Revival crowd fills Methodist church for Evangelistic service
The Keystone Hawkeye Juck eye Shamrock quartet led by Rev D C Fulton Rev A W Henke H C Clase and Dr J J McCombe performed during the union service to a large audience. A dramatization titled He Gates depicted heavenly gates and crowns with five girls in the cast. Dr McCombe urged action and warned against religious sham urging members to support their church and avoid alibis. Evening collection totaled 197 19.
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D.C. Fulton
A. W. Henke
H.C. Clase
J. J. McCombe
Methodist Church
Jane Fulton
Mable
Wilma Walker
Irene Bush
Mary Pauls
Jesus
Ross
Heavenly Gates
Pope Catholic cure insight sparks public reaction
Beverly Cal January reminiscence reflects on faith and humanitarian questions as a voice discusses the Pope and a popular song. The column emphasizes interpreting meaning and the puzzling allure of a widely heard peanut-themed tune as a cultural touchstone.
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Beverly Sis
Cal
Communion Held at Presbyterian Church Tomorrow
The Journal notes the communion service at the Presbyterian church tomorrow morning at 11.00 with earlier preparatory services at 2.30 Sunday. Mr and Mrs William Strain of Keota visited their ill nephew A M Anderson at 220 North Second.
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Presbyterian Church
the Journal
William’ Strain of
Keota
A. M. Anderson
North
Religious Census Underway in Washington
A religious census is being conducted this week by the ministerial association and local churches, with completion expected tonight. Leigh W. Soule of the YMCA serves as general director, coordinating captains for four wards and listing numerous volunteers assisting in each ward.
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Washington
Ministerial Association
Leigh W. Soule
YM. C. A
Edith Miller
Prank Sage
Catharine Null
Ella Gordon
D. ¥. Simons
Will Matucha
al. Fields
Will Sickles
Alfred Johnson
Clyde Brown
William Beggs
Jarry Turner
Rose Xlese
Null
Will Mayhew
Will Duncan
Hina Klein
Marley McCreedy
A.M. Cowden
Hospital milestone marks 10 000th patient in county
Washington county hospital reports its 10 000th patient after 1912 opening. Eighty year old Mrs. 3 W Scott was admitted with a hand injury and artery cut, becoming a historic figure in county lore. The article notes the hospital’s first patient, Mrs. H W Broadgate of Spencer, Iowa, admitted July 17 1912, as a contrast to today’s milestone.
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W. Scott
Washington County
H.W. Broadgate
Spencer
Iowa
B. J. Broadgate
Washington
Farmers Mutual Increases Business With 20 Million in Insurance
The Washington County Farmers Mutual Insurance association with over 20 million dollars in force reports strong growth and steady finances after a year of average losses. At yesterday's annual meeting at the city hall, directors for three year terms were chosen, including a successor to the late John Kennedy. President C O Patterson and long-serving officers were re elected to new terms, reflecting ongoing leadership stability. The secretary noted year end figures showing in force near 19.95 million at January 1 1930 and 1.46 million added during the year, with net cancellations excerpted.
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Washington County Farmers Mutual Insurance Association
Tve
Flynn
Town Township
A. Farrier
Brighton Township
Greenwood
Seventy-Stae Township
Eliott Wayman
Richland Township
Keokak County
Charle Kennedy
Washington Townsip
John Kennedy
C Patterson
Cedar Township
James J. Renda
K C Knights of Columbus Meet in New Quarte Rooms
Washington council Knights of Columbus will hold its first regular meeting in new lodge rooms on the north side of the square next Monday evening. Fred Weller of Burlington will speak and show motion pictures from state and supreme conventions. C J Sutter, a Burlington vocalist, will perform. Father Senbuehler will address Europe trip notes. Pot luck supper and athletic program to follow. Meeting starts at eight.
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Washington
Navy Glee Clube
Hampton Roads
Father Senbuehler
Ast Pleasant Plain
Europe
Rome
K. C's
Demons Defeat McLaughlin in Fairfield Thriller 24 22
Washington high in the Little Six race after pulling a dramatic 24 to 22 victory over Fairfield. Key plays centered on Kiesey delivering the game winning field goal with a minute left and Raymond opening strong for Washington. Surviving McLaughlin brothers and missionary connections highlighted the long obituary notes embedded with the score.
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Dale Kiesey
Washington High School
Fairfield
Washington Court
Frabner
Kiesey
Tihe Demons
Max Raymond
Hurlinetor
Washington
Lytle
Sty
Auarter
Crayne
E and
DuBois
Journal Carriers Hold Annual Party and Awards
The Journal held its annual party at the Elder home with prizewinners announced for carrier and collection service. Bill Varney and Art Donovan tied for overall top carrier honors, each earning cash prizes, while Dodder and Bob Shannon shared the first collection prize. The paper notes a new carrier delivery system where carriers own routes, collect payments, and deliver papers, with subscribers paying in advance and supporting the change.
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Journal
Dodder
Bob Shannon
Bob
Daryl
Bill Varney
Art Donovan
Farrier
Thomas
Kael
Boys take charge of routes in union led improvement
The paper adopts a system where carriers, mostly boys, hold their routes and pay a weekly bond to ensure responsibility. This shift raises carrier accountability, cuts waste from misdelivered papers, and rewards faithful delivery with cash at the end of service. The event includes a party with games, prizes, and a humorous pie incident during a story hour interrupted by the malfunction.
Women Flyers Set Endurance Record
In Angeles on January 10 1920 Miss Bobbie Trout and Mrs Edna Mae Cooper established a new world endurance air plane refueling flight record for women at 122 hours 50 minutes The report notes additional social events and party details with names of attendees and prize winners.
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Angeles
Bobbie Trout
Edna Mae Cooper
Francis Johnson Wins Iowa House Speaker Caucus
Des Moines reports Francis Johnson of Terrill won the Republican nomination for speaker of the Iowa House in the 44th Legislature. He secured 37 votes to incumbent J H Johnson's 32, with Hollingsworth of Boone and Rute ke of Fort Dodge each getting one. The win followed late-night party realignments and was seen as an upset.
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Des Moines
Francis Johnson
Terrill
Joe Johnson
Knoxville
Frank Hollingsworth
Boone
R. L. Ruteke
Fort Dodge
J. H. Johnson
Iowa
J. I. Johnson
Leonard Simmer
L. B. Forsling
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Colorado Springs
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Egypt
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Central America
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Ralph T. Metaugmin
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Maurice
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William Varney
Arthur Donovan
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Charles Dusenbery
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Robert Varney
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