Federal agent to be here on Friday
John J. Ryan state representative for the Federal Board for Vocational Education will be at the Red Cross rooms on the second floor of a courthouse on Friday June 11. Ex service men are urged to apply for vocational training as training is free and often includes training pay. The government aims to place men in suitable jobs after training and offers all phases of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Ryan
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Red Cross
Court House
United States
Dorothy Stafford in Haskins Shops in Town Today
Dorothy Stafford of Haskins visits town for shopping, strolling through storefronts and checking local offerings. The brief scene captures a resident engaging with commerce and daily life in the community.
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Dorothy Stafford
Haskins
First District Primary Results Show Strong Kopp and Brookhart
In Monday's first district primary, Kopp and Brookhart led, with Kopp totaling 967 votes ahead of Brookhart by 227. Kopp carried Henry by 1407, Jefferson by 300, Van Buren by 375, and Washington by under 190, while Brookhart won in all counties except Louisa and Lee. Holsteen topped in Louisa, Lee, and Des Moines. Deeme of Burlington won district-wide largely on his home-county support, and Kendall carried Jefferson and Washington, with Weems winning the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookhart
Kopp
Henry
Jefferson
van Buren
Washington
Holsteen
Louisa
Lee
Desa Moines
Louise and
Deeme
Burlington
Kendall
Jefferson County
Hayner Washington County
Weems
Quiet Wedding Ties Roots To Carmichael At Home
Simplicity marked the wedding of Mies lone Leone Root and Clarence Elmer Carmichael held at the bride’s parents home on East Jefferson. Rev. A R OAdrea officiated as Doris Wilcox and Milo Steele sang before the ceremony. The couple, both from local families, will reside on the Wolfe homestead farm. Over sixty guests attended a pink and white themed three course dinner served under an awning. Out-of-town guests included Leota Thorburn, Elh Root, George Hahn, Robert Grove and others from Delta, Sigourney, Keota and South English. The Journal extends best wishes for long, happy married life.
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Mies Lone Leone Root
Clarence Elmer Carmichael
C. EF. Root
East
Jefferson Street
Root
A. R. Oadrea
Doris Wilcox
Milo Steele
Miss Wilcox
E. D. Clark
W. P. Littlefield
Leota Thorburn
Alma Landau
Dorothy Stewart
Edna Long
Mable Wallace
Carmichael
C. K. Root
Elmer Carmichael
Washington
Wolfe
Cy Burkey
Webster
Elh Root
Delta
George Hahn
Sigourney
Robert Grove
Melvin
South English
Ivan Hand
Charles Harris
Menefee
Roy Menefee
Nurse Miss Kellman Addresses P T A Meeting
Miss Isabel Kellman the county health survey nurse spoke at the high school P T A meeting last night outlining the duties of a visiting nurse. She cited examples of health benefits and urged public health nursing for Washington county. A nominating committee was formed for the next year’s officers.
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Isabel Kellman
Parent-Teacher Association
Misa Kellman
Washington
Miss Kellman
Washington County
Marsh W. Bailey
Association
D. H. McLaughlin
S. W. Livingston
W. C. Hedges
Lillian Minick
W. A. Gibson
For Sale Farm 686 Acres on Red Ball Route
686 acre combination farm two miles from town on Red Ball route with a good one story house, 40 by 40 barn, double corn crib with cement floor and driveway, other outbuildings in fair shape. Good fences and a deep well. Part level with rest gently rolling. Owner will trade for a smaller farm of 50 or 120 acres. See this one before you buy. Price 225. Good terms.
