Otahki's Grave and Trail of Tears Site Near Cape Girardeau
A visit to Otahki's marked grave near Cape Girardeau Missouri recalls the Cherokee princess buried along the Trail of Tears during the winter of 1838 39 as Cherokees were driven to Oklahoma. The site, near a state park on the river, features a large marker placed by local women and Girl Scouts. The piece blends historical reflection with hometown observations on wildlife weather crops and a tested pork chop and rice casserole recipe.
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Cape Girardeau
Otahki
Tennessee
Georgia
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Cape Girar
Jacob
Pepper-Ettes 4-H Club Hold Achievement Day
AINSWORTH July 15 The Pepper-Ettes 4-H Club held achievement day July 11 from 9 30 to 3 30. Seventeen members exhibited and all placed in judging. A salad luncheon was served at noon for 15 members two leaders and several mothers. Mrs J W Helscher of Washington was the judge. Total exhibits numbered 79 in food and nutrition and 15 in clothing.
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Ainsworth
J. W. Helscher
Washington
Four Refreshing Drink Recipes for Heatwave
Four quick beverage recipes for hot weather. Cranberry and orange juice punches yield 8 to 12 servings, with ginger ale and fruit additions. Teas, garnishes, and optional spices enhance flavor, while instructions cover mixing, chilling, and serving over ice.
Washington Evening Journal subscriber rates note
Washington Evening Journal announces mail subscription rates in Iowa. The notice lists editors and staff roles, followed by affiliations with press associations and circulation audits. It notes publication afternoons with exceptions and official filing details for second class matter.
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Washington Evening Journal
Washington
Iowa
David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Bob Shaffer
Howard Hazen
Ports Office
United Press
Inland Daily Press Ass
Iowa Daily Press
Ass’n
Iowa Press Ass'n
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Birthday honor and church notices in Crawfordsville
Honor Earl Walker at a birthday dinner in Wapello and attendances at the United Presbyterian Youth Camp are noted. Local travelers include Rev Fred Richeson and Lou Ann, Galen Hossare to lead worship, and visits by the Lees of Lakewood California. Pacific Ocean fact closes the column.
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Earl Walker
Highway Pantry
Wapello
Mike Klopfenstein
Kris
Washington
Earl Lowe
Wayne
Allen
Wayne Davis
James Jewell
Wyoming
United Presbyterian Youth Camp
Craig
Janet Dare
Sandy Lewis
Jeri Davis
Susan Fulton
Regina Richardson
Mary Lou Jewell
Floyd Richardson
David
Randy Jewell
Jewell
Jimmy Jewell
U.S
United States of America
Hartnells host at Rubio home in Iowa small town notes
Social column item covers multiple gatherings in Rubio and nearby towns. Guests include Frank Ward Hammond Indiana and Bond family from Sigourney and Richland. Attendees share homemade ice cream, church events, picnics at Lake Darling, and visits to relatives in Missouri. Local residents attend postmaster convention and office change.
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Rubio
Jerry Hartnell
Frank Ward
Hammond
Indiana
Sadie Bond
Russell Bond
Richard Bond
Kermit Ward
Earl Ward
Richland
Ronnie Ward
Rhonda
Sigourney
Lake Darling
Mel Mulder
Jeff
Nancy
Milford Watson
Cloyd Watson
Ricky
Cindy
Mt. Pleasant
Luther League
Alice Sheridan
Globe
Arizona
Dean Cooney
Laurence Bond
Missouri
W. A. Erwin
Brighton
Barbara Sparks
Ame Mourer
Maplewood Manor
Keota
Ray Mourer
Betty Bishop
Ames
Willard Rice
Letha Ludin
Bob Guy
Major Rutt Transferred to Tonsanut Air Base
Major James A. Rutt, stationed in Anchorage for three years, transfers to Tonsanut Air Base in Saigon. He departs August 3, leaving from San Francisco. Mrs. Rutt and family will reside in Colorado Springs during his absence. The family left Columbus Junction on July 14 after visiting relatives. Also note: Mr. and Mrs. Donald Howell left July 14 for Hackensack Minnesota on vacation. Philippines note: The Spanish took possession of the Philippines in 1565.
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Grace Butler
Columbus Junction
James A. Rutt
Anchorage
Alaska
Tonsanut Air Base
Saigon
San Francisco
Rutt
Colorado Springs
Marie Rutt
Donald Howell
Hackensack
Minnesota
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By Marge Luckey
Mississippi
Deau
Rotary Club
Mississippi River
Whippoor
Will
C. A. Thompson
Washington County Fair
Nancy Tobin
Mary Sue Swenson
Tammy Gosling
Nancy Wood
Jenny Dea
Evelyn Witt
Jenny Bartman
Sheryl Pfeifer
Mary Jo Koehler
Cindy Greene
Joyce Gosling
Kim Sturch
Jeanette Klopfenstein
Sheryl Swenson
Judy Murphy
Robin Greene
Pat Ort
Wilfred MccCreedy
Terry Cellman
Fred Pfeifer
Sam Murphy
Louis Koehler
Bryan
Karen
Charles Ort
Pat Tobin
Helene B. Dillon
Boner’s
Ia. P. O
Ieee
Wen
Journal
Crawfordsville
Fred Richardson
Lou Ann
Myral Smith
Galen Howsare
Albert Lee
Lakewood
Calif
Walter Rich
Lees
Wesley Rich
Julia Peters
Grace Hughes
Wyman
Herbert Halsey
Westfield
N. J
Dorothy Thomas
Columbus City
Kenneth Thomas
Davenport
Haydn Thomas
Harold Thomas
Harvey Thomas
Elmer Thomas
Irene Morrow
Reed
Burlington
Beverly Thomas
Roy Dayton
Council Bluffs
T. Dewey
Sarah Davis
Amana
Proctor and Gamble
Iowa City
West Branch
Pacific Ocean
Hartnells
D. H. Watson
Hope Lutheran Church
Tonssnut Air Base
Philippines
CLA
P.O. Box
Washington, Iowa
Ohio National Life Ins. Co
Cincinnati
Arnet-Mccabe & CO
E. Washington St. Washington, Iowa
America
USS
North Marion
Vertising Council
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