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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1929

Page

7

High School Notes G A A and Letter Club Postponed Events

The G A A and Letter Club event was moved from last Wednesday due to weather. Thursday banquet for about forty members in the cafeteria featured green and silver senior colors, Mrs Coulter and Gale Fisher overseeing a detailed program with seniors honored and a new president inducted.

Letter Club Green Levender RL. Coulter Vey Coulter Gale Fisher Viree Clas

Local notes from Dublin and Keota community events

Sunday visitors and family updates unfold across Dublin and Keota with Roscoe Robertson and members of Engle, Robertson, and Oswalt families dropping in for meals and chats. School year wrapups at Dated Creek Center, travel for Howard Snyder, and Isa May attendance mark a lively weekend in the area.

Dublin Rosco Roberts N Keota Maggie Tri Alvin Engle Jake Soethday Par ‘Orpman Howard Brown J. J. Lockwood Elam Johnson Io Lisbourney High School Geo. Dittmer Foster and Randall Howard Snyder Mt. Pleasant Howard Mangold Jake Seethout Roscoe Robertson Wille Robertson Ont Werental Reiards Roy Sowash Moline Jake Soetle Edna Oswalt Dated Creek Center Andy Oswalt Myron? Oswalt Witle Betty Low Dutel Cei Uenten Washington Berkley Ward Charlie Corpi Take Locthout Willie Robertson Edward Engle Dale Doe Engle

Local Social Notes Include Visits and New Arrival

Mrs R M Irwin hosted a Sunday school party and social visit at her home. Mr and Mrs J G Rancous with niece Gertrude Newhose Keota visited from Linby with Mr and Mrs Adrian Bottoft awaiting new job details at Kime Mercantile Co. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Grinstead Sunday. Shell Oil Station opens with J F Seaton as manager.

R. M. Irwin Adrian Bottoft Linby Kime Mercantite Co J. G. Rancous Gertrude Newhose Keota Sabb Stella Swartzwelter J. W. da Harris Roe. McCarty Chicago Iental Harken G. Myers Grinstead

Xenia R L Stephens Weekend News Notes In Ainsworth

Mrs Arthur and Mrs Viola Herr attend Sunday gathering with Glenn Sands and family. Lula Terry, a Crawfordsville teacher, visits friend Mrs R J Stephens. Roger Colthurst hosts guests Frances Carlwon and Genevieve Saltzman. Paving crew shifts equipment toward the county line as weather allows. ex architect project to start this week.

Arthur Onarvon Viola Herr Glenn Sands W. W. Moores Ainsworth Lula Terry Crawfordsville R. J. Stephens Mike Frances Carlwon Misenevieve Saltzman Roger Colthurst Paving Company Ainworth

Columbus Junction News Highlights May 16 1930s

The Rev W E Ruston will deliver the sermon for Columbus High School graduates at the auditorium. Social music by local couples. Dolores Ann born to Mr and Mrs Ralph Marshal in Muscatine. Visits and social notes include Kinmouths in Ashbury Park and Estes in Pleasant Plain. Local church figures Perry Jones and W Fton seen in town. A presbyterial meeting and various visits noted.

Clumbus Junction W. E. Ruston Presbyterian Church Columbus High Shool Auditorium Ralph Marshal Dolores Annhorn Hershey Hospital I Muscatine Ashray Park J.T. Kinmouth Ishaum Perry Jones Minneapolis Salem Welch Presbyterian Church Mia Aursh Ch Hanhaneeh GhuNee Bettas Visora J. C. Richie Chester Oxter Detroi I Margaret Hodruc J. Lyle Kinmonth Ashbury Park William "Hall Mest Damon Te Leonhard Wm. Thogmartin H.C. Direks S. M. Overholt Newton Kate Bowman Vinton Mise Verne Sack

Richland Honors Mothers With Town Parties

In Richland the town hosted several pretty Mother's Day gatherings for elderly women. Churches also marked the day with observances as part of the community’s tributes.

Richland

Memorial day planning by local patriots and Legion group

Representatives of patriotic or Bers meet Friday evenings at the Legion hall to plan Memorial day events in Columbus Junction. A senior banquet was held at Columbus High School Friday with Miss Minerva Alsip in charge. A community school dinner and program are planned at the Columbus City building. The Union service and pie supper will be at the Cairo church with several congregations participating. Elen McFarland of Wanee Illinois visits Mrs Brent and family.

