Christmas Seals Use Guidance From Post Office
Postmaster Harry McCall of Washington releases December mail guidance encouraging Christmas seals for charity and decoration but cautions not to place them on the letter face as required by postal law. He urges proper addressing, wrapped parcels, full stamps, recorded return addresses, clear town and state names, declared fragility, and generous use of the Christmas scale.
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Harry MecCll
Washington
Rane
Camp Fire Girls Gift Day Sale Planned at Peterson’s Shop
Camp Fire girls announce a Saturday sale at Peterson’s Flower Shop to raise funds for a Dutch Oven at their Tourist Camp. The event promises clever and sweet gifts in booths with profits supporting the project.
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Peterson
Camp Fire Girls
High School Orchestra to Perform Intermissions for Little Women
The high school orchestra under Prof Milburn McKay will play during intermissions of Little Women tonight at the High School auditorium. McKay plans a full thirty two piece ensemble ready for the performance with a dress rehearsal completed. The cast led by Mrs Kenneth Carris is prepared to provide a strong dramatics showing as tickets near sold out with remaining seats at the door.
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Milburn McKay
MccKay
Kenneth Carris
Christmas candy sale and local visits noted
The notice lists people shopping in Keota and visiting relatives. It mentions Christmas candy deals, a free crankcase service, and trips to Columbus Junction Muscatine Ainsworth Fairfield Kirksville and Iowa City with names such as Mrs F F Marah Mrs A L Richergson and Mr J M Leinen among others. Local travel for funerals business trips and family visits is described.
Card of Thanks for Miss Anna M. Coulter
We express gratitude to friends for kindnesses and sympathy shown during the illness and death of our sister Miss Anna M. Coulter. Signed by Mrs. Geo. EF. Finney Mrs. M. J. Orr J. R. Coulter Mrs. R. K. Atchison Mrs. R. L. Coulter.
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Anna M. Coulter
Geo. EF. Finney
M. J. Orr
J. R. Coulter
R. K. Atchison
R. L. Coulter
Unrequited Service Sparks Small Public Action
Crowds gather as calls rise for action and a few brave individuals step forward to address the issue. The effort seeks visible results and accountability, though success and recognition remain uncertain.
Ottumwa to Become Regional Power Center With New Plant
Ottumwa will host a $500,000 expansion by the Iowa Southern Utilities Co to build a 66,000 volt transmission line to Grinnell and connect Ottumwa with Des Moines Oskaloosa Grinnell Washington Sigourney Burlington and Keokuk Elevating output at the Leee plant to supply between 50 and 60 northeast towns. Counsel Frank S Payne of Centerville says Iowa’s central location lets Ottumwa generate and transmit power efficiently and expects an additional 6,000 horsepower in coming years.
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Ottumwa
Towa Southern Utilities Company
Grinnell
Sigourney
Washington
Leee
Des Moines
Oskaloosa
Newton
Burlington
Keokuk
Frank S. Payne
Centervit's
Tlowa Southern Utilinies Company
Mr. Payne
Iowa
Rawn Re elected County Engineer for 1926
At a county board meeting the county supervisors re elected W. P. Rawn as county engineer for 1926 with a salary of 3300 dollars. Part of the time is spent on state highway commission, Washington city, and private work, with the county covering county service time. Other appointments were deferred to a later date.
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County Board of Supervisors
W. P. Rawn
State Highway Commission
City of
Washington
Rawn
Only Tenth of Cars in County Licensed
This morning 549 automobiles in Washington county were licensed for 1926 a tenth of total county ownership. Licenses must be registered with the county treasurer by January first and many county residents have not yet done so. Some outside communities may register at county banks but few have used that option. Mrs Fred Anwys aw daughter JeaheVeese from Crawfordevil visited for shopping yesterday.
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Washington County
Washington
Fred Anwys
JeaheVeese
Crawfordevil
Fall of a Lost Phrase in An Iowa Power Tale
Fragmentary OCR hints Cen terville Creston and Chariton linking to autumn era growth. notes Oftumns as electric power hub in southern Iowa. Readable names and places imply a historical regional development record.
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Centerville
Creston
Chariton
Iowa
Parsons College Team Wins 33-12 Over Washington M C A
Parsons College dominates Washington M C A with a 33 to 12 victory after a fast opening, led by Mephens with six field goals and strong team coordination. Horton Miller and Horton contribute at forward and center as Parsons delivers overpowering play and tight defense throughout the game.
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Parsons College
Gleny Avine
Parsons
Waeymack
McKifistry
Local lineup and scoring notes from a basketball game
The report lists Lamson and Reid as guards for Y M C A Carlton with Marshall at forward and MeckKin at center. Substitutions include Parsons Gen eva McClain Hornish O mn Dorp eey. Field baskets credited to Holland Horton Miller among others with free throws by Turner Miller Stephens and Ne Mullen noted.
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Ens
Olin
Dempsay
Carlton G
Marshall
Holland
Waym
Turner
Miller d
Stephens
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Campfire Girls
Freed-Eisemann
RADIO
Freeda- Eisemann
Brown’s Tire Shop
Iowa Ave
Smalller
L. H. Orr Land Co
Fo and M. Bank
Ichard Johnson
F. F. Marah
A. L. Richergson
Keota
Will Duncan
Columbus Junction
Northland Motor Oil
Cox Motor Co
Wayne Norman
Near Washington
Ainsworth
Sherd Wilson
Howard Crozier
Muscatine
Fred Moore
Frank Pringle
Mr. Pringle
Mary Pringle
J. M. Leinen
Harper
Clara Leinen
Mr. Leinen
Iowa City
Walter Edwards
A. Robertson
Fairfield
J. R. McNeese
Charlee George
Y. M
W. H. Darnell
Superior
Wisconsin
Kirksville
Missouri
Delbert Darnell
Towa
QUINT
Crescent
JEON
Depai
Masonic
Odd Fellows
K. of P
Moose
K. of C
Lemmon
Jewelry
Ne Mullen
Ainsworth Cate
West Side Square
Pers
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