Miss Parrow of Ainsworth dies after illness
Miss Sarah Parrow aged seventy of Ainsworth died near midnight at the George Marr home after months of paralysis. A daughter of Francis and Lucinda Parrow she lived most of her life in the Ainsworth area and leaves a brother Warren and two sisters Elizabeth Supplee and Phine Jones. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the George Marr home conducted by Rev. Nyman and Rev. Robertson with burial in Ainsworth cemetery.
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Sarah Parrow
Warren Parrow
George Marr
Ainsworth
Parrow
Miss Parrow
California
Francis
Lucinda
Stewart) Parrow
Elizabeth Supplee
Phine Jones
Fresno
Calif
Mr. Nyman
Keota Baptist Church
W. G. Robertson
Ainsworth Cemetery
Helen Mauthe One of Honor Students
A communication to Miss Della Patton, Washington high school principal, reports Helen M Mauthe, a freshman at Iowa State College Ames, as 15th in a class of 1245 with a 92.5 percent average, earning high honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Patton
Washington High School
R.A. Pearson
Iowa State College
Ames
Helen M. Mauthe
Pearson
Helen
Radium Safeguarded by Chains and Alarms in Prague
The Prague Radiological Institute securely stores radium in sealed phials inside a glass container, then a thick lead box in an indestructible safe. Surrounding the safe are loose chains that trigger an alarm when moved, ensuring protection against burglars. The methods, praised by a veteran professor, are described as highly thorough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Prague Radiological Institute
Evidently It Isn't So Much Easy Street
Fragmentary text notes residents on Easy Street and mentions attracting people who live there and a Wenrero era road or event. details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Moorish Custom Ties Divorce to Male Heir Status
Among Moorish practices, a wife may be divorced with tribal consent if she bears no son. The rule centers on producing a male heir. daughters are not mentioned as changing this rite. The summary reflects the source’s neutral reporting of the custom.
High School Music Contest Tonight in Washington
Time moved to 7 30 PM for the high school music contest in the Washington auditorium due to weather and length. Morning Sun and other schools adjust entrants while several glee clubs travel by train. admission is 25 cents.
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Morning Sun High School
Morning Sun
Louisa County
Udell Girls’ Glee Club
Siponrney
Crawfordsville
Washington
Woman Receives Hatchery Gift After Radio Appreciation
Mrs J A Mc Call heard a Towling Green Missouri Baby Chick Hatchery broadcast from WOS Jefferson City Missouri and sent a note of thanks. The hatchery expressman delivered fifty three pure blood white leghorn chicks as a token of appreciation for her praise.
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J. A. McCall
Baby Chick Hatchery
Towling Green
Missouri
WOS
Jefferson City
Worthy Aspiration in Pure Snowfield Motif
A poetic couplet urges purity of life as snowfields shine and footsteps leave no stain. The speaker, asserting personal resolve, muses on moral clarity and restraint in conduct.
Spratt Sentenced to Five Months in Jail
Judge Charles Dewey yesterday evening sentenced J. W. Spratt to five months in the county jail with hard labor after he passed a worthless $120 note for an automobile and cashed other checks in the community. Spratt is twenty years old and his father arrived from Barnes City for the proceedings.
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Charles 4. Dewey
J. W. Spratt
Spratt
Dewey
Barnes City
Rainfall Totals Over Two Inches Roast Of April Showers
Last night between eight and nine, Washington county recorded about 1.92 inches of rain. New showers today have slowed dirt roads, delaying travel as buses and cars struggle through mud. High school music contestants from nearby towns ditched autos for trains or lodging rather than attempt the trip by car.
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Evenine
Washington
Washingston County
Iowa City
Auttomobile
Methodist Choir Presents The Gypsy Rover Operetta
The Methodist church choir under Jesse J. Miller will stage The Gypsy Rover on Tuesday May 12. Rehearsals are underway as the community awaits an unusual musical event.
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The
Methodist Church
Jesse J. Miller
Bandits Rob Three In New York Jewelry Store
A trio of bandits robbed three customers in a New York jewelry store. The heist is reported amid a roundup of oddities and brief items in this 1925 NBA Service digest.
