legend says mauve lilacs on a beautiful girl's grave can turn white.

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