Mary Lou Bullard Wins Outstanding American Award
West Alexander residents celebrate Mary Lou Bullard of Morgantown and Galesburg legacy as she earns the top American award. The trip to Hookswood and screen tests include all expenses paid for two weeks. Helen Bullard and Arch Bullard express pride and concern about Hollywood plans.
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Mary Lou’ West
Alex
Mary Lou Bullard
Morgartown
West Virginia
Galesburg
Mary Lou Hor
Hooks Wood
Cotos
Helen Bullard
Helen
Mary Lou
Hollywood
West Alexander churchs pew cushions saga and 150th anniversary plans
A West Alexander church nears its 150th anniversary with 500 guests planned for a Washington presbytery dinner. Cushions in each pew, some over fifty years old, become a topic as members argue over ownership and dust, fearing germs and health rules. Archibald, a standout, and Mary Lou's Life magazine photo issue are noted amid the talk.
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West Alex
Washington
Hospital Discharges and Births Reported in Washington Area
The local hospital notes multiple discharges and new births. Families listed include Nellie Wiley and Samuel Bowser. Mrs. Ben Hotseal and Cedra Kay. Mrs. Hugh Bishop and Barbara Kay. Odella Steren. Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Berkhoff with a daughter born seven pounds five and a half ounces. James Trent underwent an appendix operation. Mrs. Delmar Oldfield and Ronald Dale. Mrs. Benjamin Stout. Mrs. Hannah Peckham. Mrs. J. F. Irwin. Richard Gretner. Betty Gross and James Walker. Carl Walton with a son seven pounds nine ounces. Harold Kerr with a son eight pounds. Omar Hocbstatler with a son seven pounds two ounces. Mrs. Hannah Peckham and Betty Gross. James Walker. Marion Miller. Ira Amilong. Warry Jones with a daughter seven pounds six ounces. C. P. Berkhoff with Karen Sue.
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Nellie Wiley
Washington
Samuel Bowser
West Chester
Ben Hotseal
Cedra Kay
Brighton
Hugh Bishop
Barbara Kay
Odella Steren
C. P. Berkhoff
James Trent
Wellman
Delmar Oldfield
Ronald Dale
Benjamin Stout
Crawfordsville
Hannah Peckham
J. F. Irwin
Richard Gretner
Betty Gross
James Walker
Carl Walton
Keota
Harold Kerr
Omar Hocbstatler
Priidas
Marion Miller
Ira Amilong
Warry Jones
Karen Sue
Folks and Times in Old Washington reminiscences remembered
Dr William Stryker of McMinnville Oregon shares a multi part column recalling old Washington memories and notable locals. He mentions Governor Charlie Sprague and editor B F Irvine, local teachers and classmates, Debates with Chas Dewey and others, and scenes from Wellman's and regional life with vivid anecdotes and connections to prior decades.
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Old Washington
William Stryker
McMinnville
Oregon
Mother
Veda
North Carolina
Kiwanis
Columbus Junction
Charlie Sprague
Lars Bladine
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Iowa Picnic
Thea
Oregon Journal
B. F. Irvine
Orville Elder
Irvine
Northwest
Bladines
Elder
H. S
Crind
Art Reed
Wellman’s Advance
Art, Jr
Mel Logan
Wellman
Chas. R. Brown
Burrell Foster
Bladine
Chas
Dewey
Des Moines
Col
Sears
Crooks
Bill Crooks
Cunninghams
Ambrose
Arrow Shots and Life Lessons from a Doctor
A doctor offers more free advice than he earns and warns against fools. The column reflects on honesty, fraud, and how misfortune invites unwanted visitors. It notes that strength does not always yield wealth and that reading people is complex. It observes kids’ curiosity and butter hunting leading to new stores.
Huffmare Family of Texas Visit at Mrs Adams Home
The Harry Huffmanes of Texas visit at sister Mrs Anna Adams home with neighbors and friends. Margaret Pool, Herberts daughter, and her family stay a week with the Longwells. Cecil Hughes and John R. were guests. Bob Robinson’s relatives from Marshalltown visited. Ina Jones was here on business last week.
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J. B. Hanley
Harry Huffmanes
Texas
Anna Adams
Loren Longwell
Margaret Pool
I Herbert
Longwell
Cecil Hughes
John R
Bob Robinson
Marshalltown
Ina Jones
State Theatre Reduces Price to 35 Cents for All Seats
The State Theatre cuts ticket price from 40 to 35 cents for every seat. Fox Theatre charging 29 cents for adults including tax. Local Red Cross auction set for July 10 on West Main. county goal 1 440 with 900 raised so far. Several local people in military training and new marriages noted.
