Lincoln tribute sweeps town as banks and offices close
Lincoln community honors Abraham Lincoln with a nationwide feel good day. The Fox theater screens a faithful life story of Lincoln with large crowds expected. Washington militia and local firms display flags in a solemn commemorative mood.
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Y W A Schedule Announced for 1925 Swimming Gym Classes
The Y W C A program committee led by Mrs M Keeley releases a schedule for swimming and gymnasium classes starting next Tuesday with registration Saturday morning. Fees are 1 50 for swimming and 1 06 for gym, with activities held in the Y building east entrance. Participants must have physician clearance and wear a labeled swimsuit procured from Ward and Co, with drying and sterilization provided between uses.
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M. Keeley
Ward & Co's
Businessmen use Y floor for gymnasium drills
Washington businessmen join the Y M C A gym to take calisthenics and volleyball under Physical Director Huchard Davis. They form two groups the Gumps and the Siggs and schedule floor time. A Y basketball team is forming with a second practice held yesterday. a game with Kalona is planned soon.
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Washington
Huchard Davis
Farmers Co op Holds Annual Meeting At Woodman Hall
The Farmers Co operative Exchange met at Woodman hall on Wednesday afternoon with small turnout due to road conditions. Reports on the year’s business of the Exchange and the Farmers Shipping association were read and approved. R A Warner spoke on stock shipping to St Louis after delivering four carloads. Ernest Carlson was re elected president and W J Brooks and J C Wolfe were re elected directors.
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Farmers Co-operative Exchange
Woodman Hall
Farmers Shipping Association
R. A. Warner
The
Shipping Association
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Warner
Ernest Carlson
W. J. Brooks
J C. Wolfe
Open House Postponed by Breese and Krouth
The open house announced for this evening is postponed due to business developments. It will be held a few days later and the exact date will be announced soon. All are invited to visit at the rescheduled occasion.
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Breese &Krouth
Towela and soap furnished at Se if women attend
Women are told to register and bring medical slip and swimsuit for entrance Tuesday. soap and Towela will be supplied at Se if they do not bring their own.
Long Funeral Set For Miss Edna Long Friday
Funeral services will be held Friday at two in Breese and Krouth parlors for Edna Long who died yesterday at 2 10 PM in an Iowa City hospital after an operation. Dr W W Bowers will conduct the service followed by burial in Woodlawn cemetery. Edna Agnes Long born April 9 1900 in Havre and long a resident of Washington and later Wapello, attended Washington high school until ill health forced withdrawal. She was the only child of Mr and Mrs Arthur Long whose grief is deepened by her death and the loss to friends at the Methodist Sunday school.
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Breese & Krouth
Edna Long
Iowa City
W. W. Bowers
Methodist Church
Woodlawn
Miss Long
Arthur Long
East Washington Street
Edna Agnes Long
Havre
Washington
Wapello
Washington High School
Methodist Sunday School
Prizes for Heart Tag Sellers Honor Local Merchants
The ecommittee and Volunteers of America announce prizes for top heart tag sellers on Saturday. Westphal the Jeweler provides a white gold bar pin as first prize, J C Penney Co a ribbon vanity case for second, W H Stephen a fountain pen for third, Sherman Brothers chocolates for fourth, J A Cunningham & Sons a silver Ever Sharp pencil for sixth, and The Candy Kitchen a box of Apollo Candy for the sixth prize. Those not winning prizes but raising at least $3 receive two Fox Theatre passes. Mrs Maud Booth notes over 100000 children saved for future citizenship through the work.
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W. H. Stephen
Sherman Brothers
J. A. Cunningham & Sons
Candy Kitchen
Fox Theatre
Maud Booth
Snyder Buys Pringle Interest in Sanitary Dairy
Clifford Snyder assumes control of the Sanitary Dairy by acquiring Leland Pringle's stake. Pringle leaves dairy management after months with E P Hayes to return to farming. Snyder, a capable young man, will oversee the herd and barn as the dairy relies on Guernsey cows and aims for strong local patronage.
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Leland Pringle
Sanitary Dairy
Gifford Snyder
Pringle
Hayes
Clifford Snyder
E. P Hayes
Snyder
Guernsey
No New Rabies Developments Reported
Marshall Harry Edwards said no dogs apparently affected with rabies have been shot in this community since last Saturday. Dogs without muzzles from scattered areas have been shot this week. A child was bitten by a dog but no rabies signs were evident. Dr. C W Stewart will investigate a dog killed near Keota believed to have rabies.
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Marshall Harry Edwards
Frank Miller
C. W. Stewart
Organizing Women's Ree' Corpu in West Chester Saturday
Mrs. M Hollierr announces the formation of a Women's Ree' Corpu at West Chester on Saturday February 14. About thirty charter members are expected. A Washington delegation will attend the opening program at ten. After registration the audience will sing American and the new post will be formed. By laws read, officers elected and installed in the morning. Luncheon at 12:30. At two the Washington corps will perform ritual exemplification and the day closes with The Star Spangled Banner.
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Washington Corps
Archibald Chosen Chair at Iowa Bankers Group Meeting
S H Archibald of Bello Ta was named chair of Group 11 of the Iowa Bankers Association at the 28th annual conference in Burlington. L Bunce of Burlington was elected secretary. Emil Webbies of Burlington was recommended for the presidency. More than 300 bankers, mainly from Southeast Iowa, attended.
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Bello
Iowa Bankers
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Thes E
Eblusions
Emil Webbies
Iowa Bankers Association
Iowa
Methodist Prayer Meetings Spring Up Ahead of Church Revival
Cottage gatherings met weekly on Wednesdays across multiple homes with about twelve participants per group. Leaders included Jesse J. Miller at Corbin home and J H Warren at Schuitydrome, covering topics from Prayer for the Remission of Sins to Remembering and the Vine and the Branches. Several homes hosted 11 to 13 attendees with singing led by Mrs. Warren, Mrs. Miller, or Mrs. Hedges.
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A. J. Corbin
Jesse J. Miller
Margaret Corbin
W. HL
Owen
L’rayer
Gladys Williams
Car Hedges
W. P. McCaulley
H. M. Shaver
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Dickel
Hedges
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Washington Preps to Meet Ottumwa in Key Tournament Escape
Washington high school fights to rebound from a 14 to 10 home loss to Ottumwa led by Yount. Ottumwa adds Wagner from Davenport’s St Ambrose. Washington relies on improved shooting and possible return of McConaughy and Korf. Two more games set for Saturday with Brighton and Kalona. girls play Brighton Friday with Columbus Junction on tap in two weeks.
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Davenport
Burlington
Ottumwa
YouMg
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McKinatry
Washington
Brighton
Kalona
Obermeier of
Anmeworth
Washington Girls
Columbus Junction
Meetings Led by Brown and Anderson In City Parsonage
Thirteen attendees joined gatherings led by KR E F Brown with Mrs Brown directing singing on Paul's Marching Orders. Mrs A Anderson led an Intercessory Prayer session at the parsonage with Luke 11:1 13 read. Mrs Bane Brick played piano. Meetings will continue in city homes for four weeks and aim for broad attendance.
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Kr.ef. Brown
Vote to Abolish Committee Passes in State Senate
In Des Moines on February 12 the Iowa state senate approved a bill by 27 to 1 to abolish the retrenchment and reform committee. Debate centered on cost savings versus legislative oversight, with opposition arguing it preserves executive balance and prevents power concentration. The committee consisted of five senators and five house members.
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State House
Desa Moines
State Senate Today
Fulton
Jefferson County
Semuor Baird
Pottawattamie County
Senate
Baird
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