168th Band Parade on Square in Washington
The 168th infantry band arrived from Fairfield in their private sleeping car and gave a noon concert on the square. The marching group, forty pieces strong, played heavy tunes to a large crowd and drew tickets already sold for a Mt. Pleasant open air show. Everette Griffith is the Washington cornetist in the band. Tonight’s concert starts at 7:20.
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168Th Infantry
Washington
Fairfield
Iowa
No. 12
Des Moines
Oskaloosa
Ottumwa
Mt. Pleasant
Fair Ground
Everette Griffith
A. L. Griffith
168Th
France
Wanda Neiswanger Returns Home From Davenport Visit
Miss Wanda Neiswanger arrives home late this evening after a stop in Davenport on her way from Rockford College to visit her aunt, Mrs. R. C. Du Bois.
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Wanda Neiswanger
Davenport
Rockford College
R. C. du Bois
W. P. Dunnahoo
Winfield
Lightning Causes Losses To Mutual Insurance Claims
Secretary Sidney Coon of the Washington County Farmers Mutual Insurance reports twenty claims paid over the past weeks, most from lightning. Payouts include cattle, horses, calves, a steer, contents of houses, a shed and machinery, and a stack of hay across multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Coon
Washington County Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Association
Thomas Lantz
Mr. Pleasant
W. R. Jennings Ainsworth
R. T. Knotthours
Ainsworth
C. K. Warren
Winfield
Arthur E. Anderson
Washington
Rn. J. Eckerman
Keota
C. O. Greenwood
Charles Havel
Riverside
David Florang
John Stolley
C. S. Willey
Mrs Bitterlich Leaves for Des Moines Visit
Mrs Bitterlich departed this morning for Des Moines to spend two weeks with her mother while Mr Bitterlich relocates from Algona to Oskaloosa. She was formerly Miss Maude Dawson and had been staying with her sister Mrs J C Wright.
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Bitterlich
Des Moines
M. W. Lewis
Akron
Colo
Lewis
Rene Amspoker
Myrtle Finney
Hotel firm to buy McKee school site for new Washington hotel
Directors of a Washington hotel company arrange to purchase all McKee school ground from H I Ward with a clause to sell to Ward any unused portion at a per front foot price. If not needed, the remaining west tract will be resold to Ward at cost, no profit to the hotel company. Ward supports the project as a public spirited move.
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The
Washington Hotel Company
H. I. Ward
McKee
Hotel Cmpany
Ward
Mr. Ward
Casey Sets Property Option at 16900 Dollars
A misprint in last evening's Journal stated the option as 10000 dollars. The correct amount Mr. Casey asked for his property is 16900 dollars, a figure viewed as reasonable for the offered property.
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Martin Casey
Casey
John Bidwell and Miss Minnie Bowman Wed
John W. Bidwell of Washington and Miss Minnie Bowman daughter of Mr and Mrs M H Bowman were married Wednesday at 8 pm in the Presbyterian church with Rev W E Ruston officiating. The bride, after local high school and Safeguard service, later worked as a linotype operator in Washington and Monmouth papers. the groom is a returning veteran and longtime plumber with Wilson Heating Co.
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Columbus Safeguard
Minnie Bowman
M. H. Bowman
John W. Bidwell
Washington
Presbyterian Church
W. E. Ruston
Safeguard
Washington Journal
Monmouth
France
Wilson Heating Co
History Prizes Awarded at McKee School
Yesterday morning the D A R awards for history were presented at McKee school. Glenn Ozier topped seventh grade history and Charles McLaughlin led eighth grade, each receiving four dollars. Mrs A R Miller gave the brief remarks, with speakers Mrs Julia Cavander S R chapter regent, Superintendent C J Smith, Miss Minnie Conner, and Miss May Winter also present.
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D. A R
McKee
Glenn Ozier
Charles McLaughlin
A. R. Miller
Julia Cavander
D. AR
C. J. Smith
Airship from Keota Flies Over City
Hundreds of Washington residents watched an airplane pass overhead last night at about eight o clock. The craft came from the northwest and traveled southeast at an altitude of two to three thousand feet, offering a striking view above the town. It had just given military flying demonstrations at the Keota chautauqua under Lieutenant Milo H. Miller, former aviation instructor at Kelly Field, Texas, en route to his next engagement.
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Washington
Keota Chautauqua
Milo H. Miller
Kelly Field
Texas
W. O. W. Holds Regular Meeting Monday Evening
Notice says the organization will meet Monday at 7 30 PM urging every member to attend by order of C C.
Picnic Honors Mrs Edith Samson Sproull Among Girlhood Friends
A group of Edith Samson Sproull of Santa Ana California visiting her mother enjoyed an all day picnic at the George Stewart shack west of town. Ralph Smith drove the picnickers in the forenoon and a noon dinner was served. In the late afternoon husbands joined including Ralph Smith W W Wilson and CC M Keck and son Burrell Keck. The guests included Cora Bell Wilson Helen Burrell Keck Ora Dickson Bell Maude Hott Ella Brindley Miller Mae Mercer Donahey Della Marlin Miller of Ainsworth and Rose Craig Laughead of Crawfordsville with Mrs Sproull the guest of honor.
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Edith Samson Sproull
Santa Ana
California
George Stewart
Ralph Smith
W. W. Wilson
CC. M. Keck and
Burrell Keck
Cora Bell Wilson
Helen Burrell Keck
Ora Dickson Bell
Maude Hott
Ella Brindley Miller
Mae Mercer Donahey
Della Marlin Miller
Ainsworth
Rose Craig Laughead
Crawfordsville
Missionary Women Hold Sunset Park Picnic Meeting
The Women’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church held a park picnic in Sunset Park with papers by Miss Clara Bulick on Philippine missions and Mrs. L S Patterson on Cuba and Porto Rico. Attendees included Maxwell and DeLong families and guests from Steam Boat Rock, Iowa, as Ed Ruppelt and wife visit relatives after Chicago law school studies.
