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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1939

Page

2

Local Notes on Roses and DAR Conference Attendees

Mrs. C. FE. Beaty sends a fragrant bouquet of red over blooming roses to the Journal office. Wr. and Mrs. Homer Mount and several others travel to Ottumwa for the district conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Earl Birney of Cedar Rapids visits Washington relatives. Drive in to Mace Body & Paint Shop.

Homer Mount Paul Snakenberg Frank Kurtz J. O. Elder Ottumwa Snakenberg Kurtz Elder the Daughters of the American Revolution Earl Birney Cedar Rapids Washington Fender Mace Body & Paint Shop

Brighton Day Farm ad drive and social notes across towns

Community members from Brighton and surrounding towns traveled to Washington for promotional work on the Brighton Farmer's Day set for Saturday. Local birthdays and social visits surface, including Marvin Warnock sending a birthday cake for the coffee club.

Marvin Warnock Gail J. Dickinson Brighton Washington

Australian heat race sparks city rivalry and records

The dispute names Ivanhoe and Marble Bar as contenders for the hottest spot in Australia with Ivanhoe claiming 29 days above 100 and Marble Bar citing 106 days and an official 120.55 degree record. Bourke enters with 125 degrees from 1909. Official tallies are kept in Sydney.

Australia Ivanhoe Marble Bar Bourke Sydney

Regular meeting notice and railway stop details

Washington Lodge No 36 announces a regular meeting Friday every month. Ray Cox W M and A W Yard secretary. The Golden State Limited and Californian trains have daily regular stops at Washington and Knoxville Branch details provided, including stop times and passenger handling notes.

Washingtonw Lodge Ao A. M Ray Cox W. MI W. Yard Golden State Limited Californian Washington Gilse California

Pleasant Plain visitors and travelers in Washington

Callers include Rev and Mrs Findley of Pleasant Plain and Mr and Mrs H G Miller returning from a east coast trip including the world's fair in New York. Others arrive for a funeral and visits, with locals aiding shops while families travel.

Mrs. Findley Pleasant Plain Washington H. G. Miller New York D. C Gettysburg Canada Lou Smith Millers Grinnell

Miss Gwendolyn Sywassink Weds Leonard Curtis in Muscatine

Miss Gwendolyn Jean Sywassink daughter of Mr and Mrs E J Sywassink Muscatine and Leonard Curtis son of Ernest Curtis Columbus Junction were married Saturday evening at Grace Lutheran Muscatine The Rev Reno Frobenius read the gingering service Attendants were Miss Letty Sywassink and Clarence Cuthamp Only immediate relatives attended The bride wore a black wool dress and veil

Columbus Junction Gwendolyn Jean Sywassink E J. Sywassink Muscatine Leonard Curtis Ernest Curtis Grace Lutheran Church Reno R. Frobenius Letty Sywassink Clarence Cuthamp

Wedding Party Fetes Couple with Rosebud Corsage Attendants

The tailored ensemble and corsage details frame a 1930s wedding. Attendants wore black brushed wool with Killarney roses as corsage. Guests dined at the Spanish Villa after the ceremony. The wedding trip is deferred to November. Mr Curtis is a Columbus Junction high school graduate. Mrs Curtis is Muscatine high school class of 1939. The couple will reside locally.

Killarney Spanish Villa Curtis Columbus Junction High School Muscatine High School

Chile Buys More U S Yarn In Shift From Imports

Mr Curtis, a clerk in the post office, notes that Chile is purchasing more United States yarns. The article highlights rising U S yarn exports to Chile and suggests a growing trade link between the two regions.

Mr. Curtis Chile United States

Hospital Movements In Local Family Headlines

Mrs. Maurice Kelly and her son Lary Gene were discharged yesterday. Carl Humble underwent a tonsillectomy this morning. Clarice Meek was admitted for observation.

Maurice Kelly Lary Gene Carl Humble Clarice Meek

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