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Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

05 Jul 1938

Page 6

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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1938

Page

6

Washington Fourth Celebrations Bring Many Visitors

Washington and area residents hosted relatives and friends for Independence Day events. Guests included Mrs. Bryan Mayor of Kansas City and her daughter Levon, local business and church figures, travelers from Keota and Williamsburg, plus families from Des Moines and Cedar Rapids. Several locals extended meals and visits at homes and lodges, while others attended community gatherings and a townwide celebration in Winfield.

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C. H. Pickens Washington Muscatine Rock Island Railway Bryan Kansas City Missouri Mayor Jennie Fleming Shirley Stains Levon Loras R. McGrady Elder & Shannon Iowa Perry Vera Stutsman Virginginia Shannon Cedar Falls W. E. Augustine Lloyd Augustine Rollie Optenberg Maback Basin Jackson Hole Wyoming Northwestern Martha Ann Morrison Newton Mary K. Morrison L. P. Morrison L. P. Ristine Rollie Mt. Pleasant Dr. A. Keith Droz Clayton Clapper Waseca Minn Ira Shenefelt Shenefelt Clyde Hodges Superior Wis N. M. Species R. ©. Ferguson West Chester Judy Warren Lewis Warren Rev Hebner Milton Charles V. c. mI Hall John Shalla Emma Bopp Jean Moore Iowa City Fred Moore North Towa Ave Roy Stuart Etta Stewart Faye Hagist Hugh Morris Keota Tom Berry Paul Mast Crawfordsville R. M. McConnahey Riverside Harold Johnson Cedar Rapids Walter Johnson Louis Baird Charles Gilbert Excelsior Springs St. Joseph Mo Baird the Springs Bill Smart Smart Charles H. Smart Geneva W Troyer Chicago Bil Smart Parrish Bill Bob Jack Rachael Galloway Ross Galloway Waterloo Harley McCreedy Rachael H. Gather Carla Des Moines Clarence Jack Jirsa David Annabelle Edgar Porter Earl Nicola Lucille Collins New London Harry Miller St. Louis Ralph Pratt Clyde Pratt BE. W. Lloyd Williamsburg R. C. Rainwater Silver Springs J. M. Lloyd ER. W. Lloyd Lloyd Rainwater Gale Kirk Dickie Roy Dean Missouri Valley Kirk Otto Schiebel Ted Sandy Patty Lee Bloomington Marion Sandy Wayne Peterson Harold Tolander Minnie Peterson Olds E. B. Lynch Sigourney Roger Sherman Charles Schiebel Richard Roy Schiebel Roy, Jr Vernon Davenport Gate Kirk Della Miller Howard Sutherland Penney Kentucky Tennessee Rosa Sutherland Lenoir City Tenn Clarence Brown Lancaster Leota Robert Ralph Smith North Side Anna Henderson Ames Jimmy Alm Miller’s Footwear Alm Winfield Marellertte McGuein Gene Brary Robert McGuein Robert, Jr Glen Peck Sally Fred Reid McGugin C. L. McGugin San Francisco Robert McGugin California
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Earthworms Thrive in Moist, Organic Soils

Earthworms prefer soils rich in organic matter with abundant moisture and are least common in sandy terrain. They occupy the upper 18 inches of soil, though Darwin's work shows they can descend six feet or more. Species vary in size, with tropics residents reaching six feet, while common local types stay under 10 inches.

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Darwin Tropics
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Platinum Elusive in Ancient Mes Due to High Melting Point

Researchers note that platinum could not be widely used in ancient Mesopotamia because its very high melting point made extraction and shaping impractical with then available technologies.

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Picnic and Shower for Mrs. Allen Jr in Columbus Junction

Mrs. James Allen Jr formerly Jean Gentzler was entertained at a picnic dinner and shower at Chautauqua park Thursday afternoon in Columbus Junction. Fourteen former classmates attended the event.

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Columbus Junction James Allen, Jr Jean Gentzler Chautauqua Park
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Jolly Jokers Plan Meeting on July 6

The Jolly Jokers met with Rosalie Combs on June 29 with 11 members present for an all day gathering and noon potluck. Isabelle Combs demonstrated canning fruits and vegetables. Each girl was assigned a conservation topic. next meeting with Rosalie Combs is planned for July 6.

