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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1926
Page
5
News from Rubio and nearby areas details visits, school reunion plans, travel stories, cherry picking, and social events. Families like Luithly, Feltz, and Jay visit relatives while others attend music lessons, institute trips, and local gatherings.
Pilotsburg residents Mr and Mrs Ober Nefmeggar and Adelade and Arlos visited at Chas Brown's. Zoe Varney of Cedar Rapids visited Will Brown, Uncle Chas Brown stays about the same. Miss Blanche Shetler nurse of Kalona cares for him. Mrs James Preby and Vera Ann and Harold visited Mrs Preby's sister Mrs Frank Stranskyr Ober Nefinegar. Shopped in Washington Tuesday. Chas Browns were Washington shoppers Tuesday afternoon. Virgil Rogers of Lexington left Tuesday on a trip to Yellowstone Park then south to Arizona New Mexico Old Mexico and back. Fred Bartholomew helps his son in law O K Scott. Dr Saunders promoting orphans home and children's hospital at Des Moines gave two sermons at Prairie Flower church.
Mrs. Hazel Fower and her infant left Titus Friday after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs George Fulton. Brother Clarence drove them to Centerville to visit relatives before continuing to their home in Kansas. John Combs spent several days this week with his grandmother Mrs.
Eastbound and westbound passenger, freight and local schedules listed for the Knoxville Branch and B and Q lines with arrivals and departures. Included are lodge meeting times for Cyrus Chapter 18 Roses, Zeredathan Council and Damascus Shrine, with local business ads and professional listings.
Frank Smith and Mr and Mrs Vivian Lemtey of Muscatine visited here from Saturday to Monday as residents plan a river picnic on Saturday July 4. A previous neighborhood gathering was so successful it is repeated.
A large crowd attended the Grace Hill ice cream social on Tuesday evening in Pleasant Pleasant. Visitors include Lucille and Jr Williams from Kansas City staying at the David Turnipseed home and Jean Crayne of Fairfield visiting BE V Miller. Roy Libe helped Ed Libe put up day during the week as Grace Hill Sunday School plans a Children’s Day program on Sunday evening July 4. Mr and Mrs Will Taylor of Washington visiting their daughter Mrs Paul Harvey and helping with the cherries.
Report from Havre dated July 1 describes a pleasant community picnic with ample food and exercise. Attendees enjoyed a well run program and praised the Hardscrabble girls trained by Mrs Pulver as possibly the top act.
Local notes report a neighborhood playlet delight and congratulations to Mr and Mrs Leslie Beenblossom who recently wed and settled nearby. Residents share visits, chores, and county happenings while noting a carnival turnout and a boy's first pony ride. Weather brings clouds and rain hopes.
Stalder stopped by the Pleasant Ridge residence Sunday, meeting a local resident and sharing a cordial visit at the home.
The column lists visits among local families including the Stalders, Kauffmans, Conrads, Hessel, and Underwoods. Reinforcing the social habit, Arthur Conrad hosted travelers from Clinol and Velda Hoxworth joined others like John Erlenbush’s guests. A remark notes scarce news as everyone stays busy.
The Ladies Aid society gathered at the church on Wednesday afternoon June 23 to work on the Friendship quilt. Thirteen members and several children attended. Next meeting will be with Mrs Jodie Zear on July 7 for an all day session. Ice cream social planned for June 22 was postponed to June 23 due to rain. A good crowd attended and funds were added to the treasury.
Thursday nightlife centered on the H V Frank home with Andy Deal and J B Deal at the K P initiation in Marengo. Sunday gatherings included Mr and Mrs Guy Black and family at John Hahn's, while Marie Wimpsett with Jona Wimpsett visited Guy Plack nearby Ottumwa. E L Breitenbach drives a new Ford, and local families visited Mrs Guy Black and J K Deal throughout the week.
Wellston notices describe a Grace Hill Sunday school preparing a Children’s Day program for Sunday evening. The town hires, visits, and social events include an ice cream social and bazaar hosted by the Ladies Aid. Local residents Frances Kleese and Frances Dunbar are mentioned with family and housekeeping activities.
The article asserts that scientists conclude Mars hosts life and possesses desert-like conditions. It claims proof that Mars approaches Earth’s own arid climate and that inhabitants have developed high intelligence to cope with harsh environments.
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