Phillips resigns as county school superintendent
Harry A. Phillips has resigned as county superintendent of schools and will vacate the post once a successor is elected. The county school convention will be convened to fill the vacancy. Phillips plans to join the Klipto Loose Leaf company in Mason City and work in county supplies, remaining in Washington but traveling frequently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry A. Phillips
A. L. Griffith
Griffith
Phillips
Mason City
Klipto Loose Leaf Company
le Mars Printing Company
Philips
Washington
Property versus life in warped windshield note
A Wooster Record snippet notes a windshield glass magnifies a tuck making a pedestrian seem small. The short comment contrasts property and human life in a terse, reflective line.
Automobiles Licensed in Washington County Reach Four Thousand
A rush of last day year filings at the county treasurer’s office brings total licenses near four thousand despite 3 220 actually issued by year end. Envelopes with about a thousand mail applications await processing with penalties to begin. Car owners anticipate similar totals to last year as new and junked cars shift the count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Community Group Meetings Announced for Early January 1926
Various local organizations schedule joint installations and regular meetings in early January. Pythian Sisters and Knights of Pythias plan a joint installation at Castle Hall on Monday January 4 at 730 PM. Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid, West Chester W C T U, Interehard Committee, Fortnehdly Music Dept, Bethel Presbyterian Women, Pleasant Phims Missionary Society, DP ALR, and Odd Fellows announce meetings or gatherings with guest participation requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
Knights of Pything
Castle Hall
Order of M. E. C
Regular DeMolay Meeting and Officers Installed
DeMolay regular meeting set for Monday evening at 7 30 with installation of officers led by James Sexton M Harold Johnson and Séribe. Bible Department of the Fortnightly Club to meet Monday afternoon at 2 30 with Mrs Frank Wilson in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortniehdly Club
James Sexton M
Harold Johnson
Séribe
Bible Department
Mra
Frank Wilson
Washington Sportsmen's Club
M. Whitcomb
C. Hartman
Tita Shields
Masonic School of Instruction Held January 5 6
Past Grand Master Frank B. Whitaker of Hillsboro will lead sessions at the Masonic hall for a two day school of instruction. The program runs continuously with all Masons invited and names Wilder Bell as W M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic School of Instruction
Masonic Hall
Frank B. Whitaker
Hillsboro
Wilder Bell
W. M
Williams Warns on Household Cleanup Before Greater Tasks
A note from the Atlanta Constitution urges Brother Williams to complete housecleaning in the household first before addressing larger universal problems, framing the message in a folksy gospel tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Constitution
Washington high to host Cedar Rapids in fast basketball clash
Tonight at 7 30 Washington high Cedar Rapids faces a tough test as coach Gece builds a starting lineup with Thompson, Hill, Weaver, Bales and McConnell. Youngsters Fisher Badham and Bain also show promise as bleachers fill for a likely packed crowd with Ted Sauer refereeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High
Cedar Rapids
Washington High School
Washington
Gece
Thompson
Hill
Weaver
Bales
McConnell
Fisher
Badham
Bain
Ted Sauer
Fairfield
Washington Schools Reopen After Christmas Vacation
Washington public schools resume Monday at nine o'clock after a two week Christmas break. Teachers return today from out of town homes. Mrs. Dan Bevins will temporarily lead fourth and fifth grades at Wallace school replacing Esther Condit. The board may fill the vacancy permanently Thursday. Improvements were made in Junior High basement during the vacation and some rooms were redecorated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Public Schools
Dan Bevins
Wallace School
Esther Condit
Board of Education
Local residents and holiday travel fill Ames notices
Walter Harter returns from Christmas with parents Mr and Mrs W A Harter. Penn Duncan heads to Cedar Rapids for a party and school work resumes Monday. Everett Ewing family arrives home from West Chicago after visiting Ralph Pratt. Sylvia Warren to Brooklyn NY for school. Caretaker sought for Washington Golf and Country Club season 1926 bids due Jan 12. Des Moines visitors Bruce Robinson family return. Knupps injured in Sioux City car crash. Mr Knupp severely injured with broken leg. Mrs Knupp ankle sprain. Janie minor injuries. other passengers unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Everett Ewing
Billy
Chicago
Ralph Pratt
Mrs. Pratt
R. Knupp
Ruth Bridges
Sioux City
Wilbur Knupp
Marriage of Ed W. Stone and Effie A. Stinson announced
Advance notice lists the wedding to take place March 31, 1874 at pm by Rev. W J Spaulding with congratulations from The Press. The item also previews a society event, noting a surprise element to the couple and celebratory cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Spaulding
W. Stone
Effie A. Stinson
J. W. Stone
Hentie Stinson
Moved Out: Last East Structure Replaced by Brick Block
The final wooden building on the east side was moved out last Saturday to clear space for Sargent and Whitcomb's brick block. Stiles purchased the old house for a sum just over $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sargent & Whitcomb
Stiles
Barber Shops Seek Sunday Closure Ordinance
Six of nine barbers in town petitioned the council for a Sunday closing ordinance. The council laid the petition on the table and said shops can close if they want to.
