Social events fill a bustling week in Washington
Mrs. Louise Cunningham hosts seven Bachelor Maids with out of town guests Ellen Reid Babcock of Chicago and Bridge Rankin Guttrie of Moline. readings on Bible influence in literature. gifts from Miss Wengert for India mission. a brass jardiniere for Second church. silver wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. L. McAvoy with a three course dinner. many visits and luncheons follow at Sunset Park and with the Eastern Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Cunningham
Bacherlor
Paheywork
Ellen Reid Babcock
Chicago
Bridge Rankin Guttrie
Moline
Tllinois
L. McAvoy
South
Washington
W. D. Cooley
Merle and
Opal
Monmouth, Il
Etta McAvoy
Valley Junction
Iowa
Eastern Star
G. & Kerr
Mabel Morton
Lloyd Vanderham
Noulder
Colorado
Sam Sigafoose
Miss Kerr
Ruth Lemley
Miss Morton
Kerr
Ruth
Former Shenandoah Man John Argus Dies at 86
John Argus, born 1835 in Buffalo, New York, died suddenly after a heart attack in Shenandoah over his billiard parlors on Sheridan Avenue. A longtime local businessman, he had run the Argus Billiard Parlors for more than two decades after prior work in a hotel and bakery. His death follows the recent loss of his daughter, Mrs. Hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Keating
Shenandoah
Washington
John Argus
Argus
Keating
Bill Glover
Mr. Argus
Argus Billiard
Sheridan Avenue
Benford
Buffalo
N. Y
Iowa
Delmonico
Where the West Begins lecture draws West lore crowd
Dr. Wil son Adama Russell spoke at the Presbyterian church on Montana scenery and industry. His slide show highlighted Glacier National Park and Crow and Cheyenne scenes, noting irrigation, large-scale farming, and Indian fare from the region. He claimed Custer died in battle, not by self inflicted wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Wilson Adama Russell
Presbyterian Church
Ladi
Ted
Glacier National Park
Russell
Hardining Horn County
Connecticut
New Jersey
New New York
Pennsylvania
Maine
Rhode Island
Dr. Russell
Dr. Ransell
Lane
Washington, D. C
Custer
Tle
Community announcements and club notices for summer events
Local groups list summer activities and gatherings at Sunset Park Ferguson's store and church halls. The Rooster club social Me morial services by Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Camp Fire Girls signups Women’s Interchurch Committee playground series Sunset Park picnic and basket supper June 7th are announced with times and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Interchurch Committee
Sunset Park
Second United Presbyterian Church
Statewide TB Eradication Plan Promised by State Veterinarian
State Veterinarian Peter Malcolm plans a statewide campaign to eradicate tuberculosis in cattle funded by a $250,000 two year appropriation. Indemnity for culled animals covers one third of the gap between appraised value and salvage, with fixed maximum and minimums. Herd owners may seek accreditation by applying to the State Animal Health Commission and testing under the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Malcolm
Toasmuch
State Animal Health Commission
Put up a good front to attract Opportunity’s knock
A brief self help note urges presenting a confident exterior to invite opportunities. It emphasizes appearance and demeanor as factors shaping how others respond and invite potential chances. The takeaway is to project readiness and positivity.
Local Man Dies in House Fire After Long Illness
A man died in a house fire described as starting in rooms over a pool hall. He leaves three daughters Mrs Hart of this city Mrs C R Tinan and Mrs F S Miller of Kimball South Dakota. Funeral by Father Toher of Dunlap Iowa at St Marys church at 10 oclock tomorrow. Interment in Rose Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing House
Hart
C. R. Tinan
F. 5. Miller
Kimball
Dakota
Toher
Dunlap
St Mary's Church
Rose Hill Cemetery
Card of Thanks For Kindness After Bereavement
The Whetstine and Statler families thank friends who comforted them after the death of their wife and mother. They especially acknowledge thoughtful deeds Coral tributes and car donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Newton Whetstine
S. K. Statler
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ambrose Cunningham
Albert Williams
Jeter
Tawrence Wilson
Lady Claire
Tennyson
Mies Maud Whiteside
Mise Maude Whiteside
Mise Eleanor Walker
Molen ‘Crabbe
Preschoir
Fred Reid
Lawrence Wilson
Susie Becgington
Walter Johnson
Fred Nelswanger
Hertha Hay
Women's Missionary Society
W. A. Carson
W. J. Brooke
Michel Lewis
Ephesians
Bila Woodford
Women’s Interchurch
Charles Guzeman
Lincoln School
Minnie Conner
Kathryn Montgomery
Dicken
Gazeman
Rooster Club
Merle Ecklea
Ferguson
West Chester
The
Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs
Miss Potgeter
Miss Denny
Chilcote
Nineteenth Century Club
J. G. Moriarty
Lexington Ladies’ Aid Society
Lexington Church Hall
Burlington
D. A. BR
Clyde A. Boice
G. A. Rost Moothart
Marshalltown
Otto
the Baptist Sunday School
Jane
Bowman's Pasture
Sunday School
Washington County
Washington Telephone Company
New York
A. E. Putnam Co
Washington, Iowa
Lizes
Ana Aed
la Cuauhtemoc
Canada
W. P. Littlefield
F. and M. State Bank Building
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