World’s most modern MM Comfortractor rolls into town
The MM Comfortractor from Minneapolis-Moline arrives in Washington as a sleek, luxury equipped power unit for farm and industry. It features a sound proofed cab, cushioned seats, radio, heater, electric lights, wipers, safety glass, and a full dashboard of gauges. Ready for heavy belt work with 40 mph road speed, it showcases five forward gears and a variable speed governor. Fred L. Stewart, local dealer, invites everyone to view the display at his shop.
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Mars
Minneapolis-Moline
Fred L. Stewart
Stewart
Wayland Community Golden Season Of Local Activities
Wayland notes show the Sugar Creek area rallying for a Hesston College fund canvass led by Rev. Paul Erb and a string of community events. Local families host games and gatherings, church circles hold parties, and news covers visits, illnesses, a 25 year I GU franchise vote, and farm work updates across residents including Wittmer, Stacy, Bergh, Hays, and Roberson families.
Washington Lodge No 86 Regular Meeting Notice
Washington Lodge No. 86 A. and A. M. holds a regular meeting on the first Friday of each month. William Mohland is Worshipful Master and Yard is secretary.
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Washington Lodge No
A. M
Willam Mohland
W. M
W. Yard
Rail and Bus Schedule Highlights for Local Transit
Westbound and eastbound trains list daily and seasonal runs including Golden State Limited and Californian with regular stops and discharge pickups. Knoxville Branch trains No 430 and 429 operate daily except Sunday. mixed trains No 23 and 22 run daily except Sunday. Burlington Trailways bus No 11 1 8 depart from Washington with bus No 1 8 12 schedule. tickets available at the local depot Candy Kitchen North Side Square.
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Golden State Limited
California
Knoxville
F, Anderson
Burlington
Omaha
Chicago
Washington
Candy Kitchen
North Side Square
Mrs John Williams Celebrates Birthday at Gracehill Dinner
Gracehill Dec 10 Mrs John Williams was guest of honor as her children and families gathered for a pot luck birthday dinner at her home. The group included Mr and Mrs Raymond Sankey and others.
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Emma Nicola
Warren Bergh
Marlene Brown
Mary Hauvenstein
Hugh Brown
A. D. Brown
Ainsworth
John Williams
A. J. Robertson
Gracehill
Raymond Sankey
Doris Duke Cromwell Wears Sun Burst Jewelry in Club Photo
Doris Duke Cromwell the tobacco heiress is pictured wearing sun burst motif jewelry while dining in a New York nightclub. Her new Honolulu home, valued at about $500,000, nears completion.
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Doris Duke Cromwell
New York
Receive Candidates at Special Service Held in St. Mary's
Riverside reports an Immaculate Conception service at St. Mary’s church with more than twenty candidates admitted to the Young Men's and Young Ladies' sodalities in the thirty third annual reception. Monsignor Bernard Jacobsmeier led the procession from St. Mary’s convent to the church and blessed medals and badges as candidates pledged loyalty. The rite concluded with a consecration to the Blessed Virgin and the hymn Holy God We Praise Thy Name. Names listed include Leon Bulger, Francis Ruth, Robert Ruth, Kenneth Muller, Richard Schneider, Richard Kiefer, Maynard Schneider, Herbert Schnoebelen, Robert Colbert, Bernard Louis.
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Jacobameier
God
Leon Bulger
Francis
Robert Ruth
Kenneth Muller
Richard Schneider
Richard Kiefer
Maynard Schneider
Herbert Schnoebelen
Robert Colbert
Bernard Louis
Senior League Promotes Temperance Lesson With Tests
Mrs. S. C. Peterson led a Senior League session on Christian Temperance at Riverside Kalona Methodist churches. Attendees Thomann Waldschmidt Urban Metz Vivian Welte and others observed experiments showing alcohol’s influence on the body. A monthly meeting is planned.
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Thomann
Edwin Waldschmidt
Urban Metz
Vivian Welte
Darlene Kleppfer
Kathleen Kuebel
Mary Jane Quinn
Rita Stransky
Betty Fesler
Frances O'Conner
Joanne Leeney
Elaine Rummelhart
Aileen Rosecron
S. C. Peterson
Stuart C. Peterson
Riverside-Kalona
Leprosy Feared Disease Through Middle Ages
Leprosy was regarded between the sixth and fifteenth centuries as by far the most dangerous disease known. The article notes its historical fear and impact on society during this period.
