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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1940

Page

8

Finds Dead Snake at Bin of Cobs in Dawson Basement

A homeowner finds a dead snake in the basement among freshly gathered cobs in Dawson. The note recounts Thanksgiving prep, local farm work, and community updates, including families returning from Ames and corn husking progress despite looming snow.

Dawson Rennie Dawson Living Lake Donald Marek Richard Birney Ames

Engagement of Margaret Bolling and Lieutenant Wetherill

The engagement of Margaret Josephine Bolling of Boston daughter of Lieut Col Alexander R Bolling chief of U S army intelligence and Lieut Roderick Wetherill son of the late Col Richard Wetherill of Washington has been announced Lieutenant Wetherill graduated from the U S Military Academy at West Point last June.

Margaret Josephine Bolling Boston Mass Alexander R. Bolling U. S. Army Intelligence Roderick Wetherill Richard Wetherill Washington Wetherill U. S. Military Academy Weat Point

Halli and Half The Canal Zone Population Split

The article notes a population of about 60 000 in Halli and Half The Canal Zone with roughly equal halves of white United States citizens and Jamaican Negro residents.

Canal Zone The United States

Leahy Named Ambassador to Vichy France

President Roosevelt designates Admiral William D. Leahy former U S naval chief as ambassador to the Vichy government in France. Leahy, currently governor of Puerto Rico, replaces former envoy William C Bullitt who has offered his resignation.

U. S. Naval Operations William Leahy Roosevelt France William C. Bullitt Admiral Leahy Puerto Rico

Three Schools on the Same Site for Salem District Children

A Salem district history recounts the site hosting three elementary schools since before 1850. It covers early buildings with split log benches, a coal house update in 1873, a new school finished in 1874, and a list of teachers who taught at the Salem school through the years.

Salem Dewey Weeks Frank Horn Gabriel Brady Brady James Marsh Lou Wilson Susan Benn James Boston James Wevi Ann Climelia Eli Hines Sehradrach Irene Louisa Bill Patrick Sonny Adam D. Marsh Will Margaret Bailey Victoria O’laughlin Willis Arnold Angeliste Dan John Richard Chase Viola Durst Henry Rathmell Sam Levada Doug Jim Frank Minnie Mary Pleasant Plains Abram Berdo Sarah Thomp W. Stedman Salem School Board J. J. Mauck A. C. Marsh Joseph Durst

Colbourne Family Moves to Wheeler Home in Ainsworth

In Ainsworth on November 26, Mr and Mrs Charles Colbourne move into the 8 T Wheeler property, formerly occupied by the Burton Wheelers. Weekend visitors include Mrs Alice Orris of Burlington Junction and Mrs Stella Pieres of Cedar Rapids. Several relatives travel from Chicago and Thawville to visit Rev John Nye and family.

Ruth Norris Ainsworth Charles Colburne T. Wheeler Burton Wheelers Alice Qrris Columb Junction Stella Pieres Cedar Rapids Mary Woodside Frieda Rabenold Chillicothe J. D. Rabenold A. B. Karp Chicago August Vick Barbara Helen Alice Thawville Ill John Nye Lester Pressly Peggy Jean Minnesota Workman Emma Hazen Burlington Mr. Workman Skelly

Mrs. Neal to Spend Winter in Daytona Beach Florida

Mrs. Della Neal plans to spend the winter at Daytona Beach Florida. Mrs. Marion Smith and son Donald escorted her from New Haven to Davenport, where she boarded the Rocket for Daytona Beach. Local family guests noted include Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Baker and Mrs. S. J. Statler.

Della Neal Daytona Beach Fla Marion Smith New Haven Donald Davenport Pla L. C. Baker S. J. Statler Merle Statler Albert Janecek, Jr Mele Janecek

Army Flight Tests Pass Only One in Five College Men

Army flight surgeons screen American college men for flying service. only about twenty percent meet the physical requirements.

United States Army Flying Service Army

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