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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1934
Page
8
A preserved flea, claimed to be the world’s oldest specimen, was uncovered in amber from Palm nicken on the Baltic coast of East Prussia. Scientists estimate its age at about 54.1 million years.
Clarence Berkoff helped his grandparents Mr and Mrs Joseph Rentinger celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary Sunday in Wapello. Mrs Boyd Foster injured a finger in an electric washing machine wringer yesterday morning but is recovering.
Wellston residents attended Enterprise play day and celebrated Wellston school’s share of honors. Local families like Mr and Mrs Chas Harvey and Mr and Mrs Walter Wilson were noted in social sightings. The item also lists visits, shopping trips, and family movements around Wellston and nearby towns.
May 2 report from Col umbus Junction notes the senior class will present the three act comedy Girl She’s at Six o’clock Tuesday and Wednesday evenings in the auditorium. Lead roles are Jocelyn McRoberts and Lester Thurston with a cast including Smylie Williams Gravatt Johnston Lamb Ioger Masonholder Balcoff Woodruff Cecil and others. Community notices cover visits, church events, baptisms, and Memorial Day plans in Columbus City area.
Local lore traces the name mayonnaise to the town of Mahon in the Bulearie lands, suggesting origin from the place name and traditional practices.
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