Teachers Named for School Year in Washington Schools
Supt. W C Harding announces eight pages of staff in the Washington schools for the year starting Monday September 6. The list includes principals, department heads, and teachers across high, grammar, and specialized roles with positions in math science English history Latin and more. The notice also lists school nurses cafeteria staff and a band instructor, plus a brief note on the weather and a local lodge event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. Harding
Ashington
Tees
Della Patton
Althea Montemery
H. E. Case
Lillian Minick
Alice Klippel
Edith Shields
Margaret Doolittle
Helen Wilson
Lloyd Edger
W. G. Robb
Co. W. Klein
W. D. Meyer
Eunice Green
Lucy Mercer
Edna Mercer
H. J. Montgomery
W. Foster Bickel
Blythe Parker
Mabel Parrons
A. D. Wekinson
Ada Wilson
Reister’s Egg Farm Employee Known for High Pay
A local dairy worker, Reister, earns the highest wages attracting many workers. Despite claims of poetry and rhymes being phony, locals note his reliability and generous pay as chicks talk about his daily egg output and big vat of cream butterfat.
Mrs M D Scott Claimed By Death in Washington Ohio
Naomi Hopkins born in Oxford Ohio in 1842 died at her East Second Street home after a year long illness. She married Mason J D Scott in 1865 and lived at the same longtime residence with him until their deaths within the past year. Survived by a daughter Anna Scott. Funeral plans pending. Interment Woodlawn cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason PD
Scott
East Second Street
Altho
Woodlawn
Naomi Hopkins
Oxford
Holmes County
Ohio
John Duer Hopkins
Margaret Young Hopkins
Mansfield
Washington
Craven
Mason JD Scott
Michels Family Plans Move to Washington Iowa
Rev Karl Michels former Protestant Evangelical church pastor will move to Washington Iowa with his wife and three daughters to reside with their son A Michels the prosecuting attorney of Washington county The Michels family expresses thanks for the kindness shown to them and hopes for future opportunities in ministry
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Karl Michels
Protestant Evangelical Church
Washington
Iowa
A. Michels
Washington County
Michels
RatwAaingrs
Lev Michels
Yan
Sister of Bradfords to Attend Indiana Funeral
Mrs. O M Gray travels from this city to Vevay Indiana for the funeral of Olive A Bradford aged 76 who died yesterday. She will be joined at Peoria by Mrs N B Sturm to accompany her to Indiana. The deceased was a cousin to local Bradfords and had visited three years ago. She had not been ill locally and the death came as a surprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Gray
Vevay
Indiana
Olive A. Bradford
Gray
Peoria
N. B. Sturm
Bradfords
Government Jobs Open in Civil Service Board Listings
Fred Downing secretary of the civil service board in Washington reports bulletins listing open positions with upcoming examinations. Full information available at the post office. Openings include various trades, clerks and carriers in the postal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Downing
Civil Service Board
Washington
Poutal Service
Troop D Heads to Camp Dodge for Two-Week Training
Seventy five men and three officers of Troop D Iowa cavalry departed from Rock Island for Camp Dodge near Des Moines. One member remains in Kansas to join, all aim for a record camp. The same issue reports 200 Chautauqua season tickets sold with 1,200 expected, urging early purchase.
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First
Iowa Cavalry
Camp Dodge
Pes Moines
Lienwooal Gdardemen
Mlitia
Fof
Rock Island
Kansas
Des Moines
Limerman
Nor-Coms
Washington
S. Parkes Cadman
William Jennings Bryan
DeLong to Manage Farm Union Business on North Iowa Avenue
M. C. DeLong has been secured as manager of the store elevator and fuel business operated with the Farmers Union on North Iowa avenue. He will start next Monday, succeeding W. A. Whiting who has run the operation temporarily. DeLong brings substantial business experience from Crawfordsville and related ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. DeLong
Farmers’ Union
Iowa Avenue
Ife
W. A. Whiting
DeLore
Crawfordeyile
Prof Knox Family Arrives in New York
Mrs and Mrs F Gurran report their daughter Mrs GM Knox and her husband arrived in New York yesterday. Professor Knox went to France almost a year ago for important work tied to a German occupation period. The family plans a Washington visit after gathering with Knox relatives in New Hampshire.
