P. E. O. Society Pledges $100 to Y Endowment Fund
The P EO society voted to donate 100 to the Y M C A endowment fund, bringing pledges by local women's groups to 400. The American Legion auxiliary gave 200 and the Women's Relief Corps 100, with Fortnightly club promising more. Other societies are expected to contribute, aiming to reach 20 000 to meet Dr BE Rh Jenkins's site offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. EO. Society
American Legion Auxiliary
Women’s Relief Corps
BE. Rh. Jenkins
Washington
Dr William Crawford Dies in Philadelphia Accident
Dr William Crawford a longtime Washington dentist died in a Philadelphia accident reports a telegram from his son Rev Harry H C Crawford. The body will be brought to Washington for burial with services at the cemetery the next morning. He was about ninety and had lived in the community for years as a member of the First United Presbyterian Church. His wife died in 1966 and he then moved to live with his son in New York state.
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William Crawford
Washington
Philadelphia
Harry H. C. Crawford
Crawford
Mr. Crawford
United Presbbyterian Church
South Marion Avenue
C. A. Boice
Arayle
N. Y
Ford Touring Car Stolen From Ottumwa Recovered North of Coal Chute
A Ford touring car stolen in Ottumwa Wednesday night was found north of the Rock Island coal chute yesterday evening around six. The sheriff’s office took custody after being notified in the morning. The car was in good order with ample gasoline. the driver fled to parts unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Rock Island
Visit to Crawfordsville by Mrs Emma Bennett
Mrs Emma Bennett traveled to Crawfordsville this morning to visit at the home of her daughter Mrs Steve Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Bennett
Crawfordsville
Steve Jones
Freight Wreck Near Junction Burns Multiple Cars
A midnight wreck one mile west of Columbus Junction halted Rock Island service for hours. Nine freight cars burned including a gasoline tank car and an adjacent tank car ignited. Sparks and heat twisted rails. wreckers from Washington, led by Roadmaster Ed Sullivan, cleared debris as trains were detoured and a new track opened. Witness reports of possible but unconfirmed hobos dead circulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Columbus Junction
Washington
School Exhibit Deserves Crowd At High School Hall
A display in the high school gym showcases manual training and domestic science work from the year. The exhibit will run tonight from seven to nine o'clock and invites the public to attend.
Big crowd sought for Washington at Columbus Junction meet
An appeal urges Washington residents to attend the track meet at Columbus Junction tomorrow starting about 1 30. Proceeds will benefit the local high school athletic fund with half of net going to the fund. Teams from Columbus Junction Ainsworth and Washington enter. Washington seeks large turnout for support and possible victory.
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Washington
Columbus Junction
Ainsworth
Junction
Washington High School Class Day Honors Athletes
Seniors at Washington High School held class day with award ceremonies for athletic letters in basketball and debate. Boys and girls basketball letters were presented by Coach A D Dickinson and Miss Ada Wilson respectively, with team cups from the Riverside tournament. Debating honors went to James Work, Esther Hay, Jeanette Rothschild, and others.
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Washingston High School
A. DD. Dickinson
Gaylord Waymack
Harry Rice
George Freshwaters
Arlington Daniels
Leslie McCreedy
Keith Molesworth
Ada Wilson
Riverside
Vera Palmer
Lola Davis
Mary Louise Minick
Elsie McBride
Esther Hay
Lois Griffith
Mildred Genkinger
Edna Morrow
Irma Waymack
Vivian Caldwell
H. E. Casé
James Work
Jeanette Rothschild
Charles Barker
Nelle Ryan
Mabel Moore
Ralph Boyd
Church and club notices from Pleasant Hill and Ames
Announcements list meetings for Monday Bridge club with Mrs. Berdo and Independent club with Mrs. Latimer Davis on Friday afternoon. The Willing Workers plan a bake sale for the ER Church on Saturday May 20. Parsons college Gleetub to give concert at Pleasant Hill Christian church Saturday evening May 13. W R C special meeting for initiation Saturday at 2 30. Miss Neale Knowles of Ames to meet Walnut club Tuesday after dinner at Mrs Lem Guy home. Epworth Leaguers of Methodist church hold business meeting Tuesday May 16 with social to follow.
