Frank Stewart, Leading Citizen, Dies at 71
Frank Stewart aged 71 died at his West Washington Street home after months of illness. He shaped Sunset park and the Washington Chautauqua region, serving on the park commission and as grounds chair. Survived by daughter Marian and sister Mrs. Mattie Guest. funeral plans pending. He also led business ventures including the button factory now American Pearl and was president of the Commercial Savings bank.
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Frank Stewart
West Washington Street
Stewart
Elas
Sunset Park
Slvtve
Mr. Stewart
Wachmer
Wilem G
Haninah (Patterson) Sewart
Nettie S. Washburn
Miss Marian
Washington
Maecatine
George W. Stewart
Washington Iluminating Company
Towa Gas and Electric Company
Fred Geisler
Maaentine
Washington Park
Park Board
Ehautanuya Grounds Committee
Chautauqua Assembly
Knights of Pythias
Woodman Lodges
Committee named to study Elm Grove road project
Mayor George Maxwell named W. A. Gibson and J. S. McKhinney to represent the council on a committee for improvements to the cement roadway from South Town avenue to Elm Grove cemetery. A petition from citizens urged repair and widening, with drainage tiles proposed along the road. The committee will meet cemetery association and Washington township representatives to confer on the project.
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Elm Grove
W. A. Gibson
J. S. McKhinney
George Maxwell
South Town Avenue
Elm Grove Cemetery
Cemetery Association
Washington Township
Nena Badenoch to Launch Domestic Science Radio Series
Mrs Nena Wilson Badenoch of Chicago starts a ten week radio lecture series on Domestic Science for girls aged 10 to 15. The program airs Tuesdays at 10 30 from Station KYW Chicago with original recipes and cooking lessons. She will also fill in for Mrs Peterson during July vacation at People Gas and Electric station KYW.
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Nena Wilson Badenoch
Chicago
KYW
Former sheriff Abe Bunker dies after long Washington County ties
The remains of Abe Bunker will arrive in Washington from Topeka on Thursday. Funeral services set for 1:20 PM at Jones Memorial Chapel with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. A Civil War veteran and longtime sheriff, he 80, was postmaster in Topeka and husband of Delle Mapel. Survived by widow, a son Mapel, a daughter Fern, two grandsons, and other relatives.
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Abe Bunker
Washington
Topeka
Janeas
Jones & MemMihin ‘Ney
Woodlawn
Bunker
Washington Country
Washington County
Hunker
Kalona
Delle Mapel
High River
Wellman
Kansas
Mapel Bunker
Fern
Maida Bunker Church
Myrtle
Woodlawn Cemetery
Roy Mapel
March Term Adjourned by District Court Judge Dewey
Judge Charles A. Dewey yesterday adjourned the March term of the District Court after brief sessions in recent weeks. Probate matters are set for July 6 and will be handled by the court clerk without the judge present.
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Charles A. Dewey
Collision on Washington Street damages cars
William Simpson driving a Ford truck west on East Washington Street collided with Lloyd Rittenhouse’s Ford touring parked in front of John Rittenhouse’s home after blinding headlights. Minor damage to the touring, greater damage to the truck with buckled wheels and rear tire puncture. radiator and engine unharmed.
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Last Washington Street
William Simpson
East Washington Street
Lloyd Rittenhouse
John Rittenhouse
Rittenhouse
First Post Office Established in Boston
The first post office in the United States was established in Boston about 284 years ago, marking the start of formal mail service in the colonies and paving the way for nationwide postal systems.
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United States
Boston
Postpone Y M C A Trip to State Penitentiary
The Y M C A youth expedition to Madison and Fort Madison has been postponed due to unsettled weather. Fifty boys will not travel tomorrow to visit the penitentiary and Keokuk dam. Officials prefer delaying the excursion until fairer conditions prevail.
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Madison
Ft. Madison
Keokuk
Women's Missionary Society Event At Lapitet Church
The Younen Women's Missionary Society entertained the Women's Society at Lapitet church in the patlors with all thirty present enjoying a royally evening. Plans for next year were discussed and tasks were assigned by Mrs. L. S. McAvoy Mrs. John Dp. Kern and Mrs. J. W. Bishop. The entertaining society served orange tea wafers and coffee.
