Washington schools to reopen September 3 1923
This article notes the Washington school reopening on Monday September 3 under Superintendent W C Harding. A yearly calendar booklet outlines courses, regulations, and a plan for next year, including holidays like November 29 30 Thanksgiving and December 21 to January 7 Christmas vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W. C. Harding
Harding. Yates
Harding
Washington Public Schools
Washington Schools
City Clerk Busy After Vacation Returns to Heavy Work
City Clerk S J Kellogg returned from a vacation in St Louis to a crowded office. A council meeting last night created duties for the clerk including cigarette license renewals due July first and numerous responses to poll tax notices add to the workload.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Kellogg
St.Louis
Many More Autos Bought This Year
Washington county auto licenses show strong growth over last year with 4 260 licenses issued in the first six months of 1922 and 4 557 by June 30 this year a gain of 297. May led registrations but the rise has been steady. July 1 half price licenses spurred late registrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Pratt Hosts County Home Women at Fox Theater
Manager Ralph Pratt of the Fox theater entertained women residents of the county home with a theater party. Cars to and from the venue were provided by Pratt and L. A. Jones. Popcorn, gum, and ice cream were donated by local supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Pratt
Fox Theater
The
Fox
Mr. Pratt
Washington Band Presents Central Park Concert Tonight
The Washington band performs a special concert in Central Park this evening inviting community residents. It fills gaps from cancelled Saturday programs due to weather and offers a chance for business people to hear the band. The group will also play at Sigourney Fourth of July celebrations tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Central Park
Morgan Mfg Co Running Strong in Washington
The Morgan Manufacturing Co. of Washington, led by inventor Mr. F. L. Morgan, produces hog waterers and poultry feeders, nests, and thermoses. The firm seeks expansion, inviting local inspection and planning a dealer campaign to broaden beyond the local market. Senator J. L. Brookhart presidents, Amos Weaver vice president, A. W. Yard treasurer. capital $16,000. The company aims to move forward locally with public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Morgan
4Th Street
Rairoad
Morgan Manufacturing Co
Mr. Morgan
J. L. Brookhart
Amos Weaver
A. W. Yard
Washington
Morgan
Ilinois
Illinois
City Council Delays Water Light Plant Action and Maxwell Resigns
At the regular meeting the council deferred action on Engineer Mullergren's report on the water and light plant and adjourned to a later date after consulting with the engineer. Council member George Maxwell resigned effective immediately. a successor will be named shortly from the first ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Mullergren
Maxwell
George Maxwell
Ward
Florida
First Ward
Tailor Shop Closed All Day on July 4
GUST BRAMER of The Tailor announces the shop will be closed for Independence Day. No alterations or fittings will be available, and normal hours resume July 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gust Bramer
Harry McCall
Wedding License Fees Increased
J. D. Glasgow district court clerk announces licenses rise to five dollars starting tomorrow July 4. Those seeking old one dollar rate must wed this evening. Reports say legislature debated seven fifty, then lowered to five, though no law copy exists yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Glasgow
Glasgow
Quiet Fourth in Washington as Other Towns Shine
Independence Day in Washington will be subdued with most residents staying home for a quiet observance. In contrast, Wellman Sigourney Fairfield Muscatine Burlington and other towns in the region plan full days of celebrations including games bands and boat races. Banks post office and public places will close as residents await the Dempsey Gibbons result with limited local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Washington
Wellman
de Molay
Sigourney
Washington Band
Richmond
Iowa
Fairfield
Muscatine
Burlington
Court House
Marriage license fee rises impact on Iowa couples
Advices from Des Moines indicate the new charge exceeds the law, with the clerk promising refunds. Iowa wedding licenses remain $1, after removing a 25 cent copying fee years ago, though the higher fee may deter some couples. Washington county reports a steady drop in marriages, 164 licenses issued in the past year, about half the usual, with June seeing just 12 licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Washington County
Miss Evelyn Reister Returns Home From Visit
Miss Evelyn Reister returns to Des Moines this morning after visiting her grandmother Mrs. Scott Reister for the past month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Reister
Scott Reister
Des Moines
Rotary-Lions Still On Speaking Terms
Rotary and Lions clubs remain on good terms despite not agreeing on a charity baseball game. A joint meeting showed shared community aims, but disagreement over the game persists. Leigh Wallace says Rotarians as challengers would set terms for the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Lions
Rotary - Lions
Leigh Wallace
Rotarians
Rotary Club
Fragmentary Local Verse on Rain and Plans
A fragment lists rain doubts and a band tour in Central Park. It mentions a consort tonight, closed businesses tomorrow, boys going for a lark, and a market ad on page two with prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park
City Banks Close All Day Wednesday July 4th
Banks in the city will be closed for the entire day on Wednesday July 4 as announced by Washington National Commercial Savings Farmers & Merchants and Washington Loan & Trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington National Commercial Savings Farmers & Merchants
Washington Loan & Trust
The Concentrated Angler Opinion
A humorous quip on the self centered fisherman. The speaker notes a gentleman hesitates to bother others when focused on ig fishing and that experts find one question leads to begging borrowing or buying. The piece mocks anglers who expect others to accommodate them and their lack of fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pratt
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Morgan Manufacturing Company
South Eighth Avenue
W. E. Buell & Co
Sioux City
W. P. Rawn
Claude Lemmon
Orville Elder
Dempsey-Gibbons
Shelby
Dempsey
Evening Journal
W. F. Stockman
Inquire Journal Office
Durham
T. M. Beenblossom
Feo-20
Walter E. Smith
E. V. Simons
Wilson's Shoe Store
Singias
J. L. Colthurst
Ainsworth
Sherman Bros., Drug Co
Madison
Madison Mills
Broadway
New York
Jersey
FORD
Underwood
Hof
Weyland, Ia
Charles
Heifer Call
Call Boyd Berdo
M. L. Brown
R. E. Brown
Sebe Jones
Reed
Singer
W. J. Edgar
Crawfordsville
Towa
Hampshire
Frank Bratty, Jr
Frank L. Wilson
Inquire Journal
Sigourney Tomor
W. 5
Reister & Sons
Jack Dempsey
Jack Kearns
Washington Iron and Metal Company
Iowa Avenue
Abe Glatstein
Prop
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!