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A.M. ER. Church
Independent Club
Latimer Davis
Parsons College Gleetub
Pleasant Hill Christian Church
Neale Knowles
Ames
Ladies of Walnut Club
Lem Guy
Epworth Leaguers of
Methodist Church
Epworth League and church events announced
All Epworth League members meet at the church Sunday evening at six to attend the young people's service at 4 15. Woodlawn cemetery lot owners may arrange special care by $2 check to Mrs J B Crail, chairman, 413 Washington Council No 2008. Regular meeting Monday night May 15th in Council Chamber. Mrs Howard Gardner and others entertain Ladies Aid Thursday May 18th. receiving committee listed. bring eggs for box.
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Epworth League
Christian Church
Woodlawn
Washington Improvement League
J. B. Crail
Washington Council
Council Chamber
Joe McCormick
Cornell
Edw
Wheelan
Howard Gardner
Earl Ensminger
Orr Maple
Church Hall
Bert Dill
Chas. Ashby
Effie Huber
Fresh Air Children Arrive From Chicago Amid Welcoming Crowd
The Ogantz nursery in Chicago sent twelve children to a summer home program greeted by a large depot crowd. Local families including Duke Huber Cummings Dowell Peterson Greenfield Crawford Davis and Mrs Finch will care for them temporarily. A second group will arrive after school ends with Mrs W L Peterson overseeing arrangements again.
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Ogantz Nursery
Chicago
Lewis Duke
al Huber
Lee Cummings
George Dowell
Curtis Peterson
E. E. Greenfield
Jim Crawford
Sesamum Oil and Byproducts in India and Africa
Sesamum is a genus of about twelve species of herbs found in India and Africa. The oil from these plants is used for food and cosmetics and the oil cake mixed with honey is a popular Indian delicacy. In 1921 India's sesamum yield reached 472000 tons.
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India
Tndla
Crawfordsville Class Graduates in 1022 Ceremony
The Crawfordsville high school class of 1922 celebrated diplomas at the opera house May 12. Rev G W Hanna opened with an invocation. Dr W W Bowers spoke on The Building of a Life urging large thoughts, service, and community duty. Dana Barnes and Milton Davidson delivered summaries, with letters awarded to athletes William Richer and others. Oma Strain won the honor scholarship for top grades over four years.
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Crawfordsville
Opera House
G. W. Hanna
Phillips
W. W. Bowers
Washington
Oreion
Dana Barnes
Milton Davidson
Elans
Hames
William Richer
Chester Cherryholmes
Grant Fletcher
Vers ‘Non White
Austin Bower
Verle Mc Blroy
Oral Conrad
Clive Huston
Albert Lanone
Oma ‘Strain
Tak&ers
Fearee RE Bates
Mayor Alberson Returns From Burlington Masonic Temple Dedication
Mayor A N Alberson grand master of Town Masons returns from Burlington after attending the dedication of a new Masonic temple noted as a prominent, multi day ceremony. The Burlington temple is described as one of the finest in the state with design by the Des Moines firm including Cloyee Beard longtime Washington member.
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A. N. Alberson
Burlington
Alberson
Des Moines
Cloyee Beard
Washington
Hornets Nest Reunion Set For Washington June 8 9
Col D J Palmer president of the Hornets Nest survivors announces the annual reunion of the founoluts brigade will be held in Washington on June 8 and 9 five regiments represented include 2nd 7th 5th 12th and 14th Iowa infantry about fifty visitors are expected local families are asked to host veterans and provide breakfast the morning of June 9 contact Col Palmer for accommodations and meals
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D. J. Palmer
Hornets Nest Survivors
Founoluts
Washington
14Th
Iowa Infantry
Aged Woman Suffers Ribs in Fall at Savage Home
Mrs. McAnulty aged 91 residing with daughter Mrs. Ella M. Savage on South Mariah avenue sustained two broken ribs after a fall at the Savage home. She has endured two prior falls in recent years with hip fractures but remains vigorous for her age.
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McAnulty
Ella M. Savage
South Mariah Avenue
Savage
Small Fire at Miller Home Quick, Minor Damage
Firefighters were called to the A. St. Miller residence yesterday afternoon around 3 30. The blaze was a small affair and extinguished before the department reached the scene. Only slight damage was reported.
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Miller
A. St. Miller
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