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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1925
Page
7
Notes from Sandy Hook report a lively Indian Creek Sunday School with seventy present and twenty eight children. Classes for men women and boys and girls run by Mrs Dan and Mrs Laurel Guy, with plans for Children’s Day and a grounds dinner.
Verdi and West Chester area items describe visits by the Garretts and neighbors, cattle shipments, a Jersey cow with high test, radio debates, church activities, local travel to Chicago and Ames, weather observations, and reflections on land, crops, and family life in 1925 Iowa.
Clapper Bros righted their corn crib damaged by the storm while repairs continue on other structures. Madison Jones’s garage has been rebuilt. Hail harmed cats more than people. Crops are unusually short and many acres may be too short to harvest. corn damaged will face at least a two week delay. Hail insurance agents are active in response.
Mr and Mrs Tom Nicholson hosted relatives from Des Moines with a noon picnic on the lawn. Philip Gerdes and family joined at the Tom Gerdes home while Cyrus Wagner returned from Omaha after his daughter Elenor graduated from nurses training. John O Bri an delivered corn to Everett Stewart and Murray Simylie hosted the Fleur de Lis club. Harold Gerdes of Ainsworth visits the John Gerdes home this week.
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