Big Easter crowds fill Washington churches with reverent services
Easter Sunday drew large congregations across Washington as First United Presbyterian, Presbyterians, Baptists and St Paul Evangelical held communion. Methodist and Presbyterian choirs presented cantatas and special music, with notable solos and directing, while sunrise prayers and vesper cantatas marked the holiday across multiple churches.
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Parent Teachers Meeting Tuesday in High School Auditorium
The Pa rent-Teachers association invites all for a general meeting Tuesday evening at 7:45 in the high school auditorium with no admission fee. Mrs. C. E. Hillis of West Cheater will speak, and the Junior High glee club will perform.
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West Cheater
Glee Club
Auto Wreck Near Washington Wounds Mrs Boldeau
In an automobile accident east of Washington Mrs Dill Boileau Ag sustained a broken wrist and minor injuries. She rode with Leon Lodder and his mother in the Paice car which veered into a ditch. Mr Lodders and Mrs Lodders escaped with minor bruises. The Edgington car nearby also went into a ditch with Dr James E Edgington and family suffering slight hurts and bruises after their vehicle turned over amid soft earth along the highway.
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Chance in Postal Rates on Wednesday
The new postal rate schedule from a congress law takes effect Wednesday. First class mail remains unchanged while post cards private mailing cards and picture post cards require two cents. Postmaster General Harry S New's statement appears elsewhere in the paper.
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Congress
Harry S. New
Making Iowa Roads Attractive Through Planting
Prof. Edwin D. Starbuck of the University of Iowa suggests planting berry bushes fruit trees and grape vines along Iowa highways to create scenic routes that could lure tourists to drive 300 to 400 miles out of their way. He argues beauty can blend with utility in highway park extensions leveraging Iowa's rich soil and climate.
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Iowa
Edwin D. Starbuck
University of Iowa
Starbuck
Brighton Team to Play Here Tonight
Brighton basketball team meets the Focal Y team at the Y. M. C A gym this evening in likely the final game of the season. The Brighton five includes former high school stars such as Horton from Watsons College, and Brighton’s high school coach also plays. The Y team is not at full strength but aims to challenge the visitors strongly.
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Washington
Brighton
Y.M
Keota Resident L. A. Dorrance Dies at 67
Lamander Alonzo Dorrance, longtime Keota resident and master painter, died April 9 1925 aged 67 years. Funeral services were held Sunday at 5:00 p m from the family home conducted by Rev Purdy. Burial followed in Keota cemetery. He was born January 3 1858 in Valparaiso Indiana and came to Keota as a child with his sister Matilda and later married Sophia Rosmoser. He leaves wife two daughters Naomi and Mae a granddaughter Janis Thompson and a sister Mrs Isaac Thurman. He was a member of IOOF and Knights of Pythias.
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Iowa
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Sophia Amelia Rosmoser
Naomi
Mae
Caleme
South Dakota
Knights of Pythias
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K.©. Thompson
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Silver Plaque Awarded to Pauline Meyer
In Towa City on April 13 a silver plaque was given to Miss Pauline Meyer of Webster City for highest scholastic standing among women in the sophomore class. Her first semester average was A, she teaches part time at the children's hospital and is a member of Alpha Gamma Phi sorority.
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Towa City
Pauline Meyer
Webster City
Meyer
Children’s Hospital
Alpha Gamma Phi Sorority
Lowden to Attend 40th Iowa Reunion
Former Governor Frank O. Lowden of Illinois and University of Iowa graduate will return to Iowa City for the 40th anniversary reunion of his class. He has sent word that he will assist in gathering classmates on June 8.
Thompson to Deliver Commencement Address at Iowa
President W O Thompson of Ohio State University will deliver the commencement address at the University of Iowa in April. Reverend Charles R Browne of Yale Divinity School and University of Iowa graduate will preach the baccalaureate sermon.
Peter J Hanley Dies After Illness in Washington Area
Peter J. Hanley born July 30 1864 Kinross Keokuk County Iowa died at his home south of town Sunday at 4 30 pm after recent strokes. He practiced law in Washington for 18 years later farmed for health reasons. Funeral at St James Catholic Church Tuesday at 9 am with burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. He leaves widow Celestine, his mother, three brothers Charles James and Tom, and sister Mrs Dennis Stapleton.
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Kinross
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Mary Stapleton
Celestine Fetes
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Nira
Tom
Dennis Stapleton
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Easter Cantata by West Chester Baptists
West Chester April 13 the Easter cantata The Risen King was performed by the West Chester Baptists choir directed by Pret Alois Seter. Mrs D F Brumback played Mary Magdalene and Mrs W Ralston recited the Resurrection scripture. The church was full with many listening at windows.
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Latvian Farmer Boris Unaschek Granted Pension at 185
In LIBAV Latvia on March 23 Boris Unaschek a farmer claims to be 185 and after government proof is granted a pension that frees him from further labor for life.
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Brussels to Host 1980 Expo for Belgium’s Independence Centenary
An international exposition will be held in Brussels in 1980 to celebrate 100 years since Belgium gained independence. Organizers report 17,900,000 francs of the 25,600,000 needed have been subscribed.
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Mar
Lyon Bread Coupons Featured With Dinner Set Tease
A short promotional note touts Lyon Bread coupons and a chance to win a HD piece dinner set. It links the bakery to high quality ingredients modern equipment and expert baking.
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Lyon's Bread Invitation to Taste Genuine Goodness
An invitation to call and receive a complimentary Lyon's Bread loaf to sample the brand's genuine quality and flavor. The offer emphasizes friendly introduction to Lyon's bakery and its products.
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Lyon
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