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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1938
Page
8
In Milton Iowa July 22 the town faces a dilemma as the fire whistle has no new stand after removal from the Knights of Pythias Hall southeast corner. The lodge ordered its move due to plaster vibrations, leaving residents hoping no fires occur until a new location is chosen.
The British pick-a-back flying ship Mercury lands on the St Lawrence in Montreal carrying heavy cargo of news photos and reels. Detached from its mother ship Mala, Mercury took off from Foynes Ireland and continued to New York after landing.
Harmony report on threshing season notes Charley Schiebel and Walter Longer as the only farmers in the ring. Oats yields are good. Local cooks and guests frequent the area with neighbors helping thrashers and sharing meals and hospitality throughout the week.
The Jackson Township 4-H club held a meeting Tuesday evening at the home of William Walker. Members discussed upcoming project plans and shared progress on current assignments.
Leader and seven members attended the session to discuss plans for the coming club fair. Richard Birney was elected the new vice president. The next meeting is scheduled for August 2.
In Dublin on July 22 residents note harvest activity with W B Rittenhouse and John McKinstry harvesting for local families. Community members plan dinners at New Haven church for the Dub lin threshing ring while Charlie Longer handles threshing. Visits include Roscoe Robertson, Mary Engle of Keota, and several families from nearby areas.
In Clay on July 22 Charles Smith works as the water boy for the local threshing gang. Visitors include William Hesseltine and son Myrlyn plus grandsons Clifford and Delbert from near Coppock and Edgar Kessel of Brighton. Other callers at the Morgan home Tuesday were Clifford Hesseltine, Mrs. Julia Dawson, Mrs. Kathleen Morgan and Ladies club members.
Riverside reports next week’s centennial celebration with social notes from July 2. The piece lists Sunday dinner guests at Vern Moss’s West Chester home and visits among local families including Moss Hartzell and Walton households, noting a remodel and relocations in the area.
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