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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1934

Page

2

Ainsworth Couple Marks Golden Anniversary

Ainsworth January 15 marked 50 years of marriage for Mr. and Mrs. A B Moore as their family recalls a life of farm work retirement to a town home and shared travels. They wed January 15 1884 on the Supplee Homestead near Ainsworth Rev Brown united them. Their seven children include Harry Fred Roy Frank Carrie Williamson Emma Rennie with one daughter deceased. The couple now live with their son Roy and plan to move back to Main Street in March as a postponed program notes details and a February reunion event.

Ainsworth A. B. Moore Supplee Rev Brown United Presbyterian Church Roy Harry Cedar Rapids Fred Frank Carrie Williamson Austin Minn Emma Rennie Ada Okla Main Street Minnesota Iowa Field House Iowa City Illinois Charles Simpson Ronald Keiper Wil McConnell Helen Gardner Corwin Evans James Ginkens Hs Brother Lee Wapello Beeman Ft. Collins Colo Olive Arthaud Delta Delt Club Forrest Shermer Priscilla Poiton Washington Wilson Welliver Geo. Fulton Er. W. Spessard Kila Rowan Robert Rowan Charles Dunshee N Kilgore Glenn Porter Joseph Rowan KE. W. Spessard

Ainsworth High Wins Two Games

Ainsworth High defeated Cotter teams twice in a Tuesday night doubleheader at the local gym. The freshmen game ended 28 to 8 and the first team contest finished 26 to 21. A postgame lunch in domestic science room celebrated sportsmanship and friendship between schools.

Cotter Ainsworth Basketball Registerites Ainsworth

Local Reunion Memory and Junior Class Play Planned

The report covers Co. K members at a Washington reunion, a junior class play directed by Miss Hutchison for January 31, and a cast list. It also notes club meetings, attendance at a Minnesota Iowa game, visits, and various community notices including church events and schedules.

Co. K Washington Miss Hutchison Uncle Jimmie Kenneth McConnell Bob Hailey Junior McCaleb Battling Bennie Bogs Duane White Harry Dover Harold Gerdis Ned Collins Puffy Perry Reinier Patricia Niles Marjorie Frame Lil Haily Florence Marr Mab Allen Wilma Stephens Mrs. Haily Eudith Henderson Rosie Marian Fitzgerald

Bible school schedule and church events announced

Worship at 11 o clock with Bible school at 14 o clock. The session “The Hope of the World” and intermediate class at 6 39 occupy time alongside “Getting Along with Others” as subject. Time extends half hour and mission book study follows. A social at the church Friday night and Ladies Aid meets Thursday. Pastor FF Sharpe delivers notice.

Epworth League É. R. Butterworth Bible School Heriuopeubiert P. Co. U Bert Booth Thireday

News Notes Of Our Neighboring Communities

Local brief from the Journal’s D. F. Macon column highlights recent events in nearby towns. Short items cover civic updates, public meetings, and community milestones with concise notes and names of involved residents or officials.

Washington natives remembered in Chicago Tribune report

January 18 feature recounts Washington state residents featured by the Chicago Tribune. It highlights their lives, careers, and ties to the Pacific Northwest community through a retrospective profile.

Mound Produce Station Notes and Local Updates

At the Mound Produce station we met Joe Heisdroffer who attended the Trier Bros Hereford sale north of Richland last fall. Reports praise the Heisdroffer Dawson Herefords and note improved conditions for several local residents and subscribers, with hospital visits and daily life details from Keota and nearby towns.

Mound Joe Heisdroffer Trier Bros. Sale Richland Mheisdroffer Dawson Herefords

Traylor Improves After Mild Flu Then Branchial Infection

Melvin A. Traylor president of the First National bank has been confined at home with a mild influenza attack and an acute branchial infection. Dr. William R. Cubbins said there is no cause for alarm and he should return to his office within a few days.

Melvin A. Traylor First National Bank William R. Cubbins Traylor Chicago Tribune

Washington Visitors Won’t Need Details

Glen Cuddyback of R. 4 Jas. Brooks of R. 2 John R. Williams of Crawfordville and W. S. Stockman Washington R. 4 were Washington visitors Wednesday.

