School Board Fills Vacancies and Sees Teacher Departures
The school board appointed George Duke to replace W A Harper, and Ralph Shannon to complete T J Berdo’s term. Mrs Henry Hull declined a board seat, and Miss Minnie Conner resigned for a higher paying post in the West Chess deals, prompting staffing gaps for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Duke
W. A. Harper
The
West
Ralph Shannon
T. J. Berdo
Henry Hull
Minnie Conner
Gasoline Scarcity Impacts Local Drivers This Summer
Local motorists report difficulty obtaining fuel as Standard Oil stops supply for days and Go-gas faces shortages. Sinclair shows steadier stock, while industry observers expect the fuel famine to extend throughout the summer based on current trends and reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinclair
Local visitors include Miss Roth Foster and Bellflower guests
Miss Roth Foster traveled to Fairfield in the morning to visit Mr and Mrs W B Carbaugh. Bellflower Tl are guests at the home of their son D L Leirbaugh. Mrs Sarah McCleery of Clarion Iowa arrived from Waterloo to visit at son Hugh H McCleery and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Roth Foster
Fairfield
W. B. Carbaugh
Bellflower
D. L. Leirbaugh
Sarah MecCleery
Clarion, Lowe
Waterloo
Hugh Hh, McCleery
D. W., Harvey
Miss Denny
Chilcote
Kellman
David McLaughlin
Thomas Resigns as Music Minister at Methodist Church
Prof Harry Thomas, minister of music and choir leader at the Methodist Church, has resigned his post effective September 20. He will continue his Washington studio and devote time to vocal classes, recitals and concerts, with his leadership noted for strong musical direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Thomas
Methodist’ Church
Thomas
Washington
Death of Mrs J P Evans noted in Willisea Review
Mrs Frane formerly Anne FE Clancy longtime city resident lived with C H Wilson family. She married J P Evans in 1871 in the city. Evans, Burlington engineer, is among the oldest in Q Railroad employ. The couple were once circus partners. Mrs Evans died at about 70 from rheumatic and attending ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Hebser
Willisea Review
J. P. Evans
Frane
Anne FE. Clancy
C. H. Wilson
Burlington
Evans
Hebner
Water rent due Thursday without penalty
Thursday is the last day to pay water rent without penalty. 9712 Chandler Six-famous for its marvelous motor. Magde Swift of Lyons Iowa returns home for summer with parents Mr and Mrs A B Swift. Mrs W T Stevenson of Washington and sister Mrs Al Triggsa of Emporia Kan travel to Tipton Ind to visit sister Mrs Lawhorn after fifty eight years. Cut glass sherbets $5 per dozen this week at Smith's Jewelry. 9712
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Stevenson
Washington
al. Triggsa
Emporia
Kan
Tipton
Ind
Lawhorn
Smith's Jewelry
West Side
R. L. Coulter Leaves Farmers & Merchants State Bank
At the annual bank meeting, president R L Coulter resigned due to ill health and D H McLaughlin was elected to succeed him. Coulter will assist briefly as he plans a future occupation. M D Work elected vice president. new directors named. Bank notes steady growth from two to three hundred thousand to over a million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Kr. L. Coulter
D. H. McLaughlin
Coulter
Tim
Mr. Coulter
M. D. Work
W. W. McFarland
John E. Griffith
E. R. van Nostrand
W.S. Eldridge
al Cocklin
S. H. White
J. L. Brookhart
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Nurse Isabel Kellman to address county doctors and nurses
Miss Isabel Kellman who has led a county health survey will speak to doctors and nurses of the community at the county hospital Wednesday at 8 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel Kellman
Square altercation participants fined after Saturday event
The individuals involved in Saturday evening’s altercation on the south side of the square appeared before Mayor J. F. Rovee yesterday evening and were fined 20 dollars plus costs, which were paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Rovee
PTA Meeting At High School Tonight With Nurse Speakers
Attendance of all parents is requested for the high school PTA meeting this evening. The session will include business and addresses by two nurses and a home service worker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent
Eden Seminary Sextet Guests of Rev Kiein in Muscatine
The Eden seminary sextet of St. Louis is spending the day here as guests of Rev. C. W. Klein and has an open date today. They were heard by large and appreciative crowds at Muscatine and Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden Seminary
St. Louis
C. W. Kiein
Muscatine and
Valley
Band Concert Set For Tomorrow Night
