Centennial guests and travelers mingle during local gatherings
Local residents and visitors attended Centennial events and Washingtons Heritage in Cedar Rapids and nearby towns. The record mentions Dr. and Mrs. Chilgren of Burlington hosting and others from Selah Clinton Fairfield Morning Sun Keokuk plus a large party touring to New York World’s Fair and various venues.
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Martha Harvey
Elsa Peck
Elizabeth James
Pauline Oltman
St.Luke's Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Noel Rose
Miss Harvey
Paul Harvey
Centennial
Washington
Forrest Pontzius
Shirley Ann
Raymond Pagemiller
Norman and
LeRoy
Ida
Alma Bozel
Morning Sun
Rozetta Shreve
Love's Labour Lost Tongue Twister Mention
The line notes the Latin word honorificabilitudinitatibus cited from Act V scene 1 line 41 as a classic example of a long word used in Shakespearean language. It highlights its status as a stock bor Latin term associated with multilingual wordplay.
Hospital News Briefs From Wellman Area
Mrs Morris Bowen was discharged from the hospital last evening. Henry Hubbell of Wellman was admitted for treatment of injuries from an accident. Mr and Mrs H W Fehibere Wellman welcomed a son born last evening at 6 25 weighing eight pounds two ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Bowen
Henry Hubbell, Wellman
H. W. Fehibere Wellman
Municipal Band Concert Program Highlights
The program lists Milo Sorden directing selections by Milo Sr. and Milo Jr. Steele including Glory of the Trumpets Overture Cloth of Gold and Man of the Hour. It features marches such as Stepping Along Old Spinning Wheel Shuffle Off to Duffalo and Them Basses with Tuba euphonium duets and a selection by Verdi and Goldman.
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Duffalo
Shield of Liberty
Hank and
Lank
Pilgrimna Choris Mareh
Dragons
the Two Johns
Milo Sr
Milo Jr
Steele
Sweet Leilani
Angling Road Crew Ice Cream Social Draws Crowd
Angling Road threshing crew and families hosted an ice cream social at the Walker Man home with about 56 attending. The event drew residents from Crawfordsville and nearby towns and coincided with a rush of Centennial celebration plans and travel accounts.
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Angling Road Crew
Mary Manners
Crawfordsville
Angling Road
Parl Walker
A W. Howell
Howell Davis
Fred Mitchell
Wilbert Rose
Dowindt Brown
Howard Williams
Howard Anderson
Rain Outs Alter Centennial Baseball Schedule
Persistent rain forced the postponement of Centennial at Blattner’s field. Blick Barona of Des Moines may visit later for a rescheduled game. Ottumwa Advertisers are booked for a 2:30 p.m. game at Blattner’s next Sunday August 13, with another home game set for August 20 before a road trip to Fort Madison.
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Blattners Field
Blick Barona
Les Moines
Loreal
Ottumwa
Blattner's Field
Fort Madison
State Penitentiary
Standings and Results In Major Leagues
National League standings show Cincinnati at 56 42 and New York 48 60 with Boston 28 68. Thursday results include Brooklyn 3 Philadelphia 6 and Chicago 6 Cincinnati 4. American League lists New York 32 32 and Boston 40 48 with Detroit 49 52. Thursday results include Washington 5 New York 7 and Philadelphia 6 Detroit 5.
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Iy. - Pee
Cieinnath
New York
Boston
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Sallie Phils
Chicago
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
W. i. Pet
Iiteen
Jose Cleveland Attsenane
Detroit Sennaubs
St. Louise
Bowlen
Detroit
Hicage
Olyames
St. Louis
Washington Women Invited to Iowa City Event
Washington women receive an invitation to the Iowa City country club event on Friday August 18 with 9 am golf and a luncheon at noon. Bridge is available for non golfers and reservations for lunch should be made with Mrs Nellie Thompson.
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Washington
Iowa City
Washington Country Club
Iowa City Country Club
Helen Thompson
Nellie Thompson
Centennial visitors travel during centennial events
A series of visits and departures are reported as residents and guests from Des Moines Los Angeles Chicago Henrietta Shenandoah Shenandoah Columbus Junction and Burlington travel for Centennial week activities. People mentioned include Mr and Mrs Ed Hanson Mr and Mrs Tom Anderson Mrs J T Dale and Mr and Mrs Walter Coppock among others.
Class Gives Party for David Webster
Crawfordsville August 11. The U P church primary Sunday school class held a party at Greta Owens home honoring David Webster who leaves next week. Nine members attended with one guest Margery Cherryholmes. Gifts were exchanged and games played followed by ice cream angel food cake and raspberry coolade.
