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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1921

Page

7

Correspondents Report Local Notes From Wellston Area

Wellston residents report leisure trips in new Fords by C. H. Brinning and Preston Hoover. Carl Miller and family visit R. E. Brinning. Wilma improving. George Heil hosts visitors from near Washington and Keokuk. W. H. Brinning employs carpenters and paper-hangers. Roads show fish gear on several cars. farmers prepare to plant corn but cold weather slows progress. a few acres already planted.

Wellston C. H. Brinning Preston Hoover Carl Miller Mra Beitel Grace Hill R. E. Brinning Wilma George Heil Washington Keokuk W. H. Brinning

Rural Route Three Community News Highlights

Mr and Mrs Charles Wolfe of Ainsworth and family Sundayed at the Ralph Stewart home. Fred Stewart George Jarrard and Louis Harland help Homer Jarrard build a chicken house. Booster Club met at John Kurtz home. Thomas and Ruth Stewart had tonsils and adenoids removed. Martha Beaugard of Boone visits Earl Smith. Bam McGuire Spencer Reed obituary context as relatives mourn. Surveyor Rawn and assistants survey primary road eleven. Mrs Adolph Larson visits mother Mrs Axel Anderson.

Charles Wolfe Ainsworth Ralph Stewart Fred Stewart George Jarrard Louis Harland Homer Jarrard John Kurtz Thomas Schilling Washington J. F. McGlone Thomas Ruth Stewart Martha Beaugard Boone Earl Smith Andy McGuire Gary Ind Prairie Flower Bam McGuire Spencer Reed Rawn Adolph Larson Axel Anderson

Opportunity for Philippine teachers recruits fifty U S instructors

Manila May 14 Fifty American teachers sought for the Bureau of Education with solid pay and benefits. The program aims to enhance local instruction by bringing in experienced instructors from the United States to work in public schools.

Philippines United States Manila Bureau of Edu

Philippine schools seek American teachers with higher pay

The Philippines public instruction department plans to hire American teachers for the coming school year beginning June with entrance salaries set at 2800, 3000, and 3400 pesos to reflect experience. Contracts span two years, with teachers likely teaching English across various islands.

Cation Departments of Public Instruction W. W. Marquardt United States Alejandro Albert Philippines Philippine Islands Far East Albert

Fort Madison Wins Centerville Meet in Tight Title Race

Fort Madison claimed first with 31 points at the southeastern Iowa and northern Missouri high school meet in Centerville. Fairfield finished second with 24 points and Seymour third with 14 as Fort Madison athletes shared many high placements led by Harper and Guthrie tied for high honors with 10 points each.

Centerville Fort Madison

Wolfskin Banjo Parchment Claim Sparks Debate

Wolfekin markets parchment claimed to be best for banjos sparking discussion among musicians about durability sound quality and compatibility with traditional instrument finishes across regional forums and shops.

Wolfekin

Ainsworth Man Elmer Warnock Dies After Illness

Elmer Warnock of four miles northeast of Ainsworth died this morning after a several weeks illness from sleeping sickness. He leaves a wife and a seven month old daughter Harriet, with surviving relatives including his sister Mrs Nettle Rosenberger and brother Bert. Funeral at 2:30 Wednesday at the Methodist church of Ainsworthville conducted by Rev. McBlain.

Ainsworth Elmer Warnock Warnock Harriet Mary Harding Gaines Washington James Warnock George Anda Nettle Rosenberger Bert Mary Mr. McBlain Methodist Church of

Carnival Plans Unfold At Ames May Holiday

Students map elaborate plans for the annual holiday carnival in Ames with events and attractions highlighted for May activities.

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An Historic Forest of Vallombrosa Legacy

An historic forest tale notes Vallombrosa founded in the twelfth century known as Shadowed Valley. Monastic guardianship and forest cultivation shaped its fame, linking Benedictine monks to preservation and replanting efforts. An ad mentions sale.

Vallombrosa San Glorvanni Gamberto Nelson Courtian T Gbrewo American Forestry Magazine

Muscatine Woman Heads Mission Body

Mrs Geo Blagg of First Methodist church was reelected president of the Woman's Foreign Missionary society for the Muscatine district at a two day Wellman meeting. Mrs Paul Schreurs was elected treasurer. Officers include H S Young Washington and W W Anderson West Liberty as vice presidents. Ainsworth and Lexington residents hold multiple secretary and superintendent roles. Ainsworth awarded the 1922 annual convention.

Muscatine Geo. Blagg First Methodist Church Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Methodist Episcopal Churches Wellman Paul Schreurs H. 8. Young Washington W. W. Anderson Weat Liberty C. R. Stearns Ainsworth A. W. McBlain B. E. Hemm Aut Schreurs H. C. Millice Lexington Eda Strydher C. M Strain Crawfordsville Thom

Proper Flower Arrangement

The essential point in all flower arrangements is form and balance without perfect symmetry. Stems and branches are bent and twisted with delicacy to conceal artificial alteration, creating a natural look and subtlety in the design.

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