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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1943

Page

5

Death Claims Junction Man

Lawrence Williams of Columbus Junction dies Tuesday afternoon at his daughter’s home in Mt. Union after a paralysis attack. Born near Columbus City, he married Belle Painter on Feb 28 1884 and lived in Columbus City, Rochester and Mt. Union. Surviving are widow, three sons Frank Fred and Verle, five daughters, seventeen grandchildren, and two half sisters. Funeral plans to be announced later. Los Angeles County becomes top US milk county with over 54 million gallons annually.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Lawrence Williams Birdie Crawford Mt. Lunion Here Columbus City Barstow Corcelia Williams Belle Painter Rochester Minn Mt. Union Frank Fred Williams Gery Ind Verle Ethel Corey Leola Saul Carroll

Dr Mayer Talk At Richland Class Commencement Tie

Dr H Mayer addressed Richland students on activities with the class play. The Richland commencement week closed with 21 graduates this year. Dr K C Mayer, president of Parsons, spoke during the event.

Dr. H. Mayer Richland A. Neville

Notable Graduates and Community News From Grinnell

Lauralee Williams was valedictorian with Grace Trigg as salutatorian. The class motto was Keep Climbing. The all school play and exhibits showcased strong teaching and pupil effort. Robin Farr and Jay Horning qualified for officer candidate training in the U S Naval Reserve, Class IV-12. Donat Hoekstra and Kenneth joined the navy. Various local visits and family events are noted, including a Mother's Day party at Mrs. C A Neville and a birth in Washington hospital. Kathleen Allen Lee accepted a position with the university bank in Seattle.

College Lauralee Williams Grace Trigg Robin Farr Jay Horning Mavai Reserve U. S. Naval Reserve Donat Hoekstra Kenneth Navy A. C. Peterson Washington and Jack Sellers Tampa Florida J. H. Wade Kathleen (Allen) Lee University Bank Seattle Wash Lee Alvin S. Allen

New Holidayland in wartime Quebec shown to visitors

Wartime visitors find La Province de Quebec transformed into a new holidayland as Quebec City and surrounding areas bustle with war work. Youth in airforce blue navy and khaki appear trim and purposeful amid the wartime activity.

la Province de Quebec Quebec Airforce

Fort MacArthur fund aids pool erection

The special services division turned over a $10,000 check to Col. W. W. Hicks for constructing a swimming pool, following the financial success of Fort MacArthur's yardbird show.

Fort MacArthur Special Services Division Col. W. W. Hicks

Phyllis Kleopfer and Lt Earl Griffin Wed at Fort Riley

Riverside announces the April 26 wedding of Phyllis Kleopfer to Lieutenant Earl V. Griffin at Fort Riley Kansas Chapel. Chaplain William Powers officiated. attendees included Lt Edward Cahill and Katharine Cahill. The bride, a Mercy hospital nurse graduate from St Marys Riverside, planned to reside in San Luis Obispo California.

Phyllis Kleopfer Earl V. Griffin Fort Riley Riverside Ralph Kleopfer Dean Shannon Iowa City Kansas William Powers Edward Katherine Cahill St. Mary's High School Mercy Hospital School of Nursing University Hospital St. Patrick’s High School University of Iowa San Luis Ghispo California

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