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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1940
Page
8
Registration occurred Monday with classes starting Tuesday. High school enrollment stands at 107, across grades 9 through 12 totaling 48, while the Junior-primary through eighth grade total 148. An assembly featured patriotic songs, remarks, and addresses.
A fountain on a western Ionian island near Greece has been bubbling steadily for over 20 centuries. Researchers note the spring’s persistence amid changing tides and seismic activity, drawing interest from archaeologists and historians studying the region’s ancient hydraulic systems.
Havre school opens with two teachers Verena Graber and Edna Witting for 13 pupils. John Atkinson drives the bus. Rural riders include Juanita Everette Baker and Jean Chalupa from outside the district. Local social notices report visits and fair attendance, with family trips to Minnesota and Canada and reflections on the state fair.
Conesville high school students elect class officers across four grades Edith Stafford and Kenneth Kemp lead as presidents in seniors and freshmen respectively Lyle McKean Ruth Cozad Betty Jean and Paul Lowe Jessie Walker Bernice Adams and Darrell Yocum also take officer roles The Columbus Community club opened its 1940 41 season with 33 attendees and a 6 30 dinner The program committee for October includes E Aldershot and Woodrow Shearer Relatives from Chicago and Gary Ind gathered for a dinner hosted by L M Dallmeyer The Jennings couple plan a motor trip through western states en route to the San Francisco World's Fair.
A 10 man army and navy board sails to Bermuda to examine sites for defense outposts tied to a deal in which Bermuda and Newfoundland are described as gifts. The plan exchanges over age destroyers for the right to build a string of bases in the new world.
Billy Beenblossom had two ingrown toenails removed at the hospital and is recovering. The column lists numerous local visits, family gatherings, and Labor Day activities across Pleasant Hill and nearby towns, naming many individuals and households.
Stan ley Mouser converts horse barn to cow stable with concrete work and new stanchions and drinking cups. The piece also notes haymaking, local visits, and family celebrations, with regional travel from Pilotburg through Chicago Niagara Falls Albany and destinations in New York and Washington D C. Hobbie Scott starts Kalone high school. Harold Horak begins second year at Ke lena district. homecoming planned for Sunday. Sunday school at 9 and basket dinner at noon.
Oil production rises as oil is struck near Yar City, Mississippi, boosting the state to twenty second among oil producers. The discovery highlights Mississippi’s growing output and regional energy activity.
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