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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1939

Page

3

Women's Golf Day Held at Country Club

Twenty women played in a golf day at the Iowa City Country Club with guests from nearby clubs. Roscoe Taylor and Theodore B Bailey won low score and next to low bogey prizes, respectively, as luncheon and bridge followed.

Country Club Iowa City Country Club Roscoe Taylor Iowa City Theodore B. Bailey Washington Players J. E. Coffey West Chester M. J. Cruise

Ponchards celebrate Golden Wedding near Wellman

Mr and Mrs Jess Ponchard celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary at Wellman with a Sunday picnic at the park attended by four married daughters and families and many relatives. Born in England and Illinois, they married in 1889 in Foote Iowa and spent most of their life in Iowa County. The gathering included numerous Wellman residents and family.

Wellman Jess Ponchard Wellman Park Mr. Ponchard South Hampton England Foote Iowa Iowa County Bir Wm. Rickey Gladys Charlee Jess L. E. Hudson Jean Gerald Vernon Tomgny Maxine Arnold Eddie Hudson Edward Mervin Marlyn Clarence Wetrich Roy Marlene L. H. Reddick Kathaleen Loretta James Aggison Jess Gardner James Moothart Chas. Durian, Jr W. B. Webster

U P Junior Rally in Crawfordsville Attended by 47

The first Keokuk United Presbyterian junior rally was held in Crawfordsville with 47 juniors from six congregations. Mrs. W J Masson led as junior secretary, while Mrs. N G Webster directed a model missionary meeting. Washington juniors hosted a missionary quiz and Ainsworth group contributed stories as Crawfordsville presented a pageant. Congregations represented: Crawfordsville, Ainsworth, Winfield, Burlington, West Chester, and Washington.

Keokuk Mre. N. E. Lease Crawfordsville Washington Ainsworth Winfield Burlington West Chester

Wooden Nickels Lunch Meeting by Lexington Ladies Aid

Lexington Aug. 1 a Centennial party by the Lexington Ladies Aid featured old fashioned dresses sunbonnets and antique decor. Guests paid with wooden nickels for lunch. proceeds benefitted the fountain fund in Washington. A program included songs solos readings a spelling bee and a town history.

Lexington Lexington Ladies Aid Fountain Fund Washington Ailene Huber Miss Bratten Herman Schultz Irene Oldfield Ladies Aid Carrie Dill Effie Huber

Display of Antiques Features Meeting

A display of antiques brought by club members highlighted the H. E. Co. meeting yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Ben Coppeck's home. Members wore old-fashioned costumes. refreshments followed with help from Mrs. Coppeck and her sister Mrs. George Genkinger. Nine members and four guests attended including Mrs. Genkinger Mrs. Duane White Dorothy Libe and Ruth Applegate.

H. E. Co. Club Ben Coppeck

Relatives and Friends Celebrate Miss Sowash Birthday

A birthday gathering for Miss Sowash was hosted at the Sowash home by Mrs. Jennie Mason of San Jose. Relatives and friends attended, sharing the event with Miss Sowash and her nephew and his wife, Merle and Mrs. McDowell, who observed their tenth wedding anniversary the same evening.

Josephine Bertha Sowash Jennie Mason San Jose Calif California Merle McDowell

Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Holds Regular Meeting

Eight members and guests attended the Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid gathering at Mrs. Howard Baker’s home. Scripture was read, the Lord’s Prayer recited, and members worked on a comforter before refreshments hosted by Mrs. Baker and daughters. Mrs. Howard Caldwell to host September meeting.

Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Society Howard Baker Tommy Harvey Julia Carla Betty Caldwell Howard Benn

Mrs Arthur Wiley Hosts Snowball Club Meeting

Mrs Arthur Wiley entertained the Snowball Special club at her home yesterday afternoon. Guests included Mrs John Shebeck Mrs Val Fuhr Mrs Roy Finke Mrs Charles Wiley Mrs Robert Wiley Mrs Harold Ahrens Mrs Lucille Fulton and Mrs Armour Griggs. Contests were won by Mrs Wilma Hoyle and Mrs Myrtle Jarrard. Phyllis Knupp performed a tap dance and Maxine Fulton sang two solos with Mrs Glenn Knupp at the piano. The hostess offered refreshments assisted by her daughter Mable and niece Alice Burger.

Arthur Wiley John Shebeck Val Fuhr Roy Finke Charles Wiley Robert Wiley Harold Ahrens Lucille Fulton Armour Griggs Wilma Hoyle Myrtle Jarrard Phyllis Knupp Maxine Fulton Glenn Knupp Mable Alice Burger

Social calendar updates for Jackson area clubs events

Notices list events and meeting times for Jackson 4-H club, Raymond Bell, Woman's Missionary Society, Prairie Flower Missionary Society, Women's Foreign Missionary Society, W R C, and G A R hall with times and locations. Changes include date note for Women's Foreign Missionary Society and mite boxes requested.

Woman's Missionary Society Prairie Flower Missionary Society Women's Foreign Missionary Society Methodist Church W.R.C G.A.R. Hall

Merry Makers Club Meeting at Mouser Home

Ten members and four guests attended a social gathering yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Stanley Mouser home. Refreshments were served at the close. Guests included Mrs. Eva Mouser Mrs. Ferne Leeper Frances Turnipseed and Frances Leeper. Mrs. Harley Myers to host next meeting.

