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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1940

Page

6

Wayland School News Highlights Teachers and Local Games

Wayland reports Miss Davey has been offered a teaching contract in Harvey Illinois with a higher salary and will start after Christmas. Elizabeth Stutsman missed school due to an ankle injury from a fall on the ice. The Wayland Dutchmen beat Yarmouth 17-14 in a tough Tri County league clash as Kauffman and Mast held Yarmouth stars to seven points. Sodergren Eicher Kauffman and Mast scored for Wayland. The second team lost 28-15 behind Yarmouth’s height. The Junior High Sentinel from Albia Junior High, led by Mr Jones, is shared. The sophomore class held a Christmas party in the high school gym with Santa Claus and gifts for all, honoring Marguerite Bliven. Wayland artists beat Mt Union 38-15 on their home court as they continued their winning streak.

Wayland la von Davey Harvey Illinois Miss Davey Knoxville Elizabeth Stutsman Wayland Dutchmen Yarmouth Waylata Boys Jwateh Kauffman Mast Libeans D. Tody Houseman Yarmouths Sodergeren Eicher Kauffman Tom Wenger Calvin Clark Foldsmith Yarmouah Albia Junior High School D. E. Jones Jones We Wayland High School Duane McGuire Santa Claus Santa Marguerite Bliven Columbus Junction Mt. Union

Mt. Union reserves dominate Wayland in hoop clash

Mt. Union reserves built a 12 6 first quarter lead and expanded to a 21 9 halftime margin to defeat Wayland. Wayland’s second team, relying on a rapid passing offense, suffered a 26 19 loss as Mt. Union reserves cruised past them with little threat after early quarter.

Dutchingers Mt. Union Wayland Agaln Lhe

Hendricks to Talk About Hog Raising for Jan. 6 Classes

Colunbus Junction report lists John Hendricks farmer West Liberty to speak on Hog Raising at night school Jan. 6. Other items note Dave Peters visiting relatives from Saskatchewan, Canada. a 40th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Darrow. and local obituaries and visits including Mrs. Ella May, Mrs. Rowland Rees, and John L. Jones funeral services in Zion Congregational Church with survivors William H. Jones and Mrs. John Merryman.

Columbus Junction John Hendricks West Liberty Dave Peters Bangor Saskatchewan Canada J. D. Darrow William Rock Island Dale Edmondson Dorothy Lester Holmes Phoenix Aunz Rowland Rees Chicago M. F. Campbell Hersigey Hospital Muscating Ella May Columbus City Clinton J. J. Jones John L. Jones Los Angeles California Zion Congregational Churcn Robert N. Chord Camerian Cemetery Walter Dewey Jones Thomas Davs Duane Richards Arthur Eawin Griffith Mary Jones John E. Jones Zion Congregational Church William H. Jones Calif John Merryman Seattle Wash W. C. Jones

Holiday Guests and Shoppers Across South Hill

South Hill residents report Sunday dinners with the Rhea and Leese families and visits by Jones, Sands, and Wooley households. Christmas shoppers in Washington include Will Wooley and Farrel Young families. Donald Sands helped with farming work as Russell Zickefoose prepares to ship cattle. Local visits include Virgil Krantz and daughter Wilma Jean.

Vera L. Sands South Hill Harley Rhea Gwendolyn Lee Rhea Hurlington Hugh Jones and Sons Edd Leese Washington Will Wooley Farrel Young Frank Sands Donald Grace Conrad Allen Crawfordsville Doyle Sands Bobby Larry Lee Donald Sands Russel Zickefoose Zickefoose Virgil Krantz Wilma Jean

Winners announced in home decor contest and civic notices

Twenty six winners in the home decorating contest were announced with D B Oakes first Roundy second and H B North ey third. Colum bus Community club and Iowa Southern Utilities funded cash prizes. Emma Beckman chapter officers named for installation in January. Christmas dinners and family reunions noted among local residents with theater attendance and travel mentions.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction D. BD. Oakes Roundy H. BE. Northey William Brown Herbert Gillman A. Eh. Morledge Wapelo Columbus Community Club Iowa Southern Utilities Company Chrirqgnas Emma Beckman Order of Eastern Star Irene Arthur BE. We McWilliams Florence Jennings B. H. Shearer Mildred Crull Ruth Anwyl Vine Mae Anwyl Helen Lewis

Prairie Flower Tidings From Prairie Flower Column

Martha Thrasher reports the Prairie Flower notes on December 24. Lurs Pinke won the 17 pound turkey at Independence game. Clifford Media greeted Joseph Shaiks and others. Mr and Mrs Cecil Amiong hosted Miss Aledia Haller and Walter Jackson for dinner at the Orville Sehulty home. Ada Smith stays with Clayde Knupp while the Knupps tour California. Albert Johnson tends farm duties. Vacationing party reports treacherous conditions en route.

