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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1934

Page

5

Striped Runways Innovation at U S Army Flying School Field

At Kelly Field San Antonio Texas striped night and day runways with non skid surfaces are under construction as part of a 200000 dollar CWA project. Shell Petroleum aided development with Gmlas emulsified asphalt yielding improved visibility and safety for the U S Army All Corps Advanced Flying School.

Washington, D. C Kelly Field San Antonio Texas United States Army All Corps Advanced Flying School Air Corps Shell Petroleum Corporation Asphait Department

District No 4 Notes and Local Socials

The fragment lists community items from District No 4 including weather woes and pest issues affecting farming, a local remark about moths or insects, and family visits. It notes Mrs Nellie Swift and Mrs Elsie Swift plus Patriots visiting Cedar Rapids, with several households sharing Sunday visits and ice cream. A birthday surprise for Mrs Libe is mentioned.

Nellie Swift Elsie Swift Cedar Rapid Nellie Ploye Maxwell Joe McGraws Isaac Klees Betty J. Brenneman O Wwray Grays Clyde Rouse John Libe

Walnut District social and club notes and incidents

Mr and Mrs Harry Wentworth visited Cedar Falls parents while Rodney Swaile hosted a call evening. Club women hosted a guest meeting at Mrs Ralph Chorpenning with a children’s program and refreshments. Mrs Ed Miller drove into a ditch on a club outing route with no damage. An ice cream social is planned at Sunset Park. Farmers report chinch bugs thick and post holes dug as control efforts proceed.

Walnut District Harry Wentworth Cedar Falls Charlie MekKay Rodney Swaile Ralph Chorpenning Walnut Club Sunset Park

Shooting rumor stirs neighbors after Sunday event

Mr and Mrs Toward Daniel and son Eugene Tele Darlens and Roy Nelson attended a gathering at a residence Sunday evening. A discussion about gunfire and shooting rumors circulated among attendees and neighbors. The report notes no injuries or arrests.

Daniel Eugene Tele Darlens Roy Nelson

Columbus Junction Community Notes Move and Milestones

Local items report farm bureau picnic at C E Merce home in Columbus City township Tuesday evening. Bake sale at Richie store. Numerous visits, travels, and family events include births, church activities, synod delegates, and residents visiting relatives in Iowa and beyond.

Columbus Junction Columbus City Township

Highland Socials and Farm News Pause for Dance and Visits

East Highland residents enjoyed a weekend of family visits with the Silas Hollands and others traveling to Donaldson Town to see Eerl Mullen. Farmers battled chinch bugs, a large Highland Palace dance drew crowds despite rain, and Iowa City Yellow Jackets provided music.

East Highland Silas Holland Grinnell If M. Holland WD. M. Holland Merle Dorothy Eerl Mullen Donaldson Town Williamn Pearson Robert Frank Mineers James Swallen James Dvorak Gail Murdock Riverside Lavenia Steele Mushy Lewis Havel Highland Palace Iowa City Yellow Jackets Victor Burteh Cleo Gerot Valley

West Chester Social Roundup in Brumback Correspondent Notes

West Chester reports include Miss Sue Reif visiting parents for vacation. Sunday evening Baptist Church children’s day exercises. Clara Henderson missionary society met Mrs Bert Rittenhouse. Roy Tandy reunion at Morning Sun. Plans to drive to Wisconsin to visit grandmother Thompson. Pythian Sisters Memorial services. Benson family trip to Des Moines and return. Karl Griggs drives a new car. Dusenberry visits Waterloo then Wiarton to see grandchildren. W R C social at Ralston home reported enjoyable. Floyd Bans retires from Des Moines W R C department convention.

Oakland Presbyterian Church FE. Jasman Conesville Columbus Junction Iowa Holly Springs Miss Reuben Allen Naomi Jane Henry Robertson Crawford Ville Virgil Cosgro West Chester Sue Reif Baptist Church Clara Henderson James Griggs Leland and Clyde Pekin Floyd Schachner Sadie Dusenberry Waterloo Wiarton Mabel and Harolyn Wardell W. O. Ralston P. N Floyd Bans Des Moines W. R. C. Department

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