Washington glee club trip to Ames by hired motor buses
The Strickler taxi-car lines will transport the Washington high school glee clubs to Ames for the state contest using two large motor buses with up to 35 seats each. Departure is planned for Thursday around 3 30 pm, with a return Saturday night or Sunday morning. The arrangement is cheaper than trains and uses drivers familiar with cross country routes.
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Strickler
Washington High School
Ames
Washington
Town City Line
Towa City
Uriana
Iowa-Ilinois
Washington Glee Clubs
Davison Declines Responsibility for Lovella Davison Debts
Statement denies responsibility for any debts incurred by Lovella Davison of 7312 Guy Ek. The note asserts personal liability and clarifies non-assumption of charges linked to Lovella Davison.
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Lovella Davison
Guy Ek
Davison
Card of Thanks for Mary C. Allen and Family
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and the floral offerings at the loss of our beloved husband and father. Mrs Mary C Allen and Children.
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Mary C. Allen
Washington high school struggles at Tri-state track meet
Washington finished with eight points at the Tri-state meet on the Parsons College track as Reiner was spiked early in the mile, breaking up the mile relay hopes. Hill placed in multiple events and McConnell earned third in hurdles while Korf took second in the javelin. Winfield led with Beauchamp’s points, Oska loosa and Fort Madison close behind. Washington plans possible entries at Muscatine or Cedar Falls after Ames glee club event.
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Washington
Fairfield
Parsons College
Reiner
McCill
McConnell
Beauchamp
Winfield and Wilcox
Oskaloosa
Des Moines Register
Korf
Hill
Burlington High School
Fort Madison
Ottumwa
Winfield
Beauachamp
Mt. Pleasant
Ames
Muscatine
Cedar Falls
Mrs Eliza Johnston of Columbus City Dies after Illness
Mrs Eliza Johnston, born 1842 in Blount county Tennessee, died Sunday at her Columbus City home after a two week influenza illness. She leaves three daughters, a son, a brother and sister, ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 2 30 at United Presbyterian Church with Rev John P Aiken. Burial in Columbus City.
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Columbus Junction
Eliza Johnston
Columbus City
Blount County
Tenn
Louisa County
Samuel Johnston
Will Marsden
Des Moines
H. L. Duncan
Cedar Rapids
Howard Johnston
Frank Johnston
West Liberty
Frank Edmondson
Margaret Duncan
United Presbyterian Church
John P. Aiken
Final Program of Brief Plays Show Entrancing High School Talent
Two evenings of one act plays at the Washington High School drew several hundred residents. Proceeds fund the year’s dramatic contests. Casts included Illiene Busby Lyle Schultz Vera Keating and others in Teeth of the Gift Horse. A Gift to Order featured five male actors Norman Sage David Elder Raymond Richardson Ralph McCreedy and Harold Elwell with Blanche Beatty. Do Men Gossip portrayed a men’s club with Roy Crossett Wayne Knicht Ralph Unthank Earnest Simpson Frank Kos and Dorothy Ellis.
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Washington
Illiene Busby
Lyle Schulty
Vera Keating
Lillian Brown
Clarence Miller
Margaret Corbin
Norman Sage
David Elder
Raymond Richardson
Ralph McCreedy
Harold Elwell
Blanche Beatty
Ralph Unthank
Earnest Simpson
Frank Kos
Dorothy Ellis
Death claims Mrs. John H. McCreedy in Washington community
Mrs. Ella Varetta Duke McCreedy died Sunday morning at her home. Funeral services set for Tuesday afternoon at Jones and Mecklhinney, with Rev. J Reade McCrory of First United Presbyterian Church presiding. Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. Survived by three children, Reginald, Clarence, and Amorelle, plus siblings and four grandchildren. Mrs. McCreedy had been an invalid for 21 years, living most of her life in the area.
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Jones & Mecklhinney
John H. McCreedy
Clarence McCreedy
J. Reade McCrory
First United Presbyterian Church
Elm Grove Cemetery
Washington
John A
Julia Ann (Ickles) Duke
Washington High School
McCreedy
Chicago
Reginald McCreedy
Long Beach
Calif
Amorelle Miller
Joseph H. Duke
Los Angeles
Miss Martyn, Duke
Homer Smith
Kingman
Kansas
Mary C. Tedford
Wilbur Smith
Girl Reserves Install New Officers at Church Service
Yesterday afternoon at the Presbyterian church an unusually impressive service installed the new Girl Reserves officers from the high school. Miss Maurine McLaughlin opened with organ numbers as officers entered in procession and candles were lit for each successor.
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Fternood
Presbyterian Church
Maurine Mclaughlin
Carl Roberts
Myrtle Macon
Carolyn McCleery
Florence Brookhart
Dorthea Thompson
Estella Davidson
Dorothy Clark
Mary Kerr
Clarice Wenzel
Isabelle Davis
Mabel Livingston
Catherine Jane Hull
Jean Johnson
Winifred Allen
Edith Carr
Hallie Hull
Reverend W G Robb resigns from Washington church
Rev W G Robb tendered his resignation as pastor of the Covenan ter or Reformed Presbyterian church effective the last of June. He will join the Covenanter church at Houston Illinois taking up duties July first. The Washington parish reluctantly accepts the move after seven years of service.