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Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Sunset Park
Clara Bulick
Philippine Islands
L. S. Patterson
Cuba
Porto Rico
Maxwell
Crawfordsville
M. C. DeLong
Ed Ruppelt
Steamboat Rock
Iowa
DeLong
T. E. Maxwell
Maurice
Ted
Frank Marwell
Alice
Gladys Maxwell
Clint Rhea
Gerald
Kenneth
Lisle Maxwell
N. E. Moore
Washington
Ruppelt
Chicago
Chicago University
United States Army
Ben
Beesle Maxwell
Frank Maxwell
Social Evening Of Mothers Club At D R Wilson Home
Members and husbands gathered Thursday at the D R Wilson residence near town for a lively Mothers' club social. Syringa arrangements adorned rooms as music flowed from a player piano and Victrola while five hundred and other games provided entertainment.
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Mothers’ Club
D. R. Wilson
Town
Memorial and club notices for June events in West Chester
Memorial service at I O F and Rebekahs in I O C P hall Sunday June 25 at 2 30. Ladies Aid meets June 18 at the church chaired by Mollie Tierney with a listed committee. La Foch Society meets June 18 at 2 00 with Lillie Brinning and members to bring work. K P Decoration Day service June 15 at 3 PM, J H Squire Cc.¢
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Rebekahs
I. O. C. Phell
Ladies Aid Society of
West Chester
Mollie Tierney
J. C. Bauer
C. Stauffer
Hattie Green
Delpha McAvoy
K. of P
K. P
J. H. Squire
Deans menu notes and local travels in Ainsworth
Local page lists Deans strawberry shortcake and fresh sundaes, with several residents traveling or visiting relatives. Miss Laura Busby and others head to nearby towns. Col D J Palmer speaks at a Boy Scout event. Mrs Dunnahoo and Mrs Keister change trains while trips to Ames Winfield and Davenport are noted. Real estate ads include Mitchell car for sale and farm listings near Ainsworth with prices and contacts.
Senior Class Play Given Second Time
The second presentation of the high school senior class play attracted a large audience at Graham theater last night. The acting was as good as the previous night, with both the three act play and the one act farce comedy entertaining the audience.
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Graham Theater
Dance Tonight At Armory With 168th Orchestra
Miss Lein Duncan visits from Ainsworth for a week at the Anwyl home. Dance tonight at the Armory features an 11 piece 168th Jazz orchestra from 10:30 to 12:00. W D Martin leaves for Newcastle Pa to see his ill mother. Guests Mr and Mrs John Evans and son James stay with W D Martin northeast of town.
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Lein Duncan
Ainsworth
D. N. Anwyl Homez
Armory
W. D. Martin
Newcastle
Penn
Geo. Martin
the Armory
John Evans
Janes
Youngstown
Ohio
American Legion Post Sean Beatty Sets Meeting Next Monday
The Sean Beatty post of the American Legion will hold a meeting next Monday at 7:30 PM in the Moose hall to adopt by laws and complete post organization. All veterans are urged to attend, whether already joined or not.
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Sean Beatty
American Legion
Moose Hall
Legion
Masonic Praternity Called Meeting for Second Degree
Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M announces a called meeting Tuesday June 17 at 8:00 PM for Second Degree work on two candidates. Brethren urged to attend and team members expected to be present per L D Langworthy W M.
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Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
Brethers
Farmers protest egg law in Des Moines campaign
In Des Moines on June 14 the state dairy and food department intensifies its campaign against un candied eggs. Farmers question the new egg law entering into effect July 1 and seek guidance on compliance.
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Des Moines
State Dairy and Food Department
Food and Dairy Department
Farmers Claim Cold Storage Will Hike Egg Prices
Farmers allege a 60 degree rule will push eggs into cold storage regardless of market demand. They argue farmers cannot stockpile while cold storage firms can and will profit from higher prices.
Magdeleine Beard A Young Virtuoso Draws French Admiration
The French government praised Magdeleine Beard a young virtuoso from the sister republics whose talents delight audiences in River. Her remarkable skill and charm promise stronger cultural bonds between nations as she tours.
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Republis
Mile
Magdeleine Beard
Rive
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John and
J. E. Bray
Richland
P. T. Graber
F Letts
Alneworth
Magenbecky
Traine
America
R. R
Carl Hagenbeck
Wrate
Lemmon’s
Harry
Ward—Wise
John Bidwell
Miss Bowman
Deans
Laura Busby
Elwyn McGinnis
Ames
Flossie Lewis
Muscatine
Sue Wallingford
Col
D. J. Palmer
Columbus City
Dora Keister
Rock Island
Frank Brady
D.L. Needham
Oklahoma
Sigourney T0
W. F. Huxfords
W. W. Wolary
Journal
Sports and
Duane McCreedy
Kesrell Conner
Rahe Auto & Tractor School
Kansas City
Missouri
W. H. Anderson
Joe Wehr
Nichols, Ainsworth
American Pearl Button Co
Graham Theatre
Capital Collection Co
William Sutherland
Journal Office
D. F. Bush
Minneapolis
Minn
FORD
Albert Irvin
the Journal
Klein Bros
Delaware County
Manchester
Strickland & Son
L. D. Langworthy, W. M
Eli Jackson
Studebaker
Overland- Washington Co
Mutual
Singer
Ray Martin
Gitt
Washington Loan & Trust Co
Kietn Bldg
McCully
Bethel Church
V. L. Jackson
Black Hat
South Avenue
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