Annual Christmas Program at Pres Sunday School
A large crowd enjoyed the Pres Sunday School Christmas program with a tree, candy and nuts for children. The event featured a beautiful display, well rendered performances by the pupils, and a sequence of readings songs and a Christmas stocking theme ending with the distribution of gifts to children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Oates
David Elder
Palestine
Josephine Bailey
Edna Morrow
Welden Clark
Blanche Wolary
James Schmothe
Lloyd
Kris Reit
Bens Santa
Uncle Sam
Aliet Tee Saaten
Saganeee
Mary Roberts Brahmer
Hazel Kiser
Jolly Old Kris
Junior Cuddy
Lexington Sunday School Preecen Christmas Program
A fine Christmas program was presented at the Lexington church on Christmas Eve with many attendees. The plan receivers did splendid work and the pastor delivered a Christmas address. The annual school treat followed under superintendent C. E. Timmins. Next Sunday morning’s offering aids Armenia fund.
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Lexington Church
C. E. Timmins
Armenia
Notice to Hunters and Trespassers on Farm North of Town
Property owner Albert Donovan warns all hunters and trespassers found on his farm north of town that they will be dealt with according to the law.
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Albert Donovan
Advert for Chamberlains Tablets at Lemmon's Drug Store
An old advertisement promises improved digestion and meal enjoyment by eating moderately and taking a Chamberlain's Tablet after supper. The blurb directs readers to Lemmon's Drug Store for purchase.
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Chamberlain
Lemmon’s Drug Storé
Ndvt
Holiday Postoffice Swamped By 25 Percent Rise In Mail
Postmaster A R Miller reports Christmas mail at the Washington office was at least twenty five percent higher than any previous year. The rush began after Thanksgiving and extended late. parcel post surges driven by growing public use. Ray Boyer of the parcel post delivery team worked nonstop with no Christmas layoff. Rural carriers delivered Ford loads of Christmas mail as the parcel trade remained strong. Only one city delivery was made.
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A. R. Miller
Postoffice
Washington
Parcel Post
Parcel Department
Ray Boyer
Parcel Post Department
Sunday School Holiday Programs Light Up Christmas
Washington children enjoyed annual Sunday school celebrations with Christmas trees Santa Claus and treats. The Second United Presbyterian and Baptist schools held events a day early on Tuesday, while First United Presbyterian, Methodists, A M E and Presbyterians hosted programs across Wednesday through Christmas. The Christian Sunday school program is scheduled for next Sunday evening.
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Washington
Second United Presbyterian
Baptist
First United Presbyterian School
Methodists
Presbyterians
Christian
Presbyterian
Town paper destroyed by fire in Marshalltown
Marshalltown Times- Republic plant and Marshall Printing plant were ruined by a fire of unknown origin discovered just before midnight. Loss estimated at about 50,000 with 40,000 insured. The paper is being printed on job presses around the city as plans for rebuilding start.
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Marshalltown
Marshalltown Times- Republic
Marshall
Senate pushes anti sedition law after recess
Washington expects conspicuous movement on anti sedition legislation as soon as Congress reconvenes. Senator Sterling of South Dakota will seek quick consideration while Senator Borah plans amendments to soften the bill, opposing broad postmaster general censorship powers over the press.
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Washington
Congress
Sterling
South Dakota
Senate Calender
Borah
Sees No Trouble in Ireland Says Visitor From Abroad
A three month stay in Ireland by SS Metture reports Ireland as prosperous, comfortable, and law abiding. He criticizes press coverage as misleading and notes Irish banks hold deposits above 500000000 and tie to British banks for money movement.
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New York
Vekin
Paralise
Irelands
SS Metture
Methodist Episcopal Christmas Music Planned Across Services
The Christmas music from last Sunday will be repeated in Sunday school, morning worship, Epworth League, and evening service. Alma Hearne Holland, a fifteen year India missionary, will speak on Missionary Life in India at the morning service. The evening service features a musical worship program with no sermon. Sunday school starts at 9 30, morning worship at 11, Epworth League at 6, with leader Mabel Hazen and pastor Rev J A Glendinning.
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Methodist Episcopal
Alma Hearne Holland
India
Epworth League
Mabel Hazen
J. A. Glendinning
T. F. Barker
Harry Thomas
Mary Hunter
First United Presbyterian At Old Methodist Church
Sabbath school will be held at 9 45 a m morning worship with preaching by the pastor at 11 o clock Christian Endeavor meeting at 6 p m and evening services at 7 o clock in charge of the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor Rev J M Wishart minister
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Christian Endeavor
Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor
J. M. Wishart
Second United Presbyterian
Lee
Mountford
Congregation Prayer Meeting at 11 Amid Coal Shortage
In the pastor's absence the Associate Presbyterian church schedules a congregational prayer meeting at 11 o'clock. All are asked to attend. No further services will be held due to coal shortages.