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F Gurran
GM Knox
New York
Knox
France
Europe
Profesor Knox
New Hampshire
Washington
Curran
Cornell College
Mt Vernon
Iowa
Salvation Army Meeting Postponed by Local Council
The Salvation Army needs assessment meeting at city hall was not held due to insufficient advisory council representation. Captain Mayer of Keokuk attended and will return later in the month for a conference. Several local board members are out of town. A statewide financial campaign is planned.
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Salvation Army
Mayer
Keokuk
Oskaloosa Rail Route Faces Local Opposition
Iowa City Newton Grinnell committees pressed Rock Island officials in Chicago to block altering the main line. Grinnell Newton Iowa City delegates condemn diverting trains via West Liberty to Oskaloosa and Des Moines, fearing longer routes and reduced service. Marengo also opposes any change affecting the division.
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Oskaloosa Herald
Ilowa City
Newton
Grinnell
Oskaloosa
Rock Island Railway
Washington
Sigourney
Knoxville
Rock Island
Chicago
Marengo Republican
Iowa City
West Liberty
Geigh
Des Moines
Marengo
Marengo Is Iiteally Interested In the Proposition and Sould
Yitor Ouly
Surprise Paint Job for Regan at Parsonage
Rev and Mrs Regan return from a vacation to find the Baptist parsonage repainted inside and several coats of paint added outside. Church members arranged the project during their absence. Mrs Norris assisted by keeping things calm. Services will resume at the Baptist church on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Regan
Baptist Church
E. Norris
Regan
Arkansas
Old Home
Charett West Sanday
Noble School Bond Defeated in Testie War Vote
The Noble School building bond failed by 17 votes in a district that recently consolidated areas in Washington and Henry counties. A new election may be held soon to reconsider bonds for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble School
Népte
Washington
Herry
Labor Day Observance Uncertain in Washington this Year
The customary Labor Day celebration by the trades assembly in Washington appears unlikely this year with no plans made and local labor leaders favoring a larger event next year. Many union members are working out of town, and unsettled conditions render the usual observance impractical.
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Crades Assembly
Washington
Washington Union
Diatom Beds at Lompoc Yield Fossil Herring Abundance
In Lompoc California vast diatom beds preserve untold millions of small herring remains. Upper strata contain remains of predatory fish that fed in a once bottle shaped bay. One large mackerel fossil shows two herring skeletons in its stomach.
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Lompoc
Santa Barbara County
California
Just Common Humanity in Everyday Struggles
An essay exploring shared human experience and universal needs for sympathy and understanding. It notes people respond to stress similarly, seek appreciation, and enjoy simple social activities like picnics and parades, highlighting common bonds across individuals.
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Wlne
Tuscan plant hung for protection on Ascension day
In Tuscany a small wall plant with whitish rose flowers is gathered on Ascension day and hung until September 8. The practice is believed to bring the Virgin's favor and protection from evil, though the plant will not bloom while it is hung, and its use is considered a bad omen.
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Tuscany
Church and club notices from local gatherings
Community announcements list choir rehearsal at the church 4815 and a Friday bridge gathering at Mrs J McElhinney home 493. Mrs Robert Cook hosts W M S of Second U P church Friday 2 30 with Miss Myra Shavers leading the lesson 4913. Delta Alpha class Methodist church picnic at Sunset Park 5 pm Wednesday urging members to bring filled baskets 4813. Sabbath school and church picnic all day Thursday at Sunset Park with dinner at noon and waiting cars for noon workers. Woman's Christian Temperance Union meets at Mrs Geo Duke 416 BE Washington last meeting of year with dues payable to Mrs E J Kilgore and Temperance lesson Prov 22 19 34 led by Mrs Blair 4912. Independent club text meeting at Mrs Ralph Stephens near Keota Friday bring baskets and own dishes 502. Christian Bible school picnic postponed to Friday due to rain committee HOLS.
