Washington County Country Club Formed Directors Named
A called meeting at the Commercial club house named nine directors for a proposed Washington county wide country club. Ellitt Grayson was chair, Frank Appleby secretary. Seventy-five men bought stock at 100 dollars a share with plans to buy a clubhouse and ground and make the club a county institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Ellitt Grayson
Frank Appleby
J. Ellitt Grayson
Marsh W. Bailey
Carl M. Keck
Homer F. Darbyshire
Harry J. Ward
Hugh H. McCleery
Washington County
Washington
Banks of Washington Closed for Labor Day
Banks in Washington will be closed all day Monday September 3 in observance of Labor Day.
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Washington
Washington Band to Play at Kalona on Labor Day
Kalona’s fall festival will be held next Monday under the American Legion and firemen. The Washington band will provide all day music with other features including dances and races. Judge Ralph P. Howell of Iowa City will speak. A Conesville versus Wellman baseball game and a five-man “battle royal” will be part of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
American Legion
Washington Band
Ralph P. Howell
Iowa City
Conesville
Wellman
Washington
Crawfordsville Men to Organize Federated Bible Class
A notice invites men of Crawfordsville to a Sunday afternoon meeting at three o'clock to organize a Men s Federated Bible class at the school house. All interested men are urged to attend and support the effort.
Presbyterians Announce Sabbath Services at Local Church
The Presbyterian church will hold Sabbath morning services featuring four speakers led by Dean C. Guise a noted strong speaker. Attendees are urged to attend as good attendance is desired and the event reflects the community spirit.
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Presbyterian Church
Dean Car C. Guise
Local Shop Notices Highlight Fashion and Fare
Local ad items describe corduroy breakfast coats in royal blue turquoise rose and purple with low prices. Serpentine crepe kimonos are attractively embroidered and sold cheap. Also mentions fresh cookies at Lyons and local residents traveling to fairs and teaching assignments.
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H. J. Ward & Company
Hammer Named to School Board to Fill Vacancy
E. B. Hammer manager of the American Pearl Button Company was appointed to the school board to fill the vacancy from J. M. Godfrey’s resignation. He will serve until the next regular election in March. Godfrey’s resignation was accepted as he moves to the country and cannot continue. The board published a letter of appreciation for his service, noting his leadership during the high school building project and his years as president of the board.
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E. B. Hammer
American Pearl Button Company
J. M. Godfrey
Hammer
Godfrey
Mr. Godfrey
Knights of Columbus invite to Labor Day picnic
Grand Knight George Wheelan and several local Knights of Columbus members plan a trip to Iowa City for a Labor Day picnic at the university town with families accompanying the group.
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George Wheelan
Knights of Columbus Council
K. C's
Iowa City
University Town
Labor Day Will Not Be Observed Locally
For the first time in several years there will be no local observance of Labor Day in Washington next Monday. Washington labor unions are invited to join celebrations in Iowa City and Burlington, with several from this community planning to attend. Many local labor leaders are working out of town or have moved away, leaving the locals weaker than in former years.
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Washington
Iowa City
Burlington
Riverside hosts large fall festival with parade and games
Riverside held its third annual fall festival drawing over five thousand attendees. Judge Charles A. Dewey and Major H. Robbins spoke as Wellman and Wilton bands, a Riverside quartet performed, and a parade opened at ten. Catholic Foresters won best float, American Legion took second. Wellman beat Solon 17 to 0 in a ball game.
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Charles A. Dewey
Washington
H. Robbins
Cedar Rapids
Frank Miles
Des Moines
Riverside City Park
Wellman and Wilton
Riverside
Women’s Department
Catholic Order of Foresters
American Legion
Wellman
Solon
Chocolate Shop Ice Cream Flavors Promoted
A local ad touts Chocolate Shop offerings with chocolate vanilla and maple pecan nut flavors. The message invites customers to try the trio, claiming broad appeal.
Crawfordsville Celebrates Legion Homecoming With Games and Ballpark Show
In Crawfordsville on August 91 the Legion Homecoming featured band concerts, Judge C A Dewey speech on the garden spot of the world, and a full day of events at the ball park. Mediapolis beat Wyman 3 to 0 in baseball. greased pig and foot races drew crowds despite a modest turnout.
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Crawfordsville
Legion
C. A. Dewey
Washington
England
Italy
France
Russia
Reagans
Ball Park
Mediapolis
Wyman
Warfel Family Enjoys Gary Visit
Mr and Mrs R S Warfel returned from Gary Indiana where they visited their son and daughter Mr and Mrs David Warfel. The Warfels are pleased with Gary and enjoy the area.
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R. S. Warfel
Gary
Ind
David Warfel
Warfels
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