Washington band adopts budget system for finances
A city band committee from eight groups introduces a budget plan to replace self collection. Notices with blank checks go to business and professional supporters, asking for season payments to reduce collection costs. Nonreturns within weeks trigger committee follow up.
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Washington
Claude C. Reister
Rotary Club
Howard McCleery
Washington Improvement League
Marguerite McGugin
Robert Noonan
Commercial
Tracy R. Phillips
Advertising
Former Riverside County Board Member Dies at 80
W T Cress aged about eighty and a former Riverside county board of supervisors member died Saturday night at his Riverside home after a stroke. He ran a general store here for years before retiring fifteen years ago and was active in the Methodist church. He is survived by his second wife and four sons Cloyd Riverside Earl Boyd Minn George Wheatland Iowa Chester North Liberty Iowa, with one son and one daughter dead. Funeral services set for 10:30 tomorrow morning in Riverside.
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Riverside
W. T. Cress
County Board of Supervisors
Mr. Cress
Cress
Cloyd
Earl of
Boyd, Minn
George
Wheatland
Iowa
Chester
North Liberty
Methodist Church of
Eitizen
Washington lodge No 26 called meeting for candidate
The Masonic fraternity announces a called meeting for Washington lodge No 26 A F and A M on Tuesday night June 7 at eight o'clock to work on one candidate in the First Degree. 952 Elliot Grayson W M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge
No. 26
A. F
A. M
Elliot Grayson
W. M
Operations at County Hospital Remove Tonsils
At the county hospital this morning Mrs. Carl Emde Juanita Peiper and Margaret Cunningham underwent operations. The first three named were for the removal of tonsils with physicians reporting successful procedures.
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Carl Emde
Juanita Peiper
Margaret Cunningham
H. H. Reister
Stella Willits
Runaway Incident Hurts Walter Smith with Sprained Ankle
Walter Smith from north side suffered a badly sprained ankle in a runaway accident this morning.
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Walter Smith
North of Town
Local Pueblo flood victims feared in train wreck
Telegraphs report Mrs. Geo Sigler and her niece Gladys Daugherty were among trains wrecked in Pueblo floods. Colorado Springs contact said they were last seen heading west Friday night. Col C J Wilson received a similar telegram with confirmation uncertain and authorities warned it may take days to learn facts.
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Cloyce Kerr
Colorado Springs
Geo. Sigler
Gladys Daugherty
Pueblo
Jennie Martindale
Kerr
H. W. Birney
Here
Mr. Birney
Col. Wilson
C. J. Wilson
F. E. Stewart
Stewart
Rock Island
Colo
Sigler
Daugherty
Meblo
Pastor Hampton Opens Ministry in Washington
Rev. W. H. Hampton who came from Mason City Illinois began his pastorate at the Washington Christian church with large audiences. He preached on The common people heard him gladly and urged simple gospel preaching for all. The church plans announcements next Sunday and will move to the former Methodist building within weeks for added space.
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W. H W. Hampton
Washington
Mason City
Ill
Wampton
Christ
Hampton
Albert
Des Moines
Cleveland
The
Christian Church
Charles Tucker
Illinois
Bloomington
First Christian Church of
Washington Butter Praise From Mrs Simpson City
A reader testifies to Washington Butter as the best and quotes family habits and grocer demand. The letter notes butter is clean, sweet, and healthful, with repeated lines about shortages and strong consumer preference.
Military Funeral for Private Dale E Reeves in Cedar Township
Military funeral services were held Sunday afternoon for Private Dale 8 Reeves who died in France on October 11 1918 and was reinterred in America. The service at the Baptist church drew many friends and former comrades. Reeves belonged to the Prairie Flower Baptist church of Cedar township.
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Dale 8. Reeves
France
America
Baptist Church
Reeves
Prairie Flower Baptist Church
Cedar Township
the Baptist Sunday School
Bowman's Pasture
Funeral for Local Soldier Returned from France
Rev EK A Anderson led a brief service at the church recalling the deceased’s distinctive war service. Rev M R Regan and a mixed quartet spoke and sang as a military escort accompanied the procession to Elm Grove cemetery. The Washington band played, sixty Leon Beatty post American Legion members marched in uniform, and local cavalry troopers joined the escort. Pallbearers and color squad were Legion members and a firing squad participated in the tribute to the fallen soldier.
