Sevilla Boice Wins High School Oratory Contest
Sevilla Boice topped thirteen contestants in a high school declamatory contest judged by Mrs. Alice W. Milla of the State University of Iowa. Awards covered dramatic and humorous readings as winners and runners up were announced, with praise for contestants and notes on improving audience grasp of emotion and purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sevilla Boice
John Matthews
Pirvan
Jovenhine
Garrison
Gertrude Bates
Irene Delong
Gertrude Bities
Klrene Delage
Bernardine Neville
Morrison Tells How to Make Ice Cream
Shorty Morrison of the Linder-Iversen ice cream plant addressed the Washington Lions Club on ice cream making. He described the process from cream testing to product delivery and noted that aging ice cream a week improves quality. The event also included a baby naming contest won by Claude Tucker’s family with prizes and cigars from the Lions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison
Shorty Morrison
Linder-Iversen
Washington Lions Club
al Dickerson
Claude Tucker
Claude
Hundreds Use Yo Moc Gymnasium for Varied Activities
Regular periods opened at the Yo Moc A gymnasium and swimming pool attracting large lines and diverse groups. From four to five, about fifty boys formed basketball squads, while business men occupied five to six. Juniors exercised with basketball and calisthenics later, and women plan pool sessions this evening. A VW W C A conference set tentative plans for next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kreider
Richard Davie
VW. W. C. A. Movement
Meyers Condition Serious After Train Collision
Leland Meyers of Washington was injured when his Ford sedan was struck by a train near New Chicago. He was examined in Iowa City after being bedfast for a year due to a back injury and a blood clot on the brain, with a brain specialist reporting some signs of recovery but the outlook remains grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pairfeld Ledger
Leland Meyers
Washington
New Chicago
Iowa City
Alleged Forger Arrested Here After Forging Check
A young man using the name Howard Williams, believed to be from Terre Haute Indiana, is jailed on forgery charges. He signed W M Keeley on a $11 check used for a $1 109 purchase at Phillips drug store and was arrested near Rock Island station after being intercepted by Sheriff Charles Denevan. He agreed to return the goods and change and faced a preliminary hearing before Justice D C Kyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Willams
Terre Haute
Ind
Justice of the Peace
D. C. Kyle
Williams
Charles M. Denevon
W. M. Keeley
Commercial Savings Bank
Ralph Anderson
Phillips Drug Store
Blaine Holmes Battery Station
Holmes
Rock Island
Ile
Bailey Building Re decorates after new owner takes over
Marsh W. Bailey, owner of the bank building and office on the square, starts extensive renovations. The main floor room used by the bank receiver is painted by Louis Baird and brightens the space. The barber shop in the basement also received coats of paint, with upper floors slated for fresh decorating including Dr. A W Claws rooms and Dr. F E Stutsmen’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh
Bailey
Bank
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Louis Baird
Baird
Lr. A.W
Dreams At Rotary Meeting Illuminate Mind and Humor
The Rotary Club’s noon gathering featured a dream program led by Rit Maxwell with Lloyd Lytle and Hugh McCleery. Lytle spoke of a long vanished friend and four imagined sons, while McCleery described vivid dreams including a dramatic gymnastics scene and a six foot halo. Mayor Amos Alberton attended, praising community kindness as his health improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Atunt
Rit” Maxwell
Lloyd Lytle
Hugh McCleery
Lloyd
Marsh W. Bailey
Hugh
Mr. Bailey
Maresh W
McCleery
Amos Alberton
Bouquet of roses shown by YMCA official in Kewanee
Physical Director Kr W Davis of the Y M C A displayed a fine bouquet sent by friends in Kewanee DL where he had previously served. The Kewanee boys had learned of the gesture and plan to present him with further tokens of appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KR. W., Davis
Kewanee, DL
YY. M.C. A
Kewanee Boys
Open Day at Local Y Institution Hails New Leader
