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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1930
Page
3
A busy high school page covers an 8 40 morning assembly on independent thinking and a plan for a chicken supper hosted by the band and orchestra at the Y M C A. Tickets aim for 500 with 30 small tables, a Japanese garden setup, and a 5 30 to 7 20 serving window. Proceeds fund uniforms.
After a talk, Don Welsh reads the first semester food committees and Mr. Lee Soule hands out discussion group cards. About 85 mothers and sons attend the bimques. This year’s Hicy enrollment is the largest in the school’s history, totaling 85.
Junior high notes report large beginner bands with about 31 and 30 members directed by Miss McCreedy and Milburn McKay. Orchestra tryouts this week directed by Miss De Cartano, and cooking classes run daily by Miss Washburn. News from home rooms will appear in Friday Journal. Pleasant Plain Missionary society holds all day meeting at the home of Mrs Zeck on October 1.
The Journal's sale date column provides a series of animal dispersal and herd sales across Iowa. Entries include customers in Duroes Keota Polands Columbus Junction Mediapolis Yarmouth and firms like Oak & Sons and Henry Oak & Sons with dates from Sept 30 to Oct 28.
Washington County Farm Bureau notes advise picking seed at maturity before hard frost if possible, or earlier if frost is expected, with careful drying and circulation. They warn against damaged ears and recommend selecting bright, dense kernels. The note also announces a new membership age limit for 41 livestock clubs, allowing boys and girls from age ten to twelve on Jan 1, 1921 to join.
Hog prices are expected to average higher in the year ending September 20 1931 based on market outlook. Farmers anticipate improved returns as demand remains steady and supply adjusts after recent price fluctuations.
A Waterloo event lineup shows a Home Management Course from October 6 to 9 led by Miss Pon and a Terracing session from October 6 to 9 led by Vern Peterson. The notice highlights organizing details for community education programs in the period.
Tipton Sept. 25. CP-ortiei tells fed to believe Wain Kile captured in Ohio brought here for questioning in the August death of County Vigilante RG Cproat. He fired the shot that killed the vigilante. Kile admitted Sack or Roy Mercer were with him during the shooting but dated the vigilante. R. H. Moore’s statements to police about the Mercers being “in the right place at the right time” are seen as incriminating.
The Women's Missionary Society of Rethel Church will meet with Viola Larson on Tuesday afternoon, September 30. Attendance is requested from members and guests.
A vintage ad touts Danderine as the simple solution to oily hair and dandruff. It claims the product cleanses, refreshes the scalp, and adds sparkle and lustre, making hair easy to manage and waves stay set for hours.
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