Rotary Club in Washington Reaches 21 Years
Washington marks 21 years of Rotary service led by current president J. W. Chandler and secretary Ralph Thompson. Of the original 18 charter members, only two remain in Washington, with most having moved away or passed. The club joined Rotary International on November 1, 1920, with former officers and members including J. D. Glasgow Harvey S. Young Claude Q. Reister and others forming its early roster.
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Canceled Knights of Pythias Iowa Convention
Des Moines The 73rd Iowa state convention of the Knights of Pythias, set for August 25 and 26 in Des Moines, was canceled by the nominating committee and extension board at Hotel Savery. About 1,200 members would have attended, canceled to comply with defense directives urging suspension of non essential gatherings during the war.
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Rotary Club Members and Associates Named in Washington Chapter List
The article lists past and present members of the Washington Rotary club including Keeley Maxwell McElhinney McNamara Phillips Ward Wilson Wallace and associates. It notes 134 men have held membership over 21 years and mentions several current associates and members.
Milwaukee Rail Engine Strikes Worker at Ottumwa Crossing
Isaac Forbes a 58 year old Milwaukee Railroad employee was injured when a helper engine struck him at the Second street crossing on Ottumwa's west side. Witnesses say Forbes stepped in front of the engine and suffered rib fractures and a mangled foot.
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Manning Chamber Drives Kids Salvage Day Success
The Manning Chamber of Commerce hosted a Children’s Day festival with a salvage drive offering prizes for the largest salvage haul. Participants collected 18 tons of iron, 142 tires, 680 pounds of metals, three batteries, two radiators, over a ton of wastepaper, and 70 pounds of rags, earning $226 for the youngsters.
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Manning Chamber of Commerce
Get Acquainted Week Do's and Don'ts Guide
A humorous guide suggests ways to start conversations and meet people during Get Acquainted Week. It offers practical prompts such as asking for the time or directions, sharing an umbrella, and participating in group games. It warns to be inclusive and cautious about blind dates and personal descriptions, ending with encouragement to engage and make friends.
Washington Lodge No. 26 Masons Form In 1851 And Rebuild
The Grand Lodge of Iowa chartered Washington Lodge No. 26 in 1861 after a fire destroyed earlier records. A July 1 1930 cornerstone ceremony in Washington marked a new Masonic temple with 200 Masons marching from City Hall. Current officers included Richard A. Stewart master and Russell Goodin senior warden, among others.
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Police Seek Escaped Convict Eddie Davis From Woodward Farm
Ottumwa police hunted Eddie Davis, 32, who escaped from the state prison farm at Woodward early today. Davis had been sent to prison years ago for allegedly slugging and robbing a man on Ottumwa streets.
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Retailers urged to buy merchandise now in Iowa expo
Des Moines attendees at Hotel Fort Des Moines for a two day buying exposition of the Men's Apparel club of Iowa urge retailers to stock up. Styles across most merchandize show reductions around 35 percent with one hat line cut 75 percent. Shoe makers report leather quality intact and promise no drop in shoe quality for the present.
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Humboldt Fairs Protest Cancellation Request
Humboldt County Fair secretary Walter E. Cris Sey telegraphed Washington officials to protest Joseph Eastman defense transportation director’s bid to cancel all county and state fairs. He argued major league baseball gains more transport than the fairs and questioned the priority.
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Humboldt County Fair Association
Washington, D. C
Joseph RB. Eastman
Defense Transportation
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Theft Charge Over Mother's Day Gifts Alleged
OTTUMWA Ralph Floyd is accused of breaking into Ed Linville's Greencastle apartment and stealing about 150 dollars in linen silver and dishes intended for his mother’s day gifts. City Detective F W Bennett said Floyd mailed some items to his mother in Greencastle. Also named are Van Dorin Chas Kennedy Robert Arthur A W Yard Geo L McDaniel and Rev R C Keagy.
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Ed Linville
F. W. Bennett
Washington Knights of Pythias lodge reopens in 1882
The Washington Knights of Pythias lodge Orion No. 75 organized on April 11 1882 in Washington D C and later re formed in Washington IA with 19 charter members led by J B Crail. Reorganization occurred May 5 1890 under Iowa officials including W A Green and H D Walker. The 1942 roster shows 118 members led by Chancellor Commander Harold Kerr and officers including W M Morgan, Harold Wehr, Frank Shepherd and others. The lodge aids local draft physicals registrations and service efforts during summer and fall meetings resume in autumn.
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Washington, D. C
M. B. Britton
A. R. Dewey
J. R. Burroughs
William Wilson
St. D. S
J. M. Zaring
FF. van Sickle
Charles Hebner
Arnold Smouse
F. Haight
L. M. Shepard
Edwin Schmidt
F. F. Parker
A. Schmidt, Jr
C. §. Carpenter
Charles Mercer
Frank Webb
F. M. Brindley
T. M. Kirkpatrick
Lal Rich
George W. Stewart
J. M. Moore
Charles BR. Patterson
W. N. Hood
J. W. Morton
F. E. Hamphere
Geo. Sturges
W. R. Mount
A. R
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W. A. Green
Iowa
H. D. Walker
Order of Knights of Pythias
J. T. Morrison
F. E B. Lamphere
Warren Moore
Sol Rich
M. C. Slocum
James M. Wilson
W. M. Terry
Frank Stewart
W. F. McConaughy
M. O. Proper
O. F. Haight
Eugene Anderson
M. O'Loughlin
Lodge
Harold Kerr
W. M. Morgan
Harold Wehr
Frank Shepherd
Bill Howell
Clarence Berkhoff
Richard A. Hotle
Randolph Kelsey
John
Navy Recruiter to Interview Prospective Enlistees
Navy recruiting service will interview young men at the Washington post office on Wednesday June 24 at noon. Applicants aged 17 to 24 must bring a birth certificate or proof of birth. Qualified applicants will be enlisted within two days after interview.
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