Decoration day committees named for graves at Woodlawn and Elm Grove
Mrs. Frank Gobble announces Decoration day committees to decorate soldiers graves. Each cemetery section lists seven delegates including Woodlawn Section 1 Jos A Dawson and Mary Maxwell. Elm Grove Northeast Hugh Arthur and Edith Miller. Northwest James Reiner and Wm Kensler. Southwest A Hunter and Harry Dickerson among many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gobble
Woodlawn
Jos. A. Dawson
Mary Maxwell
M. BE. Dickens James
Wilson
Letitia Shields
Jay Brown
Gertrude Beatty
R. G. McChesney
Emma Garrett
R.S
Cloyce Stewart
Cecil Dennison
J. M. Thompson
Ira Rathmel
Susie Edginton
J. Kellogg
S. J. Kelloge
Harold Ellis
Francis Wilson
J. C. Bolee
W. V. Simons
Eva Smeltzer
Harry Crone
H. H. McCleery
Honard Baxter
Fred Downing
Jas. C. Purvis
Etta Brinton
Edna Purvis
Claude Reister
Reister
Clifford Hunter
Mildred Rice
J. A. Donaldson
Taura Longwell
S. W. Livingston
Clayton Nelswanger
Milan Shields
Chas. Minick
Ethel Grecian
Lewis Wallace
Will Gibson
James Baird
Rena Page
Arnot Wylie
Helen Wilson
Elm Grove
Hugh Arthur
Edith Miller
A. Speer
William Starr
Katherine Beatty
Don McLaughlin
Mabel Wallace
Northwest
Jas. Reiner
Wm. Kensler
Julia Cavender
Stanley Miller
Nellie Wolfe
Clarence Phillip
Southwest
A. Hunter
Harry Dickerson
Katherine Null
Liv. Hollingsworth
W. Martin
Lloyd Swift
Clarence Jackson
Ladies Night At Rotary Club Meeting Sparks Humorous Program
Last evening's Rotary Club gathering featured a Ladies Night with a full dinner and a lively program. Professor Wallen of Fairfield gave a thirty minute talk, described as humorous, poetic, philosophical, and a keen analysis of humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
W. M. Keeley
Carnival Opens With Strong Start for Royal American Show
The Royal American Carnival opened last night to unexpectedly large crowds in Washington, with growing attendance expected all week. Proceeds benefit the local American Legion post, and the WWI relics exhibit led by C. H. Rose drew heavy praise with no admission charge, only voluntary donations. Post Commander Walter Conner and other veterans commend the exhibit as a remarkable showcase for Washington residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Beatty
Carnival
Washington
American Legion
Post
Treasury
C. H. Rose
Walter Conner
Corner Stone Program for YWCA Building Laying
Announcement outlines the YWCA corner stone ceremony with Rev Eastwood Rev Klein and Mrs Riches among speakers. Orville Elder presides and Marsh Batley leads stone laying after Memorial Day services at the Graham theater around 3 30 PM. Public invited to attend brief exercises at the northeast corner site.
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Y. W
Orville Elder
Jesse J. Miller
F. W. Eastwood
C. W. Klein
John Shields
Willard Wyte
Marsh W. Batley
J. Reade McCrory
Graham Theater
Frank Gobble Sells His Bottling Works
The Washington Boltline works owned by Frank Gobble have been sold to R. K B. Hartman and GC A Harlan of Fairfield with immediate possession. Gobble, who has run the plant for nine years since purchasing from Oscar Iteek, will remain in Washington. The new owners have not announced plans for operation or management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Boltline Works
Frank Gobble
R. K B. Hartman
GC. A
Washington
Pageant director set to arrive June 9 for county celebration
The Fourth of July pageant promoter announces the arrival of the director in Washington on June 9 to begin active management. Rehearsals planned within three weeks as Jesse Miller leads cast selection for several hundred local participants. The pageant will depict early county settlement, Indian life, pioneer hardships, a first county wedding, and the region’s role in wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jesse Miller
Sevral
Comic entertainer keeps audience awake with non stop laughter
The performer refused to let the crowd drift asleep and kept them laughing throughout the show. His mission was clear to spread joy and he achieved it with constant humor.
Postal Salary Bill Passed by Senate
Washington May 27 The Borah amendment for full publicity of political celebrations during campaigns accompanies the postal salary increase bill which the senate passed today The measure now goes to the house for action
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Senate
Washington
Senate Committee Reports Norris Bill for Muscle Shoals
Washington May 27 The Senate Committee reports the Norris Bill authorizing government operation of Muscle Shoals by a vote of 11 to 4. A motion to report the Ford bid was defeated 11 to 5 in the same session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Muscle Shoals
Senate
Ford
Rural eighth grade graduates announced for Washington county
A class of 112 graduates from Washington county rural schools will receive diplomas on Saturday June 7 at the Washington high school auditorium at 1 30 PM The list includes sixteen eighth grade diplomas from St Marys parochial Riverside and five from Richmond parochial school The program features music readings and a diploma presentation with top scholars named among the graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Clara Wallace
St. Mary’s
Riverside
Richmond
Washington High School
Martha Thrasher
F. W. Eastwood
Lucy Minty Cornet
Harold Timmins
Malogue
Grant
Geneva Eyestone
Suppose
Mazel
Walter Horning
Walter Bruty
George Jones
Punkin Holler
St. Mary's School
Jernice Dana
Iva Droll
Esther Dautremont
Francis Hanson
Helen Heitzman
Mary Lakovsky
Beatrice Scott
Vivian Strabala
Walter Scott
Arnold Shradel
Donald Shradel
Adam Simon
Velma Thomas
Leo Walsh
Loretta Waldschmidt
Helen Zinkula
Herman Eagle
Local Names Appear In Brief Mention On Page
Readable fragments list Hilda Escher Ardell Pleper William Stumpf and Aebred TeBackhorst as names appearing in a condensed newspaper item with no further context provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Escher
Ardell, Pleper
William Stumpf
Aebred TeBackhorst
Consolidated School at Chester Closes With Commencement Events
West Chester last week marked the closing of the Consolidated School with a Bacalaureate sermon by Rev. Nash at United Presbyterian Church, a High School program at the M E Church, Eighth Grade commencement at Baptist Church, and a High School commencement at the M E Church. Diplomas were awarded to Ruth Dayton Anna Marie Anderson Merle Gardner Theresa Boyer Dayle Fuhr Elmer Harland Beulah Nash Clarence Bigsney Samuel Statler among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
School Farewells and Picnic Mark Weat Chester Community
The piece notes Ralph Edwards winning the scholertte and reports a Thursday noon school picnic at Sherbetk ture with well-laid tables cleared by eager youths. It laments teachers like Miss Conner will not return next year and praises her leadership in Waste Chester school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conner
Chester
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