Zoning Committee Prepares Preliminary Report Meeting
The zoning committee appointed by the Washington Iowa city council prepared a preliminary report proposing no major changes to residence area regulations and calling for a public hearing next Tuesday March 17 at the Y M C A. The document outlines the area bounded by Main North Fourth Seventh and East Fourth Streets with list of landmarks and property corners.
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Washington City
Washington
Iowa
Moukes
Baptists Report Large Crowds At Evening Service
Yesterday evening's Baptist church service drew one of the campaign's largest crowds as interest grows. Two decisions were reported in favor of the Christian faith. Rev John D Kern preached on Does It Pay To Be a Christian with special music by a group of girls. Tonight he will speak on Facing the Future.
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the Baptist Church
John D. Kern
Kinross Team Set for Home Game Against Local Y Crowd
Physical Director Richard Davis of the Y M C A announces a home game for the Kinross team against the locals tomorrow night at 8 30. The clash follows church services and Kinross is said to field a fast, hard playing quintet.
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Kinross
Kinross J
Kelona
West Chester Quinters
City of Washington zoning proposal for Sherman corner area
A 1925 notice outlines a zoning plan within the Washington Iowa city limits. It describes the route boundaries from Second Avenue to East Jefferson Street and South Avenue, designates the area for residence use with existing structures allowed for their current or suitable new residential purposes, and sets a public hearing at the YMCA building on Tuesday March 17 1925 at 7 20 p m with signatories J A McCall A E Cunningham Henry Shields and S W Livingston.
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West Main Street
North Avenue
Ty C
Court House Corner
Weet Mitch Street
Shields
North Vourth Avenue
Moat Sisth Street
East Seventh Avenue
1St Seventh Street
City
Fourth Street
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad
McCleery Factory
Third Street
Baxter Coal
Second Avenue
Gas House Corner
Jefferson Street
Warren Corner
South Avenue
Sherman Corner
Main Street
Washington
Iowa
J. A. McCall
A. E. Cunningham
Henry Shields
W. Livingston
Iowa Avenue
Lemon's Pharmacy
A. Anderson
Sp J. Rosa
Commercial Bank
Mosaic Law Tablets Recounted From Ancient Tradition
An ancient record describes Moses receiving laws atop tablets of stone as narrated in an old tradition. The passage reflects long standing beliefs about divine statutes given to Moses on the mountain.
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Mose
Sermon at Methodist Church Praises True Religion
A large Methodist audience heard Dr Blieg discuss three misconceptions of true religion the religion of fear form and compromise He urged religion to match weekly worship with daily life and called for the power of religion alongside its practice The service featured a strong choir and an opening prayer that moved many attendees toward reverence The next topic titled Word of the Lord will continue these meetings inviting all to attend
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Sone
Mage
Church of England
Blieg
Miller
Blage
Arson Probe Near Kalona Stirs Amish Townships
Sheriff Charles Denison and Deputy Fred Sweet investigated a Sunday night fire in English River township that destroyed outbuildings at four country schools in Johnson and Washington counties within the Amish community. Authorities suspect juvenile arsonists may be responsible and note penitentiary sentences await if caught.
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Charles Denison
Deuty
Fred Sweet “Ware
English River Township
Washington County
Johnson County
Class Games To Be Played Soon At Washington HS
McKinsky and Freshwater claps the Washington high school physical training department as they plan a tentative class basketball schedule for next week after school. Each loss will be represented in the five by five format for boys and girls teams. Plans suggest WHI could run the schedule in three days.
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Freshwaters
Wyashington High School
Aveorditie
Miss Althea Montgomery Elected Y W C A President
The Young Women's Christian Association board at a Monday meeting elected Miss Althea Montgomery president with Mrs Milan Shields as vice president Edna Palmer as secretary and Clara Eagle as treasurer The first regular board meeting is set for next Monday at 730 p.m. The board split into three year terms with named directors for three two and one year posts.
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Young Women's Christian Association
VW Organtzation
Washington
Althea Montgomery
Milan Shields
Edna Palmer
Clara Eagle
Helen Cunningham
M. C. DeLong
Robert H Clyde Claimed Today In Local Funeral News
Robert H Clyde long active in the community died at his North Avenue home after illness. He had been in poor health for years and fell critically ill last Sunday. Funeral plans and a life sketch will be announced in tomorrow's Journal.
