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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1940

Page

6

Mineral Water Treatments At Excelsior Springs Stats

Arthritis 843 49 mineral water treatments given to 87 500 patients in Excelsior Springs during recent years. Of these, 48 837 had rheumatic conditions and 44 440 received relief. Figures from a survey by a responsible authority. Write today for information. Medical Bureau Hall of Waters Excelsior Springs Mo Box 1010.

Excelssor Springs Medical Bureau Hall OF Waters Excelsior Springs

Sermon Links Happiness to Losing Life for Christ

Rev. Klein tells the Class of 1940 that happiness comes not from wealth status or place, but from living by Christian teachings. He cites Jesus that one finds life by losing it for His sake, and stresses happiness arises from unselfish living, friendship, and zeal.

Klein Earth Church Jesus Tor

Montgomery Ward to Sponsor Bicycle Parade Prizes

A June 12 bicycle parade sponsored by Montgomery Ward & Company and the Journal will award a large gold finish trophy as first prize for best decorated bicycle. Nine merchandise prizes from Montgomery Ward’s sporting goods department will also be given. Contestants must register with Milburn Krabill and bikes may be any type or size.

Montgomery Ward & Company the Journal Sporting Goods Department Montgomery Ward Montgomery Ward & Co Milburn Krabill Sporting Goods W. E. Bond

Presbyterian Cottage Prayer Meeting Scheduled

A cottage prayer meeting will be held Wednesday at 9 30 am in the home of Mrs J B Randle at 409 East Madison Street S812

Presbyterian Cottage J. B. Randle East Madison Street

Republican Caucus for Second Ward at Macever

A Republican caucus will be held in the Second Ward at Macever on Wednesday evening at 7 30 with Dr W S Kyle serving as committeeman in charge.

Cavcus Maceverage

Women of Ainsworth Meet to Make Wreaths

The women of Ainsworth community are asked to meet at the schoolhouse Wednesday afternoon to craft wreaths for Me.

Ainsworth

Mrs Ewing Dies in Colorado Springs at 68

Mrs Jennie Ewing sister of Mrs George Maxwell and Dr W K Anderson died at her home in Colorado Springs Colorado this morning after a six month illness. Funeral services will be held in Colorado Springs Wednesday with interment there. Survived by brother and sister and daughter Jane. A sister Mrs Nettie Shields died the same year Mr Ewing passed away. She was 68 a Presbyterian and PEO member.

Jennie Ewing George Maxwell W. KK. Anderson Colorado Springs Colo Jane Nettie Shields Ewing The Presbyterian Church P. E. O. Society

Patriotic talks set for Lincoln Stewart and St James schools

Washington women's patriotic organizations schedule talks at Lincoln and Stewart grade schools and St James School this week. Lincoln hosts Wednesday at 9 with Mrs H G McBride Mrs C W McLaughlin Mrs A E Baldrigé and Mrs A F E Palmer. Stewart follows at 9 with Mrs William Beges Mrs T A Michels Mrs Frank Gobble and Mrs Everette Burham. St James holds Tuesday at 2 with Mrs C E Sehmitt Mrs E M McConaughy Mrs Maynard Brown and Mrs Bernard Walker.

Lincoln and Stewart St. James Washington Women's Patriotic Organizations Lincoln H. G. McBride C. W. McLaughlin A. E Baldrigé A. F E. Palmer Stewart William Beges T. A. Michels Frank Gobble Everette Burham

Thomas Fm Dewey Radio Address Tonight in Dallas

Thomas Fm Dewey will speak on Wars Foreign and Domestic on Mutual Broadcasting from WOR Dallas between 8 30 and 9 pm Central standard time. The Memorial Day broadcast features Dewey outlining war policies and domestic concerns.

Thomas Dewey Mutual Broadcasting System WOR Dallas Texas

Bid invites furnace replacement at Ainsworth school

Notice from Dorothy Smylie secretary of Ainsworth Iowa invites proposals for installing a new furnace to replace the old one at the schoolhouse in Ainsworth Washington county bids due by six o clock p m June 11 1940 the board may reject any or all bids and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder

Ainsworth Washington Dorothy Smylie

Dutch Creek Republicans to Caucus at New Haven School

Republican voters in Dutch Creek township will hold a caucus at the New Haven school house at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, to select delegates to the county convention. Glenn Miller, township committeeman.

Dutch Creek Township New Haven Glenn Miller

King Carnival on the Riviera Begins with Daily Festivities

February on the Riviera brings masked processions flowers and fireworks each day until March when King Carnival is burned marking the festival's finale.

Riviera

Chesterfield Cigarettes Set Standard for Cooler Milder Smoke

Chesterfield cigarettes conform to a single standard of size and shape to deliver cooler, milder smoke. Every detail is crafted to satisfy the smoker with a cigarette that aligns with the film TOBACCOLAND.

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