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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1934

Page

6

Visitor from Cedar Falls Visits Waterloo Student

Miss Marjorie McFarlane, a student at Iowa State Teachers College, Cedar Falls, is visiting until Monday. She teaches second grade at Lowell School in Waterloo, while the Waterloo schools enjoy a spring holiday. County Treasurer Marion S. George notes the tax deadline without penalty. Hazel Meek Clarice Meek and Mrs Elmer Cherry attended Mrs Oscar Meek funeral in Waterloo. Miss Mable Meek, daughter of the family, recently returned from Chicago and works as a personnel director at Marshall Fields.

Marjorie McFarlane Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Marjorie Lowell Waterloo Marion S. George Hazel Meek Clarice Meek Elmer Cherry Oscar Meek Mable Meek Chicago Marshall Fields Neil McClanahan Monmouth Union Mary McClanahan Mr. McClanahan Carolyn McCleery McClanahans Hush McCleery Dave Fulton Itc Nicola & Harmon Sloward L. McCleery Nic McCleery University of Iowa Marion St . George A. E. Droz Robert Patterson Frank Miller A. E. Baldridge Theodore Jailey Shirley Clark Robert E. Gibson Iowa City Margaret Duff John L. Duff Omaha Nebi Duff Nicolau« Harmon

Edmondson Announces Run for State Representative Seat

Ek L Edmondson of Brighton Iowa declares candidacy for State Representative subject to Republican voters in Washington County June primary. The notice states intent to seek the office and party affiliation.

Washington County Ek. L. Edmondson Brighton Iowa

County Sheriff Candidate Seeks Democratic Support

J. Bart Jackson announces his candidacy for county sheriff on the Democratic ticket and asks for support. He references the year 1914H.

J. Bart Jackson

Birthday of Ft. Knox Lieutenant’s Grandchild Celebrated

Mr and Mrs George Amlong announce the birth of their grandson, second son to Lieut and Mrs Ransom G Amlong at Fort Knox Kentucky. The baby arrived Monday March 26 at 6 am. Eunice Hammer Waymack arrived Tuesday night for an Easter visit. Rev W J Stephens of the Square Gospel Church will preach tonight on The Betrayal and Trial of Jesus and Friday night on The Crucifixion.

George Amlong Ransom G. Amlong Ft. Knox Eunice Hammer Waymack W. J. Stephens Square

Easter events and local civic notes in Crawfordsville

Miss Nellie Manners reports on community Easter activities. Mrs Beauchamp and Mrs Davis hosted Methodist Aid with 24 ladies, games, and treats. Easter service at Presbyterian Church featured Rev E L Lewis and a duet. Washington visitors included Rev Hebner and family. election results show Rl Williams near re election with 47 valid votes plus five disputed.

Carl Stites Ernest Beauchamp Ivor Davis Methodist Presbyterian Church E. L. Lewis Salem Manda Davia Marion Williams Mmrys Davis Washington Rl Williams

Easter visits and travel headlines from local area

A chaotic list of residents and visitors travels through town with trips to Richmond Davenport and Monmouth. People include Atchisons Tippins Anwyls and McClanahans visiting relatives and attending services. Easter plans and sales promotions appear among community updates and notices.

Rural School News Highlights Student Achievements and Moves

The six weeks tests were easier than before with top marks by Donald McArlin Verla Boshart Jesse Wenger and Donald Kuhn. Seven new library books arrive and a declamatory contest at Marion township yielded two ribbons for Donald Kuhn and Verla Boshart. Several students moved to other schools, including the Beese and Lambert families, as Lincoln and Washington topics featured in opening exercises.

Taneh Gickess Iris Loch Lomond Hills of Tryos Donald McAtlin Verla Hoshart Jessie Wenger Donald Kuhn Verla B Hoshart Jesse Wenger Verla Boshart South America Mexico Central America China Japanese Empire Wee Seateh Arthur Alfred Dale Mila Red Beese Douglas School Henry County Faye Donald Lambert Shiloh Lincoln Donald McArlin Tommy Washington Verta Boshart

Pleasant Ridge School Notes and Student Achievements

Perfect attendance honored for Bernard Kephart Raymond Kephart Loyal Huffstutter and Arlene Houseal. Edward Kauffman injured in sleigh accident last Wednesday evening tearing ligaments in his ankle. Edward Kauffman and Arlene Stousent took eighth grade exams at Shiloh on February 3. Six Weeks Tests list top scores: Raymond Kephart 100 geography Loyal Huffstutter 98 reading Lawrence Huffstutter ?, Arlene Houseal ?, history 95, Iowa history 94, agriculture 93, arithmetic 98.

Pleasant Ridge Edna Pattison Bernard Kephart Raymond Kephart Loyal Huffstutter Arlene Houseal Edward Kauffman Lawrence Huffstutter Hett Arlene Stousent Shiloh Lawrence Hluffstutter Jeu Lowa Aericulture OS

Two Brothers Return Home From Monmouth For Vacation

John Owen returns home from Monmouth College for spring vacation and his brother Charles is expected soon. Classes resume after vacation next Wednesday. Arlene Houseal notes daffodil window decor and a March bulletin border with colored paper kites.

John Owen Monmouth College Charles Arlene Houseal

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