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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1934

Page

8

Pleasant Hill School spring visitors and activities

Pleasant Hill School reports a week with visitors from town and neighboring families. Easter egg rolls in Kephart pasture amused students while vacations followed a teachers convention in Fairfield. Primary lessons focus on vegetables and reading, with two-group play in the afternoon and upper grades playing ball.

Pleasant Hill Madge Keegan Maurice Putman Keneens Chalupa’s Mise Keegan Kephart’s Fairfield Keegan Vo Hha Oplie Echool

Helen Ginkens and Others Named in Yearbook Attendance

The article lists students with perfect spelling in the six Weekes Lawrence Keuhart and Mildred Kephart Chen Knox Hetty Kneox, Eleanor Morrison, Irene Carviker, David Nelswane er, Martha Mirka, Etthe Morri son. Several others miss one or two words and attended a test with named attendees.

Helen Ginkens Lawrences Keuhart Mildred Kephart Chen Knox Hetty Kneox Eleanor Morrison Irene Carviker David Nelswaneer Martha Mirka Etthe Morrison Marilyn Green Eorge Ayean Viewtty Knox Charles Miller Leola McLanore Lawrence Kephart Betty Knox David Neiewanger Martha Birka

Women of County Farm Bureau Hold Achievement Day

Women members of the County Farm Bureau celebrate Achievement Day with exhibits demonstrations and awards recognizing local homemaking and agricultural progress.

Women of County Farm Bureau

Braden Club Holds May Meeting With 4 Attendance

Braden club met at a member's home May 2 with four attendees and six guests. Activities included games, contests, violin solos by Ruth Kupka and Mildred, a humorous reading by Nevqg Long, and refreshments. Several local residents visited, and announcements covered Farm Bureau events and 4-H club activities.

Braden Braden Clu Dorothy Long Neva Mildred Ruth Kupka Emerson Witting Joh Jr Dorothy Neva Long Nevqg Long Hunts Latimer Davi Washington Wilma Hunt Marvin Will Olinger Ainsworth Missouri Sam Witting Glad Mast

Local News Briefs on Ordination and Mother's Day Travel

Washington visitors attended the ordination of six St. Ambrose graduates at Sacred Heart Cathedral Davenport. Rev Charles D Mannhardt to celebrate his first solemn high mass at St Josephs East Pleasant Plain. Boneta Larby and Mrs Williams travel for Mother's Day. Nettle Tripp to visit Dr LeRos Tripp in Sioux City. Martha Sidles drives home for Mother’s Day with Ruby Washburn. Fred Shaw completes treatment at McClear Sanitarium Excelsior Springs and returns home refreshed. Ed Price and Dougherty Bros advertise suitings with fit guarantee.

Washington Davenport St. Ambrose Sacred Heart Cathedral Charles D. Mannhardt St. Joseph's Church East Pleasant Plain Henry BP. Roblman Boneta Larby Olin Iowa City Mrss. Williams Margarita Williams Nettle Tripp LeRos Tripp Sioux City Martha Sidles Jerome Ruby Washburn Miss Washburn Ottumwa Derby Dougherty Excelsior Springs Ady

Pleasant Plain Notes and Visits Across the Community

Mrs Rogal and sons her man and Leonard spent Sunday evening at V RK Stefangoski s. Friends planned a surprise for Mrs Adam Mositeki last Saturday night. Morrow and family were Rubio callers last Sunday. Joe Shelangoski and Agnes visited Ottumwa. Martha Peek of Washington visited home folks. Frank Miles and son Harold visited Fairfield and Jefferson County Hospital where Harold recovers from severe burns suffered April. Farmers busy in corn fields as some wait for rain before planting.

Pleasant Plain Rogal Herman Leonard V. RK Stefangoski Adam Mositeki Joe Shelangoski Agnes Ottumwa Martha Peek O Washington Frank Jefferson County Sehvak Vincesbhelan- Moskie Ony Sobuski Edward Ledger

Island Musics On Kiggzip Beach In Hebrides

On the small island of Kiggzip in the Hebrides a musical ghirit is heard. The device emits a sonorous pote that tingles a wayfarer’s feet and adds an unusual soundscape to the beach.

Kiggzip the Hebrides Wayfarer

Farm Bureau exhibit features draw praise at county display

Mrs Gregg praised all special features of the exhibits. Jacksons school luncheon and Clay townships table were highlighted as the most convincing. A doll representing a student drew visitor attention. Winners were Jackson 94? out of 950 and Washington 441 with Line Creek at 937 after a misprint. Jackson had 14 women present, Washington 15, the largest township Farm Bureau Women turnout.

Miss Speidel Ruth Speidel W. J. Roudabush J. N. Irwin N. O. Woodford Rk. C. Balderson Jr. Hagans Esther Stone Dora Saunders Lime Creek Township Mabel Thiessen Poul Whisler Clayde Knapp W. T. Hamilton Near Wellman Hamilton Charles Rickey Gregg Greepe Clay Township Jacksons School Washington and Jackhoon Township Jackson Washington Line Creek Jackson Township Washington Township Farm Bureau

Political Announcement for Clerk of the District Court

Mary Cherry Newbold announces candidacy for Clerk of the District Court of Washington County on the Republican ticket at the June primary election. The notice appears in a historical Washington County political item dated March 24.

Mary Cherry Newbold District Court of Washington County Republicn Noonan

Campaign note from T Karl Jackson seeks Democratic sheriff support

A political message from T Karl Jackson requests support for his bid for sheriff on the Democratic ticket. The note includes a postal-like line with numbers 66014 and a date sequence May 6 12 19 95.

