Local Notes and Social Tidbits from Washington Area
Mrs. Jake Litwiller undergoes dental work in Washington. Ralph Bulls entertained friends to meet their daughter Alden and her Moline husband visiting from Friday to Sunday for a recent wedding. A few residents attended Kinross silver tea. Fairview Aid society to meet with Mrs. Jim Hanley with Mrs. Bill Hanley as assistant hostess. New mail route from Iowa City to Webster passes here twice daily. John Cox noted earlier.
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J. B. Hanley
MRA
Jake Litwiller
Washington
Ralph Bulls
Alden
Moline
Fairview Aid Society
Jim Hanley
Bill Hanley
Iowa City
Webster
John Cox
Fred Gardner
Yankton
M. D
Jess Gardner
Fred Durian
T. J. Moon
Frances
Harry Corcoran
Des Moines
Ida Adams
Jessie Bright
Hilma Dodds
O. KB. S
Jessie Potsander
Max Duskin
L. Erp
Andy Fash
F. L. Hicks
Adams
American Legion
EF. D Miller
Early Weather Data Exhibit Marks Harvard Initiative
The exhibit showcases the start of systematic weather recording and forecasting by a Harvard group. It notes that the first weather map was created at Blue Hill Massachusetts in 1886.
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Harvard
Blue Hill
Mass
What if Farmers Should Strike at This Time of Year
June 7 Pilotburg report notes farmers behind after wet weather rush to finish necessary work. The piece ponders a hypothetical farmers strike and its potential impact on fields that are becoming weedy.
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Frank Stransky
Pilotburg
Washington
Haipven
Summer aftermath of island tragedy and romantic entanglements
After the near tragedy on the river, Millie remains in hospital while the others adjust to summer plans. Rose and Jonathan navigate unease and generosity with money, as Sally confesses a crush on Jonathan, and Rose faces looming choices about love, loyalty, and safety in their coastal town.
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Millie
Larry
Rose
Dexter
Jona
Lulor
Adied
Jonathan
Larry Dexter
Ublic
Iver
Sally
Rose Sally
R Rose
Kim
Phil
Sally Sutton
Speeets
Sutton
Jonathan Imber
Bill Lynch
O.K
Rose Ward
Jim
Paith Baldwin
Jon
Evelina
Tibet
Phil Dexter
Bill
Riverport
Jameson
Europe
Jonathan Kimber
Community Notes From Pilotburg and Surrounding Areas
Mr and Mrs Marion Stransky and children attended Washington high school baccalaureate and commencement. Stransky sister Maxine Allen graduated. Memorial Day visits at Pijothoore cemetery. Pilotburg Sunday school plans Children's Day program at 10 am and invites all. Ladies Aid Society meets June 10 with Mrs Chaloupa. Mrs Clara Fisher assisting. Merrymakers club met with Mrs Nate Benson. Farmers plant soybeans weed corn and harvest alfalfa imminent. Grasses weak and oats risk. Friends visited Frank Stransky. Clifton Freel improving. Earnest Fisher and Emil Zwicky families from Iowa City visited Mrs Mary Jones. Fisher family plus John Lang visited Clara Fisher until Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Stransky
Washington High
Merrymakers Club
Nate Benson
Frank Stransky
Clifford Freel
Earnest Fisher
Emil “Zwicky
Iowa City
Mary Jones
Goliath’s Height Measured from Biblical Text
The Bible describes Goliath as six cubits and a span tall. With a Hebrew cubit at 17.58 inches and a span at 8.79 inches, the height equals about nine feet six inches.
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Goliath
David
Wellman Pastor to Visit Ireland
Rev Father Manning pastor of Kinross Wellman and Little Creek churches traveled to Ireland for three months to visit his mother. Local notices include residents moving barber shops and offices, births, illnesses, and social gatherings in Wellman Iowa.
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Wellman
Ireland
Father Manning
Kinross, Wellman
Little Creek
Rival Hearts Drive Summer in Sally and Rose Plot
In a Riverport summer, Sally schemes to outmaneuver Rose Ward for Jonathon Kimber’s attention while Rose enjoys dances, parties, and a widening social circle. Doctor Ballard’s letters and a riverfront backdrop frame a season of flirtation, jealousy, and guarded love.
Lafe Finke Leaves Sexton Post for Lumber Co. Job
Crawfordsville news notes Lafe Finke resigns as cemetery sexton to join Home Lumber Co. Guy McCall named successor. Also reports Max Schlatter’s dog Willy killed by car. several visitors, including Mr. and Mrs. John Wooley of Columbia and Mrs. Foley of New York, visit Cedar Rapids and Bishop home. Richard Lee first grandchild visits.
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Nellie Manners
Crawfordsville
Lafe Finke
The
Home Lumber Co
Guy McCall
Wluffy
Max Schlatter
Max
John Wooley
Columbia
Lee Lease
Buybaum
James Foley
New York City
Harry’ Bishop
Bishop
Cedar Rapids
Richard Cole
Havre
Richard Lee
Helen Bishop
Columbus Junction
Lillian Holmes
Teacher Finishes Eskader Year Prepares for Ann Arbor Summer
A teacher in Eskader Iowa completes a year of instruction and plans to attend summer school in Ann Arbor Michigan. The move follows a year of work ensuring a solid educational foundation for students.
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Eskader
Iowa
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Heroes to Get Tickets For Drowning Rescue Reward
Heroes who rescue people from drowning at Camberwell England will receive a season ticket to the municipal swimming pool as a reward.
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Camberwell
England
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