Alumni Meet Forms State University of Iowa Club
Former students of the State University of Iowa met at the Commercial club to form a permanent alumni organization for Washington County. H. H. Matt led the effort to establish a county body with a committee including Miss Kathryn Montoy and Dr. N. Davis. The goal is to foster greater university interest and growth. Matt planned ahead to organize a similar group in Henry County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atudenta
The
State University
Iowa
Commercial Club
Washington County
H. H. Matt
Jews City
Perence
Gee. Hayy Chatrtagn
Miss Milter
Bv Dewey
Marah W. Bayles
Wilton
Mise
Kateryn Montoy
Mise Della Patton
N. Davis
Matt
Mt. Pleasant
Hoary County
Mrs Eva Waldschmidt Dies in Riverside at 80 Plus
Mrs Eva Waldschmidt aged over eighty died last night about ten o clock at her Riverside home after a period of ill health. She was mother of A J Waldschmidt of Washington and a devout member of St Marys Church Riverside. Funeral rites are expected Thursday at St Marys Church Riverside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Waldschmidt
A. J. Waldschmidt
Washington
Riverside
St. Mary's Church
Clothiers Shoers to Battle Barbers
Vita reports the Wash ington clothing and shoe stores team will clash with the community barbers Thursday at Denison's ballpark. Barrett and Cateon form the Clothiers Shoers battery while Arnold and Crayne lead the Barbers. Fans may fit this game before the Dempsey Carpentier bout in Jersey City.
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Vita
Washington
Denison
Dempsey-Carpentier
Jersey City
Jonn Falk
Rickard
Barrett
Cateon
Clothiers-Shoers
Arnold
Crayne
Milwaukee eastbound train held for Hagenback circus
The No. 8 evening Milwaukee eastbound commuter will stop at Ottumwa Junction until 6 10 tomorrow to allow passengers to attend Hagenbeck Wall Circus performances in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottegawa
Milwaukee
Ottumwa Junction
Hagenback Wall
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Chas. Shalla
We thank neighbors and friends for aid during illness and loss of our wife and mother. Beautiful floral offerings are appreciated. Gratitude to Rev. BE. A. Anders for funeral services. Chas. Shadla and family. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Coakley and family. Fred Coakley and family.
Boyd Faces Fairfield Court Hearing on Rock Island Theft
In Fairfield on June 28 Andy J. Boyd posted bail and awaits the district court’s next term to rule on charges of conducting a fence for stolen Rock Island Railway merchandise. State witness Glen Harkinson confessed to theft with Dick Worley, while Worley remains at large. Hoskinson testified he and Worley stole goods. he is imprisoned in Washington County and paroled to Sheriff Harris. Duke, Boyd’s attorney, previously secured acquittal in a related Milwaukee road case.
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Fairfield
Liberty
Andy J. Boyd
W. D. Garmoe
District Court
Rock Island Railway Company
Glen.Harkinson
Rock Island
Brighton
Washington
Muscatine
Boyd
Hoskinson
Dick Worley
Harris
Worley
Ray Boyd
Young Boyd
Tom Hoskinson
Glen
Destoli Ted
Duké
Milwaukee Road
Mrs Mealey of Pleasant Plain Dies After Ill Health
Mrs. Mealey a longtime Pleasant Plain resident died yesterday afternoon at one at her daughter Mrs. O V Klingaman’s home near Fairfield after months of ill health. She was wife to pioneer merchant David H Mealey who died about a year ago. Funeral services will be held at the Pleasant Plain home tomorrow at 2 PM. Her daughter in law Mrs H A Shannon of LeE’s Summit Missouri and her granddaughter Martha were at the bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H., Mealey
Pleasant Plain
O. V. Klingaman
Fairfield
H. A. Shannon
Lee's Summit, Missouri
Washington Needs a Swimming Place Proposal
A letter argues for a public swimming pool at Sunset Park to serve youths and families. It notes a natural low mood suitable for a pool, shaded area with sunlit water, and a beach slope, suggesting funding via public subscription due to likely lack of city funds. The piece also proposes using the pool for skating in winter and urges support from local clubs and organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crooked Creek
Sunset Park
Washington
The
Park Commission
Rotary Club
Improvement League
Advertising Club
Women’s Clubs
Changing Color of Birds to White in a White Room
A naturalist says birds can turn white by living in a white room with white surroundings and attendants in white. He notes it takes three or four generations for all feathers to become white.
Leather Bags Offered at Geo M Tooman Store
Geo M Tooman advertises leather bags for sale at his shop located at 1016. The notice presents a simple retail pitch likely targeting local shoppers seeking durable leather goods.
