Neighbors Bale Hay at Graber Home After Injury
A group of neighbors aided Albert Graber, laid up with a broken rib, by baling and storing hay at the Graber residence on Monday afternoon. The event included deliveries of ice cream and cake by Mabel and Ora Graber, with several local families visiting or sharing news of trips and visits to nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Rich
Stringtown
Albert Graber
Albert
D. C. Schantz
Noah Widmer
Ethan Brooks
Marvin Widmer
Lester Graber
Earl Bachman
Harold Beese
Edwin Roth
Galen Widmer
John Rich
Mabel
Ora Graber
Washington Evening Journal masthead and rate notes
The Washington Evening Journal content shows staff roles including E Shannon managing editor and R Elder business manager with other editors listed. It also notes publication schedule afternoons except Sunday and holidays and provides subscription rates and postal details for Washington Iowa with reference to press associations and circulation audits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
Shannon & Co
E. Shannon
Eng R. Elder
Bruce C. Cowden
Charles Morris
J. Shannon
Max Marble
Washington
Iowa
United Press
Inland Daily Press
Iowa Daily Press
Iowa Presse
Audit Bureau of Circulations Abscrip
Ington
Ca Ington
Repairing Bridges On Pilotburg Roads
Rain has caused bridges to wash out and require repair in Pilotburg. The article notes growing corn and reports of borer egg masses as well as flying moths in the evenings. Community events include Mrs. Carl Oldfield hosting the Ladies Aid on July 6 and a basket dinner after church on July 9. Local residents Wayne Fisher, Merle Howsare, Vera Turnipseed, and JoAnn Stransky are mentioned with family visits and the Mt Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilotburg
Carl Oldfield
Wayne Fisher
Mercy Hospital
Merle Howsare
Crawfordsville
Vera Turnipseed
Well- Swan
Richard Scott
Donna Proctor
Oelwein
JoAnn Stransky
Pleasant this week brings visits and family notices
This week featured visits and celebrations across families in Kalona and nearby areas. Carl T. Anderson’s 90 year old father visited then traveled to see another son. Mrs. Mineart of Sandy Hook earns an honor. A newborn girl brings congratulations to Mrs. Joe Jones. Lydia Horak observed her birthday with family, and a close call with a culvert near Allan Stransky’s drive was avoided with help from several neighbors. Allen’s family and Charlie Eyestone of Washington joined Clifford Eyestone for a family dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Jones
Kalona
Carl T. Anderson
Mineart
Sandy Hook
Joe Jones
Edith Pribyl
Harold
John Kiene
Duane
Kenneth
Washington
Marion Stransky
Frak Stransky
Lydia Horak
O'Hara Hammond
Hugh
Kathy
Kentucky
Mr. Hammond
Andersons
Des Moines
Allan Stransky
Richard Scott
Eugene
Micky
Charlie Eyestone
Clifford
Tennessee
West
James Ferguson
Washington County
Iowa
Can Opener Update Improves Stainless Magnet Hold
A new stainless steel can opener uses a magnet to secure the can in place while the crank is turned. This feature aims to reduce slipping and improve steady cutting during use.
Why Go West? Tennesseeans Warned Against Emigration
In 1883 eastern Tennessee voices urged residents to stay home amid a Western migration to Iowa and Illinois. The East Tennessee News published cautions about health, water, and life in the prairies, contrasting Tennessee’s beauty with the West’s hardships. A Greenfield letter documented harsh health issues and regrets from those who moved West.
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Tennessee
West
Washington County
Iowa
Crawfordsville
Ferguson
Ode Ferguson
East Tennessee News
Macryville
Tenn
Blount County
Finois
Prairie States
Cumberland
Alleghany Mountain Ranges
Illinois
Greenfield
East
Music Mothers Sponsor Concert in Columbus Junction
The Music Mothers club of Columbus High School sponsored a musical program to accompany the band concert on Main Street Wednesday evening. Mrs Zelphia Bell Livenon and her son Michael from Washington DC visited local relatives. Louise Reaney of Burlington visited en route to Chicago University for advanced work. Mrs K H Johnson returned from a visit with her sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Music Mothers Club of Columbus High School
Main Street
Zelphia Bell Livenon
Michael
Washington, D. C
Dale Bowen
Louise Reaney
Burlington
Chicago
Chicago University
Local church officers named. community notices update
Columbus City Methodist trustees and stewards listed with lay leader and officers. Central Presbyterian hosts pot luck dinner on Sunday July 16 with Myron Olson and family as guests. J O Devore returns home from Restopia nursing after weeks of care. Kenley Cunningham discharged to Restopia and remains in a cast after University hospital treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus City Methodist Church
J. D. Helmick
August Foss
Clarence Christopher
Robert Pierce
Arthur Cassabaum
Marvin Teeter
Fred Rahmiller
Neal Smith
Wendell Morgan
Ted Herr
Daring Steele
Harold Graham
Maude Boulton
Robert Luckey
Harold Rawhouser
Don Rutt
August Noss
Darris Steele
Darris Steele; Bible School
Don Morgan
WSCS
Wil-ling Workers
David Hull
Central Presbyterian Church
Myron Olson
Potash Deficiency Causes Brown Edges On Corn Leaves
When corn leaves show brown scorched edges during growth, it may indicate a potash deficiency affecting plant health.
Surprise Browns on Anniversary in Square Circle
Old neighbors of Dwight Brown surprised the couple on their wedding anniversary June 21 in Square Circle. The gathering included ice cream, cake, and a pinochle session with attendees listed from the Howells to Carl Walker and Vernon Fletcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Jones
Square Circle
Dwight Brown
Iowa City
Robert Howell
Betty
Howell Davis
Ruth
Carl Walker
Vernon Fletcher
Gary
Steph
Howell-Rasmussen Wedding Noted in Columbus Junction
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Howell, Egerald and Betty attended the Howell Rasmussen wedding at Columbus Junction Sunday. San Diegans are expected in early July to visit two weeks at Mrs. Georgia Williams home. Bob will remain for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Wagner
William Conrad
Glen Bloomberg
Marvin Widmer
Edwin Swartzendruber
Baby
Clayton Widmer
San Diego
Calif
Georgia Williams
Bob
Robert Howell
Egerald
Betty
Howell-Rasmussen
Columbus Junction
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USAF
James P. Beckett
South Korea
Truman
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Edward Freyenberger
Phyllis Davison
Max Graber
Rex Swan
Brooks
Jimmie
Barber Shop
Herb Swan
Swan
Fred Cummings
Olds
Clara Hebel
Grace
Maurice Krabill
Norma
Olie Eichelberger
Sage Neem Eos
Washin
Washheart
Ea Snes Co Ha
Vable
Cushman
Scooters
Robert
Roger Waggoner
N. B. Ave
Dixte Dugan
By McEvoy
Striebel
Frank Stransky
Rollie
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Junction
Martha Butler
Mrs. K. H. Johnson
Willits Motor Co
Cadillac
Oldsmobile — Sales — Service
Northeast Corner Square
Joe Palooka
Palooka
Ter
Omaha
Neb
Sidney
Edna Sands
Levi Giddings
LaGuna Beach
Paul Grauwinkel
C. B. Montgomery
Riverside
Ruth Coats
la Moore
le Nieta Reigle
Ames
J. H. Jones
Miss Rieglie
Clark Wood
Wm. Dean
Phillip Gerdes
Carl EK. White
University Hospital
Bloomfield
T. I. Geeckin
Doris Lee
Bryant and Smithway
Southern Utilities
You
Frigidaire
Iowa Southern Utilities CO
Pinkney
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