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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1925
Page
7
Edward H. Cass of Oak Park Chicago at 34 is described as the oldest lo ing Mason. He received a lodge reception at Siloam Lodge No. 780 after completing 70 years as a member of the order. He joined the order at Bangor Maine.
SEVENTY-SIX March 1 reports Mr and Mrs Bury Henderson and Mr and Mrs Everett Green entertained the Rock club with a Hard Time party at the Green home. Other notes mention Myrtle Huber returning to Packwood to help with house work and several local families visiting or moving.
The Sandy Hook column reports a mild yet brisk March start with sun and warmth, notes on a Wisconsin cold, and jokes about setting hens. It covers local poultry sales, chick hatchings, eggs prices, broodiness on nests, and farm life updates including moves, arrivals, and community events.
Mrs Har lan McCarty Rex McCarty and daughter Helen of Washington visited Gleede Dold. Miss Zilpha Hesser from Washington spent the weekend here. The Nichols family from Burlington visited Edwin Leeper and E E Nichols. Snow melted after a sunny Sunday as Rev Johnson returned to Richland.
Mr and Mrs Sam Baker and family spent Sunday with John May kombe in Washington The outing marked a special birthday for Bessie whose sixth birthday occurred that day Grandma May recalled the moment.
West Chester reports strong cooperation among Christian groups at the Baptist church special meetings. Services run nightly 7 30 except Saturday with song praise and practical sermons inviting all to attend. Local visitors include A T Augustine and Wilda, Frank Smith, and Mr Fiecklen of Oskaloosa. Brumback notes a radio address as a modern marvel.
The Clay township column lists residents moving within the Brighton area and nearby farms including C R Johnson Mrs Frank Parcel and George Evans. Social events at Everybody's Social Al len Meachem's and Roy Robinsons are noted along with road conditions and community plans. Houses hog houses and new stores are mentioned with several farm moves and visitors.
Crawfordsville March 5 Mrs Paul Jones of Madison Wis spent the day here Tuesday on business N L Long of Washington visited with relatives Mrs Daisy Huber traveled to Washington for the day The 7th 6th 7th and 8th grades heard President Coolidge inaugural address on the radio in the assembly room Mrs Ollie Anwy entertained the Care Away circle and guests Mrs Harold Ross Mrs Walden Smith Mrs Myron Hayes and Miss Elizabeth Van Horn The home was decorated for St Patrick s day and a luncheon with green accents Mrs Leota Davidson spoke on March holidays ending with St Patrick and his history Mrs Hazel Moorhead demonstrated rug making Partners for refreshments were found by green shamrocks Cc O Burris and family moved to a farm near Cotter.
Fragmentary text discusses charitable efforts and civic spirit with references to neighbors and friends. The readable portion points to a desire for kindness and cooperation among local people amid unclear specifics.
An old advertisement claims constipation causes wrinkles gray hair and skin problems. It urges immediate use of Kellogg ALL-BRAN with strong claims of health benefits and doctor recommendations to relieve constipation.
The Highland Center area shows multiple farm moves and relocations. Lon and Joe Emery left their farm, Frank Heck moved south of Holyrood, residents shifted east of Haskins and West Sojka moved into his vacated place, Rotenberger Brom near 1th side, George McGinnis south of Haskins, Glen Anderson and family to Harry White’s place, Matilda Lisle and Iola Disney moving to Haskin. Mrs Kron visited City, M Taylor trip to Texas reported.
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