Permit Club To Stock Reservoir West Of Town
Rock Island railway grants permission to the local Izaak Walton league to lease and stock the Washington reservoir west of town. The league will police the site, raise water level, and may beautify the area. 180 Chinese ringed rock pheasant eggs arrive for hatching, with birds to be released north of town as the membership drive continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Rock Island Railway
Izaak Walton League
Claire Dewey
H. W. Russell
Ed Sullivan
C. E B. Green
Ivaak Walton League
Washington
League
Japanese Tumblers Set for May Shows at the Y
Five Japanese tumblers, known as the Mah Jongg and Ping Pong brothers, will perform at the Y in Washington on May 25 and 26 as part of an indoor circus arranged by Physical Director Richard W. Davis. Residents of the earthquake-devastated district, they aim to recoup their fortunes and stand out for a notable resemblance to local gym class members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Richard W. Davis
Mah Jongg
Davis
America
Temblers
Two New Teachers Chosen by Board
The Washington board of education filled two teaching vacancies. Miss Mary Eloise Welch, previously with Anamosa schools and Cedar Rapids current, will replace Miss Isabel Heyman as kindergarten teacher. Miss Helen Wood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Wood, now in Missouri, will teach second and third grades at the Wallace building, succeeding Miss Leda Ritter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Eloise Welch
Cedar Rapids
Anamosa
Isabel Heyman
Helen Wood
John Wood
Missouri
Leda Ritter
Wallace
Mrs P Huber and Mrs Houston Shop in Washington
Mrs P Huber and Mrs Houston of Crawfordsville are seen shopping in Washington today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. P. =. Huber
Mra. Huston
Crawfordsville
Washington
Chapter Aims for 300 Members by June First
The article notes plans to grow the chapter to 300 members by June first, reflecting ongoing recruitment and community involvement. It mentions efforts to attract new members and expand participation within the organization.
Committees Named for May Soth Memorial Day Observance
Washington announces Memorial Day plans with Pollitt Grayson in general charge. Delegates include Deanery Chairman J Elliot Gray son and President of the Day Carl M Ke kK. The program lists Marshals, reception, parade, automobiles, flowers, decorations, music, and finance chairs along with allied organizations. A note ends with A little Weonot-ad will do it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pollitt Grayson
J. Elliot Grayson
George Maxwell
W. C. Harding
Col
C. J. Wilson
Frank C. Beatty
L. B. Lupton
Phil Crail
Louie Jones
Leslie Bicher
Thos, Gillespie
W. J. Keifer
I. W. Schenefelt
J. S. Mangold
Glen FE
Mace
Marsh W. Bailey
Henry Hull
Amos N. Alberson
Fiowere
Women's Relief Corps
George Ward
South Side Square
Chas. W. Davis
Glen Barclay
West Side Square
Everette Griffith
A. Dickerson
Grand Army of the Republic
Henry Parkinson
Milan Shields
American Legion
Preston L. Etter
W. R. Ci
L. E. Larson
Edna Purvis
American Legion Auxiliary
C. H. Guther
Glee Clubs Headed to Ames for State Contest
Twenty four Washington high school boys and twenty four girls with three chaperons depart tomorrow by motorbus for Ames to compete in the state music contest. Assistant Principal Lloyd M. Edgar Miss Helen Wilson and Miss Bertha Hay lead the group. The trip will leave by 3 30 PM and the Iowa City cars will arrive by 2 00 PM.
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Ames
Washington Glee
Las
Iowa
Lioyd M. Edgar
Helen Wilson
Bertha Hay
Iowa City
Washington
Pastor C W Klein Heads to Keokuk District Conference
Evangelical pastor C W Klein of Washington and Valley congregations travels to Keokuk for the district conference meeting spanning Sunday. Delegates include Martin Westen from the local parish. Klein will address the men's Bible class at Keokuk on Sunday. The district covers Town state and about ninety congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Klein
Washington and Valley
Walf Named Immigration Commissioner General at $6000 Salary
Harry Be. Walf of Williamsburg Illinois will take office May 15 as commissioner general of immigration in a recess appointment. Salary set at $6000 annually. His nomination will be submitted to Congress in December.
