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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1936
Page
8
Glen Ayers of Junction attended the National Band Association meeting held last week in Columbus Junction. The report notes his participation as part of the local music community.
University of Illinois participants join superintendents and school board members from fourteen southeast Iowa counties at Pairfield on Wednesday evening. Attendees include H. E. Northey R. S. Johnston J. H. Rees R. O. Lynn and B. H. Shearer. Funeral for Mrs. Wilbur Hughes in Lewis Town, NL, attended by Carrie Quigley and daughter Mrs Walter Devore of Cotter. Jerry Lee born to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bell. another son born to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bradford. Presbytery meeting attended by Rev. and Mrs. Robert N Chord R. J. Gilkey G. N. Duncan Lewis Pugh Mrs Nevada Atchison Miss Effie Kelly. Mrs. Chaney of Sioux Falls visited sister Mrs Glen Woodruff.
An observer notes a dynamic dominated by taking over giving and stronger pulling than pushing. The statement frames social or economic interaction as a continuous struggle between forces of extraction and effort.
Prairie Flower Dorcas society members plan a bake sale for Saturday in Washington. The town notes a weekly meeting, plus visits and dinners at local homes. A flu illness delayed teaching duties, and the Prairie Flower Baptist church held a pot luck dinner and annual officer election.
A fragment notes that large fortifications were termed castles by Spaniards, reflecting historic naming. The source mentions a term tying to fortifications but provides limited context.
The 1935 county board notes numerous payrolls for many individuals listed as dragging with varied amounts. It also lists approved claims, a contract extension for indigent care with the Washington County Medical Society, quarterly justice and sheriff reports, a pension grant for the blind, bond renewals, and appointed county supervisors for 1936. A recess was set for January 24, 1924.
A large crowd braved the weather for a two week series service at the church. Mr. and Mrs. Hammond performed a duet. Dr. Schwartz spoke on What Methodists Stand For and Christ's Greatest Need. No services tonight. two special services Sunday.
An early 20th century note reports that the stratosphere was identified from sounding balloon data sent from the Trap pes observatory near Paris by De Bort in 1902.
The Y s Men s Circus at the Y M C A uses script money for admission and purchases next week. Two colors of script money will be printed with Monday stamps not valid Tuesday, and spectators exchange regular funds at the desk for the script currency. Doors open 7 30 each night as shows aim to maximize attendance and time on stage.
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