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State Theatre
the Fox
Red Cross
West Main
Court House
Hospital praise and town satire mingle in letter to editor
A reader critiques medical practice sameness and hospital duplication in a town of 3600. The letter praises the County Hospital's work while mocking clinicians and professions like hairdressers and piano tuners. The writer recalls planting maple trees and hints at continued discussion.
Review of the Week in Washington County Events
Washington county notes a busy week with political filings Ina McDowell for clerk of court Hannah Eicher Bailey for county treasurer and Rodney Arnold for sheriff. New road work on primary road No 1 progresses. Local licenses, marriages and civic events populate the calendar with church services, dinners, and civic meetings.
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Ina McDowell
Hannah Eicher Bailey
Rodney Arnold
North Second Avenue
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West Alexander
Sadie
Bay Villace
Baxters
Life Magazine
Life
Archibald
Ant Sadie
Josephine
John Babcock
Chicago
Montana
Heights Schoo
Old Academy
R. D. Dougherty
Jim Edginton & I
Aurora
Academy Corony
Fred Taylor
Lewistown
Bob Taylor
Verdi
Frank Brinton
Edna Rownd
Montana State College
Logan
Neal
Jenkins
Mercury
Wilson
Johan Jay
Mr. Cunningham
Nogzleman
Wilson Hose Co
Geo
Clapper
Stryker
O. Clapper
Bill
Tom McClatin
Milt Dicken
Milt
Alex Miller
Dixie Dugan
Dugans
Gree Garage
O.K
Huffmare
Donald Wilson Little
Navy
Francis Ralston
Bill Brown
Dick Anderson
Citizens Military Training Camp
Fort Des Moines
Joseph Riordan
Rietland
Bertha Reinert
G. A. Reinert
Loren Sutherland
Methodist Parsonage
Wendall Booth
New York City
W. D. Booth
Iowa City
New York
Cloud Smith
Kansas City
Mrs. A. S. Farmer
Wayland
Lola Ramge
John E. Moxley
Corso
Methodist Church
St.Louis
Hackman
Mister
Prof
Gute
RADE
By Striebel
Meevoy
Hone Poe
Ee Garage
C. W. Klein
Lancaster
Penn
Evangelical Synod of North American
The
Reformed Church In the
United States
L. A. Warren
Judy
Alice Shelangoski
Shirley Clark
Mae
Jack
Rudie Schmidt
Mrs
Marshall Shaw
Schmidt
Oakland Mills
John Belville
Brainerd, Minn
Hazel McDowell
Dean Isham
Columbus
Ohio
Coughton, Ky
Central Park
W. M. Nichol
K. C
Corcoran
J. M. Kelley
Burr B. Bordwell Co
Milwaukee Depot
Harry Anderson
Virginia Moothart
Scott Furniture Co
Geo. Morrison
Curran Company
Penney
Ile
Fairfield
Martin Maher
Carrol
Maher
Neda Haney
Amos
DeMolay
Roy Means Shack
Gweneth Kruser
Guthrie Center
Margaret Flenner
Levi Shuman
Burbank, Calif
Elizabeth Fletcher
Ernest Culligan
Chevy Chase
Washington, D. C
Forrest Edwards
Newtown
Washington and Mary
Jane Putnam
Lois Fletcher
Dell Farrier
Moline
Lois Harper
Granville Love
Iowa Avenue
Fred L. Stewart
South Ave
Madison
Henry Ballard
Pleasant Plain
T. A. Michels
Philadelphia
Claire Dewey
Walter Meek
Detroit
Carl Meek
Marion
M. R. Meek
Union
John D. Porter
J. A. Porter
California
Mr. Porter
Merly
Washington County
Do. A. Neiswanger
Howard Miller
Legan
Post
Helen Monroe
Los Angeles
Ethel Morro
Joe Miles Booth
Harold Booth
St. Mary's Hospital
Fort Madison
Verne Anderson
Walter B. Wilde
Petersburg
Florida
Bob Rapp
M. K. Rapp
Lawrence McKune
Port Arthur
Tera
Frank McKune
Jerry Carris
Cristobal
Canal Zope
Panama Canal
Hydraulic Laoratory
Diabio Heights
Davenport
Prince Royal
Albert Donovan
Charles Barclay
New Brunswick
N di
Rutgers University
Virginia Adaline Davis
Deventer
D. D. Davis
A. W. Zimmerman
Allen Stewart
E. L. Stewart
Jo Ellen Margolin
Mr. and
Myre J. Rothschild
Mile Sorden
Musicipas
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