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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1934

Page

7

Hunters drive a fox crop as season grows in Xenia

In Xenia on December 10 Mrs. Ph L Stephens reports Hunters Gene Stephens and the Wagenknecht Hartsock boys adding foxes to a growing season tally with several catches Saturday and Sunday. Harold Clegg transported cattle to Chicago for $5 75 and attended the International returning home early Friday morning. Mr and Mrs Henry Wagenknecht visited at the Cur Dunbar home in West Chester on Monday.

Xenia David Stapp Davenport Gene Stephens Wagenknecht and Hartsock Boys Harold Clegg Chicago Harold International Henry Wagenknecht West Chester Cur Dunbar

New Baby Raymond Ernest Born to Mr and Mrs RodneysSwailes

Mr and Mrs RodneysSwailes welcomed a son named Raymond Ernest on Thursday morning December 6. Mrs Howard Wagner cared for the mother and child. The Lester Niall home hosted Bertie Wagner and Mrs Clark Wagner on Saturday night. Warren and George Fetes called.

Eureka RodneysSwailes Raymond Ernest Howard Wagner Clark Wagner Bertie Lester Niall Warren George

Sunday Visits and Family Helpers Reported

Naoma and Billie Johnson aided John Wagner with school work during his absence on Sunday afternoon. Ethel Wagner and Mildred Davison visited the Clark Wagner home on Sunday afternoon. Ward Essley and Lewis Fetes families assisted Mr. and Mrs. John Work with winter butchering on Monday.

John Wagner Naoma Billie Johnson Ethel Wagner Mildred Davison Clark Wagner Ward Essley Lewis Fetes John

Thanksgiving Week News From Richland Community

Mrs A Neville reports holiday visits as Mr and Mrs Herbert Jones of Rochester and Mr and Mrs Harold Jones of Council Bluffs spent Thanksgiving with local families. Addison Hadley dies in Mt Pleasant after three weeks of treatment. Harold B Young of the state planning board was in town. Miss Clara Robertson spent Thanksgiving with her mother in Morning Sun. Children enjoy coasting as fire and snow persist.

Richland Herbert Jones Rochester Minn Harold Jones Council Bluffs Jacob Jones Bishop Qiza Fiteh L. P. Hinson Louie Liblin Ray Hinson Fairfield Gertrude Hill Des Moines Ray Hill Addison Hadley Mt. Pleasant Harold B. Young State Planning Board Andy Hocksta Poila Iowa Galesboro Clara Robertson Imogene Hadley Walter Hadley

Pattern Order to The Evening Journal Cash Request

A note requests sender to pattern order with the necessary cash to The Evening Journal Pattern Department in Washington Iowa. The message specifies sending funds to cover pattern and processing costs as directed by the department.

The Evening Journal Washington Iowa

Newlyweds Porter Hull and Hadley Tied in Oskaloosa

Recently married in Oskaloosa to Mr Porter Hull of that place Miss Hadley formerly lived here and later took nurses training in Oskaloosa where she graduated.

Oskaloosa Porter Hull Miss Hadley

Grace Hill Notes On Local Visit And Health

Grace Hill columns report Mrs. Mary Sherlock and Mr. Dannie Boone visiting the Boone home in Kaelona. Dr Reid of Washington treated a sick horse at H A Engels. Limited telephone service drives residents to rely on mail and carriers. Dr. Jackson visited Mrs. Jackson and the Robertson home. Locals stay indoors due to roads and weather with little news to share.

Grace Hill Dannie Boone Boone Kaelona Dr. Reid Washington H. A. Engel Dr. Jackson Mrs. Jackson Baby A. J .Robertson

Wellman Cordelle H braden report and hospital note

John Crawford is in University hospital after a fall while fodder gathering left him with a broken leg. He lay in the snow for about an hour before help arrived. Local residents and family plans for Christmas activities are noted with several gatherings in Williamsburg and Marengo.

Wellman John Crawford University Hospital Ralph Snavely Lilah Orson Harrinton Williamsburg William Athoades Harold Swartgendruber Midland Mich Frank Simmonds North English Paddy Jo Billie Simmons Rhodes Swartaendruther Glenn. Hargraves Creston Kermit

Merrimac News Notes Local Visit And Family Gatherings

Merrimac reports multiple family visits and errands including Mrs Carl Amrine and relatives at parental homes in Wayland. Margarete Kientz spends Thanksgiving with Lester Kientz family while Jen Crile visits Earl Crile and father. Several residents butchered hogs and sawed wood, with funeral attendance for Mrs Eldon Hall.

Sandy Hook Christmas Practice and Winter Woes

Indian Creek pupils rehearse for a Friday Christmas program before vacation. Lila Hesseltine sick with a cold. Vera and Mrs Donalt Tucker sore throat. Icy roads cause long drifts. locals butcher meat during cold spell. Joe Rich funeral in Brighton. Harold Mineart suffers a battered mouth in a coasting accident.

Sandy Hook Indian Creek Lila Littl Sam Hesseltine Joe Rich Brighton Harold Mineart

Prowler In Daytone Night Sparks Kay and Harrow Rescue

Kay discovers a prowler loitering at her house and, with Harrow and Spike, races to a boat to warn him. They plan a cautious night guard and a call to confirm the intruder’s identity, but the mystery remains unresolved at dawn.

Dave Harry Harrow Peninsula Muggs Mr. Harrow Kay Ife Spike Flarrow Garrow Kelly Wagner Earl Harrow Yacht Club Captain Johnson Anyon Earl Spike Winch Florida

Kay and Harrow Plan Yacht Escape Amid Danger

Kay agrees to sail with Harrow aboard his yacht for a few days away from Daytona Beach as threats loom. Spike Winch and Ida Campbell complicate matters while Kay weighs safety and loyalty, finally deciding to stay aboard but calmed by Harrow’s reassurance. The night ends with a sudden attack as an intruder is shot.

Kay Halifax Avenue Harrow Wagner Daytona Kay Owen Spike Winch Ello Earl Spike Oine Daytona Beach Ida Harry Barry Sony Kelly Llarry Mr. Harrow kKay Marrow Ida Campbell Washington Palm Beach Miami Bay West Hiavana Backassau Convi Newark

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