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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1937

Page

6

Keota Social Clubs Hold Week of Meetings

In Keota this week several clubs and social groups held gatherings at local homes. Activities included Friendly Circle at Miss Alma Sharp’s home with Mrs. Gilbert Adams as hostess, Pythian Sisters initiation of Mrs. Irwin Dillon, Hopewell and St Marys study clubs meetings, and card and embroidery clubs hosted by local members such as Mrs. Everett Schmidt Mrs. George Hagist Mrs. Susan Ott Mrs. H A Harden Mrs. Wayne Lyle Mrs. Felix Weber Mrs. C A Singmaster and Mrs. B J Byrne.

KEOTA Friendly Circle Federated Sunday School Alma Sharp Gilbert Adams Pythian Sisters West Chester Temple Hopewell Everett Schmidt George Hagist Schmidt St. Mary's Study Club Susan Ott Sam Grabner H. A. Harden Wayne Lyle F. F. Hagist E.S. Weber Felix Weber Card Club C. A. Singmaster B. J. Byrne Embroidery Club Charles Stoutner H. D. Williams

Taming an Animal Says Uncle Eben on Mules

A rural proverb from Uncle Eben notes the best way to tame an animal is to keep looking it straight in the eyes, with emphasis on mules. The view reflects common wisdom in farm life and animal training.

Uncle Eben

Knights of Pythias Rank of Knight Announcement

Notice announces the Rank of Knight event on Monday June 28 at and pm with Pluto appearing. Brother Knights expected to attend. R R Minick is the chief. Regular Past Chief Assn. picnic is postponed indefinitely from Sunday 112t3.

Pluto R. R. Minick C. C

Soil-Blowing Winds Erode Topsoil Across Regions

Wind erosion, also called soil blowing, removes topsoil during storms, threatening agricultural land. Strong winds lift loose soil, degrade fertility, and reduce crop yields in affected areas.

Roosevelt duPont Wedding Scene to Be Officiated

Groton headmaster Peabody will officiate the Roosevelt duPont wedding scene. The guests include President and Mrs. Roosevelt, with a reception at the brides parents home Owls Neat in Greenville near Wilmington.

Ethel duPont Fugene duPont Wilmington Del Franklin D Roosevelt Christ P E Church Ena

Mrs A McCurdy funeral Sunday at Conesville

Mrs. Allen McCurdy age 73 died at home after several weeks illness in Columbus Junction. Funeral at 4 p.m. Sunday in Reformed church at Conesville with Rev. Emanuel Jasmann Ocokaloosa officiating. burial in Conesville cemetery. She was born July 23, 1857 in Coshecton County and married Allen McCurdy Sept. 2, 1882. Survived by widower two brothers and several nieces and nephews.

Martigan Ftutler Columbus Junction Allen McCurdy Conesville Reformed Church Cotesville Emanuel Jasmann Ocokaloosa McCurdy Eva McKee Daniel May Jane McKee Pieters Coshecton County Ohio

Peace of Mind Through Self Control

The text discusses how anger harms conversations and damages relationships. It notes the futility of recalling hurtful words and the lasting impression on others. Peace of mind arises from self-control and choosing kinder responses.

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