City ministers plan summer union park services
Fifty three boys took the Bier hike last Friday and rested after returning home. They expect Saturday’s activities the following morning. City ministers met Monday to discuss plans for Summer union park services on Sunday evenings. Rotary heard guest Dick McCreery at Monday noon. The playground committee met Monday evening with Clarence Logan as chairman.
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Union Park
Rotary
Dick McCreery
Clarence Logan
Community dinner and dances in Dubuque club scene
A community event hosted by the Washington association drew 158 attendees with Sorden's accordion band under John Yousling providing dinner music. Mrs. Dodd served, Hi-Y boys waited tables, Ed Zeller spoke, and his wife enjoyed the visit. The Standard Oil company and the Chamber of Commerce used the community room on different evenings to promote youth swimming lessons and safe places to swim.
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Sorden
John Yousling
Mrs. Dodd
Ed Zeller
Dubuque Association
Mrs. Zeller
Washington Association
Community member active in local association honored
Dr. Anderson was one of 47 men in the community who joined the association from its start and served on the board for years. He was a real friend of the movement. Bundles for Britain used the community room Friday. Hi Y boys plan their mothers night program next Wednesday. an annual event boys look forward to.
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Dr. Anderson
Who's Who at the Y: Joe Wright Aiding Boys
The Y emphasizes a dedicated worker, Joe Wright, who drives aid to boys. He volunteers to help in many ways, believing the Y fosters better boys and community spirit. Wright's efforts span practical support and mentorship.
Grandview Notes May 8 Update from Local Residents
Mrs. Bud Nickel, ill for months, moved to Mercy hospital Friday and is progressing well. Visitors from Deerfield, Kansas include Mr. Will Herr and Mrs. Herr who dined with G. G. Griffith. Mrs. Jane Martin visits Bill Netser. funeral attendee Mrs. Richard Cray attended Mrs. John Kolesick’s service in North English. Earnie Wetrich and Merle Enfield visited Kalona and Lester Disney’s home. G. G. Griffith called on Delbert Maxwell. Elsie Roth of Wayland visits her sister Mrs. Roman Yutzy this week.
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Delbert Maxwell
Grandview
Bud Nickel
Mercy Hospital
Will Herr
Deerfield
Kan
Will Witermiller
Herr
Bifermiller
Jane Martin
Bill Netser
Richard Cray
John Kolesick
North English
Earnie Wetrich
Floyd Nilfmegger
Kalona
Merle Enfield
Lester Disney
G. G. Griffith
Elsie Roth
Wayland
Roman Yutzy
Washington man helps boys make good in Y program
He is a member of the Rural committee which assists rural young men and boys in the Y program. Many county boys use the Y regularly and Hi Y members come from outside city limits. Mr Wright works effectively in the Y campaign and believes in the program, telling others of its value. Joe is one of the Washington men who helps boys make good.
Cooking Demonstration At Iowa Southern Utility Showroom
A two day cooking demonstration was held in the show room of the Iowa Southern Utility company. Ida Brunson, home economist, assisted S. G. Muesley of the American Stove Company in presenting cooking baking and canning with the new ranges. Attendance prizes were awarded to several attendees from Brighton and other locals.
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Iowa Southern Utility Company
Ida Brunson
S. G. Muesley
American Stove Company
Mps
Rickey
U. S
Floyd Tucker
Joe Klopfenstein
Mary Sehneider
Eva Mouse
Ottumwa Pythian Sisters to Put on Work in Wellman
Ottumwa Pythian Sisters will host a district meeting in Wellman on Monday evening May 12. Ottumwa degree staff will perform degree work, and Washington temple opens the gathering with chair placements filled by Winfield and Wellman officers. Hazel Morfan and Zana Morfan of Rose Hill will introduce grand officers. social hour to follow.
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Wellman
Charlotte Smith
Ottumwa
Hazel
Zana Morfan
Rose Hill
Gilbert
Keota
Winfield
Notice of Election in Washington County Iowa 1941
Public notice for a June 10 1941 special election in Washington County Iowa on a bond proposal to erect and equip a hospital addition funded by bonds not exceeding 48000 dollars with a property tax levy limit. Polls open 8 am to 8 pm at numerous precincts including Kalona Richmond Franklin Center West Chester Highland and others. Dated May 10 1941 by County Auditor Stan Kiesey.
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Cedar Center
Clay Township
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Hogie
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Job at Burlington Open Competitive Exam Announced
The United States civil service commission announces an open competitive examination for inspector general construction with a $2 000 annual salary in the war department quartermaster corps at Burlington Iowa Applications must be filed with the manager eighth United States civil service district post office St Paul Minnesota before close of business May 20 For details on requirements the nature of the exam and application blanks contact the secretary board of United States civil service examiners post office here
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United States Post Office
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Beauty Demonstrator Sadie Wagner Visits Washington Shop
Sadie Wagner a beauty demonstrator from St. Louis Missouri for Theo Bender cosmetics will be at Paris Beauty Salon run by Dorothy Livesay at 421 East Washington Street on Wednesday May 14. She will spend the day advising customers on skin care and beauty issues and will provide a skin analysis and makeup guidance for different skin types.
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Sadie Wagner
St. Louis
Theo Bender Cosmetics Company
Washington
Paris
Dorothy Livesay
East Washington Street
Miss Wagner
No Moisture Colossal Cave Explored Deep Near Benson
Describes Colossal Cave near Benson Arizona as moisture free and stable at 72 degrees year round. Notes exploration reaches 39 miles into the cave without finding moisture. Maintains a dry, constant environment throughout the explored section.
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Colossal
Benson
Ariz
East Sunset Social Notes and Local Visits
Doris Blanchard missed school last week and this week with the flu. Marian Byrum of Mt. Pleasant visited Monday. The Ray Miller family, Pauline, and Mrs. Oral Norman called on the Elmer McArtor family Sunday afternoon. The Caldwells called on the Dick Blanchard home. G. C. Lemley hosted a Sunday dinner with the Schlatter and Schlatter families. Louis and Pearl Smith of West Chester visited Lis a Armacost and the Littel family. Max Schlatter will start work at Rath’s filling station Thursday.
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Clarence Hering
East Sunset
Doris Blanchard
Marian Byrum
Mt. Pleasant
Betty Schlatler
Ray Miller
Pauline
Oral Norman
Elmer McArtor
Frank Scranton
Robert
Stanley
West Chester
Howard Caldwell
Harry Jones
Caldwell
Canadian chemists develop reflective centerline paint
A new road marking paint from Canadian chemists uses ground glass to reflect car headlights at night, improving lane visibility.
C M and St P P R R schedule notes Davenport to KC locals
The timetable lists West Bound No 3 Davenport to Kansas City local departing 9 58 am and East Bound No 26 Southwest Limited departing 1 19 am Also No 8 Kansas City Davenport local departs 6 14 pm with Nos 3 and 8 running daily except Sunday Agent W C Bell is noted at 145 am.
Father Acquitted of Slaying After 14 Years In NY
Francesco Pizzuto, acquitted in New York of a 1927 double slaying in which he claimed self defense, returned from Cincinnati to surrender. He lived with his family as he faced the case, while the slain men were described as thugs who had threatened his life.
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Pizzuto
Cincinnati
Anna Pizzuto
Lucille Pizzuto
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