T. Karl Jackson

Miller Announces Candidacy for State Senate in Henry Washington

R K Miller of Nira Foregrs declares candidacy for State Senate in the Henry Washington County district subject to the June primaries and the will of Democratic voters in Henry and Washington counties.

Washington County Daryl C. Mathe Henry-Washington Co Henry Washington R. KE. Miller Nira

Dewey Seeks GOP Primary Vote for Washington Heney Seat

A. Claire Dewey, 28, announces candidacy on the Republican ticket for state senator in the Washington Heney County district ahead of the June 4 primary. She seeks support from voters in the district.

Washington-Heney Co A. Claire Dewey Mwws

Coulter declares candidacy for Washington county recorder

Mrs. Ph L Coulter announces campaign for Recorder of Washington County on the Republican ticket at the June primary. The notice runs from May 7 to May 12.

Washington County Ph. L. Coulter

Franklin District No 3 and 5 Social notes and exams

Franklin District events include visits by Howard Hoyte family and guests at J W Combs and Emil Fink households. A charivari at Pernard Friese honored Charley Friese. crowd described as circus like. Harold Fink and Dale Marek tied to exams at the courthouse. a republican caucus met at Center schoolhouse.

Franklin District No Howard Hoyte J. W. Combs Emil Fink Joe Caputo Joe Dougall Bob Stash Pernard Friese Jack Griffith West Chester Harry Kleese Harold Fink Dale Marek Center School House Ernest Fink Court House

Brighton Plans Commencement Week Activities

Brighton hosts baccalaureate at the Methodist Church with Rey Fillmore delivering the sermon and student music. Senior play on Tuesday, eighth grade and class programs on Wednesday, domestic science displays, and graduation on Thursday. Alumni banquet slated for Friday at the Methodist church.

Brighton Sopom Rey Fillmore Masine Marshall Charles Whitten Gavotte Virginia Johnston June Annaabel Jones Norman White Jathrop Lathrop Anna Mae Drish Jimmie Meek Lincoln Jack Dunbar Beulah Bridges Warren Nash Mother Maehree Kathryn Jones Girla Sexfette FP. W. Johnston

Legion post appoints committees for Memorial Day and Whoopee Day

At the Edgar 4 Savson post meeting Tuesday evening committees were named to arrange Memorial Day services for Pleasant Plain Clay and Brighton and to plan Whoopee Day during the week of June 1. The Memorial Day committee includes FL W Johnston Tf F Kraemer and EB L Edmondson. The Whoopee Day planners are A Horton WOS Rudolph W W Jamison Lee Stacy and W O Morgan.

Edgar W. W. Jamison Lee Stacy W. O. Morgan

Departure plans for county hospital patient evident

The notice states Cavy Ebner was to leave Washington County Hospital this afternoon and Joe Wehr was to go to his home in Washington, as described in the report.

Cavy Ebner Washington County Hospital Joe Wehr Hom Washington

Silver in hype solutions fuels annual U.S. photo industry

The article notes that about one hundred tons of silver are dissolved in the hype solutions used by American photographers each year, highlighting the material's continued role in traditional darkroom processes.

Iowa Restaurant Owners Plan May Convention in Waterloo

The second annual Iowa Restaurant Owners Association convention will be held at Hotel President in Waterloo May 15 to 17. Mayor Morgan will welcome attendees and speakers include Fern W. Gleiser Ames Emery F. Goss Ames Florence C. Plondke Ames J Walter Schwaab Milwaukee M P Seilhomer Iowa City Max O Cullen National Live Stock and Meat Board Helen Sawyer Des Moines and others. John Winga North Side cafe has the full program for viewing.

Washington Iowa Restaurant Owners Association Waterloo NRA Morgan Fern W. Gleiser Ames Emery F. Goss Florence C. Plondke J. Walter Schwaab Milwaukee Clyde R. Sanborn Cedar Rapids M. P. Seilhomer Iowa City Max O. Cullen National Live Stock and Meat Board Helen Sawyer Younkes Tea Room Des Moines John Winga North Side

Ed v Price and Cod sells new suit designs

The Dougherty Bros advertise custom tailored suits made to order with new designs available on Tuesday May 15. Dougherty Bros offers extensive options and prompt service for personalized clothing needs.

Price & Cod Dougherty Bros, Tote

District Auxiliary Session at Fairfield

Attention of Legion Auxiliary members is called by Mrs. Belle Rice to the first district spring conference at Fairfield on Tuesday May 15. Speakers include Mrs Winifred Niggemeyer and Mrs M Mason Skelley with talks on Graves Registration and Washington county chairman’s report. District officers will be elected in the late afternoon.

Lazge Methodist Church Milner District Farm Bur Fairfield Iarl C. Smith Mllnois Farm Bureau Iowa Farm Bureau Women's Quartet Washington County Alva Miller Paul W Snyder English River Township Snyder Homer — Birney Farm Bur June Williams Young Democratic Clubs of Iowa Port Des Moines Central Committee Williams Harriet Higegine Marvel Elick Johnie Rickman Bob Wilsey Keswick Tounise Nicholosay Suzanne Gardner Pasadena Cal Homer Brenneman Legion Auxiliary Belle Rice Winifred Niggemeyer Ft. Madison M. Masonskelley Des Moines Mather Thompson Prairie Center Prank Drake Muscatine Legion W. PF. Hathaway Hathaway

Sneezing Seen As Beneficial By London Specialist

A nasal hygiene expert in London says sneezing is a cleansing force and should be allowed to occur fully rather than suppressed or dignified. She cautions against restraint to ensure the sneeze serves its protective function.

London Herrin

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