Martha Thrasher Clifford Media Joseph Shaiks Cecil Amiong Aledia Haller Walter Jackson Orville Albert Johnson

Hogs Sold at Wellman Farm and Kind Regards to Journal

Sunday at the Ernest Krants home near Wellman Frank Sands sold forty head of hogs to the buyer in Ainsworth Monday. Dayle Sands delivered them by truck. We wish to thank the Journal for our complimentary theatre tickets and the nice Christmas letter they sent us and we join in wishing the entire Journal force and also the many correspondents. Very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Ernest Krants Wellman Frank Sands Ainsworth Dayle Sands Journal Journal Force

Melack Marek Hand Injury Report At Homestead Farm

An accident at Homestead Farm in Dee details Melack Marek suffering a hand injury after a walk during butchering. The report notes forearm damage and pain but mentions improving condition. The article also references Ralph Livingston's travel talks and local obituaries and events in Snake Hollow and Grace Counties with nearby p ASE.

Alvin C. Hasty Homestead Farm Dee Melack Marek Cer Uncle Melack Ralph Livingston Shannon - Livingston South Mr. Livingston Ralph Fred Small Grace H S Jeremiah Snider Snake Hollow

Prairie Flower Christmas Program and Holiday News

Reading of the season fills the community as Prairie Flower students present a Christmas program at Kajan Baptist Church and Cedar Center hosts a Christmas dinner party. Local families from Milford to Iowa visit relatives and plan travels home for December 25.

Iowa Albuquerque N. Mex Ther Sors Wayne Richard Eldon Navy Fairfield C¢. K. Jarrara Kenneth Anderson Villa Park Joe Knotek Arlene Shalla Washington Cedar Center

West Chester School News and Holiday Activities

West Chester notes report first and second graders enjoying Polly from Oregon via Carol Dean Griggs, Christmas operetta, party treats, and birthday recognitions. Students prepare letters to Santa, decorate rooms, and anticipate vacation. Basketball game vs Kalona ends Kalona 38 West Chester 27 with Bauer 13 and Gingerich 18.

Bethel Christmas Weather Impacts Local Plans

Ruth Gideon notes Christmas wishes and a New Year greeting as Bethel residents cope with snow ice and mud. Several neighbors visit and help with chores while many rural schools take a break and a Belchel Christmas program may be postponed due to icy conditions.

Ruth Gideon Bethel Mr. Shannon Whole Kenneth Ornduff Batavia B. J. Pauly Brighton Donald Brown Phyliss Patty Ray Lambert Ray Niffenegger and Sons Lynest Gideon Ray Niffenegger Mary Applegate C. J. Wolfe

Indian scientists propose using molasses as soil fertilizer

Indian scientists suggest expanding use of waste molasses from the sugar industry to enrich soil. They argue the approach could improve crop fertility while recycling byproducts.

India

Thousands Employed Across Department Grow

The department of agriculture reports a total staff of 86,250 with 12,165 based in Washington. The figures reflect ongoing hiring and regional distribution within federal operations.

Department of Agriculture Washington

Grade students stage operetta for Christmas fun

Crawfordsville reports the Christmas operetta Sisunna's Christmas Auction performed Friday by the first six grades under Miss Illeune Benson Miss Keith Jane Hubbard Miss Marguerite York and Miss Bernice Boddicker. Cast includes Susanna Wanda Jean Huston Santa Claus Cleo Dean Cherryholmen Mrs Santa Claus and 26 carolers. A separate Christmas assembly at Treelo k featured local ministers with Rev R M McCracken delivering the address then vacation for high and junior high students.

Crawfordsville Sisunna Illeune Benson Keith Jane Hubbard Mareverite York Bernice Boddicker Susana Wanda Jean Huston Santa Claus Cleo Dean Cherryholmen Lucille Graber Susanna Lyle Darbyshire Dorothy Waters Felix Billy Mitchell Lucille Gault Ponto Savveyv Yapping Dow Richard Andrew Donald Monson Bueene Orlin Resehler Elisa Masine Fulton Helen Betty Harland Marie Dickey Joan Hamilton George Jackie Howard Carolers Policemen Treelock R. M. McCracken Dee Oe Robert Smith Albis Velda Elliott Deep River Margaret Johnson Columbus Junction Misa Themes Benson Olde Ruth Jane Hubbard Cedar Rapids Marguerite York Stanwool Bernice Vooddicker Newhall

Porcupine Quills Comprised Of Real Hair

A science note explains that porcupine quills are made of real hair proteins rather than hollow spines. The wisdom highlights how the barbed structures form a protective outer layer on the animal.

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