Farm Bureau Set Jan 19 Meeting with Chautauqua Plans
Washington County Farm Bureau schedules annual meeting January 19 at the high school to elect officers and map the year’s work. Walter Brown named voting delegate to Des Moines state meeting. Floyd Letts and George Reed named delegates/alternates. County agent changeover to H. B. Ellis noted. Fedderson lauded for three years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Farm Bureau
R. A. Pearson
Ames College
E. H. Cunningham
State Farm Bureau Federation
Walter Brown
State Farm Bureau
Des Moines
Floyd Letts
County Federation
George Reed
David McLaughlin
Farm Bureau
Apcolette Peddersen
Etine Cave
M. H. Fedderson
Oskaloosa
Mahatk
H. B. Ellis
Bilis
Fedderson
Washington County
Ellie
Brookhart to Address Des Moines Farmers Union Meeting
Col S W Brookhart will attend a state Farmers Union meeting in Des Moines on January 4 to discuss forming a cooperative bank and enacting enabling legislation. Farmers groups and labor unions join in the event which Brookhart will address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. S. W. Brookhart
Farmers’ Union
Des Moines
Co-Operative Bank
Colonel Brookhart
West Chester man held to grand jury on arson charge
John Wood was held to the grand jury under $1,000 bonds after a preliminary hearing before Squire Kyle for arson charged filed last Monday. If the bond is not posted, he remains in the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wood
West Chester
Squire Kyle
Miss Hazel Dean Injures Leg Slipping on Ice
Miss Hazel Dean, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Dean, broke both bones in her left leg just above the ankle after slipping on ice in front of the J and McKihinney home yesterday evening. She was taken to the county hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Dean
Ernest Dean
J. & McKihinney
Taxi and delivery truck collide near square corner
A light delivery truck and a taxicab collided on the northeast corner of the square yesterday afternoon. The taxi lost one wheel and no other damage was reported.
Washington county board sets meeting for Monday action
The Washington county board of supervisors will hold a regular session next Monday. All claims for action must reach county auditor by Saturday evening. A social gathering hosted by Mrs. Sarah Ingham celebrated wedding anniversaries and farewells for W P Littlefield and Laura Ingham with wild goose from Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Board of Supervisors
Sarah Ingham
George H. Brinton
James
White Shrine Elects Officers Last Night
Mrs Katheryn Beatty was elected worthy high priestess of Damascus Shrine No 10% at Moose hall. Silith Grayson, Eva Mae Michels, Susie Edginton, Robert Nooran, Naomi Keller, Vera Stateman, Verna Lupton and others were named to elective offices with appointive posts to be announced at installation. Three candidates were initiated and officers to be installed by the last Thursday in January. oyster stew social followed with out of town members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katheryn Beatty
Damascus
Jerusalem
Moose Hall
Silith Grayson
the Shepherds
Eva Mae Michels
Susie Edgington
Robert Nooran
Naomi Keller
Vera Stateman
Verna Lupton
Mt. Union
William Mangenhausen
Wellman
Herman Twinam
Crawfordsville
West Chester church and club announcements in town
Local groups publish a slate of New Year events including church services, meetings, dinners, and installations. Notable items: New Haven Baptist meetings starting Jan 2 with Rev. A J Unthank. Masonic lodge public installation Jan 3. United Presbyterian annual New Year dinner. Children's Missionary Society meeting. Fort nightly club music program. library closed New Year's Day. Court House to close for New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
United Presbyterian Church At
West Chester
Court House
A. L. Griffith
Freight House to Close for One Day
Milwaukee agent John Park announces the freight depot will close next Monday January 2 and local freight trains will not operate on that day.
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Freight House
John Park
The
Milwaukee Railway
Feddersen Family Leaves for Osage City Move
M H Feddersen departs after noon for Osage City with the family’s temple goods. Mrs Feddersen and daughters plan to move tomorrow morning, renting their East Main Street residence to Mr and Mrs Appleby. Miss Leona Thomas visits from Boulder Colorado during holidays. Prof and Mrs G Emerson Davis of Keokuk are guests of Mrs T L Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Feddersen
Osgaloosa
Te Femple
Leona Thomas
Boulder
Colorado
John Cunningham
Brighton
G. Emerson Davis of
Keokuk
T.L. Montgomery
Taxpayers Meet On Thursday In Town Call
Local residents are urged to attend a Thursday meeting about taxes. Officials from the town council will discuss upcoming assessments and budget matters impacting taxpayers.