Monday marked the formal opening of activities at the Kewanee Y M C A. officials presented flowers and a pink rose bouquet to the new leader. Rumors say the Washington Y volley team may challenge the locals, suggesting an ambitious group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fawers
Kewanee Y. M. CA
Washington
Graham Store Manager Appointed in Graham Store
A. A. Spies of Atlantic assumes duties as Graham Store manager at Washington replacing C. S. Anderson who departs for Muscatine to head a Graham store. Andersons relocate to East Washington Street residence with Spee family including wife and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Spies
Atlantic
C. S. Ander
Graham
Washington
Mr. Anderson
Muscatine
Mr. Spee
Anderson
East Washington Street
England Buys More Salmon From America Than Any Other Nation
England purchases a larger quantity of canned salmon from the United States than any other country. The trade pattern highlights strong demand for American seafood in the British market and reflects ongoing commercial ties between the two nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
America
Country
Y W C A Committee Plans Subgroups And Budget Drive
The provisional Y W C A committee met to organize sub committees and set meetings before the next general session. They will merge membership and finance into a single group chaired by Miss Nellie Tripp to secure charter membership and budget subscriptions. Regular activities remain open to all Washington women and girls, with classes expected to begin next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Althea Montgomery
Nellie Tripp
Y. W
Washington
Y. W.ca
Change name to Sitter's Auto-Parts Service in Washington IA
The Auto Bone Yard will become Sitter's Auto-Parts Service with stock 90 percent new parts and a planned extension for used parts. The firm will dedicate the main building to new stock while preserving a used parts department to save customers money and offer quality lines standard for many car makes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto Bone Yard
Sitter
Sitlel
Washington
Iowa
Naturalist Decries Ruthless Slaughter of Migratory Birds
New York report quotes Dr W. 7 warning that migratory birds of North America face practical extinction due to ruthless slaughter. He urges stronger protection and coordinated action to preserve the species.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
North America
W. 7
A Smile A Day Boasts Cited In Foolish Talk
A humorous exchange unfolds as a man proclaims his prowess in a fair fight and is rebuked by an older woman who calls him a liar. The dialogue shifts to a bread brand taunt, arguing for a better loaf than Digg Dendy or Lyon's Health Bread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rastus Johnsing
Lyon
Digg Dendy
Sally
Lyon's Heath Bread Test Promo Clipping
An advertisement style clipping invites trying Lyon's Heath Bread for breakfast promising a delicious loaf and notes payment for the clipping to cover costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon
Delicio
Doomed Birds Warn of Vanishing Wildlife Under Slaughter
Hornaday warns that ducks and geese may vanish in ten years if slaughter continues. He cites an army of 6,000,000 hunters and current bag limits as unsustainable, noting autos widen hunting reach and urging immediate cuts to protect game birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornaday
Dr. Hornaday
Department of Agriculture
Witter
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GPR
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Meyer
Hoaes
Bailey Building
Rotary
Dame
H. J. Ward & Co
Washington Steam Laundry
Y. W. Committee
Jesus Christ
W.C. A. Mra
Mes. Ht
M. Dodder
Lyon Baking Company
Evening Journal
Journal
Melody C
Inquire Journal Office
Mall. Cal
Jersey
J. H. Baird
Biltsey
Marcus Kuhn
Woods Feed Mill
Russell Smith
Fairfield
W. M. Reinert
Tudor Ford
New Inquire Journal
Gurney
Lioyrd W. Martin
West Chester
Cannon Bros. Ranch
J. EB. Wright
Mangold's
Dublin
St. Tel
Frank H. Gray
Nordyke Bros
Rubio
Lowa
Humsaton
M. Stewart
Mutual
Extra Good Woon
William Darbyshire
Gore
Ali Brea
P. FL Smith
Birmingham
Wm. Hayes
Tom Seed
Iowa Avenue
Qreen
Floyd Banks
Weat ‘Chyster
Fan Square
Willard Battery
Blaine Holmes
W. L. Little
Snow's College
Arnold
Good Barbers
F. & M. Bank Bldg
Shine
Buffalo
W.S. Reister & Sons Eggs and Poultry
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