Thorne to Speak at Friday Republican Meeting
Republican gathering at Graham Theatre next Friday May 5 at eight o'clock will feature Clifford Thorne speaking after his Washington appearance before the Interstate Commerce Commission. The visit marks his first campaign address in Iowa. Six candidates enter the senatorial race including Stan kett, Sweet, Francis, Stanley, Thorne, and Brookhart.
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Clifford Thorne
Graham Theatre
Thorne
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Des Moines
Storm Lake
Claude M. Stankett
Waterloo
Burton E. Sweet
Waverly
Leslie E. Francis
Col
Zeredatha Council Holds Regular Meeting April 28
Regular meeting of Zeredatha Council No. 21 8. S. M. held Friday evening April 28 with standard business petitions and closing with work in Royal and Select Masters degrees on two candidates Ellitt Grayson J. M.
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Zeredatha Council
S. M
Notice to Contractors for Sunset Park paving bid
The Board of Park Commissioners of Washington Iowa invites sealed bids for approximately 2000 square yards of Concerto Paving in Sunset Park. Bids due by 6 pm May 4 1922 on printed proposal blanks at Frank Stewart’s office. plans and specs available there. The commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids.
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Board of Park Commissioners
Washington
Iowa
Sunset Park
Frank Stewart
Park Commissioners
Washington Park Commission
Washington High preps for Parsons meet at Fairfield
Washington high School track team travels to Fairfield for the Parsons college meet facing nine other schools. Entry list includes Washington Burlington Ottumwa Fairfield Ft Madison Stronghurst Richland Crawfordsville and Ainsworth. Prelims start at ten and finals at 1 30 with possible delegation from Washington.
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Washington
Fairfield
Burlington
Ottumwa
Ft. Madison
Stronghurst
Winfield
Richland
Crawfordsville
Ainsworth
Illinois
Harper
Balderson
West Chester Honors Gen Grant on 100th Birthday
West Chester marked General A. G Grant’s centennial with a program featuring talks by Freeman Chesley on Civil War memories and Grant’s life. Florice Schultz Violet Hough Frank Kleese and Robert Miksch offered remarks as music and songs including America and Glorious Old Flag complemented the event.
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Freeman Chesley
Grant
Florice Schultz
Violet Hough
Frank Kleese
Robert Miksch
America
Morris Crayne
Fathers and Sons Banquet Promises Big Washington Event
The annual Fathers and Sons Banquet set for May 8 will be the largest of its kind in Washington with 400 plates, 50 cent tickets, and a parade likely led by the Washington Band. Dewey McAvoy, killed in France, is being returned for burial with full military honors at Woodlawn Cemetery, funeral Sunday at 2:30 from the Methodist Church. Leon Beatty Post and ex service men to gather, auxiliary to meet at 1:45 in church basement.
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Fathers and Sons
Washington
1St
U. P
Young and
Mary McAvoy
Dewey McAvoy
Ghateun Thierry
New York
Methodist Church
M. R. Regan
W. W. Bowers
Woodlawn
France
168Th Infantry
Leon Beatty Post
Legion Rooms
American Legion Auxiliary
Will Johnson Hurt in Tractor Accident Near West Chester
Will Johnson of north of West Chester was seriously hurt about three o'clock this afternoon while operating a tractor six miles west of town. The accident involved the tractor toppling over on him and he is believed to be seriously injured.
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Will Johnson
West Chester
Marriage License Issued In Ainsworth Riverside Couple Wed
A marriage license was issued yesterday afternoon to John J. Rotenberger of Ainsworth and Mary B. Kaefra of Riverside. It is the county's first license since April 5 and the second issued this month.
