Washington Bulletin Notes Local Happenings and Fashion
A collage of social items from Washington Illinois covers weddings and moves, library plans, club events, yard news, local travel trials, and community efforts. Highlights feature Miss Minnie Hayes wedding to Mr Turner of Illinois, YWCA clothing drives, and the city library board planning a district convention.
Washington County Health Unit Educates on Public Health Role
County health workers describe the unit as a broadeducation effort to improve living standards. They detail school health exams, dental care, milk funds, milk and nutrition programs, prenatal classes, and coordination with doctors, nurses, and welfare services supported by Rockefeller funds, Red Cross grants, and federal health service contributions.
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Father
Rockefeller Foundation
Red Cross
United States Health Service
Washington County
County Health Board
Board of Supervisors
Della Miller
Rotary Club
H. L. Hendricks
Inez Frye
Iowa
Washington
Frye
Hilkea Jacobs
Washington City
White House
United States
Henry
New York
U. S
State Superintendent of Health
State Dept of Health
American Red Cross
Board of Health
Stewart
Rotarians
C. W. Stewart
FE. E. Stutsman
Washington 10 Years Ago Highlights
A report from Washington lists a store fire at the West End grocery owned by Audley Gault with quick extinguishment and insurance coverage. Also notes Rev. J Reade McCrory taking up duties at Monmouth’s First United Presbyterian Church about April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Audley Gault
McCrory
J Reade McCrory
United Presbyterian Church
Monmouth
First United Presbyerian Church
Not Here But There Not Here But There
Mrs. Joseph Robinson of Chicago reports a sea gull likely stole her diamond ring left on a dresser near a window. She saw a gull on the sill and later the ring vanished, prompting police to search. A reference recalls Mrs. Chambers losing a diamond ring to a dog whose x ray later revealed the ring in the dog's stomach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther MacGugin
Cleveland
Ohio
Washington
Marguerite
Stonday
Marguerite MacGugin
Winnie Palmer
Elain Man
Y. W
Clara Faulkner
Joseph Robinson
Chicago
San Francisco
Alex Miller
Burton Inn
Democrat
New York
Barbara
East
Carl Roberts
Odd Tales and Tragedies Streak a Chicago Dispatch
A chaotic column weaves quirky reminiscences from Chicago about a livery drivers order in a funeral procession, Roosevelt jokes at the White House, a violent kitchen dispute in Manhattan, and a note on the federal payroll topping a billion and a half with over one million in executive and military service.
St Marys Falls Name Origin and Pronunciation
The article explains St Marys Falls also known as Sault Ste Marie meaning Walls of Saint Mary in French and notes the word Sault is related to somersault with pronunciation commonly rendered as Soo.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Walls of St. Mary
Sault
Arrow Shots From Alex Miller's Pen
A column of playful maxims and wry observations on life religion fashion language and human behavior. The pieces critique preachers know how to profit from biographies yet emphasize common sense and everyday folly. The tone is comic reflective and lightly satirical.
Fred the Press Dog Remembered in Dedication and Loss
The article honors Fred the Press dog a ten year companion cherished for affection fidelity and resilience. It recalls his devotion to the PRESS office his sensitivity to ridicule and his playful nature as he joined parades bands fires and caucuses. His death by poisoning is mourned as a cruel end to a loyal friend.
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Fred
Lord Bacon
Po. O
R. A
Week in Washington Jan 31 to Feb 8 highlights
Martin Whittaker narrowly escaped losing his home near town as fire crews set a record run. State Rep. C. O. Dayton announces another bid for legislature with Claire Dewey already in the Republican field. Local churches and Y activities shine with youth involvement. Numerous weddings anniversaries and community moves fill the week along with bank incorporation filings and Ground Hog Day antics. The town hosts firefighting, theater benefits, and school notices as Citizens meet for D A R and Y programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Whittaker
Whittakers
C. O. Dayton
Claire Dewey
When the Sea Calls and the Old Ground-swell Heard
A historical note explains the sea calling as a ground-swell heard on calm nights reaching inland. Coastal towns linked its sound to omens of death sweeping their shores. Tennyson’s Crossing the Bar is cited with the line And one clear call for me.
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Joe) Trotter
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National Congress
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Martin White
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Walter Smith
Mrs. Smith
May Jay
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Art Riutebsam
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Henrietta Marble
Max Marble
Hoossick Falls
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H. T. Reynolds
Ed Brown
Washington County Health Unit
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Rosewna Markin
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Franklin Dr. Roosevelt
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William Jander
St. Mary's Falls
Ehard
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H. A. Burrell
Churches of Washington
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Mary Minerva Smith
George Pairchild
Beverly Brown
Ted Brown
Harry Dye
V. J. Spevacek
Fr. M. Ritchey
H. and A. Baking Co
Gasoline Alley
Donald F. Smith
Crawfordsville
E. N. Wright
Nellie Mason
Mack Terry
Cora Bartlett
Wright
Washington State Bank
Minnie Green
Zoo
Legion Auxiliary
Helen Needles
Trader Horn
the Fox
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Sandy Hook
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Ed Bovee
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Washington, D. C
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Riverside
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University of Iowa
St. Louis
Stella Wells Latchem
W. P. Wells
Charles
St. Ambrose College
Davenport
T. C. Meibohm
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New Trinity Lutheran Church
Fred Reid
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Welfare Committee
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Vera Tucker
Owen Palmer
Mary Briley
Journal Office
Ralph Pratt
al Woodford
Clay
R. B. Brown
Chas. Davis
Tipton
Centerville
Washington Court
J. G. Patterson