Temperance Crusaders Rally on Square and Roofs
A temperance meeting features Crusaders patrolling the square Friday and Saturday urging reform. Rev J G Cowdan of Clinton, a Washington county native, calls for new measures if a prohibitory liquor law passes including a ladies run reading room with books magazines games and even dramatic entertainments to steer young men from saloons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G Cowdan
Clinton
Washington County
Mr Edward Fateh Showcases Capital Fence Patent
Inventor Mr Edward Fateh displays an improved fence he has patented and claims rights and territory to sell. The fence is presented as a capital design and interested buyers are urged to consult Mr Fateh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Fateh
Jones and Parrow Tie The Knot In 1874 Wedding
Mr J D Jones of Hayes and Jones firm Ainsworth weds Miss Josie Parrow of Oregon township on April 28 1874. City residents attended the ceremony and the couple planned to depart for Chicago that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Jones
Hayes and Jones of
Ainsworth
Josie Parrow
Oregon Township
City
Neit
Chicago
A Joy Ride At Freaks With Oysters And Wine
A playful crowd of young people visited Freaks on Monday night dancing after enjoying oysters and local wine. The informal gathering reflected a light social scene with youth engaging in a carefree evening.
Brighton youths aid poor woman with wood drive
In Brighton a group of boys gathered to cut and split several cords of wood for a needy woman. After a matinee she hosted an oyster supper for the boys and their companions, highlighting the town’s poverty and communal aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Royal Neighbors Meet for Officers Installation
The Royal Neighbors will gather at Woodman Hall Tuesday at 7 30 PM for officers installation. All new members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodman Hall
Safe Voyage of Austin Kracaw to New York
Austin Kracaw arrived in New York last Friday fore noon after a 31 day voyage from San Francisco via Panama. His ship had been overdue nearly a week and friends here were anxious after reports of a Pacific steamer loss. He is home healthy, 20 pounds heavier, brown and hearty, claiming relief and signing a pledge against shipboard ills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Kracaw
New York
San Francisco
Panama
Gotham Telegram
Capital News
Golden Gate
Dancing Editor Bob May Lead Another Church Crusade
A public report notes religious editor Bob dancing again last night and hints at potential future church outreach plans. The account suggests continued involvement in faith based campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Associate Presbyterian Church Annual Dinner and Meeting
The Associate Presbyterian Church held its annual dinner and business meeting yesterday New Year’s Day. Bad roads and illness reduced attendance. Paul French was elected chairman Dr W J Magson secretary Miss Elizabeth Dawson treasurer and Mrs George Masson director of music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associate Presbyterian Church
Paul French
W. J. Magson
Elizabeth Dawson
George Masson
Local residents visit friends and travel to relatives
Miss Alta Yearous of Arlington Iowa visits college friend Miss Phianna Sutton at her home. Numerous residents including Mr and Mrs Francis Wright of West Chester Mr and Mrs B B Gipple and daughter of Winfield Mrs Gipple sings relatives in Washington and Mrs L A Davis and son visit West Burlington. Others travel to Galva Crawfordsville Keota and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Yearous
