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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1936

Page

6

Ainsworth Man Buys Property Parsonage

Frank Boyd of Iowa City visited the E H Ginkins home in Ainsworth. George Townsend won the bid for the Baptist church and parsonage. Vivian Robertson of Oskaloosa visited. Will Strain and wife were seen by relatives in Keota. Various locals, including Tennant of Trenton and Roy Moran family, were noted with travel and health details.

Ruth Norris Ainsworth Frank Boyd Iowa City E. H. Ginkins Vivian Robertson Oskaloosa Donna Rabenold John Strato Florence Goble Keota Will Strain

Walter Pepper Succeeds Allen Meacham as Clay Cemetery Secretary

Walter Pepper of Clay was elected secretary treasurer of the Clay cemetery association, succeeding Allen Meacham who is moving to Seattle with his wife. The endowment fund rose from 2000 to 2700, with sufficient cash on hand to maintain cemetery care for another year. A farewell and donation party hosted by Mr and Mrs Earl Salterbury honored Ray Parcelle and family, who are relocating to the former George McClintock farm after a house fire loss.

A. J. Morgan CLAY Walter Pepper The Clay Cemetery Association Allen Meacham Ray Parcell Parcelle George Mce-Clintock

Clay Missionary Meeting Set With Mrs Wolcott

Neighborhood notes report the Gilbert Smith family on the R E Brown farm with Clay school attendance. The Clay Missionary society meets March 12 with Mrs C B Wolcott after a weather delayed January session. Locals helped Lyall Moore move to Dayton Grove as men cut wood and neighbors sawed timber.

Gilbert Smith R. E. Brown Clay School Clay Missionary Society C. B. Wolcott Wm. Embree Lyall Moore Dayton Grove Lyle Oldfield A. E. Knotts

So and Sew Club To Meet Thursday with Mrs. Timmins

The So and Sew club meeting is announced for next Thursday with Mrs Harold Timmins. Other items note Wm Embree visiting Washington, Dean and Lois Moore visiting West Chester and plans to enter school, and local moves and illnesses.

Timmins J. B. Moore Dayton Grove Embree Washington Harold Timmins Dean Lois Moore West Chester Ivan Enfield Wellman Mra Irena Oldfield Lyle Oldfield Leo Oldfield Chester Carreker Wm. Embree Ted Anderson Bruce Moore Lyall Moore Wm Embree Milt Dayton Clarence Johnson Charlie Thrapp

Washington Lodge and Railroad Schedules for Washington Area

Regular meeting schedule for Washington Lodge No 26 A M M with officers W Bealer and A W Yard. Daily railway timetable lists passenger and freight trains with routes to Oklahoma City El Paso and points along the Southwest Limited including local freights and mixed trains. Notes indicate special stops for California passengers county seats and multiple towns served.

Washington Lodge No A. M W. A. Bealer W. M W. Yard Washington-Oskatoosa California el Paso Brighton Fairfield Hiden Belknap Centerville Seymour Allerton Princeton Spickards Excelsior Springs Liberty L. Goodlander

Glendale pupils shine at local spelling contest

Glendale school sent Evelyn Givens Mil dred Meyers and Mercedes Miller to a spelling contest. Givens won first in the primary division. Snow plows cleared roads Thursday and Saturday. Social notes mention Tony Gerdes and Harry entertaining the N A club. Marital moves and school elections are reported in the Glendale community.

Glendale Evelyn Miler Evelyn Givens Mildred Meyers Mercedes Miller Glendale School Tony Gerdes Harry Milo Weaver Weaver Farm Amos Weaver Washington Sam Munson Murray Smylie Helen Fred Jarvis Joan Gerdes Phyllis Crone Spread Fagle

Neighbors Relocate as Dittmer Family Moves

East Seventy Six residents note the Dittmer family departure to a farm owned by John Dittmer southeast of Washington. The Romine family also moves to the C La Romine property in East 76 as community routines continue with local visits and gatherings.

East Seventy Six Frank Dittmer John Dittmer Washington East Seventy-Six Oren Romine C. la Romine East 76 Leota Ramee Iowa State Teachers College Sam Henderson Keota Milt Dayton Bill Shaffer Harold Tierney Ed Duvall Larry Dale Henderson Bury Henderson Eddie Gretter John Gretter Paul Bell Guy Ed Lorack Des Moines Jotn Gretter Leola Malley Wilma Romine Bury Henderson and Sons Lexington Ralph Tadlock Lioyd Miller Betty Jean John Powell Paul Junior Guy Works

Spelling Contest Held at Red Brick School

The township spelling contest took place at Red Brick school Friday afternoon with Miss Florence Thomas serving as a judge of the event.

Red Brick Florence Thomas

Strike Talks Fail as Building Owners Refuse Arbitration

Negotiations to extend the New York building service strike stalled when owners rejected a closed shop demand. Threats of violence attributed to strike leaders prompted a conference called by District Attorney William C. Dodge. Attendees included Hastings, James Bambrick, Edward Maguire, strikers' representatives, and the court stenographer. Meanwhile a lone resident complained about needing water from a neighboring hydrant.

New York Building Service William C. Dodge Hastings James Bambrick Edward Maguire

Farewell Party for Neighbors Moves Near Prairie

North Prairie Flower notes farewell after neighbors depart. Movers include E M Fulton, Patrick Strum and Ralph Oldfield family. Mr and Mrs Mervyn Fulton relocate near Ainsworth to work with Davis Brothers. Community joins in oyster supper and thanks neighbors for kindness.

E. M. Fulton North Prairie Flower Edd Kleinberg John Patterson Ralphidfield Marie Mervyn Fulton Ainsworth Davis’ Brothers Kline Kalona Ralph Oldfield Maria Sam Oldfield Don Huber Fulton Elizabeth Young Ralph Oldfields Farnest Strum E. M. Paton Palmer Oldfield Earnest Strum

Presbyterian Cottage Prayer Meeting Notices

Announcement of a Wednesday 9:30 A M prayer meeting at 821 North 2nd Street led by Mrs Lydia Juzeler. Harmony club meeting postponed until further notice. I O F plans first degree work Tuesday night with four candidates from Kalona. large attendance desired. Baptist Ladies Dutch Market at the church Thursday evening starting at 5 with apron and candy booths.

Presbyterian Cottage Prayer Meeting Lydia Juzeler North 2Nd St Harmony Club

Colors of Honey Varieties From Different Nectar Sources

The article explains honey color variations by nectar source. Yellow star thistle yields yellow to yellowish green honey, white buckwheat produces very dark honey, tulip trees give rich wine red honey, and purple blossoms create light honey.

Amazon River's Vast Reach Across Contested Waters

The Amazon spans about 3,000 miles from New York to London in width in many places, resembling a sea more than a river. Its vast network of tributaries forms the world's greatest river system.

Amazon New York London

Beauty Institute Turmoil Ends In Hospital Crisis

Juliet Rankin rises in the beauty institute run by Madame Hubert but the enterprise strains under debt and competition. O'Hara fears foreclosure as Hubert lies critically injured, while Von Guerdon and Juliet confront love, ambition, and a fading business.

Juliet Rankin Madame Hubert Thomas O'Hara Juliet Franz von Guerdon O'Hara von Guerdon Katie Schmidt Katie van Guerdon Meek Tttle McSpadden McSpadden Yim Institute Hubert New York O'llara Nothi

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