Chicago educator Nel Organ visits dedication of new Masonic Temple
Mr. Nel B Organ of Chicago, a long time Washington resident and 87-year veteran of activity, attends the dedication of the new Masonic Temple. He lectures on insect life for Chicago public schools and holds over fifty years of Masonic lodge membership, wearing a water charm from his Chicago lodge. Posts, barn work, fencing, and fence braces are noted as part of the surrounding scene.
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Nel B. Organ
Chicago
Organ
Washington
Local shoppers and visitors listed in Columbus event notice
The notice names Mr. and Mrs. Milo Arthur of Columbus dJmerion who shopped here today and lists out of town visitors including Joe A. Conrad Crawfordsville Ira Waterhouse Keota Henry Yoder Wayland and others. It mentions piano pupils seeking private instruction and livestock shipping notices.
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Milo Arthur
Columbus
Helen Hat
Jackson
Eod
Joe A. Conrad
Crawfordsville
Frank Fletcher
Ira Waterhouse
Keota
Henry Yoder
Wayland
F. R. Dunbar
William Lukavsky
Ainsworth
Will Pyle
J. B. McCrabb
Wellman
Ed Blumenstein
Marvin Buck
O. F. Crayne
West Chester
Wrynnie J. Weidlein
Frank Nebel
Ray Miller
Joy Wiguman
Kinross
M. Maxwell
Delbert Maxwell
Bill Wooley
Elizabeth Wooley
J. J. Buxbaum
Clint Rhea
Gerald
Beauty contest winner at University of Illinois
Ten years ago Wanda Neiswanger daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Neiswanger of South Iowa avenue and a University of Illinois student was among the Illinois winners in the Chicago Tribune beauty contest. Our electric floor water is in demand as a labor saver and rental price is very reasonable.
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Wanda Neiswanger
Fred Neiswanger
South Iowa Avenue
University of Illinois
Chicago Tribune
Weather Brings Warmer Day with Increasing Cloudiness
Bring us your kodak films for developing and printing. You’ll like our service. Weather hints at warmer temperatures ahead with more clouds.
Memorial Day at Ainsworth Observance Plan
May 24 schedule announced for Decoration Day with 1 45 a m line of march from Main street led by the Washington band to United Presbyterian church. Program includes America invocation Gettysburg address by John Stephens and sermon by Rev J H Kremyre. Graves of soldiers will be decorated and a Washington band concert follows on Trout street.
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Main Street
Washington
United Presbyterian Church
America
Rank McAllister
Gettysburg
John Stephens
J. Jh. Kremyre
Washington Band
Trout Street
Wool pooled at Rocksland depot report from Wash Co
A note from the Washington County Wool Growers Association dated May 27 records wool pooling at the Rocksland depot. The entry notes collective sale activity and examplary coordination among local growers.
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Rocksland Depot
Washington
Wash. Co. Wool Grower's Association
Special Matinee Plans Lincoln Picture for School Kids
Washington grade schools and junior high pupils will attend a 3 PM matinee of Abraham Lincoln at the State theater Tuesday. Supt J H Poet says schools will dismiss in time. Walter Huston plays the Emancipator and 112 actors portray 112 historic personages directed by D W Griffith.
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Washington
Abraham Lincoln
State Theater
Supt
J. H Poet
Ralph Pratt
Walter Huston
D. W. Griffith
Kay Hammond
Mary Todd Lincoln
Una Merkel
Ann Rutledge
Ian Keith
John Wilkes Booth
Jason Robards
Herndon
Lucille la Verne
Funeral services for Ed Myall held at L A Jones funeral home
Funeral services for Ed Myall were held Thursday afternoon at 7 30 at the L A Jones funeral home with Dr FLOW fastwood in charge. Pallbearers included Henry Sutherland Griffin Clark William Ebersole Sam Petratt William Mosena and Ernest Runner. Burial followed at Elm Grove Cemetery.
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Ed Myall
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
Dr. Flow
Fastwood
Henry Sutherland
Griffin Clark
William Ebersole
Sam Petratt
William Mosena
Ernest Runner
Elm Grove Cemetery
No Place for Cynics Universe Too Marvelous
A brief, reflective line from Country Home asserts the world’s wonder makes cynical philosophy impractical and out of place.
Burlington Triumphs in High School Junior College Track Meet
Burlington wins the joint track meet with top finishes across events. Frederick of Washington and Ottumwa competitors take multiple podiums in discus and distance throwing. Cole and Parker tie for high jump, Kiesey claims javelin, Coulter and Kelly lead broad jump, Delp wins pole vault, and Burlington members sweep several sprint and relay heats with notable times.
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Burlington
Frederick
Washington
Albertson
Ottumwa
Hoyt
Muscatine
Freeman
Cole
Parker
Kiesey
Bennett
Coates
Coulter
Kelly
Bollman
Delp
Airfield
Lytle
Chompson
Campbell
Fairfield
Bowes
Crambill
Lee
Muscaine
Gillispie
Leonard
Track meet results list from Washington and nearby towns
Results show Ahrens of Washington winning the 100 yard dash in 10.6 seconds with Kopp of Muscatine second and Wells of Washington fourth. Ahrens also won the 220 yard dash in 27.4 seconds with Wells second and Ryan of Burlington third. Other winners include Ryan in the quarter mile, Crawford in the half mile and mile events, MuscatineAlbiana relay victors, and victories in field events such as Hayward in shot put and Harbinson in discus.