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Robert H. Clyde
North Avenue Sto
Mr. Clyde
Fire destroys Reeves barn on Fred Grosseup farm
Fire Monday evening at the C. A. Reeves home on the Fred Grosseup farm eight miles southwest of Washington consumed the barn silo five head of horses eight brood sows three tons of hay corn fodder and wagon. Neighbors found the blaze between eight and nine but the barn could not be saved. one horse and a cow were rescued. The cause is a mystery and the Reeves had just moved in the place last Saturday. Insurance will offset part of the loss but the figure is severe.
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Fred Grosseup
Washington
Reeves
Abou
Reeve
Southeas
Pieasant Hill
Canada Stocked With Coal for Two Thousand Years
Canada holds ample coal in three mines providing heat and power confidence. Officials say reserves could sustain supply for about two thousand years under current demand.
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Coal
Tres Mines
High School Honor Roll List of Students by Grades
The column lists students earning A grades across various counts, with scattered B and C marks. Names such as Mary Roberts Edith Carr Martha Crone Lucy Bruty Barbara Miller and many others appear with their corresponding A totals and occasional B or C marks, reflecting a wide spread of honor achievements among the student body.
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Mary Roberts
Edith Carr
Martha Crone
Lucy Bruty
Barbara Miller
Dester Thompson
Catherine Hull
Isabelle Davis
Fern Duncan
Edna Jones
Ruth Wilson
Florence Brookhart
Madeline Starr
Elsie Wagner
Mabel Rice
Merrill Robb
Dorthea Thompson
Vernon Witting
Homer Brinning
Jeanette Karel
Sevilla Bolee
Catharine Coulter
Frank Bandy
Sterritt Robb
Ruth Hedges
Busby Funeral to Be Held Thursday in Washington
Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Busby wife of William Busby will be Thursday at 2 20 p m in the Jones and McElhinney parlors with Dr W W Powers of the Methodist church officiating. Burial will be in Elm Grove Cemetery. Mrs Busby died last Sunday at her home Podge Center Minnesota after a long illness. She was born August 9 1867 in Ohio and moved to Washington as a child. Surviving are three sons Roy G Busby and Jay L Busby in Iowa City Cedar Falls and Des Moines and daughter Ruth a student at the State Teachers College Cedar Falls plus one grandson and several step siblings. She was a longtime member of the Washington Methodist Church.
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William Busby
Jones & McElhinney
Ww. Powers
Methodist Church
Urtal
Elm Grove Cemetery
Washington County
Ohio
Phineas and Mary (Walker) Kinney
Washington
Kansas
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Jesse R. Busby
Des Moines
Roy G
Iowa City
Jay L
Mies Ruth
State Teachers College At
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Dwight Ieland Busby
Dolphus Kinney
Brush, Cole
Josephine Sahargrasa
Iaile Silva
Versailles
Phiness Kinney
California
Meat Dealers Contend With Fruit Push in London
London reports an eat more fruit campaign boosting American and Canadian apples, Oregon and Washington varieties favored, with fruit prices higher than US cities. Butchers object to pro fruit songs, retaliating with a beef oriented tune while corn imports from South Africa tempt shoppers at one shilling per ear.
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Wegland
Oregon
Washington
United States
Florida
California
Atlantic
South Africa
America
Penalty of Civilization Heathen People Quote
A Baltimore Sun excerpt notes a provocative claim about civilization and restraint, labeling certain groups as heathen and suggesting they need the fewest padlocks. The remark reflects editorial voice and social commentary of the era.
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Baltimore Sun
Lyon's Bread Delivers Quality And City Pride
A reader hails Lyon's Bread for its fine white grain and proudly touts the product alongside the city’s mayor, praising quality and local appeal.
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Lyon
Radio aerials threaten public safety across the nation
Iowa Gas & Electric Co. and Washington Telephone Co. urge the public to report unsafe or improper amateur radio aerials that attach to poles or wires risking contact with telephone and electric lines. Inspect any own aerial to ensure it does not endanger users or the public.
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Electric
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