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Jolly Jokers Rosalie Combs Isabelle Combs
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Meeks and Simpson Set Wedding for July Thirty First

Omar Meeks son of Mr and Mrs Ernie Meeks Crawfordsville will wed Frances Simpson daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Simpson Iowa City on Sunday July 31 at 3 pm Omar attends Chicago Theological Seminary and has one year remaining before graduation The community sends best wishes for the couple

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Crawfordsville Omar Meeks Ernie Meeks Frances Simpson W. H. Simpson Iowa City Omar Chicago Theological Seminary
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Mrs Hout Names Helpers in W R C

The Women’s Relief Corps held a regular meeting at 2:30 pm with president Mrs. Florence Hout leading. She appointed department aides and social committee members for the coming year and noted relief efforts and memorial services held June 30 at the G A R hall with grave decorations at Wooldlawn and Elm Grove. The next meeting is July 16 with refreshments by Mrs Ted Crone and Mrs Bliven.

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Florence Hout A. EB. Sehmitt A. B. Schmitt A. B. Schmoeller Earle Steele Kennie Dawson Bliven Ernest Salladay Ted Crone Dan Rohrer, Jr Hout Wooldlawn Elm Grove
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Teaches Man to Be Wise Proverb Echoes Euripides

A compact quotation reflects on necessity guiding even the foolish toward wisdom. The line echoes Euripides reminding that adversity can teach prudence to any person.

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Euripides
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Senior Needle Club meeting at Safourek home

Riverside July 5 members of the Senior Needle club met at Mrs Frank Safourek’s home with guest Mrs William Pohler of Iowa City. Officers elected: president Mrs William Knebel secretary Mrs FE Blythe. Next meeting set for July 14 at Miss Estelle Critz’s home.

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Riverside Needle Club Frank Safourek William Pohler Iowa City Pohler William Knebel FE. E. Blythe C. V. Dautremont C. E. Fitzsimmons William Griffin R. H. Heitzman J. A. Knittel A. H. Pogge W. C. Leeney John Tener al Walton Matilda Wieland Estelle Critz
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The Soap Berry and its Soaplike Sapindus Utilis

The soap berry is a tropical tree Sapindus utilis and related species. Its aril surrounds seeds and is rich in saponin, with extracts used as a soap substitute for delicate fabrics like silk and linen.

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Fern flourishes in New Zealand landscape

The fern is described as New Zealand’s most characteristic plant with abundant varieties. The tree fern is noted to reach heights up to about 40 feet in growth.

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New Zealand
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Picnic Dinner and Bridge at Country Club

A group of Country Club women played bridge at three tables yesterday afternoon with Mrs. J. O. Sexton taking high score. Sixty members attended the evening fried chicken picnic for families. Afterward bridge returned with Mrs. Nellie Thompson earning top score among women and Dr. A. W. Clow top man scorer.

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Country Club J. O. Sexton Nellie Thompson A. W. Clow
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Do Not Skate on Ice Says London Weekly

The article explains skaters glide on a thin water film rather than on solid ice. Friction melts the surface and increased pressure from the skater’s weight enhances the melt, enabling movement on liquid rather than solid ice.

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Pearson London Weekly
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How Vultures Track Carrion by Following Flocking Birds

The article explains early beliefs that vultures scented carcasses from afar but tests show their nasal organs are underdeveloped. It suggests vultures locate dead animals by following other vultures migrating toward a meal, rather than by strong sense of smell.

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Snow Weight Ranges From Fresh To Compacted Snow

The article notes fresh snow weighs 5 to 12 pounds per cubic foot while compacted snow weighs 15 to 50 pounds per cubic foot, indicating substantial weight differences based on snow density.

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Waste and Eskimo Indian Contact Referenced in Champlain Valley Text

Fragmentary notes discuss a claimed contact between Eskimos and Indians in the Champlain valley near Vergennes Vermont and Champlain. A Crawfordsville Consolite District notice sets an July 18 1988 meeting at the school house to vote on proposed expenditures and district taxes.

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Eskimos Champlain Walle Champlain Valley Vergennes Champlain Crawfordsville
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