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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1935
Page
3
Columbus Junction received 2.25 inches of rain Sunday night aiding crops and gardens. Through July Sunday evening total reached 2.89 inches with a high of 86 and a low of 68. The rain preceded numerous local gatherings and reunions at Chautauqua park and nearby communities.
A large group from Muscatine Wilton and nearby towns attended a Sunday picnic at Wild Cat Den state park. The event honored Miss Stephenson and served as a farewell for Mr and Mrs Fryberger as they depart for Minnesota. Attendees included Langs Downers Martins and various relatives from Muscatine Wilton Seventy-Six and Clinton areas.
Fruitland The Island Ladies' Aid will meet at Mrs. William Butcher's home on Thursday July 25 from two to four in the afternoon for social time. Luncheon will be served. Members and friends are invited to attend. Threshing has begun with a fair yield but rains and a storm affected crops. B B Bishop of Chicago visits sister Mrs. Ray Corwin in Fruitland. No church program Sunday night due to the storm.
The Rev. O G Lewis and family depart for a two week lake vacation in northern Minnesota. No Bible study or preaching during absence. regular prayer services planned Saturday night. Community picnic set for Wednesday July 24 in Morris Strouse’s pasture near the railroad bridge with basket dinners.
Concord The Indian creek community club held its annual picnic Sunday at the cabin of Columbus Chautauqua park with members and families in attendance. A noon picnic dinner followed by an afternoon of ball playing and visiting.
In 1219 King Valdemar II of Denmark witnessed a white cross in the sky while at war. Interpreting it as a heaven sent omen he adopted the cross as the Danish flag, shaping national symbol and identity.
West Liberty barber Delbert Kline and his wife hosted a self invited rider for lunch at their home behind the barber shop. As he left the guest grabbed trousers from the line and fled, prompting a pursuit by Kline and others, but the thief escaped.
Members of the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church meet at Mrs. Herman Ellis country home for their regular monthly session with Mrs. M. J. Doyle presiding. The study book Orientals in American Life was completed. Guests and visitors attended and luncheon followed.
Mrs Roy Dodds entertained 17 children at a Sunday party for her sons Robert age five and Donald age three. Prizes were awarded to Patricia Soenke Wilbur Moeller Lois Hoffbauer Helen Daniel Gertrude Hoffbauer and Robert Dodds. Attendees included Wilbur Geraldine Keith Moeller Helen Daniel Marjorie Bowen Lora Jean Ott and others.
West Branch area farmer West Branch Lloyd Ohl was cutting grain when the binder seat broke. He fell onto an oil can, the spout piercing his thigh and puncturing an artery. He was rushed to a doctor as the injury proved very painful and serious.
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