Parents urged to form PTA at Washington high school
A Monday 7:30 PM meeting in the Washington high school auditorium aims to form a Parent Teacher Association. Dr. Edwin D. Starbuck of the State University psychology department at Iowa City will give the address, followed by organizational business and officer elections.
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Washington Public Schools
Edwin D. Starbuck
Psychology Department
the State University At
Iowa City
No Flu Cases Reported in Community Yet
No cases of influenza reported to the board of health and no quarantines. Some residents are ill with similar symptoms, but none diagnosed as influenza. Officials hope the community may escape the scourge this winter.
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Board of Health
Optimistic Thought on Rules and Exceptions
A brief musing asserts the best rule is the one with the fewest exceptions. It hints at practical governance or personal philosophy, contrasting rigidity with flexible application in judgment and policy.
CANDIDATES FOR COUNTY OFFICES ARE GETTING BUSY
County politics warms up with primaries four months away as incumbents seek renomination on the Republican ticket. Harry McCall aims for another term as sheriff and J D Glasgow seeks a third term as clerk of courts.
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Harry McCall
J.D. Glasgow
Clerk of Courts
Belle Rice
A. L. Griffith
Mr. Griffith
George Morrison
T. S. Brookhart
T. A. Michels
Y M C A Board Plans Special Boy Week February Twenty Second
Washington Y M C A board approves a week long program to aid fathers and sons with a series of events starting February 22. Frank H Gamel of Vin ton Iowa leads sessions including interviews and a motion picture lecture on physical fitness.
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O. K
Y. M. C. A. Board of Managers
Washington
Fathers and Sons
Frank H. Gamel
Vinton
Iowa
Centerville
Jamel
Scholarships for Ex-Service Men in Washington County
Several hundred dollars are available to Washington county soldiers from the late war as tuition aid for schools or colleges. Two trustees have been named for the fund, with details on its securing to be announced soon. The money, not used overseas due to the armistice, will now support education for army men on this side with war department consent.
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Washington County
War Department
It's Nothing to Brag About
A reflective note argues wisdom and keen insight are earned, not self made, urging humility and gratitude rather than pride. It emphasizes that personal growth comes from factors beyond individual creation and control.
Trials Set For Today Settled In Riverside Bank Case
Riverside Savings bank and H B Noel had trial set for today but the case was settled yesterday afternoon. Delia Lowe and Matthew Lowe were granted a divorce with child custody provisions. The grand jury met yesterday with indictments not yet public. A criminal session was scheduled for 3 pm as the term continued.
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Riverside Savings Bank
H. B. Noel
Delia Lowe
Matthew Lowe
Erand
Dewey
White Inhabitants in India Compared to Population
The article notes India with about 314 million dark skinned natives has roughly 300 thousand white inhabitants. It frames the small white population as a minority in a vast, diverse country.
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India
Community notices and club announcements listed
Presbyterians solicit warm clothing for distribution with drop off in the ladies’ parlor this week. Washington lodge No 26 to meet Friday January 23 1926 for second degree work. Kolah club hosts dinner Thursday January 22 by Mrs Gertrude Brook. Christian Culture club Thrift Week program Thursday 8 pm at the AME church with Mrs A R Miller lecture and refreshments. Social club meets Thursday January 22 with Mrs J K Beal. Havre Social club January 22 at Mrs Martin Weston’s home. Mothers club to entertain husbands at board party Wednesday at Mr and Mrs C A Pratt. Ladies Aid society all day meeting Thursday at Mrs Chas Tucker’s home. Bring thimble and needle.
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Masonic Fraternity
Washington Lodge
Chas
Freding
W. M
The
Christian Culture Club
A. M. FE
A. R. Miller
Havre
Martin Weston
C. A. Pratt
Ladies Ald Society of the Christian Church
Chas. Tucker
Box Social and Baptism Aims at Tyrone School
Tyrone school hosts a box social two miles north of Valley next Friday January 23 1920 to raise funds for Assyrian orphans. A baptismal service is planned at the Baptist church Wednesday at 7 30 pm with candidates to be prepared. The B Y P U banquet and program with Dr D J Evans follows Friday evening at 6 30 pm and 8 15 pm talks. The calendar notes a combined February social, with committee cooperation on the entertainment.
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Tyrone School
Valley
Winnie F. Deal
The
Baptist Church
Sunshine Choir
Baptist Young Pepples Union
D. J. Evans
United States
Canada
Dr. Evans
Butter Wrapper Scheme Comment Sparks Shopper Concern
Lloyd Lytle jokes about rewrapping Iowa creamery butter with Washington wrappers to boost sales. A glance at his ice box reveals labels from Iowa’s largest creamery. W S Reister & Sons notes the remark and warns customers to check product origins.
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Lloyd Lytle
Washington
Lloyd
Lce
Iowa
W. S. Reister & Sons
Carpenters Local 1398 Schedules Special Meeting
Notice announces a special meeting of Carpenters Local 1398 on Wednesday January 21 at the hall. Members are urged to attend and comply with the order of Local leadership.
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Carpenters
Glory for the Conqueror. The more famous they the more famous
A fragmentary line from a quotation lists fame as a rising spiral, noting the Viet and Tam Quixote as symbols of increasing renown. The text reads as a reflective aside on fame and notoriety with no clear event or date.
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University
Will
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G. W. Hay
Altho
Washington Street
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
New Supply Lake
Eans
Libby
Heinz
Warren’s Coffee Store
Erskine
South Dakota
Kolah Club
Gertrude Brook
J. K. Beal
Oldsmobile
Leight
Cole Éé
Mannhardt Bros
Evening Journal
Journal
Care Journal
W. F. Welliver
Haskins, Ia
Journal Office
Presbyterian Sabbath School
C. R. I. Roosters
Ross Crawford
Lee Hanna
Crawfordsville
C. R. TR
Wes. Engle
BUICK
Dick's
Warren Cash Grocery
Duroc Jersey
Pathfinder
Kiein Bros
Keota
W.M. Darbyshire
Jersey
K. F
W. M. Darbyshire
Marion Ave
R. H. Petters
Treasury Department
Fice
Washington, D. C
U. & Post Office
Washington, Iowa
Jas. A. Wetmore
Young Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Alice Rownd
W. 2Nd St
W. M. Keeley
Alma Hearne
Craig Chapter
Ashby 2 Work Real Earate Loans Insurance Morrison North Side Phone
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