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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1930

Page

6

Women Missionary Society meets for convention reports and tea

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church met at Mrs. T. L. Brookhart's home with assist ant hostesses. Reports from the West Liberty district convention shared by members followed devotions on International Relations. Tea closed the gathering.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church T. L. Brookhart A. L. Young T. F. Barker J. E. Gardner Jessie Brindley Smith Methodist Church West Liberty Homer Stephens L. W. Soule J. H. Peet Charles Pauls Leo Hoover William Butler

Evening Literature Meeting and May Party Plans

The Evening Literature group will meet Monday night at Mrs. Walter Brown. Members with cars should gather at Mrs. Marion Work’s at 6:30. Prepare to secure tickets for the May party.

Walter Brown Marion Work

Love Tested by Money in Fielding Tale

The Honorable Roscoe Fielding riches his nephew James Ripley and ward Florence Ratcliffe. A love match is blocked by a will offering fortune only if they do not wed, but a later unconditional bequest proves true in time. Florence and James marry and thrive despite the test.

Roscoe Fielding Congress Roscoe Fielding James Ripley Florence Ratcliff James Florence Janes Ripley

Keota High School Commencement Schedule Outlined

Keota on May 9 reveals the upcoming commencement week details. The junior senior banquet is Friday May 16 in the high school gym with fifty covers. The baccalaureate will be delivered by Rev. R Gilbert at the high school on Sunday May 18. The senior class play Oh Kay will be shown Tuesday May 20, followed by commencement on Thursday May 22 in the high school auditorium. A class of 27 will graduate. Alumni banquet closes the week Friday May 23 in the Methodist church dining room with an after program and social hour in the high school auditorium. D E Levien presides, Mrs H D Williams is vice president, W C Richardson is secretary treasurer.

Keota Keota High School R. Gilbert Methodist Episcopal Church Harriet R. Heuer Boyd H. Blattner O. Keith Stoutner Allan Body Clarahan Kenneth C. Corell Dorothy Darlene Clark Gertrude E. Evans Roderick 5. Stewart Dora Eloise Miller Thelma L. Bower Oren L. Romine Viola H. Klett Marie A

Still Have Husking Bees Are Still Profitable Contests

Husking bees remain popular and profitable due to recent prizes. The social role has shifted with radio cars and better roads, but corn husking contests are now highly competitive and featured in several states.

Buildings Wrecked in Conesville Storm

May 9 report from Columbus Junction notes a Stone farm barn and a Hathaway property shed blown down during a severe local wind storm. Watermelon fields were ruined by drifting sand. sweet potato planting had not begun. Sever storm damage disrupted farming plans in the district.

Columbus Junction Hathaway Conesville Sever

Classified Ads Trial Promises Convincing Results

A trial will convince readers of the value of classified ads as a persuasive tool. The snippet hints at the effectiveness of small ads to reach local audiences and drive action.

Tam McCarty for Washington County Sheriff Nomination

R H McCarty announces Tam as a candidate for nomination for sheriff of Washington county subject to democratic voters will at the June primary.

Tam Washington County R. H. McCarty

Local 4H Club Meeting and School Entrance Health Check

Announcements note a 4H club meeting with members and a dish to pass at 7113 The Walnut Mary Mickey May 10. A free school entry physical examination by county doctors for West Chester district children entering school next September is urged with parental cooperation at M E church Tuesday afternoon May 13. Committee in charge lists Mrs. Walter Bauer and others. Also Alma Hearne Holand society meets at Miss Mary Hunter 104 KE Washington St Tuesday 7 30 p m. Miss Harriet Barrett leads lesson and members should bring mite-poxes and extra dollar for Fortnightly club Section 2 meeting at Mrs Frank Wilson Tuesday p m May 13.

West Chester M. E. Church Walter Bauer C. E. Walton, Jr J. Robins Alma Hearne Holand Society Mary Hunter Washington St Harriet Barrett

Social Union of New Haven meeting plans

The Social Union of New Haven announces a meeting with Etta Statler on Tuesday May 15. Arrangements for the event will be discussed the following day.

The Social Union of New Haven Etta Statler

Candidacy List Filed for Louisa County Primary

Nomination papers for Louisa county primaries list candidates across offices. Incumbents and challengers appear for Auditor Treasurer Clerk of Courts Sheriff Recorder Attorney Coroner and Supervisors with names tied to Wapello Columbus Junction Morning Sun Grandview and other towns. Multiple Republican and Democratic entries show party splits and towns including Letts Columbus Junction and Columbus City.

Columbus Junction Louisa County C. L. McClucken Wapello Jessie Lockwood H. L. Davison Wapcello H. L. Lewis Lee W. Smith George F. Oaks John Logan Wilson Mary Otto Brown Eva D. Badham Alda F. Hetfield Morning Sun D. N. Johnson James E. Reaney J. H. Collins Letts J. Carson Duncan W. O. Jones BR. J. Cotter F. L. Beik Grandview I. T. Charbonneau Oakville Rudolph Schlichting B. A. Jennings Elm Grove George Jarrard Oakland S. N. Walker L. W. Hutt R.v. Croskey Elliott George C. Bolton Columbus City J. J. Cuthamp William Penn Swarms Port Louisa Louis F. Girrard J W. Boyd Union Earl P. Smith Jefferson Constable C. R. Hawkins

Regular Presbyterian Choir Rehearsal Friday Evening

A Presbyterian church hosts a regular choir rehearsal Friday at 7 15 PM. The notice lists the schedule and repeats the weekly practice time for choir members.

Community group notices from May schedule

Rev Eastwood s U S class meets Monday at Ramp Kory West Ches ter church at 6 15 PM. Presbyterian ladies bake sale Saturday May 10 at Ramseyer hatchery. Spanish American War Veterans Albert M Huff Camp 26 meets Tuesday May 13 1930. Royal Neighbors drill team practices Friday at 8 PM in city hall.

Ramseyer Hatchery Albert M. Huff Ed Kos The Royal Neighbors

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