Oyster Supper for Barn Helpers at White Oak
Mr and Mrs Fred Waltman host an oyster supper Friday night in White Oak to honor men and families who helped shingle his new barn last Wednesday. The White Oak school and Thelma Benson plan a Christmas program for December 15 with hot chicken sandwiches pie candy and coffee for attendees. Byrle Cosner aided Harry Hamilton with the timber work. neighbors attended the Ladies Aid meeting at Rev and Mrs Klein's home in Washington.
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Raymond Stacy
Brighton
Ezra Wittmer
Don Hays
Nora Hensley
Stacy
I. J. White
Warren Bergh
J. Don Hays
Max Sinclair
Victor Stacy
A. B. Magdefrau
Lupt
J. C.llis
Clair Sodergren
A. A. Jackson
Irene Lenhart
Lavon Davey
Missionary Society
C. E. Rhum
W. F. Levert
Jesse Eicher
Ralph Roth
White Oak
Fred Waltman
Thelma Benson
Ladies Aid
Mrs. Klein
Washington
Byrle Cosner
Harry Hamilton
Tim
Daering Duo Visited Des Moines This Week
Carl and Johnny Daering traveled to Des Moines on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Byrle Cosner and Thelma Benson spent Tuesday evening at the Lloyd Luers home.
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Ber
Carl
Johnny Daering
Des Moines
Mrs. Byrle Cosner
Thelma Benson
Lloyd Luers
Want Ads Gratitude Note From Mrs Shuman
Mrs Will Shuman expresses sincere thanks for the thoughtful letters cards flowers and a poinsettia while she was in the hospital. She notes the gifts were a blessing and deeply appreciated by her and her family.
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Will Shuman
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Paul Erb
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Clarence Wyse
Jefferson
Chriss Wyse
Wiyse
Daryl Wittmer
Wyse
Arnold Rinner
Jefferson Township Farm Bureau
Philathea
Mennonite Sunday School
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A. J. Wyse
D. Fe. Jones
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Trenton
Mattie Wood
Will Rich
Duane
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Nathaniel Young
Lewis Nebel
Phoenix
Ariz
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John Taylor
J. A. Taylor
Superior
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Oriel Sankey
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Lloyd Robertson
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Eloise
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Asahel Robertson
Charley McKinstry
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Havre
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Merle Statler
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Lawrence Mottet
Harley Cherwinker
Dale Robertson
Wade Page
Official
Washington Directory
Optometrists
C. S Lemmon John W. Lemmon
East Side Square
OF Flores
Michard
Thei Grecian
Rick Noonay
W. P. Rowe
Helen Cresswell
Harriet Coulter
Harold Putnam
Marion
George County
Lester G. Krabul
Kyle Poranty
Ned Morrow
Harvo
FP. Wilson
Fred Bauer
A. C. Peterson
Second Ave
Iowa
Plumoins
Eveready Plumbing Shop
Chiropractors
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Brown
Washington Independent School District
A. Ralston
Harland W. M ‘Ad
George Fields
Ethel
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W. H. Fulton
E. F. Mack
Henry Batley
L. Jordan
J. O. Brown
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Mark Pratt
C. Reiste
Lemley
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Marian Bailey
Frank V. Miller
J. B Lemmon
Lester MH. Orr
IV. Boller
J. H. Squire
Will Depuse
W. Carl Hedges
Fred Reid
City Library
Eva Denny
Homer Stephen
Jones Funeral Home
East Main St
Sherman's Funeral Home
West Main St
Court House
DR. O. &. Boller
State Bank Corner
Washington St
Theodore B. Bailey
Nicola
Phone
W. Livingston
Ralph W Thompson
Washington Loan & Trust
Lemley & Yard General Insurance
East Main Street
Dixie Dugan
By Striebel & Mevoy
Goodlander
C. B
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Montana
Oetjen
Santa’s Toyshop
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S. B. Keota
Dublin
Guernsey
McCormick
Emerson Gang
McCormick Deering
Stromberg-Carlson
Geo. W. Frain
J. S. Mangold & Son
Bill Bruty
New Haven Ladies Aid
Harry Sizer
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