Man Heroically Quenches Outdoor Gasoline Blaze
Tommy Bowker of Wilson Heating company saved others when a full gas can ignited during work. He hurled the blaze into an alley, avoiding serious burns as flames scorched a doorway and roof area. Fire crews arrived to find the fire out, aided by shop extinguishers and street water feeding the blaze.
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Tommy Bowker
Wilson Heating Company
Reiater
Acrvss
Wilson Shop
Washington Street
Notice of Local Poultry and Dairy Goods for Sale
For sale pure country butter in one pound packages and sweet cream kept refrigerated. Also spring chickens dressed or alive available. Delivery offered. Contact Karl Libe at the stated address and phone number for orders.
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Karl Libe
G A R Post to Hold Regular Meeting Tuesday
Notice states the G A R Post will meet Tuesday afternoon at 2 o clock commander 8 Coates calls for good attendance and community participation.
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K. Coates
Washington Seeks To Be The Cleanest City In Iowa
Washington promotes its slogan The Cleanest City in Iowa as a point of town pride. J F Eldridge notes tourists discuss banners and emblems, and visitors like Paul Groves of Batavia say the slogan inspires extra travel to see Washington. Local garages sell the slogan plates for vehicles.
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Washington
Iowa
J. F. Eldridge
White Way Garage
Paul Groves
South Water Street
Batavia
Shower Relieves Drought in Kaiping Plante Community
A brisk downpour this morning brought relief to Kaiping Plante and surrounding residents after two weeks of drying conditions. Rainfall measured .52 of an inch, the first since July 4, ending a period of near 100 degree heat with highs around 96 and nightly lows near 73. Farmers noted corn drought stress, hoping for more rain, while the cooler day followed extreme heat.
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Kaiping Plante
Notice of Office Closure Until August
My office will be closed until August. Dr. A. W. Clow. Bolteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Clow
Bolteed
Tire prices and sizes from Motor Inn Garage
Classified notice lists 7000 mile factory guaranteed tires with sizes 30x3 to 34x4 and prices from 10.00 to 21.75 plus tubes from 1.75. Garage contact at Motor Inn Garage. 126tf
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Motor Inn
Davenport youths sent home Sunday
Arthur Leronick aged 14 and Fred Lueders aged 15 from Davenport headed to Washington but were stopped by City Marshal Roy Downs. They had a small revolver and a belt of cartridges and are accused of stealing artillery and thirty dollars from a Davenport resident. They were sent home to face charges.
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Arthur Leronick
Fred Lueders
Davenport
Washington
Roy Downs
P Davenport
James Casey
Locals Fall 2-1 to North English in Tight Nine
Washington youngsters traveled to North English and dropped a close 2 to 1 decision after nine innings. North English stars Artie Baird at third and Ted Kiesey behind the plate led steady defense and timely hits. Washington chased runs with hits scattered, while McClellan pitched and Payne was replaced by Kiesey.
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Washington
Artie Baird
Ted Kiesey
Payne
McClellan
Reister and Sons Cream and Butter Ad Praise
A Riverside Iowa advertisement extols Reister and Sons Cream and Butter, praising vigor and pep in the brand, with Miss Martha Shalla noted and the slogan You know where you’re treated best.
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Reister’s
Martha Shalla
Riverside
Iowa
Vacant Pulpits Across Washington Churches This Sunday
Most large churches in Washington will be preacherless next Sunday as pastors take vacations while congregations enjoy Sunday school and other services. Only morning services remain at several smaller churches. evening preaching is not planned. A union Young People gathering drew about fifty at the Methodist church with leaders Alma Huppert and Willa Waymack welcoming attendees.
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Washington
Union Young People’s
Methodist Church
Alma Huppert
Willa Waymack
Methodist Epworth League
Second United Presbyterian Church
Williamson Preaches at First United Presbyterian
Dr. Williamson of Monmouth former pastor preached two forceful sermons to large audiences at the First United Presbyterian Church. He is a favorite in Washington and many friends from other congregations attended. There will be no preaching services at the First church the next two Sabbaths.