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Geo. M. Tooman
Reister & Sons Poultry Ad Promises Top Prices
Mrs. Seth Waggoner in Crawfordsville notes Reister & Sons offer high market prices for poultry eggs butter and produce. The ad urges farmers to bring in turkeys cream and setting hens to earn cash, claiming Reisters are square men and promising better than current market rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reisters
Washington county teachers show no shortage in sight
The county superintendent Miss Kathryn Montgomery reports 28 young women are taking the June teachers examinations with several more planning to test next month. Many are first time candidates and salaries are high enough to deter lower paid work. Fewer experienced teachers are marrying or switching careers, and many rural teachers are at summer schools to improve their skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Kathryn Montgomery
Reconsecration Bell and Declaration Voice
The piece proclaims liberty and equality urging a reconsecration of life to the service of the state. It echoes a declaration of universal equality and patriot devotion attributed to Charles B. Driscoll in a ceremonial, commemorative voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Driscoll
Mementoes of Famous Men At Bunyan Meeting House
A chair associated with John Bunyan is preserved at the Bunyan Meeting house in Bedford. Another chair once valued by Nelson is displayed at the Norfolk and Norwich museum for visitors to view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bunyan
Bedford
Nelson
Norfolk and Norwich
Birthday Party At Mt Pleasant Brings Generous Greeting
A Sunday visit at Mt Pleasant featured a bountiful lawn dinner after a surprise gathering. Forty attendees included Mr and Mrs H H Payne and family, Mr and Mrs P N Richard and family, Mr and Mrs Karl Meram, Mr and Mrs E H Measercand and Washington kin, Mr J Loder of Wayland, Mrs Reser Lyons and family, and Eysene Messer of Mt Pleasant. Absent were Arthur Messer of Fairfield and Howard Messer of Blanchard Michigan. Grandmother Messer received many beautiful gifts and well wishes for many more birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
H. H. Payne
P. N. Richard
Karl Meram
E. H. Measercands
Washington
C. J. Loder
Wayland
Reser Lyons
Eysene Messer
Arthur Messer
Fairfierd
Howard Messer
Blanchard
Michigan
Messer
Herron Here Tonight Is Liked at Moacazine
Jimmie Herron, entertainer and former actor, arrives in Washington at 5 10 pm and performs at 8 pm under the Rotary club in the high school auditorium. He recently delighted Muscatine audiences with a standout show praised as among the best. The Washington event is free and open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie” Herron
Washington
Rotary Club
Herron
Muscatine
Clinic at Columbus Junction Aids Tuberculosis Education
Miss Effie Haines and Miss Sophie ter assisted Miss Esther Albright of Louisa county in a Friday clinic at Columbus Junction. Dr. Scarborough and Dr. Cunningham of the Iowa State Sanitarium Oakdale examined 28 patients despite muddy roads. Examinations covered chest eye nose and throat with free consultations offered to educate the public about tuberculosis prevention and its spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Haines
Sophie Ter
Esther Albright
Louisa County
Columbus Junction
Scarborough
Cunningham
Iowa State Sanitarium
Oakdale
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clothiers
Ballpark
Fred Coakley
Dve
Washington Cleaners Long & Arthaud
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
Fairfield Court
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Seth Waggoner
Crawfordsville
Town
W. 5S. Reister & Sons
Methodist Church
Priscilla Club
Wyatt Marbourg
Just. Us Club
Henry Minick
Navajo Club
Sam McCleery
Ladies Missionary Society of the
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Lambert
Ella. Brown
Lizzie Dye
Velma Dbetts
Belle Davis
Damascus Shrine No. 19
White Shrine
Jeruaalem
Moose Hall
Opal Ramsey
Presbyterian Church
Women's Missionary Society of the Second United
Emma Bennett
Fort Morgan
Keokuk
Baptist Ladies’ League
Evening Journal
Eran
GARE
Red.batt
Journal
Thos. Simpson
Eppel
White Way
Ft. Binder
Ford
C. A. Reubsam
Ostutt
Beving Motor Co
Ndge-Cart
Luther A. Smith
Huntingston
Ind
Kent
Washington Elevator Co
McCormick
Fred L. Stewart
Civil Servicer
J. Leonard
Civil Service Examiner
Equitable
Washington, D. C
Madison St
John Deere Binder
W. H. Williams
C. F. Haight's
J. B. Rabenold
Brainee
Canada
Scocie
H. C. Richardson
Feiveryone
Grandma Flood
Dick Bidwell
Harry Richardson
Marjorie
Chicago
Dick Richardson
Iowa City
Wilbur Richardson
Verne Richardson
Swift
Jack
Perry
Neill Hamble
G. M
Audrey
Fat Cooley
Lillian Ross
Gavan Messer
Moacazine
Clinw
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