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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1930
Page
5
A Springfield Hallowe'en long with plans for a costume contest at Vernon Witting's home drew about 27 guests. Sherman Watson won best costume while games and taffy apples capped the festive night.
Campfire Girls organize at the library with seven girls forming a group. Officers elected at a later meeting include Gweneth Kraser as president Ruth Smith vice president Mary Hirabeth Atchison secretary Mar Jean Snyder treasurer Mary Katherine Widmer corresponding secretary Martha Ann Mer scribe and Olyn C y as count. The group formed October 4 and aims for Campfire honors with examinations set for October 11.
Roman pottery from the second century was unearthed in central London during excavations in the business district. Fire damage marks show maker names such as Sputius Albaelus Dagomarus Avitus and others, with many sherds expected to join an exhibit at the Guildhall museum in London.
Kansas City Science Service reports that bees quickly learned feeding times in Berlin Dahlem experiments. Saucers of sugar water at set hours drew bees reliably, who adjusted when feeding times changed and even when food ceased. The study suggests bees possess a time sense and can adapt schedules with repeated cues.
Miss Alice Van Vitel art teacher in Washington schools Teft las tening for Cedar Falls where she will be initiated today in PY Gan Mu national social science Honor society She was elected to membership in the chapter at Townstate Teachers college where she taught school This Miss Van Vilet is already a member of two other national organizations including State Teachers college Her home is Waterlon The initiation will take place in the Women’s lab house in Cedar Walls at 4:48 this evening with ten initiates dinner follows
Washington County Rural Letter Carriers Association held its regular meeting at Katona High School on October 24 with about forty attendees. Representatives from Katona Riverside Washington Wayland Wellman Ainsworth Brighton Crawfordsville Mt. Pleasant Hillsboro and Kalona attended. The program included songs speeches a piano solo and several short talks followed by refreshments. An oyster supper was planned for Washington in November.
The Wednesday schedule lists Merritt Booth Weds n October 2s, Bethel church society meetings, and various parties hosted by Mrs. Pred B and Miss Marion Stewart among others. Friday night masked event planned by Rebekahs and Odd Fellows. Epworth League hosts party Friday. notes on pumpkin pie for families and a Halloween dress-up at The Walnut Womans club. Also mentions Verda Schante leaving school for nervous trouble and local reader letters about column accuracy.
Sunday dinner guests included the Emp Mayes family and Howard Sigafoose. A Mayes youth, Marsh, had a troubling tooth extraction last Saturday with lingering bleeding. Charlie Caldwell suffered a hunting accident when a loaded gun discharged in his sweater pocket, grazing his side and arm but leaving him otherwise unharmed. Dale Darbyshire family and Will Darbyshire hosted guests while social plans at the school were noted. Thanksgiving observances referenced with local names and places in casual community notes.
The Washington County Red Cross chapter highlights a nationwide push reaching 6,900,000 Junior Red Cross members in U S public and parochial schools. Portfolios connecting students to peers abroad foster understanding with 44 countries. ongoing local activities support homes, schools, and communities.
A series of church and school events are listed including a box supper and candy social at New Haven church west of Washington on Oct 29 with hot lunch. Coppock school hosts a program on Nov 1. Franklin and West Chester area schools announce October events. Women s winter class meetings and missionary society gatherings are scheduled, with community donation drives for Iowa hospital and a Dutch market by Baptist ladies. The West Chester MB church bazaar and chicken supper are noted for early November with 5 30 start times.
Charles Dickens toured Richmond in 1842 during a journey noted for the city perched on eight hills overlooking the James River. The visit highlighted Richmonds historic air and architectural charm amid a growing early 19th century Washington corridor.
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