Auxiliary Ladies canvass for Legion benefit film at Fox Theater
The American Legion Auxiliary launches a ticket sale for The Rookie's Return at Fox Theater on May 9 and 10. Mrs J B Crail chairs the drive, selling tickets 80 cents adults 15 cents children, with a Tuesday night performance set aside for Legion families. Funds support Oakdale and Knoxville disabled soldiers and unspecified current expenses.
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American Legion
Fox Theater
Ladies of the Legion Auxiliary
J. B. Crail
Washington
Legion
Oakdale
Knoxville
Bethlehem Commandery Names Ascension Day Observance
Masonic calendar notes Wednesday evening preparation for Ascension Day Services led by G. Kerr BE C. Thursday is pivotal for Templar Masonry urging all Sir Knights to devote the day to its proper use. Visiting Sir Knights welcome and a banquet at 6:50. Washington Lodge No. 26 announces Friday meeting with Masters degree conferral and refreshments. Filitt Grayson, W. M.
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Bethlehem Commandery No
Kerr
BE. C
Templar
B. C
Washington Lodge No
Filitt Grayson
W. M
Booze Party Quelled by Sheriff in Ainsworth
Sheriff Charles Denison and Deputy Sheriff Fred Sweet were called to Ainsworth to settle a small disturbance after younger residents overindulged in intoxicants. The incident ended without bloodshed or lasting bad feeling though several participants were visibly intoxicated. The community hopes such parties remain rare.
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Charles Denison
Fred Sweet
Ainsworth
Ad Club Observes Fourth Birthday With Visitors and Program
The Washington Advertising club marked its fourth birthday with a dinner at the Baptist church, songs, and talks by founders J. Rothschild and J. Shannon. Fairfield visitors Rey Louden and Matson joined in, and Lee Loomis entertained with anecdotes. The club, now entering year five, is praised for growth, community service, and statewide recognition.
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Washington Advertising Club
Ad Clubs
Baptist Church
Ad Club
Muscatine
Faiirfield
J. EB. Shannon
J. Rothschild
Harry Davies
W. 8
Elton
Rey Louden
Fairfield Ad Club
Washington Club
Fairfield Organization
Matson
Fairfield
Lee .P. Loomis
Muscatiere Journal
Henderson
Iowa
Loomis
A. J. Magnus
Washington
Effec
Hoover promises easy cleanup with light weekly effort
A vintage ad touts the Hoover as needing only three hours of active service per week to keep a home spotless. It claims the machine sweeps with a revolving brush and strong suction to lift dirt, restores the original beauty of rugs, and proves its value.
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Hoover
Iowa Gas and Electric Ad Promotes Hoover Club Offer
An Iowa gas and electric advertisement invites readers to join the Hoover club for twenty one cents a day and asks customers to request a demonstration.
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Hoover Club
Crowd packs armory for Flannagan's Boys show
A five boy group from Father Flannagan's Omaha home entertained a large audience at the armory with speeches songs and a two reel film about daily life at the home. Company includes Oscar Flakes Charles Kenworthy Sammy Cappiani Charles Brehn and Paul Fox in tours to raise funds for a new building.
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Father Plannagan
Omaha
Armory
Oscar Flakes
Marshalltown
Charles Kenworthy
Sammy Cappiani
Charles Brehn
Paul Fox
Flannagan
Iowa
LeFrance Service Man at Fire House Today
A service man from the American LaFrance company visits Washington for his monthly inspection of the fire truck. The manufacturer conducts these checks to ensure the engine is in heat working order and the pumping equipment performs well for reliable firefighting.
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LeFrance
American LaFrance Company
Washington
Washington Band to Play in Central Park Next Saturday
Arrangements are complete for a Washington Band concert in Central Park next Saturday weather permitting. If roads are clear, a record crowd is expected as the band performs at the usual cream station location through mid May. Produce is low but may improve.
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Washington Band
Central
Washington High School Graduation Largest Ever Class
The Washington high school announces 74 graduates for commencement on June 2 in the auditorium. The class includes 32 boys and 42 girls with 25 averaging 90 percent or higher. Rehearsals for the class play Stop Thief start May 26 and 27, with a baccalaureate sermon May 29 and the banquet May 31. Dr. C C Harris gives the commencement address on June 2. Eugene Breitenbach delivers the valedictory and Nellie Reister the salutatory.
