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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1934
Page
3
D F Macon presents brief notes on newspaper subscriptions and service updates. Includes items about renewals, rate changes, delivery options, and customer tips for ensuring timely receipt of the Journal.
Local residents and guests from Washington and nearby towns are listed visiting each other. Names include Mr. and Mrs. William Marr of Ainsworth, Ross Sheets west of Dublin, Hazel Anwyl and other local families. Enclosed messages request journal delivery and thanks are extended to Miss Anwyl.
A group including J. W. Meyers S. W. Augustines Lorn Hazens Pat Johnson and N. C. Crawfords took a trip northwest of Ainsworth on Monday evening. They invited Betty Jane who agreed to join after fetching her coat. She accompanied them in overalls as they prepared to return home.
Hazens return from Davenport N C C. Crawford's boast ten fine Jersey cows in a lush barn with top quality clover hay. E H Jenkins remains in Ainsworth sick but hoped to recover soon.
Ainsworth residents report the Evening Journal arriving as welcomed. Iowa farm chatter mentions feeding shifts from cattle to hogs, milking help, and summer chores. Visitors include Rath at Coast to Coast and Charley Scranton in Agency. John Anwyl shows improvement in Crawfordsville. Subscriptions, weather, and field work updates round out a day of rural updates.
The J. W. Baker Relief corps of West Chester held an April 13 tree planting on the schoolhouse grounds. The event included indoor programs in the gym with music, recitations, and speeches honoring Abraham Lincoln and promoting patriotism. Local officials and veterans spoke, and the school district accepted the tree for the grounds.
Mrs Dora Bailey led a meeting of eighteen at the I C T F hall where plans were made for a Friday evening carnival on April 27 to raise funds for Mason City Odd Fellows home endowment. Mrs Roy Mallory chaired. refreshments were served by Mrs Blanche Grecian and Mrs Florence Hout. little Anne Bailey greeted guests on arrival.
Miss Bonda Sarpy re elected leader and Miss Mary Welch re elected assistant leader. Miss Gladys Edwards named secretary treasurer. Mrs. Pearl Stephens g Whisfer to head the program committee with Miss El sie Glassburner and Mrs. M. A McKay as assistants. Twenty four members attended the Monday meeting at Mrs. Ward's home as English Drama topics were discussed and a one act play staged. Refreshments followed with a floral center and candle decor.
Friday meetings include Baptist Ladies lunch and missionary program at 1 pm with sandwiches and table service. Methodist Ladies Aid at 2 30 pm with unit 6. Clara Henderson Home Missionary group hosts Mrs Roy Gardner on April 20 at 2 pm. Presbyterian Women meet 2 30 pm at Mrs Graf’s. Rebekahs beg Friday evening at 7. Cora Henderson W H M S also meets April 20 with special play.
Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting led by Mrs. Kerr at 609 N Marion on Wednesday at 9 30. Presbyterian Ladies plan a bake sale at DeWitt Grocery on April 21 with plays and a crowd cooperation stunt drawing. Virginia Stutsman and Henrietta Marble patrols staged health and thrift themed plays with a large cast and various original acts by Bea Moore Ruthie Boller and others.
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