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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1932
Page
7
The Rural School reports two years of perfect attendance by Stamps Lee Moore who brought a Chinese stamp from China via Velma Booth. Students study birds and Bible books, craft a Dutch windmill, and note immunization efforts with a nurse visit after a field trip to West Chester.
April reports from Iowa state agriculture show renewed farmer interest in breeding stallions and jacks. Carl N. Kennedy notes the stallion and jack trade has risen for years and this year surpasses prior years in farmer investment to breed mares.
The report notes a death and sale event that lifted demand for work horses, resulting in higher prices than other livestock classes. Market observers say buyers favored sturdy work stock, pushing bids above average levels.
The so-called Grand Duke Michael Romanoff of Russia arrives on the Ile de France and poses as Harry F. Ferguson a Hillsboro Ohio native. He is taken by immigration inspectors to Ellis Island after the ship docks. A dog aids his sleeping arrangements and his dining on board is noted as he mingles with first class passengers.
Capt. Lewis Yancey, flying from New York to Rome, reports an autogiro altitude of 19 200 feet, topping Amelia Earhart Putnam's 18 500 feet record. He cites 21 degrees below zero in the clouds as the reason he could not reach 23 000 feet.
Lily Lou Lansing a young telephone operator marries Ken Sargent after a party. They return to Woodlake to meet her wary parents, and the couple faces social strain and anxiety over what comes next. They seek a quiet start together at a Lincoln Hotel as the narrative promises further developments.
New York April 26 secretary of the treasury Mills told editors that credit and confidence are essential to American prosperity. He cited a reduced bank failure rate and an anti hoarding campaign that has returned about 250 million dollars to currency circulation, signaling a gradual recovery.
Prairie Flower Baptist church held its annual business meeting with Mrs. Nina Smith as president and Martha Thrasher as secretary. Officers for the ensuing year include Myrtle Booth president Anna Reeves vice president Martha Thrasher secretary and Nelle Benson treasurer. KE L Smith visited Des Moines for machinery repair with J W Bishop.
Representatives from Washington county Sunday schools returned from Shenandoah with a Class A rating and a Christian flag for the county. Washington county earned four extra activities beyond the four required, including a school of methods and district conventions. Tama county won the flag for largest representation. Local society news notes birthdays, visits, and community events in Washington and surrounding areas.
Miss Bertha Grady concludes a successful school term at Snake Hollow with a picnic and program. Mrs Tom Lahey notes the event and says Bertha will return this fall to teach.
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