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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1936

Page

6

Glen Miller Attends Wisconsin Conference of Boys

Beloit Wisconsin hosted an older boys conference recently where Glen Miller participated. Local families note holiday gatherings with the Snider, Caldwell and Meek households and Mr. and Mrs. Edd Miller with granddaughter Juanita visiting Coppock area.

Glen Miller Conference of Boys Wisconsin F. J. Longer Verdi Edd Miller Juanita Frank Snider Coppock Beloit Wisc Vivian Caldwell Willams Jack Caldwell Howard Miller Harry Meek John Applegate Daa

Thanksgiving Guests Gather Across Families In Iowa Wisconsin

The article notes relatives Margaret Helen and John from Washington and Mauree from Janesville Wisconsin visiting the Don Applegate home for Thanksgiving. Howard Miller and Carl Voorhees attended an International demonstration and banquet in Rock Island on Wednesday. Myrtle and Nita Crandall and Mr Bridges from Burlington joined James Baird for Sunday evening. Ray Miller and Edd Miller hosted gatherings at their homes with W H Spera and sons Kermit and Robert joining Roy Miller for Thanksgiving dinner in Muscatine and surrounding homes.

Ghters Margaret Helen John Washington Mauree Janesville Wisc Don Edd Miller W. H. Spera Kermit and Robert Roy Miller

Indian Creek Club Holds Farewell Oyster Supper

Indian Creek club members and families met at Oscar Carlson's home for an oyster supper on Wednesday. The gathering marked the Carlsons farewell before moving to a new home in Washington. Attendees included D. W. Tucker and Ruth, Earl Bower and family, Illeah Farrier and sons, H. W. Mineart and family, Roy Hesseltine, and others.

H. W. Mineart Sandy Hook Indian Creek Club Oscar Carlson Carlsons Washington D. W. Tucker Ruth Earl Bower Illeah Farrier Roy Hesseltine

Local families gather for Indian Creek club meet

The Indian Creek club met with Marie Farrier on Nov 26 with eight members present. Mrs Farrier’s mother and sister from Washington attended as guests. The next meeting will be with Laura Guy in two weeks. Rural and high school pupils have a two day Thanksgiving vacation.

Dan Guy Grandma Rider Taylor Stout Elmer Harlen Lloyd Farrier Charley Griffin Martha Marion Indian Creek Club Marie Farrier Orval Farrier Kenneth Albert Coffin Syril Whitaker H. W. Mineart Roy Lamansky Maryann

Where Dust Comes From in the Atmosphere

Dust enters the air from several sources. The largest share in the lower atmosphere is blown from the soil. A portion comes from salt from ocean spray evaporation carried inland. Plant and animal life add solid material to the air, carried far by winds.

Growth and Activity in Civilized Life

The passage asserts that all growth relies on activity and effort. It links physical and intellectual development to work, portraying work as a privilege of intelligence, a path to manhood, and the measure of civilization.

Mauna Loa Cycles: Lava Pours and Explosive Intervals

It is believed Mauna Loa in Hawaii erupts in cycles with lava pours and disruptive intervals every few years, while a separate annual cycle marks major eruptions.

Mauna Loa Hawaii

Winter culling of laying pullets and equipment listed

The record notes a shipment of culled winter laying stock including 8 dozen Plymouth Rock pullets, 3 dozen Bull Rock pullets, 4 dozen White Leghorn and Rock hens. It lists a 10 by 14 brooders house, a new style drum type brooder, an old brooder, self feeders, and a good incubator.

Plymouth Rock Bull Rock

Hog pen inventory details and weights listed

A farm inventory lists 100 head hogs including eight Poland China gilts and eight Hampshire gilts. About 90 head of feed shoats and weights ranging from 80 to 200 pounds are described.

Poland China Hampshire

Farm Inventory of Seed Corn, For Sale, Early Picked

A farmer lists 200 ears of seed corn picked early and stored in the attic. 400 bushels of good old corn and 400 bushels of new corn. 300 bushels of oats. 700 bushels Black Eyebrow seed beans available in bulk. Soybean meal and other commercial feeds offered. 12 acres of shock Cormyn field. 15 tons of clover and bean hay in barn. 9 to 10 tons baled clover hay. About 300 bales of good straw for sale.

Cormyn

Miscellaneous farm items and machinery for sale

Miscellaneous collection includes cream separator No 3 McCormick Deering, 144 HP International engine, 12 HP engine, pump jack, hog equipment, 170 ft hay rope, pulleys, emery stand, tools, washing machine, gas barrels, hog oil, laundry stove, lard kettle, dining table, rockers, hedge and anchor posts. Some items used little.

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