Hospital scenes shared by Mrs Benson at Methodist church
Mrs. J. F. Benson described her visits to the Knoxville veterans hospital and other sanitariums, detailing World War I veterans with TB and crippling injuries. She urged the Auxiliary to continue aid, noted Christmas box drives, and introduced Christmas seal sales organized by Mrs. Bee Rice amid local enthusiasm.
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Washington
J. F. Benson
Davenport
Methodist Church
American Legion
Veterans’ Hospital
Knoxville
Oakdale
Benson
Ouffar
Audente
Fors Auxiliary
Bee Rice
Robert Grimes
Everette Griffith
Mulan Shields
Jesse Miller
Ralph Thompson
Edith Boileau
Local notices and social updates from Washington area
Community snippet covers visits, shopping trips, and social events. Names include Mrs Verna Wortman Mrs W T Stephenson Miss Edna Tobin Mrs Ela Longnecker and families visiting in Washington. Local sales at Atchisons, Christmas candy ads, water bill notice, funeral attendances, theater promotion for Little Woman, and various travel mentions.
Bankers Vigilance Meeting Postponed in Washington County
Bankers of Washington county postpone a planned Wednesday meeting to organize a Vigilantes committee to protect banks from robbers due to poor roads. The session is rescheduled for a time when sufficient men can attend with Don Davis of the attorney general's office expected to participate.
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Washington County
Washington
Don Davis
Attorney General's Department
Washington High Debaters prep for January meets in Iowa league
Washington high school debaters in Iowa's southeastern district draw first round matchups. They face Brighton January 8 with a possible second round against University High or Conroy if they win. The coal mines ownership topic and Japanese exclusion are the two resolution themes for the season.
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Washington
Brighton High School
Brighton
Iowa
Burlington
Fort Madison
Fairfield
Ottumwa
University High of
Iowa City
Conroy
University high-Conroy
United States
Bernardine Neville
Washington High School
Riverside man released on bonds after wire desertion arrest
Martin Hartzler of Riverside was released late yesterday on bonds after a Des Moines arrest on a wire desertion charge. He agreed to relocate his family to Des Moines and provide support as part of the agreement.
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Martin Hartzler
Riverside
Des Moines
Funeral of Vernon L. McDonald at Methodist Church
Funeral services for Vernon L. McDonald were held Saturday at the Methodist church in LaCrosse Wis with Dr W W Bowers presiding and music by a quartet. Pallbearers included Charles Squire Ray Phillips Lloyd Lovelett Tom Dodd M D Lee and Harry Humble. Burial followed at Em Grove. Mrs Charlotte McDonald of DaCrosse could not attend but a service was held at her home before the body was taken to Washington for burial.
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Vernon L. McDonald
LaCrosse
Wis
W. Bowers
W. C. Hedges
Jesse Miller
Remps Hampsher
Charles Squire
Ray Phillips
Lloyd Lovelett
Tom Dodd
M. D. Lee
Harry Humble
Em Grove
McDonald
Councilmen Attend to Routine City Meeting
City council members met for routine business with one official act. They passed a resolution apportioning 18 000 dollars received by the city treasurer as the twenty percent dividend from the Farmers and Merchants State Bank receiver. Most members were present except W A Gibson and A BE Putnam who were away on business in the south.
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Farmers and Merchants State Bank
W. A. Gibson
A. BE. Putnam
South
Rotary hears Mrs. Benson on Christmas Seal campaign
Mrs. J. F. Benson of Davenport state Legion Auxiliary chaplain and hospital committee chair spoke to Rotarians on Iowa’s Christmas Seal drive. She outlined care needs for World War I veterans and families, noting 150 in Iowa hospitals and daily arrivals of eleven new cases.
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J. F. Benson
Davenport
American Legion Auxiliary
Rotary
Iowa
American Legion
Sam
Legion
Auxiliary
Penson
Belle Rice
Masons Elect Officers for Washington Lodge No 26
Washington lodge No 26 A F and A M names new officers for the year with W C Bell as worshipful master and E E B Stuts nan as senior warden. D L Carbaugh becomes junior warden, George McDaniel treasurer, and Arthur Goodin secretary. McDaniel succeeds L H Wallace who moved to Iowa City after years as treasurer. Three members are named for future Temple building committee representation: EK B Hammer J B Ream and Lee Holland.
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Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
W. C. Bell
E. E B. Stutsnan
D. L. Carbaugh
George McDaniel
Arthur Goodin
McDaniel
L. H. Wallace
Iowa City
Lodge
Blue Lodge
Temple
EK. B. Hammer
J. B. Ream
Lee Holland
Parsons College Poised To Meet YMCA Quintet
Parsons College ships in a strong team led by captain Stephens of Muscatine as Coach Glenn Devine’s squad prepares for a Washington trip. YMCA players McKinstry Waymack Carlton Marshall and Reid brace to challenge the visitors from Fairfield and Kirksville with ten men slated for the trip. The game is set for 5 30 tomorrow evening at the YMCA gym.
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Glenn Devine
Parsons College
Elwood Detrick
Devine
Iowa
Stephens
Muscatine
Horton and Mortimore
Brighton
Lamson
Turner
Lawson
Dempsey
McClain
Fairfield
KR. Olin
H. Olin
Burlington
Geneva
Albia
Hornish
Kébkuk
Miller
Elvaston
Parcells
Kirksville
Kramer
Sigourney
Washington
McKinstry
Waymack
Carlton
Marshall
Reid
Auto Licenses Behind Last Year In Snow
At noon today only 389 automobile licenses had been issued at the county treasurer’s office, 200 fewer than the same date last year. Heavy snow and travel difficulties slowed registrations but officials expect a late rush as the month ends.
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Washington
Penmanship Pupils to Hold Convention in Washington Schools
Miss Caryl Williams announces a Mover's Convention for penmanship to be held Wednesday December 16 at 3 PM in the high school auditorium. Delegates are pupils who write with arm movement rather than finger motion, with orange badges and Palmer Method noted. A spring convention and fall state exhibit at Des Moines are planned, with results reported later.
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Caryl Williams
Washington
Ward
Des Moines
Adjourning Tax Sale Delays Action to January 25
Forty eight Washington county properties were sold at the annual delinquent tax sale leaving 167 unsold. The sale is continued until Monday January 25. Yesterday’s receipts totaled 3815.98 with six bidders. Owners have three years to redeem by paying taxes interest and costs.
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Washington County
Seat Sale Announced for Little Women Play
Seats for Thursday evening are on sale Wednesday at eight at Phillips drug store. Friday seats go on sale Friday at eight. Admission is 35 cents. The performance at the high school auditorium is by a cast from the Girl Reserves and the Hi Y club, with students experienced in theatre.
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Phillips Drug Store
Phillips
Cmt
Girl Reserves
Miss Williams Urges State Teacher Meeting Attendance
Miss Williams inspects local specimens and argues Washington can rival other towns by the next State Teacher’s meeting Held in Des Moines. Parents interested in this Mover’s Convention are invited to attend. Special speakers have been secured.
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Williams
Varios
Washington
Des Mbines
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