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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1940
Page
8
Funeral services for Jesse Marr were held Wednesday afternoon at four o'clock at the L. A. Jones funeral home with Db F. W. Eastwood in charge. Martha Richardson of Chicago sang a vocal solo. Pallbearers assisted with burial in the Ainsworth cemetery.
Funeral services for Dr BE W Spessard were conducted in the Methodist church at Ainsworth. Rev C E Coggeshall led the service with a male quartet providing music. Pallbearers named were Will Simpkins Lee Norris Lee Thompson Will Smylie Tom Davis and George Lord. Burial followed in Ainsworth cemetery.
In Washington County Iowa the last Will and Testament of Jesse Marr deceased dated May 25 1929 and Codicil dated August 10 1929 have been filed for probate. Hearing is set for September 11 1940 at 6:00 AM at the Washington Court House before the District Court or Clerk to determine validity and allowance of the instrument. R R Noonan Clerk of the District Court issued the notice.
Coppock Washington road oiling begun led by local residents with activity noted as September 5. Community events include Coppock School Band performances at the Iowa State Fair on August 23 and 24 and several family visits and sick notes. Weather permitting, church roof work and painting planned, signaling improvements.
A famous sumo wrestler performs a traditional salt sprinkled purification ritual to cleanse the ring and himself prior to the bout. The act reflects the sport's ancient Shinto influence and ritual preparation.
The West Chester Consolidated School opened with total enrollment of 166 pupils, 62 in high school and 104 in grades 1 to 12. A patriotic program at the flag pole featured an invocation by Rev. Geo. Pennington, the Americans Creed in unison, and an address by Mr. F. M. Lindenmeyer.
A school assembly featuring the Star Spangled Banner and America sung by all, followed by a pledge and a benediction by Rev. J. B. Pollock.
Thelma Benson starts her third year as White Oak teacher as five pupils enroll. Students include Virginia Luers seventh grade Lloyd Luers Jr fifth grade Vivian Luers second grade Marlene Mayer first grade Katherine Leeper beginner. Some students attend neighboring high schools. Harry Hamilton remains ill.
A man reports making calls in the neighborhood last week. Mrs. Martha Mayer is spending several days at the Homer Mayer home.
East Highland notes show Miss Wilma Mincer returning to her job in Washington after a two week vacation. Family updates mention visits, medical transport for Bessie Dvorak at Ben Nichols, and the new baby at the Morberly home named Robert Lewis.
Mrs James Dvyor and family visiters include Albert and wife near Junction for melons. Others listed spent Sunday near Grandview with the Pearson family and at Gail Mur dock home. Ruby Jvryniek to attend Riverside High School.
Sulphur and asphalt additives improve asphalt durability against temperature rises. The new asphalt was perfected by Raymond F Bacon of Bronxville N Y.
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