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Younen Women's Missionary Society
Lapitet
Women's Society
L. S. McAvoy
John Dp. Kern
J. W. Bishop
Local Girls On Program At Burlington Methodist Meeting
The annual meeting of the Young Women's and Standard Bearers Societies in Burlington features Washington girls on the program. The event runs Friday June 19 from 9 am to evening with a banquet at 8 30 pm. Home missionaries Mrs Etta Rossiter China and Miss Katherine Verhoe Iowa Conference Bearer will attend, plus demonstrations Around the World in 30 Minutes. Isa belle Davis represents India and Florence Brookhart Korea. Dorothy Dowell performs violin, Doris Pletcher saxophone, Goyle Edwards Mexico, and Hope Hufton discusses How We Are Helping The Chinese.
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Washington
Methodist Church
Burlington
Catherines
Etta RB. Rossiter
China
Katherine Verhoe
Iowa Conference
Isabelle Davis
India
Florence Brookhart
Korea
Dorothy Dowell
Doris Pletcher
Crawfordsville
Goyle Edwards
Crawfords Ville
Mexico
Hope Huvton
Bridge repair accident injures two workers at Manchester
While driving piling to save the Illinois Central railroad bridge in Manchester Is dated June 16 a pillar gave way burying Chalker Ripon and Austin Reedy. They were perhaps fatally injured and buried under stone. Two others suffered minor injuries.
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Manchester
Illinois Central
Chalker Ripon
Austin Reedy
Defense Day Plans Still Incomplete
The article reports that the July 4 defense test observance remains undeveloped with most plans left to local communities. General Duncan’s Omaha headquarters says officers are issuing instructions for a nationwide defense day tied to patriotic celebrations, urging governors American Legion posts and civic groups to cooperate.
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Washington
Duncan
Omaha
George B. Duncan
Seventh Corps
American Legion
James A. Drain
Legion
Defense
Rotary Exams Show Few Pass Eighth Grade Style Test
Miss Patsy Wilson reports Rotary members aged thirty to eighty six did poorly on a week old examination mirroring public school eighth grade tests. Few passed and many scored low while phrasing errors sparked humorous debate. Miss Wanda Neiswanger gave a diverting Europe travel talk, recounting visits to England France Belgium Italy and more including battlefields and Quinten Roosevelt.
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Patsy Wilson
Rotary
Wilson
Sitt Hawkins
Erader
Jim Hawkins
Hamet
Shakespeare
Baucon
Lord Bacon
Wanda Neiswanger
France
Quinten Roosevelt
Harry Brandall
Fairfield Spore
Spud Brothers Start Fishing Trip From Aitkin Minn
The Spud Brothers plan an annual fishing voyage from Aitkin Minnesota. If weather cooperates they will sail early tomorrow aiming for Minnesota lakes and catch a variety of fish. The party includes Jatin Mc Call Sen J L Brookhart James Morrow Judge A C Dewey and others. They hope for a good trip while avoiding Minnesota fish wardens.
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Hove
Minn. Lakes
Aitkin
Minn
Iich
Jatin McCall
Sen. J. L. Brookhart
James Morrow
Judge
A. Dewey
Alex Marbourgh
Warry McCall
Will Gibson
Louie Jones
Archie Harvey
Lou Meek
Minnesota
River names and historical usage by early explorers
First Named Rio Bravo refers to the Rio Grande as the wild river chosen by Spanish explorers. In the Sixteenth century inhabitants of Mexico continued to use the name and its usage persisted among locals.
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Rio Bravo
Rio Grande
Mexico
Milk Quality and Charity Referenced by Washington Minister
A Washington minister extolled the importance of milk supply and quality as a model of virtue. He framed provision as a divine gift guiding the community, praising those who give and those who appreciate good dairy.
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Kor
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Mires, Win. Krensler
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Lyon Baking Comp
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H. I. Ward & CO
H. Il. Ward & CO
State Penitentiary
Wastington
DE Pormelat
Evening Journal
Chance
Inquire Journal
Loc
S. Chance
Frank H. Gray
3Rd St
Chas
Ashby
Iowa
T. L. Dodds
Hamilton
Jesse Marr
Ainsworth, Iowa
D. J. Patterson
West Jefferson Street
Clayton Bear
Roots
J. D. Dayton
West Chester
High School
Inquir
George Young
Kent
Fairfield
Airfield
Harry
Tea
Botrh
Netson
Wilson & Wilson
Titus Co-Operative Company
Titus
uWwing
C. C. Wieson
W.S. Reister & Sons
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