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W. G. Robb
Covenanter Or
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Robb
Covenanter Church
Houston
Ill
Sparta
Ilinois
Washington
Rebb
Mr. Robb
Operetta Tickets On Sale For The Gypsy Rover
Tickets for the comic operetta The Gypsy Rover go on sale Tuesday at nine at Phillips drug store. Seats are 35 cents for any part of the house. The performance is set for Friday May 15 at the high school auditorium with rehearsals ongoing for three weeks.
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Phillips Drug Store
Furnished rooms income noted for home improvements
A short want ad note suggests income from furnished rooms can fund painting and decorating an entire home. It promotes using small want ads to get help for decorating or securing what is needed.
Ad Response Guidance for Advertisements to Merchants
When you reply to an advertisement you should address the merchant directly. State the product or service you want and any relevant details such as quantity timing or delivery. Include contact information and a clear request for follow up or confirmation.
Centennial May Fete Promises Pretty School Program
The Centennial School pupils will present a May Fete on Thursday afternoon at four o'clock. The event includes the crowning of the May Queen, elected by Centennial folks, with Miss Wilma Hampsher named as queen. The entire public and school patrons are invited to attend.
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Centennial School
Wilma Hampsher
Don Hampsher
Infant Pehler Dies After Brief Illness
John Willis Pehler son of Mr and Mrs John Pehler died Sunday at the family home 626 East Jefferson after a brief illness He was born here April 8 Services were held at two this afternoon at the residence conducted by Dr W W Bowens with burial at Aingworth
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John Willis Pehler
John Peller
Pehler
East
Jefferson Street
W. W. Bowens
Aingworth
Walton League Seeks 300 Members in Washington Chapter Drive
General J E Lemmon leads a two-team push of 46 members each to recruit 300 new members by June first in the Isaak Walton League Washington chapter. Teams led by Colonel Glenn Mace and Colonel EB Stutsman split charter members into groups of five with captains accountable to their colonel for quotas. A post campaign picnic and a notable conservation speaker are planned, with daily progress published by Breese and Krouth.
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J. E. Lemmon
Washington
Isaak Walton League
Glenn Mace
Roscoe Breese
Breese and Krouth
Mace
Henry Shields
Rev. Klein
Ward Gilliland
Emmett Hayes
R. R. Breese
John Dodds
J. J. Miller
L. B. Lupton
Harold Hays
Les Eicher
Dr. A. J. Droz
Asa Jones
Geo. Nesbit
Joe McElhinney
al Baldridge
J. O. Elder
Dr. Hall
Geo. Teas
Leonard Bailey
Wade Welch
Frank Cherryholmes
Joe Mugnaini
Blaine Holmes
Howard Hayes
Dr. Sartor
John McCall
Rev. Fastwood
R. BE. Thornton
Maynard Brown
Irvin Galloway
Chas. Barrett
Remps Hampshire
Julius Kneslin
R. H. Peiper
J. Neill
Win Smouse
Russell Goodwin
Sherm Crone
A. Db. Hunter
G. W. Manuseur
Archie Harvey
Homer Darbyshire
Geo. Morrison
Will Harwood
S. W. Livingston
Leo Wolf
Dr. Bateman
Dec. Young
Dick Springman
John Rittenhouse
Ernest Louck
Howard Sitter
Homer Stephen
J. B. Lemmon
C. R. Wilson
Hubert Walker
H. E
Ainsworth Prepares for Decoration Day Observance
May 41 report lists committee assignments for Decoration Day in Ainsworth. Program includes W. W. Moore and C. Thoma as coordinators, with R. C. McKiernan and C. J. Richards as speakers. Music roles assigned to C. R. Stearns and D. A. Peterson, with vocal selections by Mrs. KE and others.
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Jesse Meeks
Martin Stewart
Geo. Townsend
Grace Walker
Effie McCreedy
T. J. Whitlock
E. J. Richards
Sam Marsh
Flowers
W. R. C. Ladies
Jesse Marr
Marshall
J. C. Jones
James Porter
W. S. Moore
J. A. Marsh
Ushers
W. T. Trotter
F. J. Wood
R. A. Acheson
Willie McNutt Eats Washington Butter From Washington
Willie McNutt is described as weighing a ton yet continues to eat Washington Butter from Washington. The verse notes his habit and local product reference in a playful tone.
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Willie McNutt
Willie
Washington
Fliers From Here Plan Illinois Trip Amid Weather
Mr and Mrs P Olson and a four passenger airplane have stayed ten days here and planned departure today for Illinois possibly Galesburg. Cold weather and strong wind hindered travel but they carried many passengers on several hops.
Brookhart Tours Iowa with Speeches and Engagements
Senator W. Brookhart spoke in Albion Iowa yesterday and travels to Des Moines today for a public briefing. He has a scheduled commencement address at Farrar Iowa this Thursday evening as part of a week of appearances.
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Brookhart
W. Brookhart
Albion
Iowa
Les Moines
Ite
Farrar
Plants in Sleep Reported Droop For Warmth
Sleep described as a time when plants droop their leaves and stems, drawing closer for warmth, a behavior noted in a cited report.
Indians as Merchants in Africa Trade Networks
Indians as Merchants describes a broad spectrum from wealthy traders to itinerant peddlers, noting a commercial organization as a key factor in business activities across Africa. The piece emphasizes economic influence and organizational roles within Indian merchant communities.
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Africa
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