BERT HALLIGAN TO BE HERE JULY 4TH
Davenport state legion commander Pert Halligan will visit the community for Independence Day events. Ottumwa former state commander Dan Steck will speak as a principal address. Judge W S Kenyon could not attend due to duties, planners seek another statewide speaker. A Leon Beatty post meeting outlined a membership drive from Monday to May 15 with captains Ned Lockhart and Runny Parnett and a banquet for winners.
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Pert Halligan
Davenport
American Legion
Halligan
Dan Steck
Ottumwa
Kenyon
W. S. Kenyon
United States
Legion
Leon Beatty
Ned Lockhart
Runny” Parnett
Taw Gas Showcasing Kelvinator Refrigerator System
Taw Gas and Electric Company demonstrates a new home refrigeration plant called Kelvinator this week. The system attaches to any refrigerator and uses electricity to keep the temperature in the freezer at a low point, reducing need for extra cooling effort.
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The
Taws Gas & Electric Company
Kelvinator
Spelling Meet and Exhibit Tomorrow in Washington
A county event opens at ten in the morning with an exhibit of country school products at the court house. At 10 15 Miss Agnes Samuelson of Cedar Falls will address rural teachers and normal training classes. The 1 30 spelling contest for rural pupils offers prizes and a banner to the top spell
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Washington County
Court House
Agnes Samuelson
State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Washington and Brighton
Christian Choir to Present Easter Musicale
The Church of Christ choir under Fred J. Martin will present an Easter musicale next Sunday at 7 30 p m replacing the evening service. Rehearsals have continued after a postponement due to Charles Tucker's death. Edith Boileau is organist and Martin remains director. The public is invited.
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Church of Christ
Fred J. Martin
Charles Tucker
Edith Boileau
Martin
Death of Eight Year Old in Wellman Measles Fatality
Ferne McNamer aged eight died Tuesday afternoon at the Wellman home of her grandparents Mr and Mrs W D McConnell. She and her mother had been living with the McConnells. She fell ill Friday and deteriorated shortly before death. Funeral plans were delayed awaiting relatives in Seattle. She was an only child. The mother works at the Wellman telephone office.
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Ferne McNamer
W. D. McConnell
Wellman
McConnells
Seattle
Jeffrey Building Gets Fresh Gray Coat on Corner
The Jeffrey building on the northwest corner of the square is being painted gray to improve its appearance. The note reminds readers to tell merchants about the Journal ad when visiting.
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Jeffrey
Mrs Slocum Dead to Be Buried Here
Mrs. M. C. Slocum, former Washington resident, died in Cedar Rapids after a two year illness. Her body will be brought by the Firefly to Washington and interment will be at Elm Grove Cemetery. services by Dr W W Bowers. She was active in Methodist church work and the P E Sisterhood. survivors include her daughter Lou Teeter and sister Mrs Low Mercer.
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William EK
Jennie McCaughy Chilcote
M. C. Slocum
Lou
Merton Teeter
Cedar Rapides
Methodist Church
P. BE
Sisterhood
Low Mercer
Minneapolis
Minn
Cedar Rapids
Slocum
Chicago man seeks arrest over chorus ci
A Chicago man tried to have a chorus girl arrested claiming she caused trouble. The column mocks the notion and notes odd remarks about wild women and social behavior.
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Chicago
Township Candidates Gain Extra Filing Time
County Auditor A L Griffith reports a new law granting township candidates until May 13 to file nomination papers or affidavits. The old deadline was May 3. A list of recent filers shows Mrs Belle Rice entering the race for county recorder alongside other candidates.
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A. L. Griffith
Des Moines
Belle Rice
County Recorder
Wesley Barry thrills at the Fox in The Printers Devil
A large optience featuring Hoye and girls showcased Wesley Barry in The Printers Devil at the Fox theatre last night. It was his first Washington appearance in a while and he has grown taller yet his freckles and comical charm remain. He is billed for another Fox showing tonight.
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Hoye and Girls
Wesley Barry
Fox Theatre
Wesley
Washington
the Fox
Greatness a Bother
A reflection on the paradox of pursuing greatness as some desire it without accepting its inherent bother and demands. The author notes that for many, greatness remains burdensome despite aspirational talk.
All Teachers But Eight Will Return in Washington Schools
Supt W C Hamline releases the confirmed list of teachers signed for next year in Washington schools. All positions are filled with eight declines including Bethartt Gibson Eunice Green Hazel Smith Mae Alien Lela Powell Doris Robinson Gladys Hawthorne and Jannette Wooley. High School hires include Milburn McKay Bernardine Neville Phianna Sutton and Helen Cunningham among others. Lincoln Wallace Centennial and Heights see principals reassigned and new grade teachers added.
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W. C. Hamline
Washington
Mies Ebarthett Gibson
Mise Eunice Green
Mies Hazel Smith
Mae Alien
Wallace School
Lela Powell
Lincoln
Doris Robinson
Milburn McKay
Bernardine Neville
Phianna Sutten
Helen Cunningham
Cunningham
Gwendolen Long
Miss Cunningham
Misa Gertrude Kendall
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Misa Cora Irwin
Wallace
Mids Allen
Leora Busby
Harold Duke
Corrine Powell
Leda Witter
Harriett Riddle
Tesla Patton
Lloyd M. Edgar
Althea Montgomery
New Storage Structure Built at Iowa Gas Plant
A large frame storage house is being added to the Iowa Gas and Electric plant on North Second Avenue making room for expanded facilities. The Journal offers advertising services to support such growth.
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Iowa Gas and Electric Company
North Second Avenue
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