Legion Hall Columbus Junction Columbus High School Minerva Alsip Columbus City Church of of Cairo Church Sundars Elen ¢ McFarland Wanee, IL BG. Brent

Local family gatherings noted in Douglas area

Emil Stalder and family joined by Andy Kaufman and Mrs Kaufman and Ressie Conrad spent Friday evening at route 4 Jake Rihenbesxer. Jomie Welneke and family visited Clarence Laws Sunday evening. Andy Kaufman’s family were at Joe Stalder’s Sunday. Frances Hertig Walter Koebel Gladys Hertig and friend spent Sunday with Andy Kaufman. Sunday afternoon at Jake Rivhen Verger’s. Glen Jake Chris and Fray Ernest Hazel Elmer Raym and Otto Stalder visited Joe Stalder’s gathering.

Douglas Emil Stalder Andy Kaufman Andy Kaufmeton Ressie Conrad Route Raat Jake Rihenbesxer Louie Kaufman Jomie Welneke Clarence Laws Joe Stalders Frances Hertig Walter Koebel Gladys Hertig

Mother's Day Observed in Bethel Community

Mrs Morrow Reed visited from Morringe to spend Mother's Day with Geo Reed. Families, a church program featured junior choir singing recitations and piano, with flowers distributed to mothers. Rev Parker delivered a sermon, and plans announced for a state SS convention report. Local families shared visits and school closes for a picnic on Friday.

Bethel Morrow Reed Morringe Parker Moloners David Letts Fairfield Rev Parker Water Sund Will Stafford Velma Rennie Pawson Donald Brown

Local Social Notes Mix of Visits and Gatherings

Mrs MF Hardscrabble and family hosted and visited relatives including Mrs Hilly Robertson and Don Sparks family. Curtis Long helped with corn planting south of town. Mary Louise Weat attended a banquet by Girl Reserves. Kenzie Bowen had dental work in Wellington and stayed with Anjos Weaver. Ivian Lemley and family from Maine visited What Cheer with Jon Schnatter and others.

George Pitt Walter Edwards Job Roberts Hilly Robertson Don Sparks Glenn Spark Delta Paul Arks Curtis Long South Ish Glenn Little A Mary Louise Weat Snyder Stewart Robertson Marie Girl Reserves Kenzie Bowen Wellington Anjos Weaver Yas Long Bert McKenzie Ivian Lemley Maine Mel Jon Schnatter Waylind Lester An Blossom Alns

Local Social Evening At Sparks Home

Mr and Mrs Paul Sparks hosted a Sunday evening gathering at their new home. Journal notes DF Macon has been seen around Hardscrabble after reports of disappearing chickens and varied entertainments.

Community News From Brighton and Nearby

Local notes recount visits by Mrs. Jennie Trone of Barnes City and others to the Fred Grosseup home, extended family gatherings, and road delays due to a Missouri freight wreck. Upcoming events include the Senior class play Apple Blossom Time, the Juniors Banquet, and the baccalaureate sermon by Rev. H. Krenmyte at the United Presbyterian church.

Forest Jennie Trone Barnes City Fred Grosseup Ray Woodford W. Woodford Max Water Trotter Rok Island Missouri Tueday D H. Krenmyte MB. Church United Presbyterian Church Real Oak Park Wm. Burger Barnier

Ainsworth Spring Pageant Impresses School and Community

Mrs E W Spensard notes the Spring Pageant by the four lower grades of Ainsworth public school on May 1 with strong attendance and praise. The exhibit reflects high workmanship and training, drawing several hundred observers. The Board of Education and teachers receive commendation for the effort and spirit behind the program. Friday evening the C B S regular meeting drew good attendance, with notes on Ross Supernite and family of Keota.

Ainsworth Ainsworth Public School Board of Educationont C. B.S Ross Supernite and Family of Keota

Regular Masonic meetings and lodge notices

Regular meeting details for Hanner lodge and Damascus Shi Now lodge. Pearl Kennedy and Irene Bickfor listed with meeting nights and times. Edith Pulver Wy HP Hazel Haven No 4910 and daily transport note included for Cancormia passengers.

Hanter Damascus Shi Masonic Temple Edith Pulver Hazel Haven Worthy

Myhtan Sisters Set Regular Meeting Time Announcement

The Myhtan Sisters announce their regular meeting at a specified hour by order of M. B.C. The Weetete will meet with Mrs Fa Prehel Wednesday afternoon May 22 reflecting a date change and noting old and silver anniversary concerns.

Myhtan Order of M. B.C

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