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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1930
Page
6
Large attendance at the Fortnightly Club general meeting in the Y M C A Women’s room paid tribute to Mrs Scofield organizer and longtime club figure. Donations were raised for a scholarship fund and local charities as members planned future activities.
Community groups list upcoming meetings at homes across the area including the Amo Weaver residence and Mary Mickey’s home with hosts and dates. Talks and meals noted for Walnut 4H club Prisella club Rosemary club and Pythian Sister chapters with January 28 and January 25 dates. An item on dog show tech notes artificial limbs glass eyes and false teeth for canine competitors.
West Chester Ohio area reports heavy snow and cold conditions. Arlene Ferguson and several residents are ill while others visit relatives in Washington. A house fire at Olic damaged home and contents. School interruptions due to illness and smallpox vaccination efforts noted. Local funeral and social visits described with community activities.
Bethel correspondent reports with Mrs Rennie Dawson that Wednesday morning hit thirty below zero the coldest Iowa memory. News includes deaths and illnesses, local visits and social gatherings at the Dawson and Brown households.
Columbus Junction report says the Junction high school boys beat Mediapolis 22 to 17 in a Southeast Iowa league clash. Mediapolis girls topped Junction 17 to 4 in a preliminary game. Wapello boys to play in Columbus Junction Friday. Various local notices include patients and visits.
In London a dog show awarded all prizes in the sheepdog divisions across Monday to Friday with multiple winners across days. Top honors went to several skilled sheepdogs judged by an official panel, highlighting the dominance of these dogs in the event.
Evelyn Hoxworth is recovering from mumps at her parents home 02 South Avenue D. J R Kruser, Rock Island telegrapher, is home after weeks in Colorado. Howard Benn has mumps staying with aunt Mrs Mevreedy in Sigourney. Will Krotz and James Havel of Ainsworth visit for business. Mr and Mrs W Duncan return from Mt Pleasant funeral in Columbus Junction. Leonard Stenberg learns from Russell Jennings about Phoenix trip then California stay. Wilma Boshart and Craece McKenzie visit Leah Darnell. Mrs Mred Swett ill with pneumonia in serious condition.
Iowa state highway commission calls for bids on thirty nine miles of paving across three counties plus bridge culvert and railroad crossing work. Bids due 10 am Feb 4 at the commission office. Contracts include Keokuk county ten miles on No 2 to Sigourney and Linn to Cedar Rapids. Local happenings report visits by 4 H club members Harold Montgomery Dwight Booth Carl Rethlisberger Richard Young and visitors Fred Angwl and Ovis Srader.
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