Washington Fourth of July Crowd Breaks Records in Town
Estimates place the Washington celebration crowd between 15 000 and 20 000, with many favoring the higher figure. Leon Beatty American Legion led planning since April, guiding a cooperative, well organized event. Five hundred forty cars filled the chautauqua grounds and streets, with estimates of up to two thousand outsiders joining the turnout. The pageant featured Flying Fishers, three bands, and a popular ferris wheel run by Fred Shew of Grandview. Phil Crail supervised the downtown program with capable assistance.
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Washington
Washington County
Iowa
Leon Beatty Post
American Legion
Chautauqua
Blackhawk
Joy Fetters
Brighton
Ed Squire
Flying Fishers
Washington Band
Fred Shew
Grandview
Middle West
Phil Crail
Lincoln pageant praised as Washington Iowa Fourth of July highlight
The Washington Iowa Lincoln pageant drew six thousand viewers across two nights with over five hundred participants. Credit goes to L B Lupton for direction and harmony, Ralph Junkin for lighting, and the Washington band under Fred Mannhardt. The production impressed neighboring counties and promoted civic spirit through its varied cast including a notable slave auction scene.
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Washington
Iowa
L. B. Lupton
Ralph Junkin
Washington Band
Fred Mannhardt
Marsh W. Bailey
Satisfied crowd enjoys Fourth of July pageant and game
The note reflects a satisfied public after the Fourth of July celebration. It mentions favorable weather and crowds and hopes others enjoyed the pageant, free acts, and ball game.
Wyman Defeats Riverside In July Fourth Showdown
Wyman beat Riverside 13 to 10 in a Fourth of July baseball clash. Riverside led 3–0, Wyman surged with 8 runs in the fifth inning sparked by a string of hits off Seemuth. Beauchamp gave up three runs early, but Wyman answered with a decisive rally to take the lead and held on as Purgo, Rees, and Humphreys contributed key hits. Governor Kendall attended with Mayor Alberson and other officials. Umpire McCrory officiated without disputes.
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Wyman
Riverside
Wymanites
Seemuth
Iness
Beauchamp
L. Davia
E. Rees
Noonan
Reade McCrory
Awell
McCrory
W. Rees
Humph McCreedy
Regs
McGuire
Palla
Humphreys
Davis
Rees
O. Rees
L. Davis
Ee Fry
Oo Houquel
Sheave
Workman
Jean
Ona
Cummings
Beateh
McCreedy
Thorne to Appear in Pueblo Case for Freight Rates
Clifford Thorne left today for Pueblo Colorado to represent Pueblo business men in a case to equalize freight rates with those for Denver. He plans a Rocky Mountain trip after the hearing.
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Clifford Thorne
Pueblo
Colo
Denver
Thorne
Spectacular Fourth Parade Draws Thousands in Washington
The Fourth of July parade in Washington drew enormous crowds as Frank Beatty led the event as marshal. A long procession featured the Washington band in new uniforms, cavalry, mayoral and gubernatorial dignitaries, Red Cross floats, the American Legion, ships of autos from Studebaker and Buick sections, numerous floats, and pageant riders including Uncle Sam and Columbia.
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Frank Beatty
Washington Band
Hussar
A. N. Alberson
N. E. Kendall
D. J. Palmer
C. J. Wilson
S. W. Brookhart
A. R. Oates
Leon Beatty Post
Frank Miles
Des Moines
BE. T Wickham
Washington Fire Department
Red Cross
Mt. Pleasant-Olds
Studebaker
Buick
Schultz
Paige and Jewett
White Way
American Pearl Button Company
Clark & Enslin
Reisters
Washington National Bank
Mannhardt Bros
Bruns Seed Company
McNamara & Son
Commercial Savings Bank
Lyon's Bakery
Uncle Sam
Columbia
Lincoln
Grant
Virginia Wallace
Blossom
William Paul Modhart
Kilpatrick
Citizen Leads in Honoring Soldiers Monument Favor
A letter from Jim offers a free will donation of 36,000 to fund a monument in Central Park honoring soldiers who died without a discharge. He urges names be remembered and placed on a base, noting the effort remains valid for sixty days.
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Jim
Central Park
Washington
Towa, Duty Ltd
Poros Monkey Outran Boy in Curious Race
A peculiar sight shows a Poros monkey, described as sleek as a greyhound, outpacing a boy on a level stretch. The creature’s speed astonished onlookers as it lope along with surprising pace.
Fragmented Memo Teases Smell of Virtue and Names
A garbled note hints at keeping smiles straight and not pondering what is open. It mentions years waning and obscure references to Patek, Jobe Ruskin, and Leh teers, leaving unclear meanings and connections.
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Patek
Jobe Ruskin
Notable Fourth of July Fest Ends With Busy, Calm Day
The celebration drew large crowds with bustling stands and concessions selling out. Minor incidents occurred but no major accidents or thefts. the sheriff reported no calls. The parade awarded top prizes to American Pearl Button for best float and Schulty Motor for best decorated car. The Wellman Legion post won $25 for the most men in line.
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Washington
Sheriff's Office
Monmouth
American Pearl Button Company
Clark & Enslin
Schulty Motor Company
County Hospital
Wellman Legion Post
Large Crowd Attends Tuesday Horse Show Near Square
A several hundred strong crowd viewed a horse show on the east side of the square yesterday at four oclock. The event featured numerous fine animals with prizes awarded for saddle horses. First prize went to Charles Davidson, second to H P Wilson, and third to another entrant after judging.
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Charles Davidson
H. P. Wilson
Don Young on Troop D horse leads pony racing event
Don Young rode a Troop D cavalry horse while Shetland ponies saw Tommy McElhinney take first and Charles Berdo second. Larger ponies followed with Freddie Spead first and Carlton Lytle second riding Howard McCleery's pony.
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Don Young
Shetland
Tommy McElhinney
Charles Berdo
Freddie Spead
Carlton Lytle
Howard McCleery
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