Second United Presbyterian Church Service and Activities
Preaching services at 11 00 a m and 7 60 p m led by Rev Lee Mountford the pastor. Sabbath school starts at 9 45 a m and Christian Endeavor meets at 6 00 p m.
Church Activities and Slides on Africa Appeal
Pastor Arthur R. Oates invites into a Sunday program with Communion at 11:60, Sunday school at 9:45, Junior Endeavor at 4:00, and Senior Endeavor at 6:00. Stereopticon slides feature Africa including the Elat station West Africa and church support.
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Africa
Elat
West Africa
Revival services led by Dr. Swift at local church
The church announces Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 55 B Y P U at 6 00 and evening service at 7 00 with evangelistic meetings each evening for two weeks led by Dr. Swift and Mrs. Swift closing Sunday January 11th. Dr. Swift will speak on The Church on the Job and Moral Leprosy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin W., Swift
Swift
Christ
M. R. Reecan
Presbyterians Set Preparatory Service This Friday Evening
The Presbyterian church schedules a preparatory service this Friday at 7 30 PM with Rev. Leslie Mountford delivering the sermon. Communion is planned for Sunday morning at 11 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Church
Leslie Mountford
THINK BROWN WAS MURDERED IN MICHIGAN ARREST SOON
Mount Clemens Mich December 26 Sheriff Caldwell says an arrest is imminent in the murder of Joseph Stanley Brown a wealthy local man whose body was found in his car with a head shot and the autopsy and clues point to a rear seat assailant. Authorities deem the motive not robbery as cash and valuables remained untouched.
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Mount Clemens
Mich
Caldwell
Joseph Stanley Brown
Brown
Gambling Spirit Strong at End of Life Peace
Mazarin loved gambling to the last, playing cards as he grew weak and they had to meld for him. Charles I, the Merry Monarch, spent his final Sunday playing basset with courtiers, facing a bank of at least £2,000.
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Mazarin
Charles I
Basset
Lexicographer Wanted Coining New Verb to Automotive
A New Haven newspaper notes the emergence of the verb to automotive meaning to improve upon the automobile and its use, reflecting playful language evolution and lexicographic curiosity. The item highlights slang growth and amateur linguistics in daily journalism.
Graham Theatre Hosts Christmas Party for 300 Children
Three hundred children attended a Christmas party at the Graham Theatre yesterday morning. The event featured a decorated tree and Santa Claus handing out candy packages. The theater welcomed large crowds after, with Washburn's minstrels appearing that afternoon and Flo Flo scheduled for next week.
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Graham Theater
Santa Claus
Graham
Washburn
Community announcements for December events
The Afternoon Bridge club will be entertained at Mr. and Mrs. Leigh Wallace's home on Monday night at eight. The Kolah Club postpones to January 7 meeting at Mrs. Logan Ahrens's home. Presbyterian choir meets tonight at 8:30. Yeemen has no meeting tonight. Zeredatha Council No 21 Royal and Select Masters meets Friday at 7:30 with annual officer election and business. large attendance urged. J. W. Morton, Recorder.
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Bridge Club
Leigh Wallace
Kolah Club
Logan Ahrens
Zeredatha Council No
J. W. Morton
First U P Church Choir Meets Tonight at 7 15
The First U P church choir plans a gathering this evening at 7 15 in Carolyn Hamilton's studio for practice and fellowship.
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U. P
Carolyn Hamilton
Marriage Licenses Issued by County Clerk
Licenses issued to Ralph D. McCreedy and Lennie D. Stock Roscoe I. Anderson and Ruby F. Peterson Lloyd L. Kracaw and Hattie R. Oswalt Clarence L. Baker and Mayme E. Walker Marion W. Smith and Florence M. Baker.
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Ralph D. McCreedy
Lennie D. Stock
Roscoe I. Anderson
Ruby F. Peterson
Lloyd L. Kracaw
Hattie R. Oswalt
Clarence L. Baker
Mayme &E. Walker
Marion W. Smith
Florence M. Baker
Funeral for Robert Brown in Muscatine
Funeral services were held yesterday at three o clock for Robert Brown three year old son of Mr and Mrs George Brown of Muscatine in charge of Rev M R Regan of the Baptist church Services were held at the home of the boy's grandmother Mrs Mary McAvoy Interment was in Woodlawn The little fellow died Tuesday at the family home after an illness that began on Thanksgiving Day.
