Military honors paid Dewey McAvoy in final World War I burial
Private Dewey McAvoy son of Mrs Mary McAvoy was buried in Washington in a service honoring his World War I death at Chateau Thierry. The Rainbow division Iowa soldier of the 168th Infantry was praised for quiet service and devotion to country as pastors and Legion members attended. A funeral sermon by Rev M Regan emphasized sacrifice of soldiers and their mothers, with prayers by Commander A St Oates and a quartet from the Legion closing the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dewey McAvoy
Mary McAvoy
Chateau Thierry
McAvoy
168Th Infantry
Iowa
France
Regain
Methodist Church
Legion Auxiliary
A. St. Oates
Leon Beatty
M. Rh. Regan
The
Baptist Church
Reean
Legion Quartet
Kenneth Carris
Preston Wolf
Earl Hender
George C. Stewart
Stephen Hayden 93 Dies Near Ainsworth
Stephen Hayden of Ainsworth aged 93 died at 6 10 Sunday morning at his home after four months of declining health. He was born June 6 1829 in Harrison County Ohio and came to the Ainsworth area as a youth. He married Rebecca Kell in 1857 and Eliza Goble in 1890. survived by Eliza and by a daughter Mrs J H Carringer of Long Beach California and a son Frank who died in infancy. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm at the home with burial at Camp Ground cemetery. He was the oldest resident and a respected Methodist farmer lifelong in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Hayden
Ainsworth
Mr. Hayden
Camp Ground
Harrison County
Ohio
Lott Hayden
Margaret Simpson Hayden
Rebecca Kell
Anna Jackson
J. H. Carringer
Long Beach
Calif
Frank
Jennie Kobb
Eliza Goble
Methodist Church
Funeral Services and Procession to Woodlawn Cemetery
The service included the Twenty-third Psalm and closed with prayer by Dr. W. W. Bowers of the Methodist church. A march to Woodlawn followed led by the Washington band. The funeral escort included Legion men and uniformed servicemen. Pallbearers were six ex-soldiers: Harry Miller, John Miller, John Custer, Theodore Crone, Nate Burris, and T. A. Michels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Bowers
The
Methodist Church
Woodlawn Cemetery
Washington Band
Legion
Harry Miller
John Miller
John Custer
Theodore Crone
Nate Burris
T. A. Michels
American Legion Regular Meeting Tuesday Evening
The American Legion holds its regular meeting Tuesday night at 7 30 with initiation and important business on the agenda A special treat is promised for attendees.
Union Service Fund Rises for Armenian Russian Famine Relief
A city church meeting collected 250 dollars for famine relief in Russia and the Near East. Treasurer Frank R. Sage will receive further donations at his Washington office, aiming to double the sum by Sunday. Hazel Lodge described Armenian cruelties and food shortages, urging 15 cents daily support, while Benjamin Baltzer highlighted Russian hunger and famine worsened by war and misgovernment amid reports of extreme hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Russia
Near East
Frank R. Sage
Washington Loan and Turst Company
Armenia
Hazel Lodge
Des Moines
Washington
America
Armenian Relief Organization
Lodge
Benjamin Baltzer
Chicago
American Red Cross
Baltzer
Clean-Up Armies Drive Cleans City Alleys
Four captains lead organized clean-up units in a morning drive that routs General Trash from alleys around the square. Reinforcements arrive, crews sweep back yards, and most tools are returned in good condition with minor repairs needed.
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Bell
Falk
Phillips
Tenderson
Trash
Alberson
Captain Bell
East Side
Noonan
Journal Office
Otto Dankwardt
Henderson
General Accumulation
Washington Wins Fairfield Meet with 26 Points
Washington high school captured the Tri state meet at Parsons college Fairfield scoring 26 points to Ft Madison 24. Ottumwa Fairfield Stronghurst Richland Milton Ainsworth New London Winfield and Burlington plus others scored in a reader friendly summary of event results, records and standout performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Parsons College
Fairfield
Ft. Madison
Washington
Ottumwa
Stronghurst
Richland
Milton
Ainsworth
New London
Winfield
Burlington
Albia
Crawfordsville
Harper
Everingham
Ft Madison
Putney
von Shrader
Sanderson
KE. Brown
Eckey
Radda
Vincent
Lamson
Suit
Nordyke
McGugin Washington
Judy
Madison
Wallace
Daniels
Balderson
Boice
Rice
Mullen
Jacelin
Brown
Pairfield
Lanam
Otumwa
Stewart
Beckley
Everinham
Seeburst
Tin can drive marshal plans Sta ward pickup
The tin can collector will enter the Sta ward Tuesday morning. Leave your cans at alley or curbing according to mayor A N Alberson.
