Local interest grows in republican governor nomination poll
The Journal urges voters to express first and second choices in the gubernatorial race. Moore leads with a slim margin over Deems, Kendall near, Havner last. Kendall dominates second choice tallies with more than twice others. People favoring other candidates often back the Albia man as a fallback if their pick cannot win.
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Declamation Meet For Girls Planned At Local High School
The declamatory contest for high school girls to select a representative for Burlington later this month will be Friday evening in the high school auditorium. Eight or nine girls compete with eight or nine in the humorous class after a recent elimination.
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Burlington
Noecker Case Decided by Dewey Ilyton Opens Court
Judge C A Dewey rules for the defendant in Sarah J Noecker versus Gertrude Noecker. The 40 acre tract north of town valued at 466 dollars per acre is at issue as the deed to transfer property is upheld. Grinnell judge D W Hamilton opens the March term with jury plans and postponed petit juries.
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Sarah J. Noecker
Gertrude Noecker
D. W. Hamilton
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Petit Jury
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Washington and Columbus Junction Close Season Night
Washington travels to face Columbus Junction in the final game of the season at the high school gym. Ref Mike Miey from Ottumwa, with a preliminary between local second team and Ainsworth high school. Washington will also play in the district tourney at Fairfield on Friday and Saturday with 25 to 30 teams in the Southeast Iowa event.
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Choral Society Rehearsal Draws Large Attendance
Washington Choral society held a lively rehearsal at the home of Mr and Mrs W C Hedges. More members attended than ever before as they prepare for an upcoming concert. The next session is at the high school auditorium next Tuesday with Director Thomas inviting more singers to join.
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School Opens in Washington District Jail for Women Pr prisoners
In District Jail Washington County District, a school is opened where women prisoners are taught the common branches. The program aims to provide basic literacy and arithmetic skills to inmates.
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Washington, Dp. C
Three Directors Re-Elected In School Election
In yesterday’s school director election thirty nine votes were cast. J M Godfrey and J A Pauls were re elected for three year terms without opposition. W A Harper elected to fill two year unexpired term amid a contest with Jim Redd who earned one vote. First board meeting of the year set for Monday to elect president and plan teacher elections.
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Town Clock Restoration Sought by Washington Improvement League
At a Washington Improvement League meeting a committee was named to urge the mayor and city council to reinstall the town clock in the courthouse tower. The clock has been inactive since the old McKee school teardown began last fall. Members discussed tb cattle tuberculin rates, the lecture course fund, pledges, and plans to grow the league membership.
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Fred Reid
NYPD Honors 400 Women Police Reserves in Review
In the annual police review of New York City, four hundred members of the Women’s Police Reserves received recognition for their service.
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Women's Police ‘Reserves
Washington Butter and the farmer’s wife’s milk saga
A reader letter cites a Journal piece by Russ praising Washington Butter. It contrasts a farmer’s wife skimming milk with a gas engine and selling eel and cream for over a thousand dollars to the butter business, arguing canning cream yields equal or better returns and invites readers to try Washington Butter.
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Mrs Rich Denies Harry Rich's Death Alive Claim
Mrs. Rich asserts her husband Harry Rich remains alive amid reports of his death during stunt performances in Florida. She forwards a clipping from New Iberia Louisiana denying fatality and says he continues to perform similar feats.
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Rich
New Iberia
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Chicago to Make Contracts for the Coming Fair Season
Rumors swirl around Harry Rich with a press agent known for nerve and distrustful with truth. The paper demands confirmation of his death from Mrs. Rich before publishing any final report.
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Harry Rich
Harry
Special conclave at Bethlehem Commandery March 9
Bethlehem Commandery holds a special conclave on Tuesday evening March 9 with work on two candidates in the Holy Order of the Temple. The gathering convenes promptly at 8 o clock followed by lunch as announced by J. D. Glasgow BC.
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Order of the Temple
J. D. Glasgow
Casts No Light Ahead
A fragment reflecting on human experience likened to a ship’s lights at sea, suggesting guidance and direction are unclear as we journey forward, with a lyrical tone echoing Coleridge.
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