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Robert Cook
W. M
U. P
Myra Shavers
the Delta Alpha
The
Methodist Church
Sunset Park
Blair
Ralph Stephens
Keota
Hard Times Social by Ainsworth M E L Sunday School
The Kitchen Class of the Ainsworth M E L Sunday School plans a hard times social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kelsey to raise funds and fellowship. The event invites attendees for a neighborhood gathering and charitable purpose.
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Ainsworth M. EL
Ralph Kelsey
Ladies Aid Society Meeting and Church Event Notice
Friday evening all members and should be members invited. Dress suitable for the occasion men bring fifty cents and ladies will furnish ice cream and cake. The Ladies Aid society of the Christian church will meet with Mrs Eliza Arnold Thursday afternoon please bring needles and thimbles for sewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Eliza Arnold
Farmers Union Meets for Delegates at Stone House
Farmers Union holds Friday evening meeting at the Young American stone house on August 12 to choose delegates for the state convention in Des Moines. The South of Town neers Club hosts a social with a potluck and a note inviting ladies to bring sauce dishes and spoons for each family member along with a cake.
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Farmers Union
Young American Stonehouse
Des Moines
Neers Club
Darbyshire's
Thief Sought After Orchard Stolen In Hamilton
Hamilton police search for man who stole a fruit orchard comprising 150 trees. Footprints mark the site where the saplings were removed. Authorities pursue suspect after the August 14 report.
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Hamilton
Woodchucks Escape Traps Using Gnawed Tails
The American Forestry Magazine notes woodchucks often escape steel traps by gnawing off their own tails near the jaws. Observers report woodchucks retreating to burrows or running to escape, making capture difficult as the trapped animal wriggles free.
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American Forestry Magazine
Woodown
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Bophia Geter
Pol Nedatk
Maude White
JL D. Heridersor
Hlean Sy Walker
Iretta Pauls
Ruth Vincent
Lela Rhodes
Fiether Brindley
Willa Gibson
Ken Warren
George Dunden
Eras Deneay
Htc
Citecte
Centennial
F. M. Kertz
Chae
Mareman
Aes Ghaghe
Bine Lanige Masone
Frievening
Eguler
A. M
W.c. Bell
H. P Rulitt Grayson
Reister
Bay
Tiet
Jw. B
W. 6
Reister & Bons
M.D. Scott
Eastman
Velvetone Kodak
Phillips Drug Store
Kodak Store
AD Club
Real Dynamo
Minerman
RK Mackintosh
Charles Henry Mackintosh
Associated Advertising Clubs of
United States
Canada
Mackintosh
Bulleting
Advertising Club of Washington
DeLong
Rock Island Main
Baptist Marise
Sion
Evening Journal
Green C
Davis
Jersey
West
Big Money Maker
Journal, Ages
Willys- Knight
M. L. Brown
Brown's Tire Shop
Lemley & Littlefield
Aos
FORD
Bing
Atte
Sacrifigg Ag
Walter, Proymek
Green
Labat
TT Ae
Ofe
Bone Yard
Reuson
Journal Office
KE. F. Edmondson
G. E. Lemley
Cary
Journal
Motty Journal
Black
Brighton
Hub
BBUTZ
Rome
Crawford
Marth
Tammy
Bet Fiyan
Roy Gerot
South
Wilson
Rell
BAY 9Mare
Call Bays End Garage
E. H. Messer
Columbus Institute
Columbua
Christian Church
Christian Bible School
OBR
Stockport
Pattfield
Fairfield
Birmingham
Til Brown
van Buren County
Tropics
Margaret
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