Local Washington Scene Sees Visitors And Commerce
Mrs Lynn Van Horn of Ainsworth visits Washington while Misses Lillian and Irene Holmes of Crawfordsville shop in town. A. P. Jeffreys and family from Ainsworth also shoppers. Water rents due at West Side Drug Store by June 10. Farmers Cooperative Exchange lists car salt prices. Strawberry crop short and raspberries and strawberries available at market. Mancola Garage offers car washing polishing and greasing services. Mrs G Juzeler traveling to Fairfield for commencement and to visit a daughter.
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West Side Drug Store
Strawberries and raspberries offered by local supplier
We are ready to take orders for strawberries and raspberries. Call EH. O. Banks of West Chester Mutual for details and availability.
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O. Banks
West Chester
Mutual
Local Notes From Cotter and Nearby
Velma Orr returned home from Cotter last evening after a visit. Mrs Blanche Grecian left for Muscatine this morning to attend summer school. An electric floor sander was used to finish old and new floors. Call 431 Green C J Eagle. 12 weeks.
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Velma Orr
Cotter
Blanche Grecian
Muscatine
Call
Green
C. J. Eagle
Harry Whittaker
Marguerite
Ottumwa
St. Joseph's Academy
Henrietta Whittaker
New First Dance Folios at Rev Sawhill Entertained
Local social notes list entertainment at the Don Sherman home and a range of community visits. Citizens travel to nearby towns, attend school events, and handle small town errands while garden crops and goods like strawberries appear in market chatter.
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W. R. Sawhill
Don Sherman
Casey Receives Early World War I Bonus Check
Frank Casey the first Washington World War I veteran to receive his bonus check mailed yesterday for 205.50 dollars. Several other veterans also found their checks in today’s mail showcasing state program payouts.
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Frank Casey
Washington
Frank
Shrine Meet Set for Kansas City Imperial Meet
Shriners announce next year's imperial gathering will be in Kansas City with expectations of attendance from the local community approaching the level seen at Des Moines two years ago.
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Washington Shriners
Kansas City
Des Moines
Nurses Convention Set for Saturday at Commercial Club
A nurses convention for the first congressional district will be held here this Saturday in the Commercial club rooms. A program and dinner are planned and a large crowd is expected if weather is favorable.
Warm June Spell Continues With Showers In Sight
Yesterday ranked among the warmest Junes on record and today remains hot with possible rain. A light shower occurred early this morning.
Legion Meeting Postponed From Last Night
The American Legion regular meeting was scheduled for last night but was postponed.
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American Legion
City Council Seeks Voluntary Tree Trimming Across Sidewalks
City officials urge residents to trim tree limbs that overhang sidewalks. They stress the request is voluntary and friendly to avoid friction, noting many pedestrians are affected by overhanging branches and urging cooperation.
Water bill due soon with penalty notice
Only five days remain to pay the water bill before penalties apply. The notice warns residents of possible service interruptions if the amount is not settled by the deadline.
Club social notes and church group gathering recap
The T S E club enjoyed a pleasant afternoon at Mrs Walter Petersons home with fancy work and refreshments. Katheryn Kracaw hosted the Standard Bearers of the Methodist church with twenty four attendees and a talk by Mrs Spledel on China and Japan. Ruth Busby, guest of Miss Mary Tucker, left for Minnesota after a dinner and a Fox Theatre outing with friends.
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T. S. E. Club
Walter Peterson
Katheryn Kracaw
Methodist Church
Mitches
Ruth Busby
Minnesota
Mary Tucker
Ruth
Fox Theatre
Washington
Ku Klux Klan Organizer Visit Reported Here
A Washington man described as reliable said a Ku Klux Klan organizer visited town last week and discussed plans to establish a local Klan chapter soon with the reporter. He provided information on organizing efforts but did not reveal sensational details.
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Washington
Ku Klux Klan
Norma June Woodwork Shop Offers Screen Work
Norma June advertises door and window screens with mortise and tenon joints from 106 W Second Street. Dave Warfel departs for Gary Indiana to manage the Gary Post Tribune classified advertising department, signaling strong growth in that newspaper area. Mrs Warfel plans to attend a Vassar class reunion June 8 to 12 and then join her husband in Gary.
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W. Second Street
W. D. Loftiss. Gitt
Dave Warfel
Gary
Indiana
Gary Post-Tribune
Dave
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Great White Way
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Georgie Price
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al Fields
A. C. Dewey
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Jeanette
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Fairfield
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Mel Shields
Milan Shields
Tom Schilling
Keokuk
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Goodrich
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A. E. Baldridge
Marsh W
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Waterloo
George Dowell
Dorothy
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J. A. Work Insurance Agen
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Ostf
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Charles Watson
Keota
C. C. Winger
I. W. Allen
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Kan
Edna
Velma Roney
Will Fisher
Decorah
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Frank Mills
Mr. Butler
Plumly
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Allan Chance
Virginia Haight
Wyman
Royal Cafe
Marion Avenue
Wm. F. Reinecke
Herold
Strawbery Point
Iowa City Law School
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Seattle
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Tvere
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Proudington
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Pree
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