Merry Makers Club Stanley Mou Eva Mouser Ferne Leeper Frances Turnipseed Frances Leeper Harley Myers

Iowa White Shrine Picnic at Fairfield

An Iowa White Shrine picnic will be held in Chautauqua park at Fairfield Sunday August 6 with a basket dinner at noon. White Shrine members and their families are invited to attend. John Yousling will furnish the program part provided by Damascus Shrine No 10 of Washington.

Iowa Chautauqua Park Fairfield John Yousling Damascus Shrine No. 10 Washington

Standard Bearers Honor Bride Elects Beulah Rich Lucille Rosa

The Standard Bearers of the Methodist church held a pirate supper at the tourist park Monday evening with Mrs. Helen White as hostess. A vis formed part of the event honoring future brides Beulah Rich and Lucille Rosa, and a souvenir was given to each guest.

Crawfordsville Aug Methodist Church Helen White Beulah Rich Lucille Rosa

U and I Club Meets at Mrs Schulty Home

Eight members and one guest Mrs Besse Lantry of Keota attended a meeting of the U and I club yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs Tom Schulty. The afternoon was spent with needlework and light refreshments were served. Mrs Ralph Williams will host the next meeting on Wednesday in September.

U and I Club Besse Lantry Keota Tom Schulty Ralph Williams

Birthday crowd marks August 3 with shared joy

Robert John Chorpening and his aunt Mrs Ralph Chorpening celebrate birthdays on August 3. Also sharing the date are Mrs Ralph Zeck Lois Sartor Betty Cunningham Raymond Crone Evelyn Miner Evelyn Min eart Virgil Owens of Crawfordsville and Florence Zieglowsky of Ainsworth.

Robert John Chorpening Ralph Chorpening Ralph Zeck Lois Sartor Betty Cunningham Raymond Mike) Crone Evelyn Mineart Virgil Owens Crawfordsville Florence Zieglowsky Ainsworth

Oats Feed to Hogs May Rise as Corn Prices Diverge

Iowa State College expert E L Quaife notes oats could replace corn in hog rations due to price gaps. He describes feeding methods for hulled and ground oats, soaking requirements, and mixes with shorts, corn, rye, barley, or groats depending on pig weight and cost considerations.

E. L. Quaife Iowa State College Quaife

Feeding value of small grains versus corn for poultry

W Whitfield Iowa State College extension poultry man notes small grains play roles in the ration while corn is the best feed for fattening young stock due to its high concentrate and palatability. He warns against exclusive corn feeding and suggests combining with bulk grains like oats and barley. For finishing young birds he recommends a mix of corn and milk.

W. Winfield Iowa State Colles Whitfield

Feeding Practices for Poultry in Hot Weather

Whitfield advises reducing corn and feeding oats during threshing to improve feathering and moulting in birds. Oats help hens and growing poultry, but hulls risk gizzard impaction. mitigate with low fiber grains and finely pulverized hulls. Barley and wheat are alternatives. rye should stay under 6 percent due to toxicity and high mortality.

Whitfields Whitfield

Romine Reunion at Keota Park This Sunday

Announcement lists Romine reunion set for Keota park on Sunday August 18 with Iris Durst as secretary The Crawford-Ralston and Beaty Henderson reunions also note dates August 6 and locations Sunset park The Washington high school marching band holds a practice Thursday at Case field at 6 30 PM and the Davison reunion is planned Sunday at Sunset park

Keota Park Iris Durst Case Field

Wellman Picnic and Family News Highlights

Local residents gather for a birthday dinner at C. C. Thiessen home with attendees from Wellman Kalona and Washington. Visits include Chicago trip aboard the Whisker club and vacations at Lake Okoboji. Families relocate and plan new plans in Wellman and Iowa City communities.

Frank Wilson Wellman Cleo Moothart Donald Gary Washington Win Durst Keota Arthur Huffman Mae McGuire Iowa City Charley Schachner Ray Bickford John Durst Nancy Johnette Will Schroder Kalona C. C Sorrell James Bryney Lake Okoboji Lowell Dodds Dodds Arthur Dodds Lowell Strubs Munson and Blumenstein Strube Thomas Coleman Chicago E. C. Jones Jones

Merrimac social notes dated Aug. 2

Mrs. Doss Van Winkle visited with sister Mrs. Ann Graf of Four Corners. Visitors came to Carl Amrine’s home including Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gage and John Amrine. Many locals and relatives gathered for visits at various homes and a thrashers-related day.

Carl Amrine Merrimac Doss van Winkle Thuday Ann Graf Four Corners Robert Gage Wellman John Amrine Iowa City Mirs Lou Hyde Dave Baldosier Max Baldosier Joyce Ray Baldosier Familly Carl Baldosier Johnnie Baldosiers Harold Donald Mary Amrine John Wieneke Sarah Charley Griffin Martha Charles Griffin Jack Riley Lester Kientz Pairfield Arthur van Winkle Thrashers

Multnomah Falls Highlighted on Columbia River Highway

Multnomah Falls, famed as one of the highest and most beautiful in the world, sits along the scenic Columbia River Highway and remains a landmark attraction.

Multnomah Falls Scenic Columbia River Highway

Corn Use Drops Despite Higher Livestock and Stocks

Economists note 14 percent less corn used in April through June than last year while livestock numbers rise and corn stocks grow. Exports from Oct 1 to July 1 totaled 31 million bushels versus 104 million a year earlier, helping explain reduced consumption. Farmers fed about 3.5 percent more corn in the last nine months, aided by feeding changes and heavier early market weights.

Iowa State College

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