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Crawfordsville
Carol Hanna
Greta Owens
U. P
David Webster
Margery Cherryholmes
David
Hanna
Wengers
F. Wenger
Olive Moore
Wenger
Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
Ehurch
R. 8. White
Ladies’ Aid
Daisy Huber
Harry White
Ada McFarland
R. & White
Katherine Williams
Concrete Company Hosts Centennial Celebration Visitors
The Washington Concrete company hosted a large group for a Centennial event with R L Arthur and family overseeing. Guests included numerous business figures from Des Moines Muscatine Keokuk Ames and Fairfield with engineers from the State Highway Commission. George Hollinrake and daughter Margaret returned home after weeklong visit.
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Washington
Floyd Brown
Siourney
Floyd Johnston
Columbus Junction
I. Matthews
A. W. Hinderman
Wapello
R. J. Cotter
I. G. Wilford
Muscatine
Ralph Evans
West Liberty
Mike Simmons
Farmington
O. L. Bostock
Honaparte
A. K. Greenfield
Liberty
Des Moines
R. H. Laird O. Sidney
Randall Melson
Humboldt
L. M. Bieber
Wibers
State Highway Commission
Fred White
Highway Commission
Ames
Fluent
George Hollinrake
Margaret
Keithshare
George
Tom Wheelan
Local Birthday Anniversaries Mark a Range of Celebrations
Ye W. T. Erwin turns 67 today and Mary Anne Havel, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Havel, celebrates her birthday. Louis Walsh of Riverside and Mrs Charles Pal mer join in today’s greetings along with Mrs Ben Coppock. Virginia Rose Veggy of East Highland is five years old. Mr and Mrs Clarence Berkhott observe their fourth wedding anniversary today.
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Mary Anne Havel
George Havel
Louis Walsh
Riverside
Charles Palmer
Ben Coppock
East Highland
Clarence Berkhott
Centennial visitors attend Ed Mayer home events
J B Harbaugh and son Ula Harbaugh along with Glen Greendyke of Medicine Lodge Kansas left after Centennial Days. Visitors included Bob Wolfe from LaCrosse Wisconsin and Mrs Ella Gifford of Davenport. Several local residents hosted relatives and friends, with Mr and Mrs A E Palmer noted among guests. 82 year old Mrs Alta Groves enjoyed the celebration.
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J. B. Harbaugh
Ula Harbaugh
Glen Greendyke
Medicine Lodge
Kan
Ed Mayer
J. H. Mayer
Madrid
Ella Gifford
Davenport
George Morrison
Roscoe Anderson
Muscatine
Everett Fleming
Vivian Fleming
Wellman
Alta Groves
Keota
A. E. Palmer
Groves
Palmer
Counties in the United States Numbered at 3070
A historical note states there are 3,070 counties in the United States. The count highlights the vast regional divisions across the nation.
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I. Ss
United States
Two Men Attend Shorthorn Feeders Picnic at Des Moines
Preston Edmondson and Palmer Miller drove to Des Moines for a shorthorn feeders picnic. Community attendance crowned the Washington Centennial a grand success.
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Xenia
Carol Stephens
Preston Edmondson
Palmer Miller
Des Moines
Carrie Stuart
Fairfield
Floyd Edmondson
Washington
Neal Smith
George Shaw
Vincent and
Marcery
Pittsburg
Penn
John Gabriel
Davenport
Priscilla Gavriel
Columbus City
Julia Wood
James Clegg
Carl Dircks
Columbus Junction
Rich-Witmer Exchange Vows at Lawn Wedding
Beulah Rich daughter of J. W. Rich married Harry Witmer son of B. M. Witmer of Dixon Illinois at a lawn ceremony at the Rich home in Crawfordsville. The event featured flowers and garlands, multiple musical selections, an aloft three tiered cake, and a luncheon. The pair will reside near Dixon where he farms and teaches. they left for a wedding trip to New York City and Washington, D. C. with many relatives in attendance.
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Ben Jarrard
Selah, Wash
Homer Jarrard
Velma
New York City
Crawfordsville
Aug
Beulah Rich
J. W. Rich
Harry Witmer
M Witmer
Dixon
Rich
A. C. Good
Sterling
Dna
Miss Witmer
Edna Rich
Doris Graber
Gladys Widimer
Verena
Anna Mae Graber
Mildred Rich
Gladys Widmers
Witmer
Gosher College
Col
Washington, D.C
M. Witmer
Clifford
Henry
Flossie Leva
Allee
Gladys
Mable
Amos Ebersolean
Harol Bachman
J. J. Hensler
Wilma
J. G. Conrad
Charles Muller
Willian Nice
Carrie Nice
Grac Shank
Russell Hess
Bisho Hiess
J. J. Rich
Crawfordaville
Mary Senaic
Cherva
Bell Family Reunion Planned for August 15
Announcement notes the Bell family reunion to be held Tuesday at 5u1 set park 162t with gathering of relatives and family members.
Social Security Revision Measure Signed by Roosevelt
Hyde Park N Y August 1 President Roosevelt reportedly signed the social security revision act to freeze taxes for three years saving business and employees about 905 million dollars He called the move a tremendous step forward for greater security and said benefits should cover all workers in every occupation.
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Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt Thay
Rooseve
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