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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1932
Page
5
Local families from Exeter Lincoln and nearby towns gathered for the Guy reunion on August 14 at the old Adam Guy farm near West Chester now occupied by Mrs. George Statler. Numerous visits, farm chores, and church social events filled a busy week in the community.
In Columbus Junction Aug 25 the Huston family reunion brought 68 attendees. Dr W J Duncan of Winfield elected president for the coming year. Presbyterian groups held annual picnics at Columbus Chautauqua park with good attendance. Several local families visited, and local teams tied 3 3 in a kittenball game at the park before dark.
Lesson outlines the Tabernacle as God dwelling with Israel and the priestly access through the brazen altar and laver. It explains symbolism of furniture, the ark, and the veil, then details offerings and who gave them, stressing willing hearts and diverse contributions to God's house.
Winfield unveils its Golden Anniversary Fair with the Fifty Years of Progress parade and Washington Bi Centennial pageant. The schedule includes stunts, floats, horse races, livestock shows, floral displays, Midway attractions, and a large tent night show by the Hazel McOwen company.
Immigrants arriving in covered wagons join range riders and special horsemen as early living officers ride in old time cabs, recalling a bygone era.
Ren and Gale Gentzier of Marion visit Herman Sheridan and John Riley homes with Miss Elsie Felgar of Mexico Missouri and Miss Frances Edwards ofMt.
Pleasant week with guests of Mr and Mrs Jay Felgar and Albert Ohlson of Davenport visiting Lester Ohlson. Mrs Fred Sinclair and son Vance visit Park Falls Wisconsin and R P D and Mrs H I Sinclair homes. Mrs A W Hinderman and children of Wapello visit T H Jones family. Emma Linn of Letts visits Agnes and Jennie Garner at Columbus City. State fair attendance by H S May J Carson Duncan and others. Scott Willey of Cotter attends Cook family reunion at Lone Tree park. Cyril Colton of Davenport visits sister Mrs Charles J Bollendback. Louise Orr of Panhandle Texas returns home after summer with grandmother Mrs Louise Moore. Evelyn Orr accompanies to Panhandle to attend school.
On Palm Sunday March 20 1468 the Battle of Towton became the Wars of the Roses bloodiest clash with estimates of over 37000 Englishmen slain.
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