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Ahrens
Washington
Kopp
Muscatine
Colors
Albia
Wells
Ryan
Burlington
Ekolas
Duke
Spencer
Crawford
Kerns
Skola
Booth
Mason
Gillard
Hayward
Centerville
Brooks
Preston
Smith
Harbinson
Hayward Centerville
Hargitt
Borum
Cameron
Kort
Lamb
Fulton
Holihan
Cohn
Olson
Jones
Sheridan
Fisher
Moore
Waterloo Guests At Miss Milligan Event
Mrs Will A Lane and daughter Betty with Miss Jessica Milligan of Waterloo visited Friday night at Miss Aileen Milligan's home.
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Will A. Lane
Daugter Betty
Jessica Milligan
Waterloo
Aileen Milligan
Wedding of Stella Porter and John Lincoln Kelly
Mrs Stella Porter formerly Iowa State president of P E O wed Mr John Lincoln Kelly in San Diego California in late April The ceremony took place at the bride’s sister Mrs Maud Post’s home with only close relatives present A buffet luncheon followed and the couple left for a motor trip north They will reside at 4229 St James Place after June 1 The bride wore a light blue ensemble with a dark blue coat and the house featured blue delphinium pink snap dragons The couple are tied to San Diego’s social and church circles and several nuptial events were planned on their return
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Stella Porter
John Lincoln Kelly
San Diego
California
Stella M. Porter
Willis L. Goldsmith
Mission Hills Congregational Church
Kelly
St. James Place
Paradise
Morning Choral Club
P. Ef. O
Rainbow Order to Have Installation
The Order of the Rainbow for Girls Chapter 38 will hold a public installation on Sunday May 24 at 3 p m at the Masonic temple. The public is invited to attend this meeting with brief addresses by Glenn Mace and Mrs Rose Reid.
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Order of the Rainbow For Girls
Masonic Temple
Glenn Mace
Rose Reid
Glenn Washburn
Washington
Funeral Services for Charley Kerr Held at Jones Home
Funeral services for Charley Kerr were held Wednesday afternoon at L. A. Jones Funeral Home conducted by Rev. A A Wing with music by a male quartet. Pallbearers included Clarence Phillips Cloyd Knupp Glenn Knupp Carl Phillips Lloyd Phillips and Carl Hensley. Interment followed at Elm Grove Cemetery.
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Charley Kerr
L. A. Jones
Rev. A. A Wing
Clarence Phillips
Cloyd
Glenn Knupp
Carl
Lloyd Phillips
Carl Hensley
Elm Grove Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support
Mrs. Charley Kerr and family Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Kerr Mr. and Mrs. Howard Kerr and Mr. and Mrs. Will Sickles express sincere thanks for the thoughtful kindness and sympathy received during their recent bereavement.
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Charley Kerr
L. H. Kerr
Howard Kerr
Will Sickles
Thanking Friends for Sympathy at Bereavement
A brief note thanks many friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the bereavement. Names listed include Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Applegate, Mr. and Mrs. Austin Sutherland, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stewart.
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D. R. Applegate
Austin Sutherland
Ralph Stewart
Gates Vuico Tires Insurance Offer At Local Garage
Our garage offers one year free insurance on tires for bruises blowouts and tire injuries with the new Gates Vuico Tires. We unpacked the line this week and invite you to see features including a free under compression spark plug test that could save money on operating your car.
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Gates Vuico
Spring suits arrive at Schmoeller Bros and local visits
Mr and Mrs Leland Morrison were in town for the Masonic temple dedication. William Bragg from Burbank California visits his mother Mrs C A Speer and plans to leave Sunday. Susan Coffey Aux of M E F M S hold a bake sale at 10 am Saturday May 23 in Ferguson building West Chester. 8203 William Eichelberger of Wayland was here today.
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Mrs
Leland Morrison
Mr. Morrison
William Bragg
Burbank
Calif
C. A. Speer
Washington
Susan Coffey
West Chester
Ferguson
Early East Lynne premiere and stage creators noted
The career of East Lynne traces to March 28 1863 in New York at Tripler's hall with Clifton W Tayleure shaping likely the first dramatic adaptation. Lucile Weston originated the role of Lady Isabel in that early production.
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East Lynne
New York
Tripler’s Hall
Clifton W. Tayleure
Brooklyn
Lucile Weston
Lady Isabel
Happiness Through Love’s Rewarding Pursuit
A concise reflection notes that happiness arises from goodness health success service wisdom knowledge beauty and many rewards while penalties stem from badness pain anger and ignorance. It states love as the divine arbiter separating the sheep from the goats and as the most powerful driver of mankind’s principal pursuits.
Spring suit promotion and Davenport visit noted
The item mentions a spring suit tailor made at Schmoeller Bros Wotl Wool Pooled at Rock Island depot Washington on May 27 and references Eagle Stamps. It also notes Mr and Mrs Paul Hunt of Davenport planning a weekend at the A J Fields home and that Mrs Hunt is Fields' daughter. Widmer's Clothes Shop promotion appears in the text.
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Schmoeller Bros
Paul Hunt
Davenport
A. J. Fields
Mrs. Hunt
the Fields
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