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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1932
Page
3
A Washington survey of local magazines reveals wide reader tastes and a diverse market. Shops report varying interests from literary reviews to popular fiction as residents browse current issues this morning.
A dense timetable lists Eastbound trains 7:45 AM No. 60 motor car and 1:25 PM No. 30 passenger, plus 6:00 PM No. 12, 12:20 AM No. 4 and 3:39 AM No. 82 local freight. Westbound services include 2:12 AM No. 2 and 11:35 AM No. 1 freight, with notes on stops for California passengers and county-seat service. multiple lines reference Washington and Oskaloosa branches and various local stops.
Lodges Washington Lodge No. 26 A F A M Regular meeting first Friday of each month Glenn Mace WM A W Yard Secretary Damascus Shrite No 10 W 8S of J Regular meeting fourth Tuesday of each month at Masonic Temple rooms Mrs Grace E Twinam WHP Mrs J W Bidwell W Scribe
Farmers toured the Mark Campbell, Carl Anderson, and Glenn Dutton farms with Vi S. Peterson and Watkins. Terraces and woven wire ditch dams reduced erosion, proving crop rotation and legumes key. Ladies enjoyed a flower garden after a Anderson farm picnic.
Weather brings worse fruit diseases this spring with moth entry and apple scab widespread. Second spray for apples advised between June 20 and 25 to protect leaves and future buds, using lime sulfur and lime products. Plant lice pressure noted on plums and cherries managed by nicotine sulphate or black leaf 40 mixed with soap, plus a specific lime sulfur or hydrated lime adjustment to the spray.
Directory-style notice listing dentists chiropractors osteopathic physicians and attorneys with office locations near Court House West Main Street and Washington Street. Includes phone numbers, addresses, and service descriptions for Dr W D Dwyer Dr T J Pease Dr O F Boller Preston Lefter Beam & Carson and Livingston & Richer followed by a real estate ad for John W Applegate.
A remark notes readers pick heavy reading matter from stock while opting for a light magazine, illustrating varied tastes in reading choices.
Washington county 4H girls held a large rally with 100 attendees. Lenore Thomann opened the program. Margaret Stewart presented a county history. Music memory contest crowned English River Hustlers. Grace Thompson elected president. Martha and George Washington pageant planned for summer. Ames convention set for June 27 28 29 with delegates named.
Fourteen girls and leaders are preparing to attend the annual 4H club convention in Ames, with arrangements underway at the present writing.
The calendar lists a June 22 4H meeting at Havre School with a play and ice cream social. June 23 features lamb grading at Milwaukee yards and June 26 to 29 hosts a 4H girls convention with activities and events.
William McCoroughy and EK Vanerus critique the match tonight with disappointment at the judges ruling while Francis Bush visits Muscatine relatives. No broadcaster coverage was available to verify blow by blow details, leaving observers uncertain about the decision.
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