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W. C. Harding
Washington High School
Cluss
Velda Adrian
Harold Anderson
Mabel Anderson
Gerald Bailey
Charles Beatty
Mildred Beacon
Eugene Breitenbach
Capitola Brindley
Margaret Brookhart
Alfred Brown
Hazel Brown
Paul Brown
Lora Busby
Josephine Caldwell
Lester Carnon
Viola Cherry
Russel Conner
Alliene Crone
Glen Davis
Rosa Derby
Lester Duke
Rosa Edwards
Geneva Evans
Harold Faris
Lloyd Foster
Verle Gallagher
Harvey Gardner
Virgie Griffith
Sara Grimes
Beulah Harvey
David Harvey
Edythe Ingram
Ira Jones
Flo Juzeler
Jessie Kerr
Theodore Kiesey
Beatrice Knox
Avalon Law
Roxie Lauderman
Dwight Lemley
Gwendolyn Long
Eugenia Lonewell
Bessie Love
Richard McCleary
Murry McCreedy
Opal Meeker
John Miller
Dalton Morrow
Charles Neill
Harlan O'Loughlin
George Pauls
Lestia Pants
Kermit
Joan Carr
Margaret Dbgookhart Ee Wee
A. Ee Eee
Lela Reed
Caroline Carr
Jessie Kerr Demane
Wwe
William Carr
James Clancy
Arthur Swift
Jameson
Willoughby
Murry McCreedy Rey
Spelain
Jack Coogan
Joe Thompson
O’malley
Chas. Nein
Clancy
George Rice
O'Brien
Claude Reister
W. W. Bowers
The
Methodist Church
First United Presbyterian Church
C. C. Harris
Creston
Nellie Reister
Wilson Appointed Decoration Day Committee Chairman
Co. C. Wilson has been named chairman of the Decoration day committee by 8S. W. Livingston, last year’s chair. Wilson will organize plans and soon name committees and outline the program for the day.
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Co. C. Wilson
8S. W. Livingston
Mr. Wilson
Social Service Conference Opens in Oskaloosa
Miss Lydia Bicher Miss Elizabeth Finlay and Miss Agnes Swift from Washington attend the district social service conference in Oskaloosa for eastern Iowa counties. Prominent welfare leaders are on the program today.
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Lydia Bicher
Elizabeth Finlay
Agnes Swift
Washington
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Evening at Eighth Grade Class Party in Crawfordsville
WW H and Miss Mary McCall visited Morning Sun to see Rey and Mrs J H McCormick. Mrs H A Phillips and husband called yesterday. A B Lease moved into the former Harry White residence. Ethel Edgar hosted the 8th grade class with Mrs Griffith. Guests included Robert Shaffer Glenn and Nellie Anderson. Games and refreshments followed.
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Crawfordsville
Mary McCall
Morning Sun
Rey
J. H. McCormick
H. A. Phillips
Ainsworth
A. B. Lease
Harry White
Ethel Edgar
Griffith
Robert Shaffer Glenn
Nellie Anderson
The Proper Head Fogg Contemplates Car's Casualty Label
The Proper Head Fogg struggles with his failing flivver and considers declaring it a casualty under the heading Missing In Action in a Boston Transcript item.
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Fogg
Boston Transcript
Ascension Day Observed by Bethlehem Commandery
Bethlehem commandery Knights Templar will observe Ascension Day with grave decorations for deceased members. A morning cemetery visit, afternoon grave decorating in two local cemeteries, and evening temple work at the Masonic temple follow a six o'clock dinner. Dr. W W Bowers may deliver an address.
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Bethlehem Commandery
Knights Templar
Order of the Temple
Masonic Temple
W. W. Bowers
Discovery of Epsom Salt Linked to Cattle Refusal
The discovery credited to cattle that refused to drink from an impregnated spring on Epsom Common in 1618 led doctors to examine the water. Their verdict prompted the English aristocracy to rush to Epsom a few years later to take the waters.
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Epsom Common
Epsom
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