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John J. Rotenberger
Ainsworth
Mary B. Kaefra
Riverside
Missionaries to Speak at Grace Hill Church Sunday
Rev and Mrs Fred Schwalbe missionaires of Bethel Alaska will speak at Grace Hill Moravian church Sunday at 7 30 PM Those who heard them on prior missions will welcome another talk after a trip through eastern states They will soon depart for Alaska and end their visit in Winston Salem Bethlehem Pa and Indianapolis Indiana
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Fred Schwalbe
Bethel
Alaska
Grace Hill
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
Bethlehem
Moravian Church In
America
Indianapolis
Indiana
Washington Sends Large Delegation to State Sunday School Meet
Washington will send its largest Sunday school delegation ever to the Cedar Rapids state convention on May 2 3 and 4. Many town churches will send delegates and motorists will join if weather and roads permit. The event aims to boost Washington as a future regional convention site with speakers like Dr John L Alexander and Dr D W Kurtz among the lineup.
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Washington
Cedar Rapids
Commercial Club
Rotary Club
Ad Club
County Sunday School Association
First Presbyterian Church
John L. Alexander
Young People's Division
International Sunday School Association
D. W. Kurtz
The
World's Sunday School Association
Jubilee Concert at the A. M. E. Church
The Jubilee concert at the A. M. E. Church drew an appreciative audience despite lower attendance. The varied program featured plantation spirituals classic solos anthems and Dunbar readings with twenty two numbers performed. Due to the pianist’s illness the chorus relied on Mrs. Henry Shields and Miss Ruth Benson with a luncheon served by the Willing Workers.
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A. M. BE
Paul Lawrence Dunbar
David
Jordan Roll
Florence Hall
Henry Shields
Ruth Benson
Highlands Visit Yields Odd Carriage Inquiry
A visitor seeking a family drive in the Highlands assesses a carriage. The proprietor replies in local dialect that the vehicle costs four generally, but six if they are well acquainted, hinting at a humorous or informal pricing remark.
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Highlands
Sioux City Shrine Plans San Francisco Trip
Sioux City Shrivers organize travel to the national conclave of the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine in San Francisco this summer. Abu Bekr temple has arranged a special train departing June 9.
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Sioux City
Quote on quiet children in films from a weary woman
A tired speaking woman praises films showing children behaving well on screen. She notes that when kids romp, their noise is minimal and unobtrusive, highlighting a preference for calm depictions.
Evangelist Hanley Addresses Women in Wellman
Major Hanley spoke to a large audience of women on Wednesday in Wellman urging proper mother child relations as crucial to character. He warned against “bad boys” arising from misguidance and condemned moving pictures fashion music and novels, stressing that faith in Christ is essential for a real motherhood. Mr. Fisher sang My Mother's Prayer.
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Wellman
Major Hanley
Christ
Mr. Fisher
Making Life Livable in Ute To Wake the Livable
Engaged in putting joy into life to wake the livable, the text discusses overcoming influences that destroy human contentment and happiness. It emphasizes sustaining joy despite challenges.
Time on Shipboard Bells and Watches Explain Sailors Rhythm
A historical note describes shipboard timekeeping with bells marking four hour watches. Twenty four hours split into six watches, with bells counting progression from one to eight, signaling hours and watch changes. The bell system kept the deck watch informed of elapsed time, guiding duties aboard.
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Graham
Parsons
Washington High
A. 8. Grant
Dewey Meavoy Tl
Methodist
Cudahy Packing Company of
Omaha
Charles Lemley
Charles E. Lemley
Lemley
Miss Mayme
Iowa Gas & Electric Company
A. M. E. Church
Emil Daub
Harold
W.S. Keistrr & Sons
Evening Journal
Aal
Thone
Rothschild
Call
Gheen C. O. Davis
TITAN
Oliver
Fordson
K. A. Mathers
Haskins
Bruns Seed Store
Schmoeller Bros
Boyd Berdo
FORD
Samson
Fred Stewart
A. M. Bales
Knaptek Bros
Mon
Thurs
Reed Baby Cab
Cal
Napshots
Kodak Store
Iowa City
South Town Ave
D. HM. Wentworth
Brighton
R. J
Ancona
C. A. Ruebsam
Greg
Omott
Hanley
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