Local Taxpayer Meeting Plans Open to Public
The Farmer's Union of Washington County schedules an all day meeting at Woodman Hall starting 10 a.m. Thursday Jan 5 1922 to discuss schools taxation and hard roads with the Board of Supervisors offering the county courthouse for the afternoon session. Taxpayers are urged to attend and sign petitions. J R Hammon of Wapello will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodman Hall
Board of Supervisors
Court House
Farmer's Union of
Washington County
State Highway Commission
Sec
I. B. Rebenold
J. R. Hammon
Wapello
Farmer's Union
E. L. Bartholow Sherman Knox Earle
Underweight Children Program Outlined by County Nurse
A county nurse informs parents of children seven percent underweight about the Underweight Child program. It calls for a medical exam with parents present, treatment of defects, a regulated diet, no extra milk snacks, rest periods, ample outdoor play, limited excitement, daily bowel movements, and weight gain discipline. The program credits Dr William Emerson of Boston and appears in Campaign magazine from Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Emerson
Boston
Les Moines
Iowa State Board of Control of
Restful surroundings nurture a healthy child development
A calm home free from constant quarrels aids childhood growth. Excess speed and overworked children risk undernutrition and stress. rest and balanced activities are essential for physical health and proper development. The note warns against overexertion and late screenings with pale, nervous, underweight children needing thorough exams.
Nutrition and hygiene tips for underweight children
A health article outlines causes of underweight in children including defective tonsils teeth disease improper diet and poor eating habits. It emphasizes early detection of illness store mastication and absorption issues and suggests milk vegetables clean surroundings ventilation fresh air cleanliness soap and sun as disease preventions.
Local Folks Bid Visitors Seasonal Cheer in Town News
E F Neal of Greenfield former county auditor visited friends in town yesterday and a batch of local notices highlights bakery plans, church events, and visits from Des Moines to Riverside. Mrs Ella Proudfoot hosts guests as others stop by for ham sandwiches and coffee after evening entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Neal
Greenfield
Iowa
Young People's Society of the First Church
Merle Proudfoot
Ella Proudfoot
Des Moines
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Farm Bureau Will Chautauqua Board
Washington County Chautauqua Association
Commercial Club
W. W. Bowers
Chautauqua
Hhautauqua
Bowers
Odrville Elder
Annia Dawson
H. H. McCleery
R. BE. Daugherty
C. A. Dewey
F. B. Appleby
W. A. Cook
Leigh Wallace
R. IL
Livingston
S. H. White
C. M. Keck
D. H. McLaughlin
Grounds
Frank Stewart
Frank Sage
Chas. Deuel
Parmers’ Union
Napshots
Kodak Store
East Texas
Deans
Reister & Sons
White Shrine
BB. E. O
Community Club of
B.S
Masonic Hall
Masonic Fraternity
Mary Kerr
W. M
Children's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Methodist
Carolyn Hamilton
Chilcote
West Chester Baptist Church
Hoyay
Bruns Seed Store
Everning
Castle Hall
Booster Club
L. B. Larson
Ideal
Ideal Bakery
Thur
Wivro
Tend Mbiay
Alumnt
de Mn
Old's
W. D. Loftias
Duroc
Cloyce Stewart
Viomin
Waymaéwen
Davis
Daniels
McCreedy
Duke
Fiirst Baten
McLaughlin
Larson
Brookhart
Brown
Lane
Stewart
Waymark
Rice
Freshwaters
Blick
Kiesey
Reid
Waymack
Refree
Clow
Willa Gibson
Miss Gibson
High School
Randall
Hay
Griffith
Minick
Palmer
Clark
W. Gibson
Wilson
Schulty
Pierce
Ross
Ereeeh
DICE
Jand Guern
Clarence Lynn
Good Town
Washington
J. F. H. Taylor
Ross Crawford
East Jefferson Street
Blue
Bath
Arthur E. Bneminger
Oxford, Town
R. R
Win Smouse
Smouse
Winate
FORDS
James Ralston
Keota
Ralston
Hereford
A. C. Miller
W. D. Booth
OAK
W. M. Darbyshire
Bott
Sprityard
Washin
Ward
AMD
Ladies Ooatg
Twee
Ainsworth
Journal Office
Pat Tobin
VELIE
Journal
Effie Haines
Red Cross
Sophia Potgeter
Washington School
Evening Journal
Wei
Peter Cnossen
Clarence Aughey
Daniel
Austin, Minn
PD. L. Rughey
Art Minick
Mrs. Sanford Yoder of
Gertrude Fisher
Mary Jacoby
Wyman
Mia
Claude Flynn
Riverside
Ennis Shaw
Spickard, Mo
H.N. Haney
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