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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1934

Page

3

Ainsworth U. P. Church Seventy Years Old Today

The Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church marks seventy years with charter members listed and historical notes on early elders pastors and growth. Key figures include William Livingston Robert Hamil J. C. Boice J. P. McKenzie and J. W. Johnson among others. The history details expansions from 42 to 185 members in 32 years and elder lineage through 1896.

James Dpd Edmondson Matthew Edmondson Damaris Edmondson Rosanna Sands John, Elliot S. J. Elliot Er. T. Sands M. A. Sands James Paul Jane Hamilton Martha J. Paul Mary J. Wallace Eliza Wallace Isabelle G. Wallace Robert Hamil Nancy J. Hamil Elisa Strain Henrietta Strain Elizabethe McClurg J. W. Crawford Mary Crawford Joseph Mr. Livingston Dalton Mr. Hamil Tibb. McMillan J. W. McConnell J. C McKenzie Paxton Ohio T. J. Beard James Doig Grand Prairie Ainsworth Monmouth Ill N. H. Brown W. H. Lytle George Welch Rachael Edmondson William A. Hamil Anna Edmondson May Rowan J. A. Barnes R. H. Moreland G. M. Welch Harvey = Barnes Ceorre Welch Jennie A. Walker Johnson

Arid Conditions Worst on Record in Iowa

Des Moines reports record dry period with eleven months of deficient rainfall and the October to April season the driest on record. Rainfall through April 24 averaged only half normal as dust storms increase and vegetation growth slows. Corn and oats planting and germination face delays while a parsonage and two churches undergo renovation and rebuilding amid the drought and historical notes from 1870s to 1890s.

Des Moines Iowa Charles 0. Reed Reed Drouth

Weather Outlook Sees Warmer Temperatures Return

DES MOINES April 25 temperatures were expected to climb ten to twenty degrees by tonight signaling the end of a cool spell. Elsewhere last night saw 19 degrees at Iowa Falls with freezing conditions and light frosts reported across parts of the state as moisture shortages pressured pastures and gardens.

Des Moines Iowa Falls

Palm sugar origins and widespread use across regions

Palm sugar, a product similar to maple smear, is produced from the sap of various tropical palms especially the wild or cultivated nilmo and palarea. It is largely consumed by native populations in India, the Nile valley and elsewhere.

India Nile Valley

Inform Warden About Fox Dens

Deputy Game Warden T K Johnston urges farmers to report fox dens before destroying them. He notes fox pups are often killed but should be handled humanely, with permissions sought from the deputy warden and cooperation from county officials.

T. K. Johnston Thos. K. Johnston Sigourney

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Ainsworth U. P. Church W. L. McConnell Robert Rowan John Matthews D. L. Baird OWA Vegetation Report Droutip Doig M. E Church M. E F.econgregation George Carson Messrs. W. White J. A Barnes J. W. Sands Rothschild’s John Ston Penney Thrifty Sylvia White Sylvia White Homemakers Priscilla Nutone Mey Sport Oxfords Fik West Side Square Washington, Iowa New York
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