Red Cross Executive Board Meeting Planned in Washington County
Washington county Red Cross executive board will meet Thursday at 7 30 PM at the Commercial club to transact business. Leaders from all townships, officers, and committees will attend. Miss Ethel McLane and Miss Mable Moree will speak, and Miss Tsadel Kellman will present a county health survey report. Action to discuss county Christmas fund cooperation with the Red Cross home service.
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Washington County Red Cross Chapter
Commercial Club
Red Cross
Brdher
Ethel McLane
Home Service Department
the Red Cross
Mable Moree
Iiowa
Tsadel Kellman
Christmas Real Committee
Red Cross Home Service
Decoration services honor deceased members across five groups
The Washington fire department the band the Odd Fellows Rebekahs and Woodmen held annual Decoration services Sunday afternoon. Large attendance with the firemen and band leading a cemetery procession. Firemen 36 graves and band 27. Odd Fellows and Rebekahs held a memorial at their hall. Woodmen over 30 graves at Woodlawn and Elm Grove. A sacred concert followed in Central Park.
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Washington Fire Department
sOdd Fellows
Rebekahs
Odd Fellows and
A. Jt. Miller
Woodlawn
Elm Grove
Woodmen
Lodge
Central Park
Shaw addresses about 500 at high school auditorium
Leslie M. Shaw former governor and secretary of the treasury spoke to roughly 500 people in the Shaw event at the high school. He backed Cummins railway bill as fair to railways and public, avoided personal attacks on Brookhart, urged a balance of wit and wisdom, and urged youth to pursue happiness through effort. A choir from Eden Seminary and Samuel Hall performed beforehand. Col. K. J. Palmer presided.
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Leslie M. Shaw
Towa
the Treasury
Lowan
Colonel Brookhart
Shaw
Eden Seminary
St. Louis
C. W. Kiein
Thetis
Samuel Hall
Washington
Col. K. J. Palmer
Death takes Mrs Woodford of Clay County
Mrs Ralph Woodford of Clay died at Clay County Hospital on June 6 after heart failure following an operation. Born June 28 1876 in Lancaster Keokuk IA she was 43 years 7 months 9 days. Survived by husband Ralph and three children George Allen Vera the funeral will be Tuesday at 2 30 PM at the family home in Clay.
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Ralph Woodford
Clay
Mrs. Woodford
June McCormick
Lancaster
Keokuk County
Iowa
George
Allen
Vera
Oxford Cafe Sold and Closed by Olds Brothers
Olds and Olds have sold the Oxford cafe business and closed the restaurant. Merle Proudfit bought it and plans to reopen the room as a shoe shining parlor and pantatoriant soon. Ace Olds, formerly manager, has not announced his future plans after nine months of ownership by him and his brother. The cafe was a popular eating place built up by Ace and Mrs Charles Olds.
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Olds & Olds
Oxford Cafe
Merle Proudfit
Ace Olds
Ace
Charles Olds
Sacred concert at the ALML OP church Sunday evening
Announcement list notes a sacred concert at the ALML OP church at 8 p m Sunday. Also includes meeting notices for Pleasant Plains Missionary society with Mrs Ed Gallagher on Wednesday June 9 for an all day event and a Loyal Sisterhood Sunday school social and officer elections at 2 30 p m Tuesday in the Methodist basement.
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Pleasant Plains Missionary Society
Ed Gallagher
The
Methodist Church
Automobile Fire From Lighted Match Incident
A country resident nearly lost his Ford after tossing a lit match beneath the car. Oil on the pavement ignited from the engine leak, and the front of the vehicle caught fire. Firefighters used a chemical extinguisher to douse the blaze. A closing ad note mentions suits up to $50 at Klein Klothing Ke.
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Ford
Klein Klothing
Clothing Fine Notice Urges Dress Code Compliance
A brief public notice warns residents to wear proper clothing and avoid outdated attire or face a fine. The message includes an odd instruction to bring scissors as part of enforcement.
Community events and club notices page summary
A list of local social events and meetings including a dance at Keating Bros barn three miles east of Washington on Thursday night June 1, Ladies Aid at the Christian church Thursday afternoon at 2, Afternoon Bridge Club entertainment at J E Lemmon’s home, Salvation Army county advisory board meeting at Presbyterian church, W L members urged to pay 1920 dues, Kolah club and Rural Women’s club gatherings, and Fortnightly club child study department guest address by Miss Kellman tomorrow at 2:30 at a club member’s home.
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Havre
Koch
Noti
Keating Bros
Washington
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church
Bridge Club
J. E. Lemmon
East Washington Street
Salvation Army County Advisory Board
Presbyterian Church
Jud Tunkins Defends Practical Education Value
Jud Tunkins argues that education’s worth hinges on its use to boost work capacity rather than merely enabling aimless loafing. He stresses practical application and productive effort as the true measure of learning.
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Jud Tunkins
Townwide Saturday Night Excitement Seen
A crowded in town Saturday night with a band concert and a regular fist fight. Fire in the south end sparked activity as residents report a lively evening and many people on the street today.
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South End
Mrs David McLaughlin Opens Music Meeting Program
A brief program of music will open the meeting led by Mrs David McLaughlin. The agenda includes performances by local musicians and a short welcoming address. Participants are encouraged to attend for a concise cultural segment followed by discussion. Local organizers emphasize community involvement.
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David McLaughlin
Fort nightly club child study meeting urged guests
The child study department asks each member to bring two guests from other Fort nightly club departments to tomorrow afternoon’s 2:30 meeting at Mrs D H Metaughtin’s home.
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D. H. Metaughtin
Light voter turnout reported at Washington primary
At 3 pm the four wards in Washington had 407 Republican and 51 Democratic ballots cast. Polls stay open until eight tonight with many voters expected after supper. Country precincts reportedly light as well. ward tallies show Republican leads in each precinct.
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Washington
Democratic
Domescratic
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Mish McLane
A. BR. Miller
Rothschild’s
Coats
Farmers & Merchants
State Bank
Stour
ST. Louis Boys
Joc
Warren’s Coffee Store
Damascus Shrine
Moose Hall
Des Moines
Arthur Therion
C. C
Ladies Aid Society of the
West Chester Methodist Church
Evening Journal
F. G. Moore
Jones Auto Co
Jackson
Iren
Washington Steam Laundry
the Chocolate Shop
Journal
Heving Motor Co
Chandler
Hewins Motor Co
Franklin
Devine Motor Co
Mt Sendy Tote
Baird
Green
Bevins Motor Co
Phone A
Washington Elevator Co
Ote
DeBord
Izteacre
Journal Office
Shif
White War Garage
Boyd Berdo
Lotghead
East Third St
Third St
Hereford
Durham
W. F. Leppert
Reed Baby Buggy
Washington Elevator Company
M. C. Smylie
Chal Ford
Solowa Avenue
Dodge Bros
Cord Tires
Washington, Ia
W. L
D. W. Harvey
Miss Denny
Chilcote’ Library
Kolah Club
Neill Trottman
Rural Women's Club
Claude Rhodrbeck
Miss Kellman
W. Ss. Reister & Sons
Alex DeBord
RF. & M. Bank
John Applegate
Rep
Godfrey & Eldridge
Wilson Flower Garden
la Salle Hotel
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