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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1936

Page

6

Washington County Post 2808 Holds Dues Night and Plans Dance

The regular monthly meeting of Washington County U. W. Post 2808 was led by Mander Atkinson. Dues night prompted payment from new recruits and a February 11 initial ballot. An athletic show report was given, and Bob Rush highlighted favorites for a future event. The post approved purchasing Foreign Service magazines for recruiting and announced plans for an invitation dance on January 28 to support the Bonus campaign. Jess W. Radda and Everette R. Burham received department offices, and a visit by the V. F. W. Commander-in-Chief James B. Van Zant was promised. the 1936 calendar is ready for distribution at A. J. Franzen’s quarters.

Washington County U. W. Post Mander Atkinson Palmey Birty Jim Bear Everette Holliday Foreign Service City Cleo Shockey John Pehley Ray Wat Harry Ramseyer Jess Radda Sadee McAvoy Jess W. Radda Washington County Post Everette R. Burham

Take Inventory at County Home

Mrs Levi Van Dyke notes activities at Young America January 15 including a county home inventory and staff, plus local social visits. Deaths are reported for Mrs Hudson and bereavement for Mrs Van Dorin. family visits and community events feature Achievment Day Farm Bureau and performances at the State. Two families move into nearby homes.

Levi van Dyke Young America Counhome Brash Leland Pringle K Pringle Hudson Raymond Van _ Dorin John Hudson Salem Claude Rhodebeck Farm Bureau Léon Rhodebeck Charlie Beaty Schrum Robert Lewis Richard Pringle Bernard Wolfe Will Marie Ann O'Lauughlin Dorothy Humston Grant Hamstor Anna O'Laughlin Baldpate

Royal Neighbors Install Officers And Local Bank Reelects Officials

Oak camp Royal Neighbors in Conesville installs officers led by Edna Snyder as oracle and Lorena Maxwell as en durance. Louisa County National Bank and Columbus Junction State Bank officials are reelected. Community updates include moves to Klotz Farm, social hours, medical visits, and church activities across nearby towns.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Oak Camp Royal Neighbors Conesville Edna Snyder Oracle Minnie Maxwell Daisy Kemp Winifred Maxwell Mary Singleton Luella Nicholson Neva Maxwell Elvera Maxwell Inner Sentinel Roxie Hawkins Outer Sentinel Margaret McKee Frances Buser Wes Stauffer Hilda Owen Lioyd Polton Leon Edna Rock Mary Margaret Long Grandview Edward Fullerton Lulu Williams Irene Denver Colo Frank Rock Ruth Young Charles Reece W. A. Knott

P. T. A. Meeting At Living Lake

The P T A met at the Living Lake school house on Tuesday evening with men in charge and an oyster supper at 6 30. Plans for serving lunch at the Frank Soukuyp sale January 21 were made with Mrs Robert Reaney as chairwoman and Mrs Adolph Larson coordinating with Bethel Missionary society members.

Rennie Dawson Living Lake School House Sale Robert Reaney Adolph Larson Frank Soukuyp Jackson Township

Lexington Circle Meets at Wm Flynn Home

The Lexington Circle gathered at Mrs. Wm. Flynn on January 8 with about twenty members and guests. Quilting and a delicious dinner were shared, and Mrs. Bernice Staneer and Mrs. Pauline Stewart performed several musical numbers. The next meeting is set for January 22 with Mrs. McCrabb and Mrs. Phil George.

Wade Gardner Lexington Lexington Circle Wm. Flynn Bernice Staneer Pauline Stewart McCrabb Phil George

Doan's Pills Offer Relief For Backache From Kidney Trouble

Many people suffer nagging backache and fatigue from tired kidneys. The article urges using Doan's Pills, noting kidneys flush waste from blood and a daily 3 pints passage signals trouble. It promotes Doan's as a tested remedy available at drugstores.

Doan

Community Moves And School News In Local Notes

Two families plan moves to farm near Washington and to Keota, with well-wishes from the community. A gathering at Dr. B F Schwartz’s home involved Home Builders Sunday school members and children. Congratulations to Wade and Pence on their Rock Island marriage. Marl Emdes hosted and coasting at Prairie Flower school. upcoming eighth grade tests and a declamatory contest are noted. Coasting at school, lack of hills and late baseball season at Lexington school are mentioned along with butchering activities.

Phil George Washington John McCrabb Keota Wade Gardner B. F. Schwartz Home Builders Dr. Schwartz Wade Pence Rock Island Carl Emde Mort Emdes James Pence Victor Flynn Junior Henderson Dean Emde Elsie Amlong Jean Bishop John Gardner Prairie Flower School Lexington

J P Morgan Visits Relatives at Rubio for Several Days

Mrs L H Johnson improving after illness in Rubio as J P Morgan visits relatives for several days. Virgil Scearcey helps Clifford Thompson with unspecified tasks as the Rubio scene continues.

J. P. Morgan Rubio Ll. B. Hanan L. H. Johnson Virgil Scearcey Clifford Thompson

Farm Week Reflections and Local Social Visits

A week of farm work noted with residents J. P. Morgan of Burns Wyoming returning home after a brief visit. A. E. Moorer and son Ray visited Robert Guy’s Brighton home while L. B. Hanan called on relatives there. Fred Schmitter and son Boyd traveled to Washington for a Monday visit. Zoo Sells Excess Stock reports Toronto 700 Directors deciding to sell surplus animals including wallabies emus and Angora goats to buyers.

J. P. Morgan Burns Wyoming A. E. Moorer Ray Robert Guy L. B. Hanan Brighton Fred Schmitter Boyd Washington Toronto Ont

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