Soldiers of Three Wars Speak at Patriot Meeting
Open patriotic gathering in the court room, led by G A R Commander Freeman Ches ley, drew thirty-two Civil War veterans and members of the W A C and American Legion auxiliaries. Speakers including Harvey Barnes and Dr C A Bollee highlighted liberty and patriotism across Civil War and World War II eras.
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Freeman Chesley
I. G. Whitepost
Post
Spanish American Veterans and American Legion
Harvey Barnes
Col
D. J. Palmer
Carolyn Hamilton
Jesse J. Miller
Hugh McCleery
James Ferguson
Crawfordsville
Frank Gobble
Mr. Baldrige
John Shields
Baldrige
C. A. Bolee
W. J. Hamilton
W. W. Bowers
Bible History Course Attracts High School Interest
Many high school students show strong interest in a Bible history course to begin the second semester. The class will be limited to junior and senior members, with room possibly for a few sophomores, and capped at thirty students. Prof. H E Case plans summer study to better teach this nonsectarian subject alongside physics duties.
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H. E Case
Washington Public Schools Close For Two Week Break
Washington public schools will adjourn Friday afternoon through Monday January 7 providing a two week vacation for pupils and teachers. Christmas programs will be held in grade rooms with limited guest attendance due to scarlet fever concerns. No high school program. junior high staged The Trial of John and Jane operetta last week amid a health advisory. Authorities expect the scarlet fever issue to be resolved by reopening.
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Washington Public Schools
John
Jane
Local charity coats offered for Washington girls
A notice appeals for help locating needy young girls in Washington who need winter coats. Marty Ward offers four new coats to girls aged five to fourteen from his stock, provided they are deemed worthy. The offer remains open until Saturday night. interested parties should submit names promptly.
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Washington
Marty Ward
Mr. Ward
Coach McKinstry to return early from vacation
Coach Albert McKinstry will return about a week early from Christmas break to resume work with the high school basketball squad. He will arrange coverage in his absence so players can continue basket shooting. Washington faces Fairfield Friday January 4 and the Washington Mt. Pleasant game was postponed.
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Albert McKinstry
Washington
Fairfield
Marshall
199 Auto Licenses Issued in One Day
The county treasurer’s office reports 199 automobile registrations in a single day, boosting total licensed vehicles to nearly two thousand. Officials note peak rush hours between 10 30 am and 3 pm and urge earlier visits to spread workload. A second shipment brings four thousand plates, with about a thousand still awaiting shipment.
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Automobile Registration Department
Treaurer
Washington
Court House
Methodist Plans Changed For Holiday Programs
The Methodist Sunday school is canceled next Sunday morning to cooperate with the County Health Department. The Christmas concert is postponed a week. The children’s Christmas party is indefinitely postponed. The Welsh Choir Concert on December 28 at the church remains unchanged with the previously announced program.
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Methodist
Where Women Can't Act in Japanese Stage
A note on Japanese theater describes men playing female roles despite the presence of capable actresses. The piece suggests traditions persist even after original conditions vanish, illustrating how societies cling to longstanding habits.
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Japan
Ohilo State Journal
Verdict In Favor Of Railroad Company Quoted Insulting Jury
A jury verdict expresses a scathing rebuke toward a railroad company with a remark alleging negligence caused a cow’s death. The blunt comment questions train operation and signaling failures and implies the injury occurred due to fault.
Weed chains for all sizes from Bevins
Readable text shows Bevins offering weed chains in various sizes. Other fragments are unclear.
Good Fellows Club Launches Christmas Fund Drive
Agents for the Good Fellows Club began their first call for Christmas funds aiding the needy. J. B. Crail leads with George Breitenbach Claude Tucker R. H. Willits and E. Db. Morrison assisting. Early generous response and strong cooperation noted as the club aims to help many Washington families.
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Good Fellows Club
J. B. Crail
George Breitenbach
Claude Tucker
R. H. Willits
E. Db. Morrison
Washington
Good Fellow’s
Crozier Funeral Held Yesterday
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Evaline Crozier were held at 2:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church in West Union with Rev. Bowers and assistants. Interment followed in Ainsworth cemetery. Surviving are four sons, one daughter, and many grandchildren.
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Sarah Evaline Crozier
Presbyterian Church
Bowers
Oskaloosa
Ray Crozier
Detroit
Washington County
Penn
C. C. Sands
James B Crozier
Wahington
Jesus Christ
J. D
Waterloo
W. J
West Chester Leaders Class Entertainment at Teacher’s Home
The Leaders Class of West Chester Methodist Day School held a 7 oclock dinner at Mrs. Dayton’s home on Tuesday December 18. Twelve members attended with singing led by Wayne Emery and Clifford Bauer. A Christmas exchange sparked amusement over gifts and a future contest was decided requiring the losing side to entertain the winners at an April Fool party.
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West Chester
Hawkeyes deny Butler in rally led by Laude and Schick
Iowa overcame a Butler surge after halftime as Jimmy Laude shone after Hector Janse’s ejection and Schick sparked the attack with long range shooting. Five Hawkeyes combined for eight of nine free throws to clinch the win.
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Hawkeyes
Butler
Big Ten
Hector Janse
Jimmy Laude
Janse
Iowa
Schick
Iowans
Legion Auxiliary Names New Officers At Annual Meeting
The Women's Auxiliary to Leon Beatty post in the American Legion elected Mrs. M. Hollinger president for the fourth straight year. New officers include First Vice President Mrs. Frank Kurtz, Second Vice President Mrs. E C Carris, Secretary Lucy Dempsey, Treasurer Susie Edgington, Historian Mrs. J D McLaughlin, Chaplain Mrs. Tom Downing, Publicity officer Mildred Rice, Sergeant at Arms Frances Wilson, and an executive board. They approved a $10 donation to Knoxville soldiers hospital for Christmas and noted seven Christmas boxes mailed to Iowa World War soldiers valued at $4 each.
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Women's Auxiliary
Leon Beatty
American Legion
M. Hollinger
Frank Kurtz
E. C. Carris
Lucy Dempsey
Susie Edgington
J. D. McLaughlin
Tom Downing
Mildred Rice
Frances Wilson
Opal Ramge
Geo. Brinton
J. S. Wilson
Soldiers Hospital
Knoxville
H. W. Russell
Iowa
Iowa basket team improves but halts play for Christmas
Iowa University basketball, amid rough edges in defense and shooting in preliminary games with Butler and Cornell, will pause team activities until after Christmas. Coach Barry plans intensive training to build a strong lineup for the Big Ten opener against Purdue on January 12.
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Associated Press
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Creighton
Marquette
Hawkeyes
Barry
Formida
Iown
Purdue
Butler
Cornell
Barty
Lake Superior Largest Body of Fresh Water
Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake by area known, covering 31 200 square miles. The Ca plan sea is sometimes classed as a lake and would exceed it with an area of 148 765 square miles.
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Lake Superior
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