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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1931
Page
8
West Chester notes report upcoming school plays and a Baccalaureate service from May 14, a community picnic and graduation that Friday, mushroom foraging successes, local moves and visits, and a workplace accident involving Roy Gardner with a hopeful prognosis.
Mrs. Walter Peek and two children from Columbus Junction visited the Grant Edwards home with Mrs. Jevele Scheusster. County ladies Auxiliary met at Riverside with several attendees including Mrs. James and Mrs. Ethyle Zickeloose. Rev and Mrs FP Wenger visited Washington yesterday. Mr J Clark missed his route Thursday and Friday. Mrs Merle Poole left for Chicago for medical treatment.
Notice mentions calls for a demonstration by Brust duets via local rep. Residents from Duluth visit relations, with travel plans of Stockhart and Prockhags. Washington Isoosters vs Riverside baseball scheduled Sunday. W J Gallagher family praised their son Merle Gallagher at Oakland flying school. the school selects learners by merit and praise notes his skill. Schmoeller Hres announces new spring suits.
A fragment notes a spring room sale by high school girls earning $110 for Mothers Day gifts. It mentions a local store promo and candy gifts, plus a weather forecast for showers and a warmer west region.
Local shoppers include W. W. Twinam and Mrs. Lee Hanna among Crawfordsville residents visiting today. The article notes discounts on gar and electric bills ending Saturday with the office open late. Verne Kerr and Mrs. Kerr visit from Caldwell Kansas, plus D. A. R. events and plans to visit Carthage Missouri. Baseball game slated for Sunday in town as well.
John D. Wilson age 74 a respected farmer from two and a half miles east of Columbus Junction died Thursday in Muscatine hospital after two months of poor health. Born September 28 1856 in Grandview he lived in Louisa County most of his life. He married Aya Shelbarger on January 1 1894 and they farmed in Concord Township. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 30 pm at Pleasant Grove Reformed Church with Rev. Jesse Huddle officiating.
Plans for a summer girls camp at Camp Wansie Y near Central City are announced with space for many local girls. Senior camp runs July 7 to August 8, junior sessions August 5 to 6 and August 10 to 17, with new houses and a fixed fee of 1 dollar registration and eight cents weekly. Margaret C. Barnes leads as camp executive, with a full staff and varied activities.
District Five community notes detail visits to Burlington and Keota, farm work as corn planting begins, school activities at Young America, a county home program by Girl Reserves, a birthday party, and a picnic at the county home. Local residents visits include the Laughlins, Pringles, Rhodebeck family, and O Laughlins with mentions of school closing plans on the 15th.
The article notes the fugio as among the first coins issued under U.S. authority and hints at its origins and purpose. It discusses early colonial coinage and the minting efforts that shaped American monetary history.
Ruth Anwyl of Columbus Junction visits the home of her grandparents Mr and Mrs C Dodd for the weekend. The note mentions local spring tailoring at Schmoeller Bros and casual shopping by Mr and Mrs Lyle Duncan of Cotter. Iowa Southern Utilities Co advertises Saturday evening hours.
Town event highlights H W Ramseyer retirement from attendance at Ames baby chick show. For sale piano praised as excellent condition listed by Scott Furniture Company. TY
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