Community clubs meet across town on July events
The 497 club gathered at Elma Booth's home on July six with twelve members, led by vice president William Harvey. Sunset circle held July first meetings with H. Cherryholmes elected president and plans for a July fifth family picnic. American Maids celebrated their July fifth picnic at Sunset Park marking the club’s tenth anniversary and officers were elected for the coming year. Rosemary club hosted a Thursday afternoon gathering at Mrs. Rothlisberger's home with music and refreshments. The Business and Professional Woman's club met for a six fifteen dinner at the Y followed by readings by Jeanette Karel. Myrtle Boice hosted an evening for friends including Misses Grimes and Thorne with music and lavender pink refreshments. Covered Dish club's women dined at der Reime and played bridge with a guest from Mechanicsville. Harmony club planned an August picnic during a warm afternoon. De Molay Amos chapter prepared for an Independence Day dance on July 13 at the armory. Pleasant Plains Missionary society held an all-day meeting with a chicken dinner. Frank L. Van Horn hosted a July fifth timber gathering with neighbors from nearby towns, featuring fish fry, weiner roast, and ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Circle
H. P
Lawrence Cherryholmes
H. D. Cherryholmes
Mia
Chas
Fishburn
West Chester
Sunset Park
Fred Foriash
Mre
EF. Coffey
Mra. C. H. Davis
Jeanette Karel
Papa
Bray
Carolyn Hamilton
Pilla Patton
Etha Dawson
Helen Wilson
Frank L. van Horn
Near Cotter
W. E. McCrory
la Dean
Robert Acheson
W. E. Acheson
Helen
Margaret
Wilma Irene
Olive Hawkins
J. B. Clegg
Harold
Ainsworth
H. L. Sinclair
Columbus Junction
Arthur William
Harry
Ruth
Shirley
Columbus City
F. L. van Horn
Mary Helen
Frieda
Mae Hawkins
Milo Authur
Sheldon Hawkins
Cotter
van Horn
W. BE. Acheson
J. E. Clegg
Mary Helen van Horn
Community notices invite participation and events
Announcements list piano recital at Bethel Presbyterian church and various club meetings led by Mrs. Stockwell, Mrs. Anna Bell, Mrs. Cherry, Mrs. George Chalupa and others. Includes Ladies Aid events at United Presbyterian and M E church, Shalom group gathering, Nimas party for children, and Washington Lodge A M work night with officers and dates.
Gifts for K. H. and L. IL B. Gift Box Drive
The notice appeals for donations of two or two and a half yards of plain wash material or the cheaper dolle to be placed in the K. H.'s and L. IL. B.'s Gift box Friday evening. Residents are invited to come and bring the children.
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West Chester
K. H
L. IL. B
Fate of the Simancas Archives in 1542
In 1542 Charles IV established the Simancas archives in a castle to house historical documents relating to Spain and ten colonies. Most important records were lost during the Napoleonic wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles IV
Simanecas
Spain
First Iron Bridge Spans Severn in Shropshire
The first iron bridge in the world was built at Coalbrookdale to span the Severn in Shropshire England. Construction began about 1778 with castings keyed together and no welding screws used, marking a remarkable ironworks achievement.
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Shropshire
Bngland
Severn River
Coalbrookdale Iron Works
English King's Champion at Westminster Hall Coronation
A knight known as the kings champion rode into Westminster Hall to challenge contenders for the crown at the coronation feast. He last rode at the coronation of George IV in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Hall
London
George IV
Education status in Virgin Islands after transfer of control
A recent letter from the director of education asserts the Virgin Islands have few adult issues remaining. It notes Denmark ran excellent schools for years before the islands became United States possessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgin Islands
Director of Education
Islands
United States
ARD OF THANKS TO FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of our mother and grandmother Mrs. Shockley. The grandchildren express gratitude to all who offered support and prayers.
Russia's ancient academy thrives in St Petersburg
The Academy of Sciences and Arts, established in St Petersburg, stands as the oldest eastern scholarly society and remains active and prosperous today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Ancient Academy
The
Academy of Sciences and Care Ans Arts
St. Petersburg
Berlin
Foxes Eat Cheese Says Field and Stream Writer
A Field and Stream writer notes that captive foxes can be coaxed to eat cheese even when other tempting foods fail, highlighting cheese as hearty fare for meat eating animals.
Might Call It a Niche Correction on Breakfast Nook
A correction notes the column misnamed the breakfast nook as a breakfast room and clarifies there is no room in a breakfast nook in Toledo Made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Woman and dispute over dog kennel at Oxfordshire manor
A past quarrel at an Oxfordshire manor involved a dog kennel built by the house owner for his brother. The two men reportedly fell out over a woman, affecting the property’s outbuilding and domestic matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxfordshire
Circus Day Boosts Trade For Washington Town
The Robbins Bros Big Four Rings circus visits Washington on July 20 drawing farmers and families from miles around. Merchants should offer special bargains and window displays to capitalize on the crowd and make circus day the town’s biggest trade day yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbins Bros
Washington
Resolution Establishing Sidewalks in Washington Iowa
City council adopts a plan to build four foot wide permanent sidewalks along the east side of South Iowa Avenue from Clara Barton Street to the south city boundary. Abutting property owners must construct within twenty days or the city will build and levy costs per ordinance. The resolution was adopted July 5, 1926, by Mayor J. Maxwell and City Clerk J Kellogg.
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Washington
Iowa
City OF Washington
Iowa Avenue
Clara Barton
Corporation
J. H. Wilson
South Washington
J. G. Maxwell
J. Kellogg
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Daryle Dayton
Troy Forinash
A. Guest
C. C. Rothlisberger
Rosemary Club
Fred Donaldson
Myrtle Boice
Dale Holland
St. Louis
Missouri
Jane Ewing
Colorado Springs
Colorado
South
Marion Avenue
Martha Latta
Elizabeth Thorne
Sara Grimes
Martha
Elizabeth
George Breitenbach
der Reime
East Washington Street
Donald Bell
Mechanicsville
Mother’s Circle
Wal- Yarer School
Harmony Club
Howard McCreedy
Amos Chapter of
de Molay
Pleasant Plains Missionary Society
Raleigh Gallagher
Friendship Club
Anna Bell
Cherry
George Chalupa
Walnut Women's Club
Mrs. Cherry
Henry Minick
U and I Club
Ladies Aid
United Presbyterian Church
Anna Brown
Ladies Aid Society
M. E. Church
J. G. Henderson
Lou Bauer
A. T. Augustine
Carrie Stauffer
Shalom Group
W. F. Salterburg
M. EB
Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
Ist
C, Bell
Simancas Archives
Mra. N. R. Suttons
Foxes
Work
GOD
LOYAL
Sewatc Camep
Interson
Hubert
Nebraska
Verde River
Phoenix
Agiz
Cameron of
Arizina
Aili
Circus
Eryone
Bavaria
English
China
East Side Square
Eisenstadt
Westphal the Jeweler
Washington, Iowa
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