Ground Broken for New City Water Works Tower
Groundbreaking occurred for the new water works building with contractor Jake Minick overseeing dirt movement. The elevated water tower, over 100 feet tall, will take five to six weeks to install and cost about 14000 dollars, replacing the aging stand pipe. The old plant’s reservoir and the reserve supply prevented any water shortage during a recent pump breakdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Works
Jake Minick
Minick
Mayor Announces Next Week Tin Can Roundup In Washington
Mayor A N Alberson said the winter tin can accumulation will be gathered starting Monday in the first ward and move through other wards as fast as possible. Homeowners should place cans where workers can access them. The tin can sweep occurs in May. recent notices about garbage were mistaken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Alberson
Washington
Keokuk Doctor Requests Seats for Tonight's Concert
Dr Frank M Fuller president elect of the Iowa State Medical Society telephoned Dr C A Bolce to reserve no seats for himself and wife for the University of Iowa orchestra concert at the Graham tonight. Fuller and his wife expect to drive from Keokuk this afternoon. The American Legion benefit concert features eighty pieces and is drawing interest from nearby towns with a large house anticipated. Musicians will travel by car from Iowa City and arrive around six, with the concert set to begin at eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Fuller
Keokuk
Iowa State Medical Society
C. A. Bolce
Side Self
Graham
University of Iowa Orchestra
American Legion
Washington
Iowa City
Candidates Must File by May 3 for Primary Ballot
County Auditor A L Griffith warns candidates for county township and state offices that nomination papers must be filed by Saturday May 3 to appear on the printed ballot. Township candidates may submit affidavits of candidacy without signed papers. Incumbent Floyd Letts and Chris Bauer have filed for the state house. Local filings include I A Jones coroner A F Paldrige county attorney and others for auditor treasurer sheriff and supervisors. Several Republicans and Democrats are expected to file in coming days as races shape up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Griffith
Floyd Letts
Chris Bauer
I. A. Jones
A. F. Paldrige
J. D Glasgow
Belle Rice
Mabel Morya
Charles M. Denison
S. T. Donahey
Auxiliary Seeks District Convention in Washington Next Year
At the Women’s Auxiliary to Leon Beatty post American Legion meeting plans to press for hosting the district Auxiliary convention in Washington in 1925. Delegates Mrs. Belle Rice and Miss Susie Edgington were named for Fairfield May 1 and told to invite Legion women to meet here in 1925.
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Women’s Auxiliary
Leon Beatty Post
American Legion
Washington
Belle Rice
Susie Edgington
Fairfield
Legion
Rice
M. Hollinger
Ed Crayson
Tom Downing
Lyman Bunce
Odd Fellows Celebrate 165th Anniversary
The local Odd Fellows Lodge marked its 165th founding anniversary with a large attendance. After work in the third degree for three candidates, refreshments followed and a brief program. Hiram Johnson chaired the committee. Stanley Miller spoke on Americanism and Chal Ford discussed the Odd Fellows home at Mason City.
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Odd Fellows Lodge
America
Hiram Johnson
Stanley Miller
Chal Ford
Odd Fellows Home
Mason City
Journal Promotes Smart Advertising
The Journal encourages readers to advertise wisely, touting the value of intelligent placement and effective messaging as the route to successful business promotion.
Community Club of Wayland Banquets Local Meeting
The Community Club of Wayland held a Seo last evening in the Wayland Methodist church basement with nearly a hundred members and their ladies in attendance. A. R. Milter spoke for better Americanism and community spirit, while Jake Roth acted as toastmaker.
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Community Club of
Wayland
Wayland Methodist Church
Jake Roth
Washington
A. R. Milter
Ralph Shannon
Piace
Ralph Dougherty
O. F. Holier
Jap Allan
Wayland News
Flowers for Chautauqua beautification drive urged
The Washington Improvement League with Harry Warren of the War ren seed store asks every woman with space to plant zinnias for Chautauqua. Eight ward days will supply flowers for the platform with no prizes, aiming to beautify the festival and community. letters will urge women’s clubs to promote the effort.
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Washington Improvement League
Harry Warren
Warren
Chautauqua
Improvement League
Washington
Ths
League
Mother and Girl Suffer Severe Burns in Farmhouse Fire
Mrs Joe Wehr and her twelve year old daughter Genevieve were burned when their home five miles southwest of West Chester in Dublin burned. Genevieve wrapped her mother in a blanket to save her life. the boy Richard, nine, had minor burns. The eight room house burned to the ground. neighbor help saved much. J Wehr aided after rush from field. Insurance partly covers loss.
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Joe Wehr
Genevieve
West Chester
Dublin
Richard
J. Wehr
Nations Music Week Plans Outlined At Chilcote Library
Executive committee chosen to lead May 4 11 events with Mrs A Anderson chairing and Mrs Carl Roberts treasuring. Daily committees set with names for Sunday through Saturday plus a community sing and recitals coordinated by named organizers.
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Chilcote
A. Anderson
Carl Roberts
Arthur Oates
Carolyn Hamilton
J. E. Ream
Leonard Bailey
Jesse Miller
Mike Lewis
Hugh McCleery
Mary Hunter
C. A. Speer
Hiverette Griffith
Homer Stephen
C. W. McLaughlin
McElhinney
Bertha Hay
Mina Carolyn Hamilton
W. C. Harding
Neil Humble
Robin Grimes
Carl Hedges
C. E. Plumly
Everette Griffith
Fred Martin
Fort Sherman
Geo. Masson
Nora Dewey
J. E. Lemmon
Workman Suffers Head Injury From Falling Bucket
George P. Lawson, employed by Ole Johnson contracting and working on the city’s sewer project, was struck on the head by a falling bucket shortly before noon. He received a deep scalp wound requiring several stitches but his injuries are not serious.
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George P. Lawson
Ole Johnson Contracting Company
In the matter, Write to the secretary Mrs Carl Roberts
The text directs contact to Mrs Carl Roberts as secretary and to the elder Mrs AOO for the matter. It preserves the agency language and indicates two female contacts for correspondence. The exact names appear garbled but two individuals are named as points of contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Roberts
A. Oo, Elder
Death of Lada Maxine Hetle from Diphtheria in Dutch Creek
Lada Maxine Hetle died early today aged three years and twelve days at her parents home two and a half miles northwest of Dublin in Dutch Creek township. Diphtheria caused the death after a brief illness. Private funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at the home, Rev. W. Klein of St Paul’s Evangelical Church officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge cemetery. She was the youngest of ten children. surviving siblings include Howard Hetie, Mrs. Howard Baker, Mrs. Homer Mayer, Homer, Gilbert, Lucile, Alice, Ethel Marie and Daryl Hetie.
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Lada Maxine Hetle
William Hetle
Dublin
Dutch Creek
W. Klein
St Paul's Bavangelicnt Church
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Howard Hoetie
Howard Baker
Homer Mayer
Homer
Gilbert
Lucile
Alice
Ethel Marie
Daryl Hotie
Dedication Planned for Iowa Girls Home in June
The Iowa Federation of Colored Women's Clubs plans to dedicate the Iowa Federation home for girls in June at Iowa City. Each Iowa town will help liquidate the debt and enable Washington to assist. The town supports three University of Iowa students. Mrs. Selby Johnson is state president of the LF. C. W. Cy.
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Iowa Federation of Colored Women's Clubs
Iowa Federation Home For
Iowa City
Iowa
Washington
University of Iowa
Selby Johnson
LF. C. W. Cy
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