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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1936
Page
6
Washington County Farm Bureau and 4 H clubs mourn the death of Mrs Clyde M Maxwell. She pioneered 4 H in the county integrating college work with farm youth and led Girls 4 H and Home Project committees for years. Her efforts helped start 4 H club work earlier in the county and inspired many.
Nearly ninety percent of those interviewed signed marketing agreements for the twenty five county Southeastern Iowa Poultry Producers Marketing Association. In Washington County the interest mirrors the district wide response, and those not yet interviewed are urged to visit the Farm Bureau office to learn how to secure better poultry and egg prices.
The Farm Bureau urges rural farmers to attend a court room meeting to discuss the Rural Electrification Administration plan. Officials emphasize electrifying all farms and urge personal notices via the Farm Bureau office to learn true facts before deciding.
Residents urged to back a swine vaccination school within weeks. Those seeking permits to vaccinate their own pigs should notify the Farm Bureau office at once.
Rally Day will be held in the Washington high school building on Wednesday June 17 at 10 a m sharp. The forenoon includes a music contest and election of county officers for the coming year. An afternoon of music games and a play follows. Men and women from town and country are urged to attend.
Mrs. Roudabush organized a new 4-H Girls Club at Mrs. Joe Hotka’s northwest of Riverside last Saturday afternoon. Nine girls attended as charter members with more expected to join soon. Mrs. Hotka’s prior 4-H work marks her as an active supporter of the project.
A local program promotes its Corn Club to engage boys in farming activities with individual instruction. Participants are enrolled and receive personal guidance as the club expands outreach.
Washington Lodge No 26 A M and A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday of each month. W M W A Bealer and secretary A W Yard are listed.
Eastbound and westbound trains including No 82 No 12 No 2 No 4 No 88 No 11 and Sunset and Golden State Limited. Knoxville Branch No 429 and 430 daily except Sunday with departures 7 00 a m and arrival 6 00 p m. Westbound trains 3 25 8 06 26 with local services and Southwest Limited. agents Goodlander and Bell.
The report lists ten boys enrolled in a hybrid seed corn project. Urba n Metz Robert Ruth and Donald Ruth from Iowa Township. Dean and George Zach s from English River. Gerald Feltz from Dutch Creek. Wm Walker from Jackson. Robert Gates and John Combs from Franklin Township. The program will run two years before commercial seed is produced in the third year.
Farmers urged to request personal notices detailing timing and methods for orchard sprays. Cards are provided free to anyone who wants them.
Arrangements set for a lamb grading and marketing day at Washington on Tuesday June 16. L ambs ready for market to be brought to Milwaukee Stock Yards June 17 from 6:30 a.m. to noon. C W McDonald ISU Extension sheep specialist will grade lambs and consignors receive grades by finish. Five grades including Prime Good to Choice and Fat backs. Packers invited to bid by grade. Also poultry care tips for baby chicks and coop management offered through cooperative Poultry Association.
Glendale May 29. The town held its annual community picnic with about 76 residents and guests. Pupils presented a program after a potluck lunch featuring readings by Virginia Meyer Shirley Hopping Helen Givens Evelyn Givens and songs including The Last Shine Be Nobody's Darling.
Republican candidate Richard Stewart seeks the County Attorney post in Iowa, outlining three decades of legal experience in state and federal courts since opening his Keeley Building practice in 1983. Born 1909 in Washington Township, he emphasizes integrity, court procedure knowledge, and service to the United Presbyterian Church.
The item lists expressions from a Seville Spain context with names Marion Miller Mercedes Miller Clifford Steele Helen Givy ens and Mildred Meyer among students. It notes Harry Gerdes traveling to Kansas City for business and returning Tuesday morning.
Simpson Finance Co offers cash loans from 50 to 300 dollars to teachers on their signature alone. No endorsers mortgage witnesses or security required. Ready for summer plans education trips or salary boosts. Journal Building Second Floor.
Mary Shan navigates heartbreak after Jamie Todd's engagement while Aunt Mamie offers a Petaluma chicken farm as a rescue. Mary chases independence amid social climbing, flirtations, and dreams of love, work, and a better life in Oakland and the Henry boarding house.
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