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New York
Mrs. M Cleery Heads Fortnightly Club in Washington
Mrs Lughh H McCleery was elected president of the Fortnightly Club of Washington for 1926 1927 at a meeting in the Y M C A Woman's Room. New officers include Mrs Carl J Roberts vice president and Miss Elia Gordon recording secretary with Mrs R H Walker treasurer. Delegates to the Des Moines Biennial Convention were chosen and recap of departmental activities noted. The club, with over 200 members, ends a busy year and prepares for the new term.
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Lugh HH. McCleery
Washington
Y. M
Carl J. Roberts
Elia Gordon
R. H. Walker
EF. BE. Stutaman
Des Moines
C. W. McLaughlin
McCleery
State Committee On
Boar
Britons Turn to Tennis
London reports tennis growing in popularity with a shortage of professionals. Instructors at clubs in London and regions work overtime and refuse many weekend requests from country house owners. Women pros are in demand as well, with fees rising.
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London
Death notice correction for Mr Farrier in Portland
A Journal item misstated Mrs George Burham as receiving word of Mrs George Farrier April Ltd death. It was Mr Farrier who died. He left this community about thirty years ago and is not known to younger residents. several relatives here will be moved by the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Burham
George Farrier
April Ltd
Portland
Oregon
Farrier
Fragmented Mortgage News Item Shows Sparse Details
Crumbled OCR text hints at a mortgage or loan story with unclear names and figures. Readable bits mention a person or entity and a financial action but lack complete context or specifics.
Iowa State College dedicates Memorial Union site
O. H. Cessna, college chaplain and ISU’s first class graduate, gave the dedication prayer. Officials say selecting the site marks the campaign’s end after five years with steady progress despite tight finances. Alumni praise the large fund raised by many small pledges, and telegrams from RK Pearson and M J Riggs were read.
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O. H. Cessna
Iowa State College
Memorial Union
Haus
Memorial Union Site Chosen at Iowa State College
Ames Iowa April 24 the Memorial Union site on the southern campus knoll was revealed as the place for the building overlooking the central quad near Lincoln Way. About 4000 to 5000 students and faculty attended a dedicatory exercise led by the college band. The campaign for 1 million dollars to construct the memorial has raised nearly 800000 in pledges and aims to spur larger gifts from alumni.
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Ames
Iowa
Iowa State College
Memorial Union
Music Hall
Lincoln Way
Memorial Union Corporation
State Board of Education
F. W. Beckman
The
Union
Hubert Gerrecht
Cardinal Guild
State College
P.M. Beck
Couple reminisce and joke about marriage and gifts
A witty exchange between Mrs Youngbride and Mr Youngbride unfolds as she asks if he loves her as before and he replies he would marry her again. The pair then quip about saving coupoons for a 50 piece dinner set, underscoring playful affection.
Barber Sherm Welch Star of Local Saloon Tales
A local portrait praises Sherm Welch a bold barber known for talk and skill with a blade. The piece extols his lively spirit, hunting and fishing hobbies, and cheerful outlook while noting his craft brings comfort and care.
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Helen Mauthe
Kelly
Triangle Auto Supply Co. Gasoline
Ahey & North Iowa Ave
H. I. Ward & Co
TODAS
Methodist Choir
G. B. Shaw
Caldwell
N. J
Coolidge
San Francisco
Boston
NBA Service, Inc
Brefs
Krouth
Anneal
Esa
Washington, Iowa
Evening Journal
American Pearl Button Co
North
Iowa Ave
RED
Earl Farley
Centerville
South D Ave
Eod
Dan Rohrer
West Chester Mutual No. 15
Darbyshire
Lois
Rhode Island
Wood
Conners Grocery
South End
West
Etta Conner
KR. L. Stephens
Glenn G. Hayes
Bts
Smith
Emporium
Dougherty Ros
George Young
Hebner
East 2Nd Street
Love
Roy Schrebel
Journal Office
Warren
Tom Weat
B. Frible & Son
Enarco
Y. W
Ted Brown
Et Ag
RK. A. Pearson
M. J Riggs
Toledo, Ohio
Alumni Association
Mrs. Youngbride
Darling
J. W. Shenetel
Lyon Baking Company
F. & M. Bank
Sherm Welch
Harber’s
W.S. Reister & Sons Eggs and Poultry
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