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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1934
Page
4
A 1934 meditation cites 1 John 4 18 and Buckle's History of Civilization to compare past oppressions with present progress. It notes ancient famines plagues and slave restrictions in India and Borneo as examples while praising advances toward social and economic justice and a future of peace.
Havre Lucille Baker reports Mr and Mrs Geo Chalupa and family visited the Howard Baker home Monday evening. Road crews grade south of town. Dwicht Wittmer contracts measles and misses the last part of school. Mrs Will McBride spent Monday night and Tuesday with the Will Miller home. Marjorie Chalupa stays with grandparents in Washington this week. Mr and Mrs Jim Thompson heard of the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Homer Porter of West Chester. Weather outlook: rain desired, June.
The remark suggests forecasts point to ample provision ahead if trends continue and nothing disrupts supply or timing, indicating optimism for upcoming availability and outcomes.
More than one hundred persons gathered at Uniondale school house for Highland township Farm Bureau’s regular monthly meeting. A strong program met all scorecard requirements and the township earns its third 100 percent rating. President Robert Nicola credit s committee work for growing interest and attendance.
Four months ago meetings were organized at the Eau site involving local officials. The event details are sparse in the fragment, but the note indicates formal gatherings took place to discuss community matters. Further specifics are not provided in the readable text.
Those from outside Riverside attended the funeral of Alexander Vegy Tuesday. Among them were Walter Yerbury and Rock Island St Leo Bouquet and family Anna Vegy from Iowa City Verne Yessy and Mrs William Lintz Richmond George Knebel Linus Knebel Cyril John and Matilda Degenhart and Frank Knebel of Hills. Emma Hawthorne of Long Tree visited Friday to Monday with her daughter Mrs Joseph Linsley and family.
A column reflects on Memorial Day parades in Washington praising veterans from the Spanish American War and World War I eras. It notes sincere citizenry, the impact of war on national character, and enduring duty, with brief asides on weather and personal milestones such as a 95th birthday.
A journal recounts a Panama garrison horse show with a nine year old rider on Tony Princess, a miniature Arabian. Joe Warren's bold performance won praise though he did not take the top prize. The novice hunters event drew cheers as riders faced high stone walls, hedges and a ditch. The day ended with sunset crowds and local visits and notices about community activities.
Mrs A J Morgan reports visitors from Washington Fairfield and Richland during the week. Ed Thomas of Brighton joined dinner with the Morgans. Memorial services will be held at Clay Cemetery Wednesday at 10 am with Mr Speidel giving the address and noted as a candidate for the town senate.
The Federal Trade Commission has dismissed a complaint against Old Colony Candy Co. of Pittsburgh for unfair competitive methods as the company has gone bankrupt and discontinued business. Scientists announce no new sin has been discovered in 5 000 years, likely affecting ambitious college freshmen.
Mrs Brittair's sister is brought home from school work while Rufus McCracken of Richland visited friends in the morning.
Mrs Julia Parks returned to Fairfield work after weeks at home in Brighton. Visitors included H L Eland Monmouth and Chas Carter with family from Fairfield. Miss Mary Marr Keota and C G Marshall family hosted. Revisits by Judson of Fairfield and Rev C C Goltry illness linked family.
Harmony W R Longer reports social visits. Pansy Hill group met at Mr Sam Sigafoose home. Mrs Minnie Hamilton stayed with Chas Schiebel. S R Miller joined Howard Miller family in Albernette Iowa to visit Dave Miller. Pauline Florang visited Bill Chemicars. Emil Fink family picnicked. Walter Longer family at Gideon home. Elizabeth extended stay.
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