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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1937
Page
5
Health notes from Washington County Public Health Unit explain that a successful smallpox vaccination protects about seven years for most people. Immunity can last longer, and some may have had two vaccinations recently. To check validity see a physician. a red spot signals immunity, a positive take signals waning protection. R. M. Sorensen, M. D. Director.
A local feller, known for last summer's disruption, is seen handling a shotgun to test if it is loaded. Meanwhile residents question a congressman's rhetoric, noting that talk may carry hidden costs or consequences.
Sabbath service at United Presbyterian Church will honor Young Peoples Day with a program by local youth and the pastor. Mr and Mrs Charles Millson visited in Washington Wednesday at Rev and Mrs Strong’s home.
The article notes that the foliage of the praying palm of the Orient shifts as temperatures change. The observation ties plant behavior to weather conditions, suggesting a simple environmental trigger for daily movements.
Iowa preparing for court tilts in Washington County as E R Palmer sues multiple defendants including William Forbes and annuities for quiet title on the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of Section 10 in Township 74 North Range 7 West. The petition seeks a fee simple title and removal of adverse claims with a March 1937 deadline for defense.
Indiana remains a Big Ten title contender despite two losses as four veteran players help lead the team. Emmet Birk and Bob Finnegan pace the offense while Iowa seeks to avenge a 28 to 24 defeat at Bloomington on January 4 as a big crowd is expected at the field house.
Louisa County tournament pairings announced for Morning Sun February 11 12 and 21 Columbus Junction hosts opening night with Wyman Wapello Morning Sun Cotter Grandview Letts draws a bye February 12 features winner matches February 13 brings consolation and championship games
East Sunset reports L A Cherryholmes was surprised with a birthday dinner hosted by family after a Sunday celebration. Guests included H D Cherryholynes and brothers Chester and Kenneth with their families, plus the Graber and Wenger families attending a separate fiftieth wedding anniversary trip to Washington Illinois.
Local families hosted and visited over the weekend with multiple dinner gatherings and birthday celebrations. Several households, including the Stouts, Hering, Schlatter, Stewart, and Howell families, hosted relatives and friends in a series of Sunday meals and weekday visits across nearby towns.
Some medieval ideas of the infernal regions appear in poetry and art and can be traced to the religion of the ancient Etruscans.
Mrs. Mary Bauer disposed of her east Main Street produce building to occupants Thomas and James Dautremont in Riverside. Francis Baschnagel of the Fairfield CCC camp visited, and St. Mary's high school pupils plan a food and bake sale at J. W. Schradel on Saturday. The St. Mary's Muscatine basketball team traveled here Tuesday to play the local squad.
Mary's squad at the public school gym dominated Riverside, winning 38 to 15. The Muscatine players outrebounded and outplayed their local rivals throughout the game.
A reader note highlights Texas with 254 counties the most among U S states while Delaware has the fewest with only three counties.
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