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Robert Brown
George Brown
Muscatine
M. R. Regan
the Baptist Church
Mary McAvoy
Woodlawn
Funeral services for Arnold Twiggs held in Woodford chapel
Funeral services for Arnold Twiggs were held at ten o'clock this morning in the Woodford chapel conducted by Rev. S. K. Coates with Rev. Leslie Mount ford assisting. Pall bearers included Col. D. J. Palmer Marion O'Loughlin Hugh Arthur J. C. Purvis Dan Aughey and J. M. Lytle. Members of the G A R attended in a body and many friends joined the service. Interment followed at Woodlawn.
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Arnold
Arnold Twiggs
Woodford Chapel
S. K. Coates
Leslie Mountford
Col
D. J. Palmer
Marion O'Loughlin
Hugh Arthur
J. C. Purvis
Dan Aughey
J. M. Lytle
Mr. Twiggs
Woodlawn
Baby Girl Dies at Two Days Old in Christmas Tragedy
Mr and Mrs C C Reneau of a mile and a half south of town mourn a baby daughter born Monday night who died Christmas morning Funeral services were at three oclock at Elm Grove cemetery with Rev Leslie Mountford of the Second United Presbyterian church presiding The parents and five brothers survive
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C. C. Reneau
Elm Grove Cemetery
Leslie Mountford
Second United Presbyterian Church
Harness maker F P Randall employed by Brighton business
In Brighton Iowa Floyd D Rainson advertises harness repair services and says F P Randall of Washington works for him. The note emphasizes skilled harness making in connection with an implement business.
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F. P. Randall
Washington
Floyd D. Rainson
Brighton
Iowa
Do Your Hauling By Motor Truck Offers Long Distance Service
The Booth Transfer Line advertises motor truck hauling for long distance runs and general trucking. Rates by mile or ton with contact via Washington Steam Laundry office and phone number 48.
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Washington Steam Laundry
Pope Benedict Replies to Greeting at Vatican
Rome December 26 Pope Benedict replies to Christmas greetings from cardinals. He says there is no order without acknowledgment of God's dominion and faith is needed to secure peace for individuals and mankind. He laments independence, rebellion, and excessive dissipation of wealth amid others' griefs.
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Rome
Pope Benedict
Vaticann
Abbreviating Names in Pioneers and Postal Abbreviations
The San Francisco Chronicle notes that pioneers abandon ornate nomes while postal authorities use abbreviations. The comment contrasts pioneership with streamlined naming practices in early communication systems.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Dannebrog, Denmark’s Ancient Emblem Born From War Tale
The oldest national emblem, the Dannebrog, dates to a 13th century battle between Denmark and Livonia. King Valdemar purportedly saw a cross in the sky, signaling divine aid, and the cross became Denmark’s symbol of strength and unity.
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Denmark
Valdemar
Danneborg
Soldier Returns Home Delights In Simple Dining Choice
A former serviceman visiting friends chose one knife one fork and one spoon from an elaborate silver table setting. He joked that the rest of the silver was too much equipment to keep clean as the waiter looked on in amused disbelief.
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Cean
Puffing Up and Down the Roadside Compliments
A short quote laments neighbors shy about praising another's corn while enjoying praise themselves. The writer notes puffing up often changes perceptions and feelings in the same exchange.
Philosophy boosts clash of ideas not proof
A brief note from the St. Louis Globe-Democrat highlights that debates flare when theories collide. The piece suggests true progress hinges on presenting solid proof rather than just tearing down others’ ideas.
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St. Louis Globe-Democreat
Turning the Joke Now and Then We Meet Men
A reflective piece on human behavior noting men are happiest when faced with tough humor and discipline. It discusses how people grow troubled when insulted and suggests simple, practical charms like maple syrup can attract bees, illustrating folly and appeal in everyday life.
Boy Faces Choices Between Statesmanship and Baseball
A seventeen year old weighs career paths as his father urges him to leave school while his girlfriend pushes for a future in baseball. The piece explores the pull between civic duty and pursuing professional sports.
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Kansas City Star
Miltonic Musings Echo Through Archways and Labyrinths
Fragmentary poetic fragment traces Miltonic diction through arches and labyrinths. E P Whipple notes a majestic roll and wandering cadence, with echoes and variations in progress. The piece reads as a critical, kaleidoscopic reverie on literary style.
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Milton
E. P. Whipple
Fragmentary Life note echoes memory and doubt
A terse, garbled Life fragment recalls a past letter about forgetting a prior confession and a person who seemed to resist a change of mind, leaving the writer puzzled and unsettled by the exchange.
Fragmented Advice on Social Equality and Respect
The text argues against belittling a man or woman’s success and urges appreciation of achievement. It discourages forceful attempts to equal others and promotes restraint in judgment.
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