High School Prepares Large Track Squad for Spring Meet
Coaches Karl Whitford and L Z Smith drill a green squad of 24 aiming for spots on the school team. The initial meet is set for Saturday April 26 at the county venue, with specialists in weight events jumps and sprints listed and daily after school practices mandated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Whitford
L. Z. Smith
Wheelan
O'Loughlin
Morrow
Paul
Jones
Busby
Smith
Mr. Whitford
Regular meeting of Cyrus Chapter No. 13 Royal Arch Masons
There will be a regular meeting of Cyrus chapter No. 13 Royal Arch Masons Friday at 7 30 PM sharp for regular order of business Petitions to be acted upon closing with work on Royal Arch degree Companions urged to attend H P L D Langworthy 4712
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Cyrus
Royal Arch Masons
Royal Arch
L. D. Langworthy
H. P
Waterworks netted 3328 for year amid higher coal costs
The annual report of Superintendent St. Clair Lewis shows the water plant earned a profit of 3328 while the light plant operated at a loss. Total water receipts came to 15229.98 with increased coal and supplies expenses noted. city officials called the result excellent given rising production costs.
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St. Clair Lewis
Water and Light Plant
Lewis
Washington
Iowa
Teesol Aeeh
Wute Sol
Meee Sarget
Gu Beneeesccasnecen
Clean up! General Staff urges May 1 cleanup in Iowa city
The piece presents a comical wartime style call to citizens to purge "General Dirt" with a 1 May victory plan. Led by Edw. Bov ee and an array of officers, the campaign enlists ward ladies and Scouts to inspect homes, urging rake, shovel, burning rubbish, lime to curb flies, and communal pride.
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Washington
Iowa
Dave McLaughlin
C. A. Dewey
Fred Reid
J. B. Crail
Huxford
Scouts
Change in Y Board Committee Meetings Tonight
Due to two big events Friday night, community work meetings move to tonight. The Y M C A board of managers meets at Miss Houdek's catering rooms for lunch and business. The Women's Inter-Church Committee convenes at 7 p.m. at the Y M C A office and will join the board and other committees in a general conference at Houdek rooms. More than 40 representatives oversee welfare work for girls and boys.
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Y. M. C. A. Board of
Miss Houdek
Houdek Rooma
Vacant Stores Surprising Visitors From Washington Visit
Charles Winter of Springfield Missouri tours Washington and expresses astonishment at five or six vacant store rooms in the business district. He notes Springfield is booming with new buildings and strong business after the war and predicts Washington will recover soon with renewed energy. A new hotel campaign and union station are among efforts to enlarge the town.
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Charles Winter
Springfield
Washington
Missouri
Winter
Union Station
Presbyterian Junior Choir Plans Friday Practice
The Presbyterian Junior Choir meets Friday at seven o'clock to rehearse Easter music. Parents are asked to ensure children attend as time for the work is short.
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Presbyterian
Miss Springtime coming to Muscatine Grand Opera House
The musical comedy Miss Springtime presented by Klaw and Erlinger comes to the Grand Opera House in Muscatine on Friday night April 11.Emmerich Kalman credits for the music with book and lyrics by Guy Bolton and P G Wodehouse Urban is the artist and Julian Mitchell staged the piece. principal players include Edith Allan Harrison Brockbank Wayne Nunn Florence Hope Chas Meakins Margaret Duval Jimmie Hunter Will H Sloan Elaine Vance Harry McCoy William Pearl Dorothy Blaine Rose Prevost Catherine Mackenzie Helen Jackson. A large chorus of girls and elaborate scenery and costumes are highlighted features along with a special orchestra. April 4 8 10 schedule.
Motor Rural Carrier Examination Notice for Henry Iowa
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a motor rural carrier exam for Henry County Iowa on May 10 1919 at Mt Pleasant and Washington. Salary ranges from 1590 to 1800 dollars yearly. Open to male citizens domiciled in the county and meeting Forms 2121 and 1977.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Henry
Iowa
Mt. Pleasant
Washington
Washington, D. C
Woodlawn Cemetery Lot Owners Urged to Pay for Special Care
Woodlawn Lot Owners are asked to pay two dollars to any committee member for special care of lots before Decoration Day and for the remainder of the year. Mrs. H. F. Steck, Mrs. Ab Anderson, Mrs. Will Wilson serve on the committee.
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Woodlawn
H. F. Steck
Ab Anderson
Will Wilson
Regular Cyrus Chapter Meeting Friday Night
Cyrus Chapter No 13 Royal Arch Masons schedules a 7 30 pm meeting on Friday April 11 with petitions to ballot on and no work planned. The session will end in time for members to attend the Liberty Loan meeting and other important gatherings under 47th L D Langworthy H P.
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Cyrus Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
Liberty Loan
L. D, Langworthy, H, P
Major Guy Brewer Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel
Des Moines officer Guy Brewer, commanding the third battalion of the 168th Infantry, has been promoted from major to lieutenant colonel. Mrs Brewer received the word, and in a March 15 letter he notes the promotion occurred the day before. General Pershing presented him the Distinguished Service Cross for bravery at Sergy during the March 15 review.
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Des Moines
Guy Brewer
168Th Infantry
Just
Burke to Speak on Victory Liberty Loan in Washington
Treasurer John Burke of the United States appears in Washington on Friday for a war loan appeal. He will address the county war loan organization at the courthouse at three. A Methodist church gathering tomorrow night invites local residents to hear his message from the seat of the government.
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John Burke
United States
Washington
New Methodist Church
Victory Liberty Loan
County War Loan Organization
Court House
Burke
Community Banquet At Fairfield Today
Fairfield April 10 The Jefferson County Community club hosts its regular monthly banquet at the armory with Ben R. Vardaman president of the National Community Betterment Association as a speaker Vardaman from Des Moines is a renowned midwest figure The meeting will cover important business matters and aim for large attendance The Christian church ladies will serve the meal.
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Fairfield
Jefferson County Community Club
Armory
Ben R. Vardaman
National Community Betterment Association
Vardaman
Des Moines
Middle West
Ladies of the Christian Church
Villisca Man Buys Silk Shirts In County Spree
Del Parker of Villisca attempted to purchase all silk shirts in Montgomery county. He bought his size first, then canvassed stores for all sizes, ordered stock from eastern jobbers, and finally emptied department store shelves before the sheriff stopped him.
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Red Oak
del Parker
Villisca
Montgomery County
Haberdashery
U S Money Wasted Over Muscle Shoals Expenditures
Washington officials report no determination of criminal liability yet in the government nitrate plant project at Muscle Shoals Alabama. DOJ agents continue the inquiry with a final report due within a month to decide if criminal proceedings will be instituted.
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Muscle Shoals
Washington
Ala
Department of Justice
Nottt
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