Glen Cuddyback Jas. Brooks John R.* Williams Crawfordville W. S. Stockman Washington R Washington

Reader thanks for daily subscription subscription support

Ainsworth resident C. H. Wolf of R 3 thanks for home daily subscription to one of the clubs and the Christian Herald, promising the family a year of good reading.

C. H. Wolf Ainsworth R. 3 Christian Herald

Givans Says Roads Not Bad But Home Before Thaw

Ted Givans notes roads on A. 3 are passable and would prefer to come in rather than have responders travel out. he aims to reach home before thaw progresses.

Jim Cunningham Jim Ferguson Ted Givans

Keota sale boosts stock line at Triet Bros event

John Dusenberry, described as a good old scout, joined a trip to Keota for business and to attend the Triet Bros sale. The store offered a better stock line and the sale reportedly sold well.

John Dusenberry Keota Triet Bros

Estate sale set for January 29 by administrator

Frank Stoutner administrator for the late Matt McGraw estate scheduled a sale for January 29. Advertising will appear later in the Keola Fagle and Washington papers.

Frank Stoutner Matt McGraw_ estate Washington

Locales and residents span Keota area in unclear note

Fragmentary item names several locals including J. A. Freshwaters Wes Chester and Glen Davis with ties to Keota Ainsworth Trier Bros and a West Keota residence. No clear event or date.

J. A. Freshwaters Wes Chester Keota Glen Davis Ainsworth Trier Bros Gale Glenn Food Road

Bulgarian National Dance The Here

The Bulgarian national dance here is identified as Here. The note clarifies the term Here as the traditional folk dance form associated with Bulgaria.

Chicago Market Cattle and Hogs See Price Lifts

Chicago hog and cattle prices rise with 33 000 hogs and 5 000 cattle listed. Hogs gain about 10 higher than Wednesday while cattle and calves show broad ranges by weight and grade including steers 650 to 900 pounds at 6.75 to 7.35 and vealers 5.00 to 6.50 for good and choice. Sheep and feeding lambs also reported with gains across weights.

Chicago

Chicago Produce Market Report January 18

Chicago market notes show steady overall receipts and varied quality across divisions. Produce and poultry demand fluctuates with steady to unsettled pricing. grain futures mixed with No 2 mixed corn around 19 to 49 cents, receipts listed for multiple categories.

Chicago

Wyman Community Club Hosts Meeting and Chooses Fund project

Mrs. J. K. Dunn hosted the Wyman community club on Wednesday afternoon January 10. Twenty eight members attended with guests Mrs. Joe Davis and Mrs. Kenneth Rees. The group decided to sponsor a Community Sing with a small admission to raise funds for library books.

Closing Out Sales List Across Several Towns Saturday

Closing out sales announced in multiple Nebraska towns with dates and organizers including A J Waggoner in Brighton January 23 Alex McCreedy near Ainworth January 24 Duncan and Harrigan January 30 Matt McGraw estate sale January 21 near Keota miles northwest of Keota.

A. J. Waggoner Brighton Alex McCreedy Ainworth

Club Meeting Notes Include Book Fund and Piano Solo

The club voted 5.00 for new books and enjoyed a piano solo by Mrs Kenneth Rees. Members worked jigsaw puzzles and refreshments were served by Mrs J C Cannon Mrs M Davis and Miss Gladys Court ney. Next meeting at Mrs John Evans home. bring a valentine. Port records show 1923 ship tonnage at 1 551 320 tons, up 13 percent from 1932 with five new steamship routes out of Tess port.

Kenneth Rees J. C. Cannon M. Davis Gladys Courtney John Evans Dock Board Tess

Shipping Report From New Orleans for Last Six Months

New Orleans shipping data shows activity in the port area over the past six months. The report highlights inbound and outbound vessels, cargo types, and the port's economic impact on local trade.

New Orleans Shipping Greater New Orleans U.P

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