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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1939

Page

8

Boy Falls From Pony Hurt Nose in Coppoack

Dwight Davison, son of John Davison, fell from his pony Sunday, injuring his nose and requiring four stitches. The article lists numerous social visits and dinners across Coppoack, Burlington, West Chester, Ottumwa, and Rome, noting a fall as the lead incident amid a long social roundup and remarks on a fine fall season.

Coppock Dwight Davison John Davison Douglas Stevens Burlington Gleede Dold

Mrs Tryce Visits in Crawfordsville First Since 1904

Mrs. Samuel Tryce of Red Oak visits Crawfordsville longtime resident H J Davis and daughter Elizabeth. She recalls Welsh roots from 56 years ago and notes changes after travel through New Jersey and the World’s Fair. Local families host and visit, with sermons by J W Bickett and illness of Rev Voss mentioned.

Mary Manners Crawfordsville Samuel Tryce Red Oak H. J. Davis Elizabeth K. A. Coates Rena Clark Howard Kratter Cedar Falls Everette Mitchell Waterloo J. C. Mitchell Lillian Holmes Burlington Burlington. She Taught School There For Several Years Mr. and Mrs. Lisle Anwyl Mediapolis Ollie Anwyl Rogers Anwyl C. R. Gallagher Washington W. P. Davidson Joe Witting Wayland Henry Mast Glen Owens Elmer Lane June Harvey Huch Myers Billy Bruce Hanna Allen Conrad Laer Hinton Ruby Hinton J. W. Bickett Newton United Presbyterias Landly Anion

Birthday Cake Baked by Mrs Ed Gray at Relief Corps Meeting

At the Woman's Relief Corps gathering Saturday evening Mrs Esta Clark's birthday cake was baked by her sister Mrs Ed Gray. The Journal earlier reported wrongly that Mrs Wisle Long baked it. Mrs Lone supplied the materials for the cake.

Esta Clark Woman's Relief Corps Ed Gray Clark

Osteopaths to Meet in Ottumwa October Circuit

Three districts of the Iowa osteopathic physicians and surgeons plan an October circuit meeting at the Ottumwa hotel with talks on Arthritis Tonsillectomy and Administrative Problems by Dr. E C Andrews Dr W A McVane and State President Dr Rolla Hook. A state-wide smallpox vaccination drive is set for Oct 30 to Nov 11 with involvement by health groups and public affairs sponsors.

Iowa Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeon's Organization Ottumwa E. C. Andrews General Hospital and Arthritis Sanatorium Ottawa W. A. McVane Dyersville Iowa Rolla Hook Logan Iowa Society of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons State Department of Health

Road Work to Grade Coppock Washington Route in 1940

Survey crew led by Coppock road workers plan grading of the Coppock-Washington road in early 1940. The north south main highway in Washington County is said to be impassable during winter, fueling local talk and humor about travel and mud.

Ust Coppock Road Wim Rawn Coppock-Washington Road Washington County Washington Chicago

Highland Center Socials and Health Update

Local residents gathered for Sunday visits including the Joneses Pratt and friends from Crawfordsville Washington Letts Muscatine Riverside and Burlington area. Amy S Foster recovering after gall bladder operation in Burlington hospital. Rev Heltribridge preached at Salem church with Ell Marshall hosting.

Eula Mae Coon Highland Center John Jones Crawfordsville Richard Pratt Washington Frank Podaris Roy Jones Letts Joe Krotz Delores Delbert Anna Krotz Riverside Ralph Nicholson Arthur Nicholson Muscatine

Ransom and Cook Families Visit in W Stribley Home

Mr and Mrs Herman Ransom and son Bruce of Ionia along with Mr and Mrs Fay Cook and daughters Marilyn and Caro Jean of Waterloo visited the Vernon Stribley home in Wyman. Lloyd Curtis of Iowa City joined C Dewey Davis family at their home on Sunday. Sarah Davis returned from Muscatine where she had a week long Belle Vue hospital stay. Mrs EB H Davis remains for further treatment.

Mann Home Charles Davison Donnie Jean Eugene Mann Rome Katherine Mann Pleasant John Mann Glenn Niehart Mr. Pleasant Clayton McKenzie Sherm Watson Iowa City Roy Davison Harry Miller Ainsworth Roy Edwards Merrimac Wm. Widmer Wayland Gerald Edwards Glenn Hesser John Arbogast Bellevue Hospital EB. H. Davis C. R. Paisly

Kahoka Community Club Event and Yard Improvements

Kahoka residents gathered Sunday for community club plans. The town will host a school gymnasium event Thursday night while the Burlington Railroad Co rebuilds stock yards with several improvements to facilities.

Kahoka Community Club Seheel Ems Nasium Burlington Railroad Co

Peruvian archaeologist uncovers ancient civic ions in Peru

Dr. Wendell C. Bennett of the American Museum of Natural History returned from an excavation in northern Peru. He uncovered remains that indicate one of the oldest civicions in the region, shedding new light on early Peruvian civilization.

Wendell C. Bennett American Museum of Natural Tory Peru

Old Scots wedding custom sparks superstitions and rites

A Scottish bride is carried over the threshold as the groommother greets her with a currant break over the head. The superstition deems a bad omen if the bride steps into her new home after her groom.

Ham Smoking Methods Named For Westphalian Hams

The article notes Westphalian hams from Germany are smoked with juniper brush and birchwood is used in Northern Europe.

Jane Europe

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