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Sta Ward
A. N. Alberson
Wool producers invited to talk by Iowa association
On Thursday evening May 4, W. G. Warner secretary of the Iowa Fleece and Wool Growers' association will speak to Washington county wool producers at the farm bureau office. He will discuss judging marketing and explain marketing details. All interested are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Warner
Iowa Fleece and Wool Growers’ Association
Washington County
Farm Bureau
Relays Highlight Fort Madison and Ottumwa Wins
In a meet featuring Ft. Madison and Ottumwa, the half mile relay saw Ft. Madison first with Winfield second and Stronghurst third in 1 minute 39 4 5 seconds. The one mile relay yielded Ottumwa first and Fairfield second in 3 minutes 54 3 5 seconds, while the medley relay listed Washington first, Ottumwa second, and Fairfield third in 7 minutes 21 4 5 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Fairfield
Washington
Zeredatha Council on May 2 Meets for Degree Work
The Zeredatha Council No 21 R & M invites members to a Tuesday May 2 meeting at 8 pm to confer Royal and Select Masters degrees on two candidates Elliot Grayson I M 652 is listed as a candidate and member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeredatha Council
Elliot Grayson
I. M
Not An Candidate Withdraws Candidacy for Representative
Harry Dye asks the Journal to withdraw his Democratic candidacy as he cannot consider running. He thanks his friends for the compliment and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Dye
The
Journal
Community group meetings announced for Wednesday and week
A series of club notices shows The Special Hour and Harmony clubs meeting Wednesday afternoon with hostesses Mrs Ray Cox and Mrs R J Davids. The Senior Guild Girls of the Baptist church gather tonight at 7 30. The Wellston Social Club, Navajo club, OFS and T B E clubs set meetings in coming days with hosts Mrs Cora Engel Mrs Sam McCleery Mrs J A Harwood and others. A Washington County Poultry and Pet Stock Association gathering is planned Wednesday at 1 30 at the Farm Bureau office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
Called meeting of the Ai Legion auxiliary
A called meeting of the Ai Legion auxiliary will be held this evening at the American Legion rooms to transact unfinished business. Mrs J W Guy and Mrs Everett Burham will be hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A i Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Rooms
J. W. Guy
Everett Burham
Regular meeting and community events in West Chester area
The Kk of Cos calls a regular meeting on Monday May 1 at 8 p m at Council Chamber. The Christian church plans a candy social Thursday evening May 4 at 7 30 with half pound candy boxes for 65 cents. West Chester school seventh and eighth grades present Patty Saves the Day Thursday May 4 at the high school gym admission 15 and 25 cents. Mothers Day tea and thimble bee hosted by church women Wednesday May 3. Moose members and guests invited to Moose Hall Tuesday May 2 with invitation receipts at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Hall
Council
The
Christian’ Church
West Chester Consolidated School
Patty
Waaum
West Chester
Moose Hall
Punerel of Widohnsen Funeral Services Held for Wil John
Funeral services for Wil John, killed in a tractor accident Friday afternoon, were held at two o'clock near West Chester. The West Chester Odist Church and Knights of its lodge provided music and pallbearers. The Kings of P from Washington on West Chester attended, with burial at Grove cemetery conducted by the lodge and Rev. A. R. Oates presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil Johnon
West Chester
Nash
J. G. Henderson
Frank Sherbeck
Walter
West Chester Knights
Will Harry Dusenbery
Morris Lioyd Robertson
Lewis Smith
Orvis Fergusohn
Vague fragments from old issue hint at a local story
The readable text mentions a village setting with garbled phrases about a coat shirt and stove. It references an old paper format and a place called alah with unclear names. The fragmentary nature limits concrete details about dates people or events.
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D. Mavoy
Munity
Woodlawn
Notiocr American Legion
J. A. Harwood & Son
A. R. Oates
Presbyterian Church
Ministerial Association
J. Reade McCrory
First United Presbyterian Church
Wilbur Johnson
Fort Mad
Ison
Medley
Putnam
Fort Madison
Ross
Hall
Edgar
Evening Journal
Washington Cereal Mills
Earl Nicola
C. O. Davis
O. Davison
Inquire Journal
FORD
Cloyce Stewart
TITAN
Oliver
Fordson
K. A. Mathers
Haskins
Reed Baby Cab
Call
Boyd Brerdo
Notion Srd Ward
Napshots
Solomon
Kodak Bor
Phillips Drug Store
Kodak Store
Wos
Reister & Sons
Ray Cox
Harmony Club
R. J. Davids
Wellston Social Club
Cora Engel
Navajo Club
Sam McCleery
Wires
Charlie Robinson
T. 8. BE. Club
A. B Schmoeller
J. A. Harwood
Washington County Poultry and Pet Stock Association
Just Us Club
Duroe
Earl Smith
Mutual
Knotek Bros
Keota
H. E. Rabeenold
Edward Wheelan
Punerel of
Widohnsen
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