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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1934
Page
6
The E. O. W. club gathered with Mrs. Milt Denison for a regular meeting and a flower exchange. Cards were played, Cecile Denison aided with refreshments, and a birthday party is planned for May 5 at Mrs. Laura Graham’s home. The next meeting will be May 3 at Mrs. Ernest Garrett’s home.
Mrs Tobin and baby prompted a visit to the Kilgore home while the Tobins and family plan to see the newborn. Wilbur Gardner bought a Farmall with grandson Corbin Crawford preparing to work. They will harvest 125 acres of corn south of Ainsworth and 60 on the home place. Joe McConnell, studying at Iowa City, visited grandparents the McConnells. County Supt Krabill visited Oregon No 3, with teachers meeting held there. Elmer McClure and two children visited the Louie Schroeder home, and Mr and Mrs Orle O Connor were also present.
A Keota area crowd surprised Mr and Mrs Charles Corette during their 56th wedding anniversary at 708 South Iowa Avenue yesterday April 18. Relatives from Keota and local friends brought a basket dinner and shared a pleasant afternoon of visiting until the gathered family and friends departed. Mrs Corette born April 8 1852 and Mr Corette born August 14 1855 have long lived near Washington and joined United Presbyterians. Their daughter Mrs Norah McMillen of St Paul Minn and Mrs Owen were among the absent and present guests.
Brighton corresponds recounts visits from Burlington Oskaloosa and Des Moines residents, church group activities, a nursing trainee visit, a note on pneumonia recovery, a funeral attended in Richmond, and community bridge games. Local families and friends travel for gatherings, illnesses and church programs, with several broader trips to Fairfield Muscatine and Washington.
Mrs J M Pulver and others report a busy weekend with visits to Fairfield Wa terloo and Webster. Deloris Wehr stayed with Betty Redlinger while John Robertson aided Royal Robertson in hauling cattle to Wellston. Glenn Miller and Glenn Little attended a baptism in Washington as Curtis Snyder and family called on relatives.
Residents shared meals and visits across households including Duane Hazen and family in Davenport. Walter Johnson and family hosted kin from Washington. Clark Hopping’s birthday dinner was held with L. G. club and pot luck. Morris Beenblosson aided Pat Johnson and plans to travel.
Pleasant Hill April notes list local residents visiting relatives and attending church events. Kyro Kiman of Prytown shered sheep for ChamMey Anderson and Hey Kephart. Mr and Mrs kd Chalupa and family visited. Willan Gaueon and Marjorie visited W. R. Galon. Howard Benn and H W Benn attended a church anniversary. Lewl Pabers hosted Sunday yielders with Wat Keonart and Bertha.
Ruth McCreedy aged seventeen hosts twelve school friends at her home of Mr and Mrs Earl Bickford for cards and birthday cake. Also noted is Jane Stewart a Washington high sophomore pianist and birthday wishes for Bobby Varney age fifteen alongside other local birthday notices.
The report mentions the H. O. Banks home in Brighton and family visits. It notes Mrs. Raymond Redlinger attending the Will Lintz funeral in Richmond and social gatherings including the Royal Robertson and A. J. Robertson families at John Robertson's and the Jake Schmitt family with Mrs.
Joe Wehr Clifford Blecha and Wilford Wehr visited Matt Wehr on Sunday. The Darnell family also spent the evening there. Mr and Mrs C G Picken and daughter Ruth and son Homer from Brighton called at Jim Pulver's Sunday afternoon.
Mrs Smma Spalding spent Thursday afternoon with her sister Mrs Eva Roberts. Clayton Parcell moves from near Brighton to the Davidson oil station area. Busy Bee club met with 15 members and one guest Mae Bennet. April Fool jokes and gravity lunch marked the gathering. Ottumwa visitors included Mr and Mrs Dana and Verle Beauchamp circle. Several families spent Sunday at various homes, with birthdays noted and horse lost by W H Roberts.
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