Washington IA Dr Jenkins gifts site for Young Y M C A building
Dr E R Jenkins donates the old Wash ington Academy grounds for the James H Young Y M C A building and endows a $10 000 fund for maintenance. The gift, linked with plans to raise funds publicly May 9, secures a suitable site now held by the Washington Hotel Company. The board approved the gift and resolutions praising the generosity and community benefit.
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BE. R. Jenkins
James H. Young
Jenkins
Washington Hotel Company
Washington
Harry J. Ward
Dr. Jenkins
Mr. Young
Y M.C. A
Zeredatha Council Meets for Regular Degree Work
The Zeredatha Council No 21 R and 8s M holds a regular meeting on Friday evening April 24 at 8 o'clock. It covers standard business and petitions with work in both Royal and Select Masters degrees on two candidates 6212 Ellitt Grayson I Mot al.
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Zeredatha Council
Ellitt Grayson, I
Grant Centenary Observed in Washington Church Meeting
Tonight in Washington a centenary observance of Gen. AL Grant will be held at the Christian Church at 7 30 with several ten minute talks and special music. The event is directed by I G Whitepost of the G A R and the public is invited to attend.
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Gen. AL
Grant
Washington
Christian Church
I. G. Whitepost
Washington Woman Wins Wallace Prize
Mrs. J. W. Cox from Washington County Iowa won five dollars for the best name to head a Wallace's Farmer honor column. She submitted "Josh-away" with a pen and ink sketch. The judges faced a large field of entries and a lively contest ending with Cox declared winner.
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J. W. Cox
Wallace
Barbara Cox
Washington County
Iowa
May Victor records to be broadcast by WAAW radio
At eight o'clock Saturday evening the new May Victor records will be sent out by the Omaha broadcasting station and may be picked up by any receiving set. The station's wavelength is 369.
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May Victor
Omaha
WAAW
Washington Butter Thimble Weekend Sale Ad
A retro grocery ad promotes Washington Butter at a sale price with a free aluminum thimble included inside a cotton package. The notice highlights discounts and mentions local store cashier services and poultry eggs.
Trade in your old stove for a new Cabinet Gas Range
Plan ahead and upgrade your kitchen with a porcelain enamel Cabinet Gas Range. A small five dollar down payment starts the purchase, with the remainder payable in small monthly installments on your gas bill.
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Bellere
Delinquent Auto Registration List Shrinking in County
The county treasurer reports a steady drop in unregistered cars with Mrs. McCall noting likely under 150 delinquents to publish next week. Publication due Monday May 1 may be delayed. Names will go to Sheriff Denison for collection after printing. Six names were removed today and 36 new registrations added this month with two more today.
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J. A. McCall
Charles Denison
Eighth Grade Exams Set for May 4 and 5
Eighth grade examinations for Washington county rural schools will be held Thursday and Friday May 4 and 5. Tests will be written at the courthouse and Kalona High School with about 140 pupils participating. The rural schools’ 1930 graduating class is expected to be the largest on record, with commencement planned for early June.
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Washington County
County Superinendem
Court House
Kalona
Express Agent Schedules New Morning Call at McElhinneys
C A McCloskey of American Railways Express announces the first call at McElhinneys downtown sub station is 8 45 each morning to line up with morning trains. Parcels drop at the drug store before that time. Additional calls occur at noon and 4 45 with home or business pickups for west bound Firefly must be registered by four. Evening train calls must be in before 4 30. This adds thirty minutes compared with prior arrangements.
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C. A. McCloskey
American Railways Express Company
McElhinney’s
Weather Brings Winter Chill As Cold Returns
The day turned unexpectedly wintry with temperatures dropping sharply. Residents report heavy coats moved from summer quarters as the temperature resembles late winter rather than spring.
Candidates to Speak by Radio in Des Moines Debate
Washington radio owners may hear U S senator candidates Friday evening in Des Moines. The meeting is set in the Auditorium and will be broadcast live to listeners.
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Washington
Des Moines
United States
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