Heart Day Volunteers Drive in Washington by Volunteers of America
Saturday Heart Day in Washington promotes a young people’s drive by the Volunteers of America to aid children in the state. Local girls, directed by Miss Beth Clow, will manage headquarters at City Hall Legion room with sponsors including Mayor R L Lytle and Rev F W Eastwood. Prize donations from merchants reward top fundraisers and tickets to theater for those raising $3.
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Washington
Volunteers of America
Maud Ballington Booth
Beth Clow
R. L. Lytle
F. W. Eastwood
C. Wilson
Carl J. Roberts
C. W. McLaughlin
Homer Stephen
City Hall
Legion Room
Booth
United States
J. C. Penney Co
Hanson Co
Gamble. Store
Rockwood’s
Cornnpact
Westphal
All-Bran Helps Oxford Mother Overcome Constipation
Mrs. Doris Eyre King of 16 Abbey Road Oxford reports relief from chronic constipation after using Kellogg’s All-Bran. The cereal adds bulk, absorbs water, and aids gentle bowel movement while supplying vitamin B and iron. Made by Kellogg in Battle Creek, sold by grocers.
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Doris Eyre King
Abbey Road
Oxford
England
Kellogg’s
Kellogg
Battle Creek
King of Kings shown at Crawfordsville Centenial
Crawfordsville Methodist church marks its centennial with a free showing of Cecil B DeMille's The King of Kings in the school auditorium Friday night at eight. Organizers say the film, shot over a year with 5300 participants at a cost over two and a half million dollars, is among the finest motion pictures. A free will offering will be collected to defray costs.
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Crawfordsville
Cecil RP. DeMille
Methodist Church
S. Parks Cadman
T. M. Hess
Monmouth
W. Cochran
Hess
Crossett Hosts Dinner for Adams on 6th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Carl Crossett hosted a dinner for Mr and Mrs Keith Adams of Wellman. The Adams marked their sixth redding anniversary yesterday. Martha Jean helped serve as guests included Mrs Adams mother Mrs Minnie Jennings of Long Beach California and Mr Adams mother Mrs T D Adams. The Crossets and Jennings Adams families previously attended the Jennings Adams wedding.
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Carl Crossett
Keith Adams
Wellman
Adams
Redding
Martha Jean
Minnie Jennings
Long Beach Calif
Mr. Adams
T. D. Adams
Mra. Wirtz
Larry Lynne
Methodist Ladies Aid Elects Officers at Meeting
Unit 9-2 of the Methodist Ladies Aid met at Mrs James Brooks home with eight members and one guest Mrs John Wheelan. Mrs N W Thompson read the scripture. officers were elected: Manford Wilcox leader Scott Wilcox assistant leader H J Brenneman secretary treasurer Wheelan assisted with refreshments.
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Methodist Ladies Aid Society
James Brooks
John Wheelan
N. W. Thompson
Manford Wilcox
Scott Wilcox
H. J. Brenneman
Wheelan
Birthday Surprise Dinner for Evelyn Drish
A birthday surprise dinner for Evelyn Drish was held Wednesday evening at her sister Mrs. Frank Gevock home. A two tier cake made by Mrs. Myron Kurtz of Pleasant Plain accompanied a meal for twenty relatives and friends with various entertainments.
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Evelyn Drish
Frank Gevock
Myron Kurtz
Pleasant Plain
Alcorns and Wilsons Host Dessert Bridge Party
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Wilson and Dr and Mrs W L Alcorn entertained guests at a dessert bridge in the Wilson home at 730 West Main Street. Guests included Mr and Mrs F C Crone, new Washington residents. Tables centered with pale yellow rosebud bouquets from the Alcorn garden, roses decor the rooms. Mrs F E Hammer and Dr E F Stutsman won high prizes. prizes for the sweep were awarded to Mrs F C Crone and Junebinth.
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Lawrence Wilson
W. L. Alcorn
Wison
Fast Main Street
Mra
F. C. Crone
Washington
Alcorn Garden
FE. B. Hammer
E. F Stutsman
Mre
F. CC. Crone Ane
Braden Club Holds Wiener Roast at Latimer Davis Home
Braden Club members gathered Tuesday evening for a Wiener roast at the Latimer Davis home. Supper featured wieners coffee and pie followed by an adult social hour while children played games. An ice cream social is planned for Wednesday evening July 7 at the Levi Simmons home with several guests in attendance.
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Braden Club
Latimer Davis
Levi Simmons
Harmony Club Meeting At Mrs Wilcox Home
Harmony Club members met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs Munford Wilcox with eight members present and five guests including Mrs Scott Wilcox Ruth McGraw Julia Harvey Roberta Wheelan and Virginia McLaughlin Roll call listed favorite radio programs Mrs Schott Wilcox helped serve refreshments.
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Harmony Club
Munford Wilcox
Scott Wilcox
Ruth McGraw
Julia Harvey
Roberta Wheelan
Virginia McLaughlin
Birthday notices in Washington celebrate many long lives
Rev W M Matthews born 1857 marks birthday. he arrived in Washington 1865 and lives here since 1968 as a Three Quarter Century club member. Numerous others share birthdays including Glenn Mace Greta Raimsey and Miss Mable Buckles, with wedding anniversaries and family milestones noted among local residents.
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W. M. Matthews
Washington
Notice of Electric Franchise Hearing in Washington County
Official notice from the Board of Railroad Commissioners Iowa announces a petition by Iowa Southern Utilities Company for a 2300 volt electric transmission franchise to cross public lands highways and private lands in Washington County and Des Moines hearing set for July 13 1937 at 10 am with objections due five days prior written in triplicate. Dated Des Moines June 9 1937.
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Board OF Railroad Commissioners
Washington County
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Centerville
Iowa
Washington
Towa
Said
Range
Said Township
Said Setion
Des Moines
State OF
Washington ISD invites bids for coal supply
The Washington Independent School District in Iowa invites sealed bids for coal to cover the 1937-38 school year for various buildings, including stoker coal and 6x3 eye coal, with August delivery. Bids due by 7:30 P M June 28 1937 at the Secretary's office 210 West Main Street Washington Iowa. Preference given to Iowa produced materials and the district may reject any or all bids.
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Board of Education of
Washington
Tigers: the most dangerous captive animals in ancient times
The text notes tigers as the most dangerous captive animals. It also cites Rome’s earliest pavement on Capitoline hill, from the Forum, laid in 174 B C.
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Rome
Capitoline Hill
Forum
B. C
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