New Pastor McCrory Opens Ministry at First United Presbyterian
Rev J R McCrory preached his first sermon at First United Presbyterian Washington urging every member to share in church work and extend gospel reach. A public reception is planned Thursday at 7 59 p m with installation set for April 10 and a congregational meeting on April 17 to elect elders and handle church business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
J. R. McCrory
First United Presbyterian Church
Christ
McCrory
First Church
First Church of Washington
Marion township spelling contest honors and plans for paving
A county spelling contest at the courthouse had thirteen contestants led by Cleone Caldwell who won with a perfect score. Neva Prebyl and Elie Wagner placed second and third as teachers honored were Marguerite Bruty Maude OConnor and Katherine Bruty. Also details on paving Clara Barton street near the hospital and related road work and delays for Washington Band uniform decisions due to a funding gap.
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Court House
W. G. Robertson
Ainsworth
Cleone Caldwell
Shiloh School
Marion Township
Prairie Flower
Cedar
Gladys Pence
Lexington
Merle Benson
Shiloh
Marion
Marurine Benn
Rubio
Clara Telford
Pleasant Hill
Washington
Lucy Bruty
Red Brick
Martha Shalla
Exeypt
Jackson
Dorothy Kos
Grand Prairie
Mary Scranton
P.O. Platter
Washington Streets
Bizheehood
Clara Bartey
Cants Hospital
South Town Avenue
Harrison Street
Iowa Avenue
Hospital Street
Marion Avenue
Madison Street
Madison
South Avenue
Fourth Avenue
Washington Street
Fifth Street
Main Street
Flutter
Infant Dorothy Jean Helwick Dies Near North Town
Mr and Mrs Rush Helwick mourn the death of their four days old daughter Dorothy Jean Helwick who died at 12 50 last night at the county hospital Funeral services were held at 3 this afternoon at the Jones McKthiney chapel conducted by Dr W W Bowers The Helwicks have suffered multiple infant losses in recent years
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Rush Helwick
North of Town
Dorothy Jean Helwick
Jones & Mckthinney Chapel
W. W. Bowers
Helwick
Boy injured in fall at church grounds
Raymond Simpson about twelve years old son of Mr and Mrs Albert Simpson fell and cut a three inch gash on his scalp Saturday afternoon while playing in front of the First United Presbyterian Church. The wound required several stitches to close.
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Raymond Simpson
Albert Simpson
First United Presbyterian Church
Regular Meeting Notice for W O W Chapter
A notice states a regular meeting of the W. O. W. will be held Wednesday evening. All members are urged to attend as announced by Boyd Humble, C. M. mo tu tf.
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Boyd Humble
C. M. Mo-Tu
Wood-boring Insects Use Taps to Communicate
A study reports that wood-boring insects communicate through tapping sounds emitted by their bodies. Researchers note patterned taps may signal danger or coordinate movement among colonies.
Rotary Club Elects A New Board Today
The Rotary Club held its annual director election with new board members J. D. Glasgow W. M. Keeley Frank R. Sage Dr. E. E. Stutaman Dr. W. W. Bowers Orville Elder and Frank L. Wilson. Anecdotes were shared by Homer Darbyshire Dr. J. B. Edgington and E. B. Hammer. Fred L. Moore reported on the Sioux Falls district convention. Officers for the coming year will be chosen soon.
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Rotary Club
J. D. Glasgow
W. M. Keeley
Frank R. Sage
E. E. Stutaman
W. W. Bowers
Orville Elder
Frank L. Wilson
Homer Darbyshire
J. B. Edgington
E. B. Hammer
Fred L. Moore
Sioux Falls
Land dispute over Crawfordsville farm contract
Fred Mitchell sues Henry Witting for specific performance of a contract to buy a 100 acre farm known as the Robert Cunningham place near Crawfordsville. The land passed through Dempsey Land Co and others before reaching Mitchell with Livingston Eicher representing the plaintiff and Col C J Wilson Marsh W Bailey as attorneys, while Naturalization papers were granted to Tom Bowker after citizenship hearing with Judge Dewey.
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Fred Mitchell
Henry Witting
Crawfordsville
Robert Cunningham
Dempsey Land Company
Mr. Mitchell
Col. C. J. Wilson
Marsh W. Bailey
Livingston & Eicher
Charlies A. Dewey
Tom Bowker
England
Bowker
Spider Web Could Stretch 350 Miles If Straightened Out
A claim notes that if a spider's silk is fully stretched, an ounce would span about 350 miles, illustrating the remarkable length of its filament.
Ad Men Host Building Contractors Dinner in Washington
Advertising Club will host about thirty Washington building contractors at 6 15 PM at the Commercial Club. The event aims to spur local construction with a brief program and discussion of building prospects. Hafed Grotto members from Ottumwa will visit Washington tomorrow evening to meet the Washington Masons, with Ottumwa orchestra providing entertainment at 7 30 PM.
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Washington
Advertising Club
Commercial Club
Hafed Grotto of
Ottumwa
Washington & Morrow Evemone
Washington Master Masons
Ottumwans
Oh Henry cries wife in tender parting
The wife pleads affection and asks Henry to bring a couple of fives when he goes to town the morning. He smiles and calls it prudent to prepare for money as he separates from her embrace.
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Henry
Jumbled Dental Cry Sparks Morning Thought
A reader recalls a moment from waking, noting a baby’s cry and a dentist’s remark about noisy teeth, reflecting on how sound marks the start of a day and the curious habits of early risers.
Cod liver oil truck aids Moscow relief effort
In Moscow on April 3 the American relief administration dispatches a large tank truck to deliver cod liver oil to nurseries and children’s homes. The relief sustains hospitals and facilities across Russia totaling about 7.6 million dollars in aid. The operation mirrors the familiar milk man route and requires no payment from recipients.
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Moscow
American Relief Administration
Relief Administration
Russia
If you think you can win a prize you will
Motivational lines urge that success starts with willpower and belief. The article notes mental attitude determines outcomes and ends with a sales blurb about dairy prices dipping to three cents lower for cream and butter and one cent lower for kegs for Tuesday.
Paving Plans Advance for Garner Britt Road Link
Garner April 3 Hancock county connects east to Cerro Gordo by six and a half miles of paved road linking to Clear Lake Mason City and Charles City. Another four mile stretch lies west from Britt to Hutchins. A not yet paved section between Garner and Britt is being graded and drained in prep for paving. A petition to pave the entire Britt Garner route is circulated for consideration at the county board meeting on April 3.
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Garner
Haneck County
Cerro Gordo County
Ventura
Clear Lake
Mason City
Charles City
Hancock
Britt
Hutchins
State Highway Commission
Britt and
Board of Supervisors
Brown Finds Fit After Fortieth Try In Boot Shop
A man named Brown with unusually large feet and a bad cough visits a boot shop. The young assistant rummages through many pairs, Brown tries the fortieth option, and then coughs. He quips that one foot is in the grave, while the assistant jokes the other will never fit. Read the Evening Journal.
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Brown
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