Lions Club Plans Family Picnic and Sunset Park Wiring
At Washington Lions Club meeting plans for a family picnic were discussed and will be finalized next meeting. The club approved a park board wiring pool in Sunset Park and offered assistance. Committee Frank Carter Carl Hedges Donald Ross to confer with the board. A duet by George Mc Daniel and Carl Hedges performed Sweet Adeline. An address on shoes was canceled due to a torn manuscript. Karl spoke on club ethics. Ten cent fines were imposed for incorrect answers, adding $1.40 to the treasury.
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Washington Lions Club
Picvic
Park Board
Sunset Park
Frank Carter
Carl Hedges
Donald Ross
George McDaniel
Adeline
Earl Corbin
Corbin
Karl
Tions Club
Treasury
Decoration Funds Fall Short for Observance Expenses
Chairman J. D. Glasnow of the Decoration Day committee says funds raised for the observance did not cover outlays this year. Large bills have arrived and donations are invited, left with treasurer George Rudicer at the Farmers and Merchants State Bank to meet the deficiency.
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J. D. Glasnow
Decoration Day General Committee
Amred
Mr. Glascow
George Rudicer
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
Marloff Seeks Bond After Wool Theft Arrest
Frank Marloff of Muscatine, recently jailed on charges of stealing wool from Melby Merrifield of Riverside, arranges today to secure bond through his Muscatine-based brother.
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Marloff
Frank Marloff
Muscatine
Melby Merrifield
Riverside
New Display Windows Improve Washington Square
Three new store fronts brighten Washington Square with modern fronts. The Clark & Enslin window on the west side and the Klein Klothing Kompany double front at the southeast corner attract attention with attractive backgrounds. Bridges Millinery Company will add another modern front soon.
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Clark & Enslin
Klein Klothing Kompany
The
Bridges Millinery Company
Washington’s Square
Special Music Program at First United Presbyterian
A large audience in intense heat enjoyed a cantata titled Prayer, Promise and Praise by Neidlinger presented Sunday morning at the First United Presbyterian church. The choir directed by Miss Carolyn Hamilton and Helen Harvey on the pipe organ provided beautiful music that was deeply appreciated by attendees.
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First United Presbyterian Church
Carolyn Hamilton
Helen Harvey
Neidlinger
Miss Neiswanger Reaches Paris With Friends
Wanda Neiswanger arrived in Paris safely and is traveling with a party of three other young ladies. They will tour parts of Europe in the coming weeks.
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Miss Neiswanger
Paris
Fred Neiswanger
Wanda
Europe
Legion Auxiliary Social Planned at Mrs Brown Home
The American Legion Auxiliary hosts its second ward social Friday afternoon at 609 North Iowa Ave the home of Mrs Chas Brown. Refreshments and proceeds support the building fund with special invitations to eligible members and the general public.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Chas. Brown
North
Iowa Ave
Mrs Hannah Bieber Steifel Visits Blecker Home
Mrs Hannah Bieber Steifel and her daughter travel from Pittsburg to stay several weeks with her mother Mrs H M Blecker at her home, joining local family life and visiting relatives.
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Hannah Bieber Steifel
Pittsburg
H. M. Blecker
Deeds Count in All Enterprises Says Anonymous Quote
The message emphasizes action over discussion as the true path to success. It notes that talk breeds irritation and opposition, hindering progress even when one is right. The quote attributes the idea to an unidentified source.
Thunder Shower Breaks Heat Wave Pas T: Thunder showers, cool spell follow record heat in eight days.
After eight days of extreme heat a cool breeze and thunderstorm yesterday lowered temperatures from 94 at one point to 62 by night. Officials expect continued cooling with a 2:30 pm reading of 80, down from Sundays peak. A note on endurance by riders and a furniture exhibit caption are included in this eclectic item.
Appian Way: Rome’s Ancient Military Road Origin
The Appian Way is described as Rome’s oldest and most famous military highway. It was begun by Appius Claudius Caecus in 312 B C and originally extended from Kyone to Capus about 120 miles.
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Herun
Appius Claudius Cacus
Kyone
Capus
Question on State Roles in Rising to Emergency
Artetuus Word asks who among states can rise to an emergency and address its leadership, questioning authority and preparedness without providing concrete facts or context.
Diema Outlook on Life
A reflective line by Edmund Gosse contrasts the past as a funeral gone by with an unwelcome future quest, framing worldview through terse, somber meditation. The quote emphasizes memory and anticipation shaping existence.
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Diema
Edmund Gosse
Wellman Party To Visit Washington Tonight In Booster Tour
A Wellman booster delegation will travel to Washington arriving about 5 20 PM. They will tour Keokuk and Washington counties and attend a 7 36 PM concert by Wellman boys band in Central Park. The trip aims to advertise the Fourth of July celebration in Wellman promoted by the Order of DeMolay.
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Wellman
North County
Washington
Keokuk
Evenue
Mhi
Wellman ‘Boys
Central Park
Order of DeMolay
London County Council Expenditure and Welfare Reach
The London County Council spends 25 million dollars annually of taxpayers money and oversees welfare health and amusements for over 4 million residents.
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Power of London Council
London County Council
Rotarians Hear Report on St Louis Convention
Frank L. Wilson reported to the local Rotary Club on the recent international convention in St. Louis. He was accompanied by Orville Fider Carl Keck and Carl Jungbluth as they summarized convention highlights and offered comments on issues including heat and human frailty.
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Frank L. Wilson
Rotary Club
St. Louis
Wilson
Orville Fider
Carl Keck
Carl Jungbluth
St Louis
Flutes Found in Egyptian Tombs Reported in 1880
Archaeologists uncovered several flutes in an Egyptian tomb during a dig in 1880. The instruments, made from materials available at the time, reflect musical practices and funerary customs of the era.
Reso Eve Homer Parbyshire On Remps Hampshire Hints
An odd verse fragment notes Reso Eve Homer Parbyshire speaking on Remps Hampshire and implies a stove removal would cool a hot shop. Tom Rickey comments they dare not, fearing future need. The town weather is described as variable with similar uncertainty.
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Homer Parbyshire
Remps Hampshire
Tom Rickey
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Charles Iiii
Sweden
Demstica
Turkey
Streisun
Baltic
Wellman Boosters
H. J. Ward & Co
Reso
Reister & Sons
Migs
Evening Journal
Durham
Colthurst
Ainsworth
Iowa
the Journal
Sherman Bros. Drug Co. Oztut Ts
Duplex Cooker
OLP Majestic Range
Carl Roberta
Brown
Green
J. H. Kelley
Horthorn Bull
Eigin Stros
Keota
R. E. Brown
Herrick Refrigerator
Riley Miller
Journal
Ford
Inquire Journal Ofyce
Landeau
Charley Shalla
Brighton
Wellston
Schumann
Orr Land Co
Harry Ross
Barclay Cash Grocery
Robinson
Journal Office
Enoch McAvoy
Black
Washington Green House
Riel Istitetris
Washington Iron and Metal Company
Iowa Avenue
Abe Glatstein
Prop
Frank L. Wilson & CO
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