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First United Presbyterian
Methodist
Second United
Presbyterian
Baptist
Christian
Stev. W. G. Robb
Covenanter Ehgrich
C. W. Klein
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
Williamson
W. ¢. Williamson
Monmouth
First United Presbyterian Church
Washington
Pastor on Vacation Alters Muscatine Church Schedule
Dr. George L. Minear preached at the Methodist church yesterday morning. No service was held Sunday evening. Dr. W. W. Bowers is on vacation and no preaching services will occur next Sunday.
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George L. Minear
Muscatine
The
Methodist Church
W. W. Bowers
No Charges Entered Against Norton and Droll in Cedar Rapids Trip
Lawrence Droll and Reno Norton were questioned by sheriff and county attorney but no charges were filed. Caroline Beenblossom, age 15, acknowledged responsibility for the trip and claimed the two did not molest her. Her father declined to press charges. hearing in juvenile court before Judge Charles A. Dewey is planned after his vacation.
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Lawrence Droll
Reno Norton
Caroline Beenblossom
Cedar Rapids
Caroline
Charles A. Dewey
Club Announcements and Missing Bottles Notice
Mrs John Speidel hosts Kolah club Wednesday afternoon 293 The Lexington Ladies Aid meeting July 21 is postponed due to threshing 3013 Rural Women's Club meets with Mrs Lloyd Humston July 20 Miss Knowles Ames will address Civics Fortnightly guests 302 Notice 30 pop bottles missing from the festival may be left at Crail s store owner may reclaim plate with blue rim and tin lid Cralls call 12013
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John Speidel
Kolah Club
Lexington Ladies Aid
Rural Women's Club
Lloyd Humston
Miss Knowles
Ames
Civics Department
Crail
Cralls
Club Storytelling Ends with Cat Boots and Jumpers
An anecdote closes the club meeting with a charming dog tale followed by a humorous cat yarn. A quiet man recalls a cat that swallowed a ball of wool and later kittens wearing jumpers, prompting lighthearted laughter.
H S Young Addresses Rotarians This Noon
Harvey 8 Young cashier of the Washington National Bank spoke to the Rotary Club on service as essential to life. Members Dr EB Brutaman Fred J Moore and I B Lupton shared life histories and mused on future wishes including living in Washington. Stutsman native Kalona and Moore from Owka jloosa with Burlington cited as Lupton birthplace.
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Harvey
Young
Washington National Bank
Rotary Club
Rotary
Mr. Young
E. Brutaman
Fred J. Moore
I. B. ‘Lupton
Washington
Stutsman
Kalona
Mr. Moore
Owkajloosa
Buriington
Mr. Lupton
Playground for Boys Announcement by W F Bickel
Director W F Bickel of the playground work announces no sessions on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday forenoon this week. Regular work resumes Thursday afternoon to allow an older boys camping trip to the river. The program has seen up to forty boys daily in the heat. Future plans include athletic stunts and bronze medals for top performers.
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W. F. Bickel
Properly Qualified Quote on Generosity and Justice
A concise quotation notes that the generous who is always just and the just who is always generous may approach the throne of heaven without announcement, attributed to Lavater.
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Lavater
B E O Endorses the Community Swimming Pool
The B. E. O. Class of the Methodist church endorsed the swimming pool project at their morning class exercises. About fifty members participated and shown unanimous interest, signaling wider community support for starting the work.
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B. EB. O
Methodist Church
Ad Club Suspends Meetings Through Summer
The Advertising Club will suspend regular meetings for the rest of the summer. Directors decided to resume on the first Tuesday in September with renewed interest as many members are away on vacation. The club has a large membership and plans interesting programs for September.
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Advertising Club
Bird sanctuaries planned across Canada to protect waterfowl
Canada moves to establish bird sanctuaries in suitable sites to safeguard breeding grounds of waterfowl and other key bird localities. Protection is urgent in the Great Plains as agriculture growth and drainage threaten former nesting areas.
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Canada
Great Plains
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People of
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Leigh Wallace
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Charles Hebner
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Hollinger
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Legion
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George Rudiger
Clyde Putnam
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William Arnet Wylie
McElhinney
Evening Journal
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Alneworth, Son
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