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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1934

Page

7

Music contest attendance and local visits noted

Mrs Hugh Davis and Mrs Buxbaum attended a music contest in Wellman. Visitors include Mrs Will Nelson of Omaha at the Moor home Reynolds Ill J Jeannette Wooley vacationing in Iowa City. Velma Twinam Kemp ley visiting W W Twinam parents. Charles Curtis and J W Huston visiting relatives. Dr S W Huston improving from pneumonia.

Moor Reynolds T. H. Barnes Jeannette Wooley Iowa City W. W. Twinam Charles Curtis Washington J. W. Huston

Bald Athletes Make Notable Marks Across Sports

The piece surveys bald athletes across sports, noting Bill Urbanski and Johnny Collier as young yet standout figures in baseball and track. It recalls historic bald stars like Fitz and the Sullivans, highlights Maree Thil as a top middleweight, and praises Ching Johnson as a striking hockey star famed for his shiny dome.

Bill Urbanski Braves Bald Johnny Collier Fitz Sullivans Billy DeFoe Maree! Thil iThil Gracie Allen Ching Johnson Rangers Ching Kiang

Weekend visitors gather in Columbus Junction area

A crowded weekend schedule shows multiple families hosting guests, including Mr. and Mrs. Milo Arthur and Jimmie, the Rhea and Williams families, and Kenneth Rhea in a Burlington hospital where he remains restricted. Other visitors come from Washington Miland Shields Centerville and Wayland with updates on health and local calls.

Pratt and Holmes Visit in Red Brick Area

Marguerite Hering reports social visits in Red Brick on a recent Monday and Thursday. Mr and Mrs John Pratt visited Sam Sigafoose. John Holmes of Crawfordsville toured John Strain’s home. Several residents are ill and recoveries noted with household help also mentioned.

Red Brick John Pratt Sam Sigafoose Arlys Flynn M. M. Flynn John Holmes Crawfordsville John Strain Blanche Kennel Jacob Wenger Wenger Miss Huff

Pleasant Ridge notes from Reeve and neighbors

Reeve correspondent records Pleasant Ridge activity with Dave Schantz cutting wood for Tony Kauffman and Robert North on Tuesday. John Westen called from Crawfordsville on Friday. Miss Dora Satanders visits her niece Mrs. Ray Reeves as Henry Underwood calls at the Milton Smith home Friday.

Leslie Ross Helen Lois Gene Iran Messer Wapello Milton Smith Washington Henry Underwood John Westen Tony Kauffman Bruce Stewart Ray Reeves Dora Saunders Paul Houseal Milton Smiths Lewis Anderson Merle Walker Bert Ross Wayland Edna Reeves Pleasant Ridge Dave Schantz Robert North Crawfordsville Dora Satanders

Prairie Flower News Roundup Reflects Local Visits and Jobs

Prairie Flower reports Town City visitors from J F Rittenhouse and Gerald Teets in Kalona. The Thrasher column notes convalescent A Munson, home visits by Miss Clara Byers and Una Smith, and local labor shifts with David Clendenning at S A Munson. Cedar township corn hog contracts were signed with O C Patterson while Orley Page hosts visitors from Chicago.

Arthur Wiley Excelsior Springs Clara Byers E. Pp Thrasher Una Smith Orley Page Chicazo

Obituary of John Boulton in Columbus City township

John Boulton aged 68 a retired farmer of Columbus City township died at his home in Columbus City at noon Saturday after years of poor health. Funeral services will be at 2 30 Monday afternoon in the United Brethren church with Rev J H Grim Morning Sun pastor officiating. The Louisa county Federated clubs plan an all day meeting at Columbus high school auditorium April 19 with a covered dish dinner at noon. A Kedderson from Waterloo visited with Mrs Fedderden the Columbus schools music supervisor.

Columbus Junction John Boulton Columbus City United Brethren Church J. H. Grim Free Methodist Church Louisa County Federated Clubs Columbus High School

First Showing of 4 H Club Girls 1934 Uniform

The 4 H Club Girls will debut a new 1934 uniform in COUNTRY GENTLEMAN March 1934. The design features a high neckline, Peter Pan collar, silk four in hand tie, extended shoulder line for movement, and green and white colors. The outfit will be shown early to guide sewing projects under State Leaders ahead of the June Washington D C camp.

United States Washington, D. C Mary Grace Ramey Mre Kamey

Road resurfacing and local notices from Pleasant View area

The county road between Columbus City and Wapello will be resurfaced with crushed rock. A miscellaneous program is planned at the Pleasant View schoolhouse Friday evening. Thomas Vincent visited the Fred Robinson home en route from Mt. Carmel to Waterloo. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Hotle welcomed a son at Washington county hospital. Mr. and Mrs. H. J Dy Northey and William Dunn spent the weekend in Cedar Rapids. The Presbyterian Dramatic club meets April 1 after a fellowship supper at 5 30. Seniors of Cotter school will present Hobgoblin House next month with cast including Richard Jenkins Monna Edwards Pauline Peters Anita Bell and others. Finis Harbison family moved from Gladwin to the Pigman farm.

Columbus City Wapello Pleasant View Thomas Vincent Fred Robinson Mt. Carmel Waterloo Gilbert Hotle Washington County Hospital H. J Dy Northey William Dunn Cedar Rapids Presbyterian Dramatic Club Cotter School Hobgobblin House Richard Jenkins Monna Edwards Pauline Peters Anita Bell Howard Williams Mildred Williams Blair Duncan Maxine McGuire Ralph Ory Hugh Williams Finis Harbison Gladwin Pigman Farm

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