Violent storm brings wind and hail across county
A strong wind storm hit Washington and surrounding areas yesterday evening, tearing down telephone lines and poles, damaging barns and trees, and causing scattered hail damage to crops especially in northeast sections. Power and toll lines were disrupted, with crews working overnight to restore service. Additional reports from Ainsworth and Crawfordsville note heavy hail and wind with garden and building damage.
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Big Class to Take the Council Degrees
A large class is expected to take the Super-Excellent degree at the special Council meeting Tuesday afternoon and evening at the masonic hall. The Royal and Select Masters degrees will be conferred in the afternoon from 4 to 6 o'clock, after which a banquet will be served. At 8 o'clock the Super-Excellent degree will be staged. Illustrious Grand Master Harry E. Virden of Mt. Pleasant and Grand Custodian Percy E. Brown of Ames will be present.
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Bicycle races draw many applicants for Fourth of July events
Chairman George Stewart of the Legion committee reports numerous applications for city bicycle races on July Fourth. Three events are planned, including Class A for boys 16 to 21, Class B for under 16, and an endurance race open to both classes.
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I Saw Your Ad in the Journal Merchant Note
A brief line records a shopper telling a merchant I saw your ad in the Journal. The note reflects customary advertising awareness and direct inquiry about available goods or services.
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Dollar Day Set for Washington Merchants Next Wednesday
Several Washington merchants will join Dollar Day, with each store announcing its own $1 and $1.90 bargains in the Journal Monday. No central organization. about twenty businesses expected. Readers should watch for Monday announcements and bring dollar deals to the Journal office by Monday morning.
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Mrs. A. E. Powers Dies After Illness
Frances Eldora Small, born near Kalona and longtime resident of Washington County, dies at the county hospital from tuberculosis after about a year of illness. She married A. E. Powers in 1907 and is survived by her husband and three children Ilva Richard and Donald, plus brothers and sisters including Mrs. Tom Lahey.
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Flag Day Observed in Washington with Flag Displays
Flags are flying around the square drawing favorable comments from residents. Many wondered what the display signified as June 14 Flag Day arrived with modest turnout and limited advance information before the flags appeared.
Ruth Dupuis Hosts Fourteen Guests for Birthday Party
Ruth Lucille Dupuis celebrated Flag Day by hosting fourteen friends for an afternoon party. Activities included games, slides, swings, a luncheon with a five candle cake centerpiece, and photographs. Mrs. Harry Neal and Mrs. Harry Dickerson assisted with serving.
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Funeral Services Held for Kalona Residents
Mrs J A Sopulin Mrs M B Ehrenfelt Fred and Lee Small all of Kalona and Anson Small of Richmond mourn a family death. A brief service at Jones and McElhinney funeral home Monday at 1 pm precedes a 2 30 pm Baptist church service in Kalona with Rebekah lodge participation. Interment follows at Sharon Hill cemetery near Kalona beside the mother’s grave.
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Cement pours complete for Y M C A pool in progress
Early morning shows first concrete layer poured for the Y M C A pool after work began yesterday. Spectators from Washington attend, with building committee members watching, as walls are formed and waterproofing, tile, and additional concrete are planned.
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Rain Delays Spud Family Fishing Trip
Dear Journal from Owatonna Minnesota dated Friday morning the 13th. The Spud Family notes a rainy slippery trip day with plans to reach camp tonight. They plan to report daily on family conduct, and Bill jokes about cooking hard boiled eggs.
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Garden Club Party Honors Members and Guests
Women hosted a party at the Harry Campbell home next Tuesday evening. Mrs. Gardner led a serving group with Mrs. Mayhew Lena Bear Isabel Wolfe and Florence Gardner providing refreshments. Tiny flag favors and pansy and garden flower decorations delighted attendees.
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Chas Porter Emerges as Top Montana Herdsman
Charley Porter formerly of Ainsworth now oversees the Montana State College Holstein herd at Boxeman. The herd horse Grace Koningen set a world milk record. Porter, pictured in Holstein-Friesian World, credits her with his fame while humbly sharing the spotlight. Grace produced 22,294 pounds of milk and 1314 pounds of butter in a year.
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Journal Promises smart advertising service
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Lyon Bakery installs new guest lavatory
O L Lyon of the Lyon Baking Company has installed a new lavatory in the cafe and bakery sales room for the convenience of guests.
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