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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1943

Page

5

Memorial Services Held at W Chester Cemeteries

The J. W. Baker Relief Corps of West Chester held memorial services at three cemeteries on Sunday. At Chester Cemetery Mrs. Schultz and Rev Munster led prayers. Grace Hill was hosted by Mrs Anna Williams with Ms Ida Hough speaking. New Haven featured Emma Kinlston and Rev Peters. Taps closed each ceremony. Walter Leet provided bus transport.

West Chester Chester Schultz Mr. Munster Sons of Veterans Grace Hill Anna Williams Ida Hough Meyers Munster New Haven Emma Kinlston Americk Peters Walter Leet

Crone Twins Attend Meeting of Rotary

Fred and Frank Crone of Santa Paula California and Washington Iowa attended a Rotary meeting yesterday. Fred noted his recent trip as a Rotary International delegate and club president. Lt Commander A Keith Droz on short leave spoke about Navy hospital corps training and its wartime importance.

Rotary Fred Frank Crone Santa Paula California Washington Iowa Rotary International St. Louis A. Keith Droz Naval Hospital Detroit Uncle Sam

Illness and deaths stir Burlington social circles

Burlington notes report Mrs. Cate Gilbert Wells in a coma after a second stroke, while Mrs. Robert Moir dies after a heart attack following an ankle fracture. Also mentioned are notices of Mrs. R. J. Jones’s death, community moves of Mrs. Roy Fields, and local civic updates including Rotary leadership and social life highlights.

Burlington Cate Gilbert Wells State Robert Moir Washington R. J. Jones Trinity Episcopal Church

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