Arlington
Iowa
Phianna Sutton
Miss Yearous
Iowa University
Francis Wright
West Chester
Laurence Wilson
Winfield
Cedar Rapids
Mrs
L. A. Davis and Son
West Burlington
Fred Kolkman
Sb. F. Weidner
Maxine
Brighton
Washington
G. G. Kisor
Will Wasson
Roy Ramsey
Lillian
Keosanqua
Ross Ramsey
Earl Contest Decision Anticipated by Senate Subcommittee
Des Moines January 2 3. C Mitchell counsel for Senator Smith W Brookhart discusses returning to Washington with Steck of Tama and Parsons for Steck in the election contest case. Mitchell expects the privileges and elections committee to act swiftly and report after the subcommittee decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associatd
Des Moines
Jan
C. Mitchell
Smith W. Brookhart
Daniel F. Steck
Tumwa
J. M. Parsons
Steck
Washington
Senate
Mitchell
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Masonic School to Be Held January 5-6
A grand lodge school of that fiction will be held at the Masdale rooms Jan 5 and 6. Past Grand Master Frank B. Whitaker of Hillsboro will oversee, with representatives from Washington, Lousa and Muscatine counties likely in attendance. Sessions run both days and evenings. all Masons invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masdale Rooms
Frank B. Whitaker
Hillsboro
Washington
Lousa
Muscatine
Hagberg Visits Brother Then Heads to Coe College Cedar Rapids
Helen Hagberg of Okuurwa visited last evening with her brother D Hagberg and will go to Cedar Rapids this afternoon to attend Coe College. Mrs Alfred Johnson received word of the death of Mrs Jules Gentile formerly of this town. Burial was held yesterday in Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Hagberg
Okuurwa
D. Hagberg
Cedar Rapids
Coe College
Alfred Johnson
Fairfield
Jules Gentile
Notice to Trespass at Weat Wester from C L Underwood
Notice to trespass on premises from C L Underwood, Weat Wester. Fragmentary text mentions roast chicken dinner and pie at Cook's on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook’s
C. L. Underwood
Weat
Wester
Tétseod
Simple Shadow Method for Tree Height
The height of a tree can be found by measuring shadows. Use a stick of known length placed upright and measure its shadow. Multiply the tree’s shadow length by the stick length and divide by the stick’s shadow length to estimate the tree height.
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City Blank Book House
Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid
Tees
Hough
Leeder
Brumbach
Tnterehard Committee
Woman's Missionary Society of the
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Wm. Galdlaway
The
Pleasant Phiins Missionary Society
R. G. Cherry
J. E. Lemmon
Ponn Leaf Choir
Ralph Williams
Brother Williams
J. C. Harper
Berkeley
Calif
Rhods Island
Wash
Ington
Walter Harter
Ames College
W. A. Harter
Penn Duncan
Coc Boking
Sylvia Warren
Brooklyn
Paitiee
Miss Ella
Washington Golf and Country Club
Fred Martin
Bruce Robinson
Joe Reiner
Burlington
H. B. Sanborn
Bacon
Keokuk County
Denver
Sanborn
Jonathan H. Wilson
Columbus
Oata
U. P
Bradford
Baptist Kensington of
West Cheater
W. O. Ralston
C. E. Hillis
Wellston
Nick
M. EB. Cc
Tooman Leather
Asso. Presbyterian Church
Frank Sage
Quincy
Illinois
Martha Godfrey
Galva
Fern Patterson
Crawfordeville
George Beck
George Donald
Trenton
Missouri
Max Marble
Ida Owens
Lone Tree
Russel Dennison
Elsie Glassburner
Keota
Carrie and
Rhea Palmer of
Bert Dill
Brookhart
Capital
Masonic School
Chrysler
Hugh A. Piper
Colonial Club
Hind
Palm Olive
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