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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1944

Page

6

Neighborhood seniors celebrate rain or shine at Rocking Chair Brigade meeting

The Rocking Chair Brigade marked a rainy gathering with 67 members attending at the club house. Highlights include the welcome for Mrs. Jennie Bradford Mason and remarks by Dr. F W Eastwood, plus notes on past socials, kitchen helpers, and upcoming nuptials of Georganne Rudiger and T J Berdo at United Presbyterian church.

Jennie (Sowash Bradford Mason Bradford Kensler

Prairie Flower notes from Aug 26 social and local events

Marguerite Hering began work at the Reister plant. Karl Smith and William Vamon joined AA tour participants. Arlene Huber will teach at South Prairie School next year after attending a three day teacher meeting in Washington. Lucille and Altice Marie Finks visited Anton and Silas Finke homes and the Columbus Junction fair. EK L. Smith helped shell corn for J C Carris who bought corn from Elmer Horning. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Finke and family were guests of Mrs. Mary Johnson, a relative of Mrs. Finke. Paul Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kara Smith, is a proud booster for his town. After an airplane ride, a child commented Washington is a small town with tiny cars. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hering and Marguerite visited C. Crossett. A cooperative dinner honored Leonard Hill of near Kalona who is to be inducted into military service. Mrs. William Gamon is visiting her mother Mrs. Cy Huber in Washington.

Marcha Thrasher Prairie Flower Marguerite Hering Reister Karl Smith William Va Mon Arlene Huber South Prairie School Washington Lucille Altice Marie Finks Anton Silas Finke Columbus Junction EK. L. Smith Horning J C. Carris Elmer Horning Roy Finke Mary Johnson Carl Hering Marguerite C. Crossett Crossett Leonard Hill Kalona William Gamon Cy Huber

Sawdust Piles and Mill Waste Could Fuel Alcohol

Report notes that accumulated sawdust piles at sawmills and waste from pulp mills can be converted into alcohol. Researchers highlight potential for alternative fuel and chemical production using these abundant byproducts.

Merchandise prizes announced for 4-H livestock show results

Saturday evening committee assigned prize distribution for winners in the livestock department of the county 4-H show. Awards included cash, trades, seed corn, and various farm supplies for market pigs, beef there were champions and reserve champions across breeds such as Angus Jersey Guernsey Holstein and Hampshire with multiple sponsors like Marek Brothers Turkingtons Oetjen's Seed store and Roth seed store among others.

Bertha Fladuns John Patterson Wereford Ed Brophy Marek Brothers Clement Tiemann Sachs Piper Grain & Milling Co Shirley Howser Fred Stewart

Backstage in Iowa Politics and Local notes mix

A miscellany from Des Moines and rural Iowa includes names like Hugo P. Suggan and Bob Chabal. political talk centers on potential speakers G. T. Kuester and K. A. Byvans with Davis County representation concerns. National voter issues arise from a Cincinnati conference. various community updates follow with numerous local names and events.

Mrs Louise Gilaspie To Teach At Hardscrabble School

Hardscrabble opens September 4 with Mrs Louise Gillaspie as teacher. The article notes the school is newly prepared for the term and introduces the local educator.

John Wehr Louise Gilaspie

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