The Washington Band will play a concert in the park tomorrow evening as a compliment to the community. A mid week concert may be added if well received, aiming to raise funds and strengthen finances for the band and its members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ladies Aid Style Show and church events announced
The West Chester Methodist church hosts a style show on Thursday evening June 17 with strawberries cake and coffee in the basement open to the public. Other notices include club meetings at various homes with dress code reminders bringing thimbles scissors and guests. dues and attendance urged for local societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society of the
West Chester Methodist Church
Notice K of P Special Meetings Thursday Evening
Special meetings of K of P are planned for Thursday evening June 10 with work in the rank of Knight. Arthur Therion C C 9713 records this event while Miss Katheryn Bailey returns home from Mason City Iowa to spend a week with her parents Mr and Mrs John Bailey before resuming playground work in Mason City for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Therion
C. C
Katheryn Bailey
Mason City
Iowa
John Bailey
Fire chief loses new coat on Clifton fire
A city bought a white rubber coat for the fire chief which fell through to a propeller shaft and whirled around, damaging buckles and making a loud noise. The chief will now wear a common coat like the others, with only buckles remaining as evidence. Washington Butter 56e is advertised for sale at groceries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truc
Clifton
Washington
Early Day Sheriff Pinkerton Dies in South Dakota
Algona June 8 Word received here announces the death of Jack M Pinkerton who just died at Hot Springs South Dakota He was perhaps the most famous sheriff in Iowa in his day elected sheriff in 1867 and serving fourteen years He was cousin of Allan Pinkerton the famous detective and in his career helped chase the James boys after the Northfield Minnesota robbery and murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Jack M. Pinkerton
Hot Springs
S. D
Iowa
Allan Pinkerton
Pinkerton
James Boys
Northfield
Minn
Jowa
Volunteer Slum Army to Hold Evening Services Tonight
The Volunteer Slum Army will hold services in their hall at 8:00 p m tonight except Wednesday. Major J A Sneath will preach on A Message from Heaven and invites everyone to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Sneath
Rebekah Club Picnic Set for Sunset Park Thursday
Rebekah club will hold a picnic in Sunset Park Thursday afternoon. Bring plate cup fork and spoon for yourself and guest. Regular Tuesday evening concert tonight at 7 30 o clock at A M EB church. No admittance fee but an offering will be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Club
Sunset Park
Never Alone Says Addison on Cheerful Companionship
A quotation attributed to Joseph Addison asserts that living with a constant sense of the divine yields perpetual cheerfulness. The mentally attached person feels always in company with his dearest and best friends, and time never seems to be heavy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Addison
Wheelan Return To Waterloo After Family Visit
Mrs. Katherne Wheelan returned to her Waterloo home this morning following a visit to the Wheelan and Lohberger households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherne Wheelan
Waterloo
Wheelan
Lohberger
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George Duke and
KR. B
Shan
Mrl. Hull
Hem
USL Service
South Side Square
M. BF
Church
J.P. Evans
Chandler Six
Magde Swift
Our Lady of the Angeles Academy
Lyons
Mrs
A. B. Swift
DeBord
R. L. Coulter
Sevier
Farmers & Merchant's
BANK
Rovee
Parent-Teacher Meeting
Knight
Alex DeBord
F. &.M. Bank
John Applegate
Rep
Good Town
Washington County
Dempsey Land Company
T. J. Dempsey
North Side Square
Geo. J. Breitenbach
John W. Teeter
Evening Journal
F. G. Moore
Jones Auto Co
Journal
Patt
F. W. Diller
Sutfeed
Sevice
BUICK
Care of Journal
H. L. McCleery
R. I
Pete
Chandler
Bevins Motor Co
Hender & Eckels
Tou
J. H. Batra
Washington Elevator Co
C. R. Conner
Journal On
Washington Elevator Company
Jesa
White War Garage
M. C. Smylie
H. B. Askea
DE Laval
Orr's Grocery
Havre
Koch
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church
Kolah Club
Neill Trottman
Rural Women's Club
Claude Rhodebeck
John Pratt
World Wide Guild
Reister & Sons
Snipe Lake
Saskatchewan
Canada
Soo Line
John Carris
Keota
C. H. Bower
Rouleau
Sask
Jack” M. Pinkerton
Dakota
Godfrey & Eldridge
Muscatine
Geo. Evans
East American Bank
Grandpa
Lexington
Cord
Lord Touring
Washington, Ia
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