Washington YMCA marks 25 years of service in community
Bruce Cowdens notes the Washington YMCA on East Main street reaches a quarter century since its 1925 dedication. The facility remains a thriving community center with 500 current members, 90 groups meeting yearly, and an annual footfall of thousands, amid steady funding from the Community Chest and endowment.
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Washington Ymca
East Main Street
Washington
Artemas Brown
YMCA
Rotary Club
Farm Bureau
Washington YMCA Building Story Honors 25th Anniversary
The article recalls the 1921 bequest by James H. Young to fund a Washington YMCA, with $100,850 construction costs finalized in 1924 25 and 1925 saw key milestones including Col. D. J. Palmer moving the first dirt and the cornerstone laid May 30 1924. The building was dedicated February 1 1925 under enduring leadership and community support.
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Washington
James H. Young
California
Dr. and
A. R. Coffeen
Decorah
Temple & Burrows
Davenport
Col
D. J. Palmer
Colonel Palmer
Marsh W. Bailey
W. B. Shelley
The
Christian Church
Orville Elcer
Carl W. Klein
F. W. Eastwood
H. M. Eicher
Samuel Sinnet
Muscatine
John Shields
Mr. Bailey
Willard Wylie
Notice of Special Election in Independent School District
Voters in the Independent School District of Washington County Iowa are notified that a special election will be held on February 16 by resolution of the board of directors. The election will submit a public measure to the voters for their decision.
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Independent School District OF
Washington
Iowa
Washington County
Bond election for Washington ISD Iowa building program
The Independent School District of Washington Iowa proposes bonds up to $160000 to fund additions to Lincoln and Stewart Elementary Schools. Polls open 12 noon to 7 PM at City Hall 2056 East Washington Street Washington Iowa with notice by the Board of Directors dated January 13 1950.
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Independent School District of
Washington
State of
Iowa
Lincoln
Stewart
Washington County
East
Washington Street
Board of Directors
Donalyd R, Boyer
Thornton & Minor Rectal Ointment and Suppositories Ad
Proven doctor’s formula from the Thornton & Minor Clinic offers quick relief for painful piles. Ointment tends to soften and shrink swelling and relieve distress. Available at drug stores including McDaniel Drug in Washington. Follow label directions.
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Thornton & Minor
Washington
McDaniel Drug
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