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EK. A. Anderson
M. R. Regan
Elm Grove Cemetery
Washington Band
Leon Beatty Post
American Legion
France
Legion
Ray Porter
William Squire
Charles Kennedy
Fred Radda
Tom Berdo
Arnett Wylie
Clarence Jackson
Edward Squire
Clarence Phillips
Earl Griffith
Lane Witkin
Dale Atkinson
John Messenger
Martin Whittaker
Cloyce Kerr
Ned Brookhart
Clyde Putnam
Earl Galloway
Farewell Service Set For Rev W H Hampton At Local Church
The church schedules a farewell Thursday at 8 to honor Rev W H Hampton and his family. He has led the church for two years and accepted a call to First Christian Church in Washington Iowa. O P Bel lenger succeeds him. Hampton is a Keswick Bristol graduate and earned a theology doctorate in 1908.
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W. H. Hampton
Rev
First Christian Church
Washington
Hampton
Christian Church
Albert
O. P. Bellenger
Eldon
Keswick
Yorkshire
England
Bristol Theological Seminary
Mrs McKain Dies in Los Angeles After Heart Trouble
Relatives report Mrs J R McKain died suddenly at her Los Angeles home last Friday night from heart trouble. Former Washington residents the McKains moved from Brighton earlier. her husband Mr McKain served as janitor of the high school building for years. She was about 70 and survived by her sister Mrs George Savage.
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J. R. McKain
Los Angeles
Calif
McKains
Washington
McKain
Brighton
George Savage
Australia Rich In Forests Impacts on Land Use Noted
An article notes Australia’s vast forested areas including hundreds of thousands of acres of virgin woodland. It highlights the country’s rich timber resources and potential for conservation balanced with development.
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Australia
Community notices and club meetings announced in town
The Pythian Circle reads notices for a 2 30 PM Wednesday meeting with Mrs H W Russel. Booster club social set for Tuesday at Merle Eckles home. Girls interested in Camp Fire sign up with Miss Denny at Chilcote Library. Playground series resumes Tuesdays led by Women's Interchurch Committee. first gathering next Tuesday at Sunset Park with Second United Presbyterian in charge. Kolah club meets with Mrs Cloyd Knupp Wednesday afternoon. Washington Tennis Club stockholders meet tonight at Dr Crow's office at 7 15 PM to discuss finances. Loyal Sisterhood M F E church class hosts social at church Thursday June 5 at 2 30 PM with officer elections and dues. scripture verse read. G A R Regular Post meets tomorrow Tuesday at 2 PM. good attendance requested per S C Coates P C. Rural Women's club meets Thursday afternoon June 5 at Mrs S Jackson's house. Baptist church ladies plan an eatable Saturday evening June 15 with location TBA.
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Women’s Interchurch Committee
Sunset Park
Second United Presbyteriam Church
Community Play Day at Sunset Park Tuesday
An all day community play day is planned at Sunset Park on Tuesday June 7 with free lunch provided by the Second United Presbyterian Church. The event features activities from local groups including the Pythian Sisters.
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Sunset Park
Second United Presbyterian Church
Local Club Meetings And Charity Knotted Comfort
G A R members identify certificates in Marshalltown and plan regular meeting at Mason Hall. Harmony Club and Ladies Aid schedule gatherings at homes and church, with Sunflower Club all day at Mrs Perdock and Royal Neighbors meeting Tuesday. A comfort for Assuit mission school is prepared by Mrs Owens.
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W. H. Cress
Washington County
Masonic Fraternity
WA “Storf
H. I. Ward & Co
Mr. Smith
Mrs. Smith
Little William
Farmers & Merchants
State Bank
Mrs. Geo. Sigler and
Gladys
Evening Journal
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Pastor Hampton
NEW Christian Minister
Daddy
Reister
Elizabeth Simpson
City
Dale Reeves
Dayle
Red
F. Frechin
Aaron Howard
Kessel Conner
Clint McGee
Black
Grand Union Tea Co
Burlington, Iowa
Herrick Refrigerator
Poland
China
T. C
Jeach
Wes Engel
James E. Long
Call Journal
G. W. Frain
West Chester Mutual
Sutherland & Doig
Geo. W. Stewart
Modern
Plack
Ter
Journal
Stewart Farm
Job
Green
C. Q. Davis
Indiana Parts Company
Eclipse Visor
Richmond
Indiana
Pythian Circle
H. W. Russel
Merle Eckles
Miss Potgeter
Miss Denny
Chilcote
Kolah Club
Washington Tennis Club
K. Coates
P. C
Rural Women's Club
S. Jackson
Town
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Burlington
Ora
Lexington Ladies’ Aid Society
Lexington Church Hall
Clyde A. Boice
Moothart
Marshalltown
Masonic Hall
Harmony Club
Will McConnell
Ladies Aid
First United Presbyterian Church
Assuit
Egypt
Owens
Sunflower Club
Pete Perdock
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