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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1935
Page
6
The article urges upgrading houses by adding permanent concrete foundations. It explains excavating for a basement and constructing monolithic walls to prevent termite damage and wall or floor repairs. It highlights basement recreation space and decorative concrete floors as modern benefits.
Dixie Dugan has arranged for Mordecai Ladd to board with Ruthie's mother, the young widow Raymond, for the time being. The move appears aimed at a sly plan in the background as family ties adjust.
Mrs. Rennie Dawson reports letters from Mrs. Wilson Martin of Granger Mo noting her improved health and family news. Thomas Martin just finished his second year with top grades but missed three days for German measles. The piece also covers weather flood impacts and local social notes about dinners, visits, and upcoming entertainment by the WHO Barn Dance Frolic troupe.
Lodge No. 26 A F and A M meets first Friday monthly under W M Fred H Bey with A W Yard noted. Various east and westbound freight and passenger trains listed with daily schedules, mixed trains, and special stops. agents J Co McKay and W C Bell noted. California passengers and county seat stops described.
The Young Peoples League sponsors an ice cream supper on the church lawn at Madison Street and South Ave B Tuesday evening. Fresh strawberries and home baked cake will be served. The Presbyterian choir practices Friday night at 7 30.
The Riverside Garden Club sponsored show at the Methodist church basement drew 33 exhibitors with nearly 300 entries and over 200 visitors in a well attended event. Private displays by Mrs. Harry Hardy and Mrs. Joseph W. Mellecker showcased 56 and 12 specimens respectively, with judges from Washington awarding numerous first and second prizes across multiple rose, peony, iris, delphinium, poppy, and chrysanthemum classes.
Members of the Better Riverside club met at St Marys hall with guest Paul R Horak. The group elected officers unanimously and approved a $20 loan to scout master J P Quinn for area camp expenses, to be repaid by beneficiaries.
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