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Dubuque, la
Harry BE. Walf
Williamsburg
Washington
Congress
Junior High Pupils Stage Indian Themed Operetta
The eighth grade at Junior High presents The Pioneer’s Papoose an operetta in Indian costume next Wednesday May 20. Tickets issued to parents and friends due to limited seating. no admission fee but ticket required. Cast includes Chief Tomahawk Joe Springman Jayement Floyd Tucker and many Indian Maidens and Braves. curtain at eight o’clock. teachers supervise rehearsals and costumes.
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Chief Tomahawk
Joe Springman Jayement
Floyd Tucker Prince
Charles Long Ee
Charles Barclay
Edwin Davidson Lillamush
Nora Warner
Esther McCreedy Moontare
Priscilla Morrison Starshine
Mary Louise Harwood
Eva Barham Tom Tom Player
Robert Lytle
Margaret Applegate
Arione Breese
Margaret Dayton
Esther Elgar
Edith Elgar
Mary McConaughy
Edith Brookhart
Lucille Ross
Virginia Macon
Hazel Hesseltine
Doris Fields
Arabelle Crone
Cora Alice Hays
Margaret Livingston
Margaret Alice Stewart
Alice McDaniels
Dorothy Lester
Alice Warnock
Priscilla Morrison
Helen Helwick
Jane Stewart
Betty Hollingsworth
Elma Rice
Ruth Robb
Mildred Hancher
Edwith McFarland
Bessie Wenger
Dorothy Thompson
Esther Conger
Irene Roe
Carol Jones
Velve Jack
Wilma Moore
Bertha Earl
Evan Burhham
Thora Warner
Catherine MacConaughy
Hazel Thompson
Indian Braves
Franklin Bailey
Almon Dewey
Orville Korf
John Westphal
Victor Westphal
Raymond Rittenhouse
Carlton Lytle
Clifford Rheinert
Homer Richardson
Robert Minnick
Bugs Knotek Hogs for State College
Prof. A L Anderson head of the hog department at Iowa State College Ames bought three Duroc Jersey hogs from James Knotek & Sons in Washington. The animals will be fed at the state college for the International Livestock Show in Chicago in early December and shown in the 450 pound class judged on type and marketing conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Anderson
Iowa State College
Ames
Washington
James Knotek & Sons
State College
Chicago
Mrs Everett Fleming Visits Washington Relatives
Mrs Everett Fleming of Lexington spent last week in Washington at the home of her nephew and niece Mr and Mrs Roscoe Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Fleming
Lexington
Washington
Roscoe Anderson
Mailman Memo Reveals John Applegate Woes at Post Office
A brief glimpse at daily life shows John Applegate noting a decline in mail delivery as he shares his frustration near the local post office. The encounter captures ordinary citizen experience with postal service.
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Grants Walton
Washington Public School
Board of Education
Grayson
Carl M. Ke
Charles M. Denison
Evangelical Synod
Ward
Ward’s
Oper Pro
Bugs Knotek Hogs
H.I. Ward & CO
Washington Steam Laundry
Evening Journal
Bud
Ge Ib. McCleery Calendar Factory
Fifth Avenue
George A. Howard
Monmouth, Il
Washington District
Syncro Motors Co
Battle Creek
Mich
RED
State Price
Earl Farley
Centerville
H. F. Darbyshire
Journal
South D Ave
Eod
Henry Berdo
Prairie Flower
Tate
Carl C
Roberts
George Young
South
Iowa Ave
Washington Loan and Trust, Co
Newton
Seiberling
Thos
L. Gillespie
Dodge Brothers Motor Vehicles
Wm. Darbyshire
HAYES
Delbert Darnell
N. W
FORD
Inquire Motor Inn
Henrietta Griffith
Lloyd Martin
West Chester
BUICK
Mangold’s
Mangold
Titseod
Bernard Walker
R. Gillespie
Fairmount Creamery
C. C. Owen
T. F. Barker
Mt. Vernon
Eugene Owen
Charles Barker
Eugene
Lyon's
Ella Warren
Lyon
Lyon Baking Company
John Coakley
Arnold's Barber
F. & M. Bank
The
P. O
John Applegate
John
Kidder
Man
von Reister
W.s.reister & Sons
Eggs and Poultry
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