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Washington County
Community Club and Church Events Schedule
Friday evening services led by Dr W W Bowers of the M BE church and Rev FE M Davis of Ainsworth, with Saturday afternoon sermons. Rural Women's Club meets Thursday with Mrs Claude Rhodebeck, Social Club Thursday afternoon with Mrs John Pratt, Rebekah Club picnic in Sunset Park Thursday afternoon bring own plate cup fork and spoon. Baptist Brotherhood meets Thursday evening at 7 45 at the Baptist Church with Rev Arthur Oates addressing. Afternoon Bridge Club and husbands hosted Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs J E Lemmon on Fact Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Bowers
M. BE. Church
FE. M. Davis
Ainsworth
Rebekah Club
Sunset Park
The
Baptist Brotherhood
Baptist Church
Arthur Oates
Bridge Club
J. E. Lemmon
Washington Street
Ladies Aid meeting at First United Presbyterian church
The Ladies Aid of First United Presbyterian church will meet Friday afternoon at two. Initiation and refreshments are planned. Mrs. Mary Lavada Kerr, W M, and Mrs. Myrtle Speer, secretary, urge every member to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church
Second United Presbyterian Church
B.S
Mary Lavada Kerr
W. M
Myrtle Speer
Ladies’ Aid Society of
The
First United Presbyterian Church
Olds of the Oxford Leave. New Neighbor Merle Prondfit
The Olds of the Oxford are leaving a well regarded boarding house with a large clientele and frequent local use of Washington Butter. Merle Prondfit is set to become the next neighbor, with plans to run a pana and offer Washington Butter 56e, advertised for sale at all groceries.
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Oxford
Washington
Merle
Washington Butler
Ladies' sewing day at old Methodist church parlor
The ladies' parlor of the old Methodist church will be open all day Thursday for sewing. A note mentions securing a comfort in the rest room, indicating ongoing community craft activity.
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Old Methodist Church
Sealed bids sought for county coal deliveries
Sealed bids will be received at the office of the County Auditor Washington Iowa until one o clock Tuesday June 15 1920 and opened for about 175 tons Franklin county Illinois egg coal 26 tons Franklin county Ill nut coal and 250 tons Bidwell coal for Court House jail and the poor delivered A L Griffith County Auditor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Franklin County
Ill
Court House
A. L. Griffith
Caddock Defeats Lewis in Des Moines Wrestling Match
Earl Caddock defeated Strangler Lewis in Des Moines last night winning the first and third falls. The Iowa wrestler moves closer to reclaiming the heavyweight championship from Joe Stecher.
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Washington
Earl Caddock
Des Moines
Strangler’ Lewis
Iown
Joe Stecher
Local Automotive and Tire Offers At Gus Bramers
Ad copy notes suits priced from $32 at Gus Bramers. Mentions tire prices and tubes with brands Kelly Springfield Goodyear Federal. Bevins Motor Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly Springfield
Goodyear
Federal
Bevins Motor Co
Good Program at A. M. E. Church
A large audience enjoyed a concert last evening at the A. M. E. church by members of the congregation with help from the Women's Interchurch Committee. The Jubilee singers drew encores and Arnold Hall’s solo impressed the crowd. A post concert luncheon in the basement offered ice cream sandwiches coffee and cake. proceeds fund delegates to an upcoming Sunday school convention.
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Women’s Interchurch Committee
Arnold Hall
Cummins Majority Seen At Least 20000 In Iowa Nomination
Latest state reports indicate Senator Cummins will hold a majority of at least 20000 with slow returns. From 1500 of 2347 precincts Cummins 71819 Brookhart 56761, Cummins' managers predicting a 30000 margin. Kendall and Moore lead governor race with Hayner third and Deems fourth. Awaiting fuller counts may take several days.
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Cummins
Brookhart
Kendall
Moore
Hayner
Deems
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Stone
Armory Hall
American Legion
Hopp
Kodak
I. R. Phillips
Kodak Store
SION
Nomi
Land Seeker
Blue
Dempsey Land Company
North Side Square
FF. Dempsey
Geo. J. Breitenbach
John W. Teeter
Havre
Koch
K. W. Harvey
Kolah Club
Neill Trottman
DeBord
Alex DeBord
F. & M. Bank Bldg
John Applegate
Rep
Rural Women's Club
Claude Rhodebeck
John Pratt
F. G. Moore
Jones Auto Co
C. R. Conner
Journal
Washington Elevator Company
White War Garage
M. C. Smylie
Geo. P. Scott
Batavia
Boyd Berdo
East Third St
Third St
Chal Ford
Solowa Avenue
New. Jones Auto Co
West Side Drug Store
Chandler
Beving Motor Co
Dodge Bros
D. C. Denison
BUICK
Care of Journal
Jersey
H. L. McCleery
Washington Elevator Co
Bors
Torium
Reister
Proudfit
Hampsher
Chambers
Kelly
W. S. Reister & Sons
Evening Journal
Arthur Therion
C. C
Caddock
Lewis
Gus Bramers
Godfrey & Eldridge
Greenose
A. M. E. Church
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