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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1938
Page
8
Between May and 15 are the dates for applying the first cover spray in controlling apple scale in Washington county. County Agent Roudabush says the spray should be applied not later than this deadline.
After a calyx spray period the guidance warns that apple scab is threating due to warm damp weather. It prescribes the first cover spray with liquid lime sulfur or dry lime sulfur plus hydrated lime and lead arsenate to 50 gallons of water. Coverage is stressed for effectiveness.
Clay news notes Mrs. Leonard Fritz welcomed an eight and three fourth pound girl named Sonja Kay born Wednesday morning April 27. Ernie Johnson of Richland is mentioned for sheep shearing work in the area.
Farmers visit on Saturday. Wilma Bales of Washington assists with housework at the John Souten home. Ladies club prepares Mother’s Day and guest day at Mrs. Gilbert Smith’s home on Wednesday afternoon. Clay school children deliver May baskets to older residents in district as a long standing tradition.
Some Audubon species once depicted by John James Audubon have not been observed by scientists for generations, highlighting gaps in modern field records and calling attention to historical rarity.
Ainsworth schedules Clean Up Week for May 9 with alleys designated for trash hauling. Royal Neighbors met to plan attendance at the Riverside county convention on June 3. Mrs. S Fred Sharpe visited Iowa City. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Gertrude Goldan at the Methodist church with a quartet providing music.
A quote depicts Uncle Eben remarking that a man who complains he has had no opportunity may be too busy kicking to notice chances when they appear. The line underscores themes of perspective and initiative.
Advice to cure constipation by increasing dietary bulk with Kellogg’s All-Bran. Promotes fiber intake, hydration, and vitamin B content as a natural intestinal aid. Publicity for Kellogg’s breakfast cereal produced in Battle Creek and sold by grocers.
A 1930s commentary contrasts Hitler and Mussolini highlighting personality, demeanor, and physical differences. It notes Mussolini as a listener who sways readers without anger, while Hitler impresses with a polished but un-German aura to Italians. Both share timing, discipline, and fatalism yet diverge in appearance and personal habits.
At Easter Miss Brohm handed out chocolate eyes with names and Donald Davison hosted a party. The class earned new books for the library and six titles joined in. Students read several books and awards were given to Dean Kauffman Mary Vaughn Swartzendruber Delbert Hessel tine and Edwin Swartzendruber for reading. The seventh and eighth grades will take May 5 exams at Shiloh.
Kalona reports the senior class will stage "Let's Have Some Excitement" at the school on Friday May 13. The cast includes Margot Meredith Eunice Niffenegger Anita Ames Leona Miller Richard Ravenal and many others. The article lists numerous student cast and local social notes from Kalona.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Mitchell visited Washington Saturday and joined Finley chapel members for Sunday dedication with former ministers present Rev Colliar aged 91 spoke in morning and Rev Sampp Fitts and Lyman Noble spoke afternoon.
Students mention reading goals with twenty five books and several others who have read many. Mr Krabill and visitors Jean Davison Virginia and George Davison attended. The school year ends with a picnic on Saturday May 7, and Miss Brohm will teach again next year per fifth grade reporter Gertrude Davison.
The University of Virginia is located in Charlottesville. Its official colors are gold and blue.
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