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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1950
Page
3
Mrs R J Dawson notes wet ground and strong winds hinder farm tasks at Living Lake on April 11. Oats sowing completed after Friday morning work. clover seed delayed by wind. rain snow and hail interrupt field activities. speaker mentions $30 a bushel for clover seed and keeping it in storage.
An old ad touts CERTA-VIN as a remedy for upset stomach gas and bloating urging faster waist relief. It claims a new herb formula with vitamin B improves blood and nerve strength and lists Pioneer Drug Store in Washington as the seller.
The community reports Easter church attendance and emphasis on worship over hats and eggs. Birthday party details for Virginia Marek include seven guests, gifts, and pink and white refreshments. Local families note visitors, tea at Living Lake School, and Easter greetings from Joe Marek in Nicaragua. Triplets born to Dale Darbyshire are mentioned along with hospital arrivals and Sunday gatherings at regional homes and churches.
Mrs T H Barnes, a surgical patient at University Hospital in Iowa City, is cared for by her daughter Mrs BEldred Obson of Decatur Illinois and Maude of Chicago. Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs Joy Williams Mr and Mrs Howard Williams and family and Mr and Mrs Evan Edwards of Cotter.
Valley April 14 Farmers across Valley faced weather delays hindering oat seeding. Omer Klett returned to work at the Walter Neff farm near Washington. Charles Bond and family hosted helpers for hog house construction as the community again gathers for chores and local visits. Weather interruptions limit early seeding progress and residents continue routines between errands and sick lists.
Mr and Mrs Darwin Vacua of Des Moines visitations mark Easter with family in Rubio. The Kletts and Gerald Feltz hosted Easter Sunday at home with Francis Feltz Jessie and Donald. Winnie Bieter of Washington visited her father Jim Deal. Charles Bond and family joined Charles Beason in Washington for Easter Sanitas celebrations.
Howard Attenburn and his mother called at the Gerald Feltz home on Sunday evening, according to local social observations. The incident appears noted in community columns as a routine visit among neighbors.
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