Pleasant Plain church societies hold meetings and a wedding
The Pleasant Plains Missionary Society met at Mrs. Ezra Smith's home with 22 members and 7 guests, including a noon turkey dinner. The Bethel Missionary Society gathered at Mrs. T. J. Harvey's home for devotional and study. Harmony ladies' club met at Mrs. R. J. Davidson's for a social on May fourth. A wedding between Will Miller and Sadie Ballard was held at Sadie Ballard's parents' home with 40 guests, a wedding march by Mildred Jones, and a pink and white reception before the couple will reside on the Miller farm.
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Pleasant Plains Missionry Society
Ezra Smith
Geo. Reed
Bethel Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
T. J. Harvey
East Main Street
Harmony Ladies’ Club
R. J. Davidson
Lewis i Beard
James Brook
Lewie Beard
James Brooks
Glenn Beal
Earl Edmondson
Ralph Lytle
Malcolm Montgomery
Robert Minner
W. P. McCaulley
Jas. Swift
Nelson Thompson
Manford Wilcox
Clyde Walker
A. L. Young
A. €. Miller
Harold Godwin
Montgomery
Edmondson
Will Miller
Worthington
Sadie Ballard
East Pleasant Plain
Mildred Jones
Henry Ballard
B. F. Miller
Lela Reed
Washington
Dawson Leeper wedding solemnized at Baptist parsonage
The wedding of Clyde R. Dawson and Alma Leeper was held at the Baptist parsonage with Rev. M. R. Regan officiating. The bride wore Copenhagen blue taffeta and was attended by Pearl Leeper and George Noeckéer. The couple plans to live on the groom’s farm with his parents after a short homecoming.
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Clyde R. Dawson
Alma FE. Leeper
Baptist Parsonage
M. R. Regan
Copenhagen
Pearl Leeper
George Noeckéer
Cordelia Leeper
Brighton
Parsons College
Arthur Dawson
Local church groups schedule meetings and programs
Announcements list multiple church groups and clubs with dates and times. Presbyterians meet Thursday at 7 15 pm, W R will meet Friday 2 30 pm in G hall, Baptist W M B meet Friday 2 30 at Mrs Haney home, Daughters of Isabella meet Friday 7 30 at K of C hall, EB 8 No 292 meets May 6 at 8 pm, Rebekah club Friday 8 o'clock with ice cream and cake, Junior Worth While Girls Friday with Mrs Sage, W F M Society meets Friday 2 30 with Mrs Busby, Presbyterian ladies host at 230 pm with health nurse Sophie Potgeter speaking, Senior Philathea Party Friday 7 15 at Mrs Neiswander home bring tea towel, Washington Improvement League postponed meeting Saturday 3 pm, Christian church officers election Sunday after Bible school at 10 45 am followed by Mother s Day program.
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Womans Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
C. W. Busby
East Washington St
Amos Weaver
Carl Roberts
Methodia
Lloyd Neiswanger
Don Wylie
Smith Brookhart
Oy T
Washington Improvement League
E. D. Morrison
The
Christian Church
Chinese Nervous System Genius Claim Sparks Debate
A claim praises the Chinese nervous system as the world's finest, sparking discussion over cultural or scientific bias and the idea of national superiority in cognitive traits.
Banks Start New Fight on Tax Law in Iowa Courts
Five Council Bluffs banks sue in Pottawattamie district court to halt 1920 taxes on government securities, challenging the federal securities bank exemption law as unconstitutional. They allege auditor overstepped authority and improper notice, and claim prior taxation actions were adjudicated.
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Des Moines
Council Bluffs
Brough
Pottawattamie District Court
Iowa Supreme Court
Pottawattamie
Notice of Proof of Will in Iowa District Court
In Washington County Iowa in district court March term 1921 Frances M Waitman deceased last will and testament filed opened and read May 16 1921 fixed for hearing proof Dated April 21 1921 J D Glasgow Clerk District Court
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Iowa
Washington County
Frances M. Waitman
J. D. Glasgow
Card of Appreciation for Washington Response
We express sincere appreciation for the response from the people of Washington during our rum mage Sale. Proceeds amounted to $119.
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Washington
Do Little Boys Bleed To Death
A caregiver recounts giving a nephew a knife who kept opening and closing it. The boy lagged behind, then showed a bloody handkerchief and asked if a little boy could bleed to death, highlighting a close call with potential injury.
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Bob
Class president vote ends with surprise unanimous choice
A student recounts how self nomination led to every classmate casting a vote for them in a school election. The twist reveals everyone knew the student voted for themselves, resulting in an unexpected outcome reported by the Chicago Tribune.
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Chicago Tribune
War Lords Yield Kitchen Trophy to Washington Collection
The field kitchen of William Hobden gollern used during the war has been sent to the United States. It will join a notable collection of war relics in Washington, as advertised in the Want Ads.
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William Hobdengollern
Kaiser
Europe
United States
Washington
Prize Essay by Clarence Miller Narrates Black Beauty Tale
A youngster recounts Black Beauty the horse in a prize essay for Graham Theatre. The narrator describes early meadow life, training under a kind master, incidents with foxhunting, a dangerous bridge, a fire in the stable, and the bond with companions Merry Legs and Ginger.
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Eessay
Clarence Miller
South 4Th Avenue
Graham Theatre
Clarence
Merry Legs
Ginger
Black Beauty
Over-organization cited as major drag on business by bank official
Des Moines May 5 news surveys George D. Roberts of National City Bank of New York warning that over organization and unbalanced industry depress business. He cites rising farm prices and rail and wage increases as factors and urges shared understanding to restore balance and purchasing power.
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Des Moines
George D. Roberts
National City Bank of New York
United States
Local visitors and club gathering report
R J Lease Mrs Pearl McNeill and Doris and W J Edgar visited in Washington yesterday. Mrs H C Hull and Mrs Nellie Robertson hosted Care-Away Circle at Mrs Hulls home with the topic Household Hints led by Mrs Ella DeLong. Officers elected include President Mrs Ollie Anwyl vice president Mrs Etta Buxbaum secretary treasurer Mrs Minnie Sprague.
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Wfordsville
Crawfordsville
R. J. Lease
Pearl McNeill
Doris
W. J. Edgar
Washington
W. H
Mary McCall
McCormick
H. C. Hull
Nellie Robertson
Hull
Ella DeLong
Ollie Anwyl
Etta Buxbaum
Minnie Sprague
Edith Lewis
Lois Davidson
Huch Davis
Maude
Williamsburn
Iowa
John Lee
Columbus Junction
G. Wo
Snow Trout of the Himalayas Delights Indian Cuisine
The snow trout of the Himalayas is noted as a rare delicacy in India. Fished only in the high mountain streams, this fish stands out for its unique appeal among local seafood offerings.
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India
Himalayas
Ways of Politicians Reflect on Appointments
Jud Tunkins voices a critique that incumbents never learn from errors and instead appoint many people to manage ongoing tasks. The remark highlights a pattern of bureaucratic expansion and reliance on others to execute policy.
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Jud Tunkins
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Presbyterian
W. R
W. M
the Baptist Church
Joe Haney
Daughters of Isabella
K. of C. Hall
Ainsworth
Rebekah Club
I. O. Oo. F. Hall
Frank Sage
W. W.G
Goodyear Tires
Goodyear
Tucker & Eicher
E. M. Bridges & Co
West End
Old Jack Frost
A. G. Gault
Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Mazda
Blake White
Bon Ami
Guarateed
Benteco Kash Store
Bixby’s
Jersey
Plymouth
Jaruarg
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