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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1940
Page
6
Leon Beatty of the American Legion Auxiliary announced a plan to collect idle books for redistribution to Christmas recipients and shut ins. A volunteer group of grocers including Crone Grocery of Washington will help collect books.
Washington Lodge No. 26 a 4 A M Regular meeting Friday of each month. W M Howrd McBride and A W Yard ecretary provide details.
Eastbound and westbound trains and local buses listed with regular and limited services. The Knoxville Branch and Burlington Trailways notes include departure times from Washington and connections to Chicago, Omaha, and other points, plus where tickets are sold.
Iowa citizens are urged to donate books to the Legion Auxiliary for redistribution to invalids and needy at Christmas. Donations should be left at Jack Sprat Stores, with local auxiliary officers coordinating pickup, trucking, and central distribution to hospitals and homes. Magazines are discouraged. all books may be fiction or nonfiction for adults and children.
The County Line club met at Mrs. Lula Podaril’s home on Tuesday November 19. Members answered roll call with Thanksgiving related notes. After business, attendees socialized and refreshments were served by Mrs Podcaril and her daughter.
A report identifies twenty three federal agencies linked to the nation's water problems through regulatory oversight funding research and coordination. The interconnected agencies span environmental protection energy agriculture and interior departments, reflecting a broad government-wide approach.
Eva Smeltzer died at the county hospital after a long illness she faced with courage. She planned her affairs and donated funds and items to the Children’s Home at Council Bluffs, hoping someone would continue the work she loved.
The Pythian Past Chiefs Association held a meeting last evening with Mrs. Will Matucha. Following the business session, pinochle was played with prizes won by Mrs. Paul Harvey and Mrs. Harry Miller. Refreshments were served, and Mrs. Vic Crone will host the next meeting with an exchange of Christmas gifts planned.
Mrs. Murray Smylie hosted the Just Us club for an afternoon meeting. Members made Red Cross and school MIL fund donations and planned the Christmas luncheon at Mrs. Blanche Shalla's home with Mrs. Cy Bush and Mrs. Smylie as hostesses. Mrs. Bush celebrated her birthday as an accompanying program by Mrs. Bastian Den Hartoe. Guests included Mrs. Raymond Bonar of New London and Mrs. W. Duncan.
Eight HEO Club members attended the regular meeting hosted by Mrs. Armiene Erwin yesterday afternoon due to bad roads. The session was jovial and the group decided to have a card party at a later date.
At a Thursday meeting held at Mrs. John Strain’s home, Pansy Hill club elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs. Glenn Thompson, Vice President Mrs. Ernest Wagner, Secretary Treasurer Mrs. Cyrus Birka, and Reporter Mrs. Glenn Green. Ten members attended amid poor road conditions. guests included Mrs. William Bruty and daughters Mary Jane Peggy and Sally.
The article notes the elephant’s trunk is used to carry water to its mouth and not to drink. It mentions Mrs. Earle Libe in Rochester Mine ra Hospital and Sam Erwin helping to serve refreshments. The next meeting on December 4 will be at Mrs. Walter Staller’s home with a Christmas gift exchange.
A ten dollar prize is offered by the Iowa Southern Utilities Co. and the Columbus Community Club for the best decorated home at Christmas on Main Street Columbus Junction. The Community Club forms committees for decorations and events, with dates to be announced.
The theory describes coal formation from swamp vegetation under high pressure and heat. It identifies peat as the first stage followed by lignite, bituminous coal, anthracite, and finally graphite.
Notice announces probate of the will of Alice J. Cherry, deceased, with hearing set for Friday November 29, 1940, at 5:00 AM at the Washington County Court House. Clerk R. Noonan orders appearance of interested parties to show cause the will should be probated. The notice is dated November 22, 1940.
A program is announced for Monday evening at Bethel school five miles northwest of Washington. The notice notes start time and location with limited details about the event.
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