Social notes from Burlington attendees at Pythian Sisters events
Local cafe chronicles visits and travel as Burlington residents and guests attend the Pythian Sisters convention and related gatherings. Names include Mrs. George Thompson Mrs. G W Swartz Mrs C W Odem Emil Trimbach and other local families. Funeral attendance noted for Mrs Fred D Stewart.
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George Thompson
G. W. Swartz
Burlington
H. S. Young
Pythian Sisters
Emil Trimbach
C. A. Pratt
Washington shoppers and local notices blur in May town items
Local Washington pages show Mrs. M L Orris of Ainsworth and Mrs EB Davis of Crawfords ville shopping in the capital. A Bake Sale for Russian Relief is planned at Gould Battery Station on Saturday May 18 at 9 am for 6th grade at Junior High. Dean's and Johnson Grocery promote ice cream, cocoanut, strawberries, and Mother's Day treats. Miss Clara Wallace returns from Ames after a conference. Professor Robertson and daughter join Mrs Robertson in Crawfordsville for a Senior play. American Legion Auxiliary members prepare Memorial Day poppies. Dr Jenkins remains ill while a community drive marks his 46th wedding anniversary.
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Gould Battery Station
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
High School Manual Training Show Friday
A Washington High School exhibit of manual training and domestic science work will be on display tomorrow afternoon and evening in the school gym. Rooms filled with furniture samples sewing and other projects will be shown. Admission is charged and hours are 1 30 to 6 00 pm and 7 00 to 9 00 pm with hopes of strong public attendance.
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Washington High School
Washington
Winfield Man Killed in Fall From Ladder
Clarence Cockayne a 45 year old carpenter and brother of Arthur Cockayne former barber in Washington was killed in a ladder fall at the Will Price home in Winfield. The rung broke causing a twenty foot plunge into a cellar opening. His skull was crushed and he died instantly. Mrs Price was bruised by the falling accident. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at the Winfield Presbyterian church.
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Clarence Cockayne
Arthur Cockayne
Washington
Winfield
Will Price
Former Resident Dies in Colorado
Mr and Mrs L H O Loughlin received a telegram announcing the death of Mrs Jane Ford in Denver Colorado. Pneumonia was the cause. She was 88 89 years old and formerly lived in Washington before moving to Colorado two years ago. The body will be brought here for burial.
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L. H. O'Loughlin
Jane Ford
Denver
Colo
Ford
Washington
Colorado
Olive long history from Asia Minor to southern France
The olive has a long record dating over 4,000 years of cultivation by ancient civilizations. It is linked to Asia Minor as its origin, with historic mentions in the Bible and early writings. Some trees in southern France reportedly reach almost 2,000 years in age.
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Kbovptions
Asia Minor
France
Business Secret Revealed in Bankruptcy Trial
During a bankruptcy trial the judge questioned how the defendant kept his credit open. The defendant answered he would reveal the method only behind closed doors, noting competitors present and expressing no wish to disclose the secret publicly.
Community club notices and church meetings in May
Local notices list regular meetings for the Fortnightly Club Ladies Aid Rebekah and Poinsettia groups, a social at Baptist Bible school, a Wellston club postponement, W R K special initiation, Saint Pauls Evangelical ladies quilting day, M E church social and time-saving demonstration, American Legion, cemetery care offer, and a Parsons college glee club concert at Pleasant Hill church on May 13.
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Ladies Aid
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
Ladies Aid Society
M. E. Church
Parsons College Glee Club
Pleasant Hill Christian Church
Danger That Never Sleeps Shown With Fire Prevention Motive
The Fox theater hosts three showings of The Danger That Never Sleeps tonight and tomorrow and Saturday at the high school. Sponsored by the state fire marshal the film aims to inform and entertain on fire prevention. The public is urged to attend.
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Moving Picture
Fox Theater
Boy Scouts Sell Tickets For Across the Great Divide Show
The Boy Scouts promote a fundraising show at the high school Friday and Saturday featuring the film Across the Great Divide with a Rotary Club produced main feature and two reels of Bringing Up Father plus a fire prevention reel. Rotary and Legion leaders plan troop adoption after the event.
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Rotary Club
The
Legion
Luck and luckiness differ in meaning and scope
The text defines luck as an event that happens by chance and affects interests, neutral in value. It contrasts lucky as implying only good luck, carrying a positive connotation.
Blooming Plants Care Instructions Inspires Daily Turn and Vent
Blooming plants require consistent turning to avoid one sided growth and should be rotated daily. Open a window for at least ten minutes to ensure fresh air and even development. If temperatures are cold, move plants to the room’s far side to protect them.
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C. W. Odem
Eddyville
Davison
Don Wittman
Galesburg
Irvin Huston
Wyman
W. I. Huston
Mrs. C. M. Robinson
Mrs
B. Shoemaker
Mrs. A. Simons
Cedar Rapids
D. N. Hays
Sam Hays
Kansas City
Fred D. Stewart
James Foster of
Haskins
Will McBride
Howard McBride
Havre
J. EB. Edgington
Ainsworth
O. S. Jensen
Olivine, Evelyn and
Donavan
Ida Grove
Iowa
C. BE. Cockayne
Larry Lemon IN “the
Rick
Anita Stewart
Mitchell
Schulty Motor Car Co
Clapp-Eartham Radio Outfits
United States
California
Winfield Radio Co
Clippord Lundquist Winfield
Brock Washington
Washington Cleaners
Preivery Srhvick Prid
Hone NO
A. D. Sanders
Milwaukee Preight Depot
Stuart
Sora
Universal Car
Washington Motor Co. G. BK. Mack
B. Lupton Monuments
Owen McGovern
Arch Kes
Oxfords
Wilson's
M. L. Orris
Pine Row
Dean's
Whit Davis
David
Crawfordeville
Welch
Johnson Grocery
EB. L. Davis
Crawfordsville
Elias Williams
Johnson's Grocery
Atchison's
Johnson
Clara Wallace
Ames
Mother
Sam T. Donahey
Charles Blanchard
Chillicothe
Mr. Donahey
Chocolate Shop
W. G. Robertson
Margaret of Ainsworth
Ollie Turner
Oskaloosa
Bertha Spangler
Geo. W. Stewart
Fred Jackson
Alneworth
R. K. Leaco
Nannie of
Keota
William Neon
Joe
Antho van Sickle
D. E. Stombaugh
Green
Washington Steam Laundry
L. F. Macon
E. R. Jenkins
Wilson and Pauls Lumber Co
McElhinney Drug Co
Licome of
Oh Boy Root Beer
Belya Carris
W. M
Ladies Aid Society of
the Methodist Church
the Baptist Bible School
W. A. Cook
W. M. Keeley
South
Iowa Avenue
Rebekah Club
I. C. O. F. Hall
Wellston Social Club
Poinsettia Club
Sherm Welch
W. RK. C
Tom Berdo
Independent Club
Latimer Davis
American Legion
Nation
Woodlawn
Washington Improvement League
J. B. Crail
Carl Hedges
Boy Scouts
Washington Green House
Dailey’s Taxi
Local and Country Services
O O. F. Haight
Marion Ave
Milton White
Mary and
Donald
Bell Telephone Exchange
Des Moines
Chicago
H. D. Smith
N. Marion
Bert Olson
Washington, Iowa
John Shields & Sons
Muscatine
George’s
Geo
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