Harry Bell Retires After 36 Years in Washington Post Office
Harry Bell, a long time Washington postal worker, retires after 36 years of service. He began as a clerk in 1878, witnessing shifts from a three person office to a modern operation with seventeen staff. Bell plans a government pension as he leaves following health issues.
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Harry Bell
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Postal Service
Washington
United States
Col
W. B. Bell
Mr. Bell
Altho
George G. Rodman
William Wilson, Jr
W. N. Hood
J. A. Cunningham
Captain Cunningham
J. M. Lytle
A. R. Miller
Bell
Big crowd watches senior class play Stop Thief at high school
Last night the high school senior class presented Stop Thief in the auditorium for a second time. The performance drew a crowded house and matched the opening show on Thursday. Afterward the cast held a party at Dean's and presented coach Eleanor Walker with a large box of roses. Several faculty members and the property crew attended.
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Dean's
Eleanor Walker
Washington County Motor Trades Bureau Announces Monday Closure
Members of the bureau will remain closed during Decoration Day services Monday forenoon. To accommodate customers, the bureau will reopen in the afternoon offering gasoline, minor repairs, and service to the public.
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Washington County Motor Trades Bureau
Daily Bath Habit Gains Heat Water Aid
A writer extols a daily morning bath as essential for cleanliness and comfort. The piece notes summer hypocrisy about bathing and credits a Humphrey Tank Heater for delivering hot water on demand, framing hot water as a lasting daily convenience.
Honor the Dead Parade and Services Next Monday
Washington residents gather to decorate graves of soldiers and sailors in local cemeteries with a full day of events. A parade at 10 A M from Central Park leads to Elm Grove and Woodlawn cemeteries for ceremonies. An afternoon program at Graham theater features music, prayers, and speeches by Col C J Wilson and F M Molesbury.
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Washington
Central Park
Karl Simmerman
Washington Band
1St Town Cavalry
American Legion
Y. . C. A. War Workers
Woman's Auxiliary of American Legion
WR. C
D. A
Boy Scouta
Elm Grove Cemetery
Woodlawn
C. J. Wilson
F. M. Molesbury
Columbus Junction
J. M. Wishart
D. D
Carl Hedges
Fort Sherman
Harry Thomas
Frank Sage
City Churches St Pauls Evangelical Service Announcement
Washington Sunday school at 10:30 and services at 11:00 conducted in German and English. All are welcome to worship with Pastor Carl W. Klein leading the congregation.
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Carl W. Klein
Lawn Modhart Paints Block and Fox Theatre Front
Local painter Lawn Modhart finishes white paint on the Fox theatre front and plans to extend work across the block. Community chatter questions Pratt’s involvement and billing while ads rhyme about local efforts. No price changes for Monday noted.
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Fox Theatre
Washington
Lawn
Pratt
Community events mark end of term with gatherings and rain
Fifteen girls bid farewell to Mrs. Jerome Williams before she and her son depart for Denver. A planned Sunset Park picnic shifted indoors at the Bridges home due to rain, followed by a Sun Flower club gathering with readings and a luncheon. Pleasant school close was altered by Merle Crayne's death, yet sixty two attended a pie dinner and exhibits. Women’s Missionary society met despite showers, with talks on Alaska Hawaii and Oriental work. B E O class held a picnic at the church basement with a fourteenth dinner and social games. A lively program featured music, drawings, and nut-throwing antics, closing with light refreshments.
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Denver
Colorado
Sunset Park
Edna
Laura
Ruth Bridges
Clara Russell
Sun Flower Club
Mable Grey
Mary Johnson
Pete Perdock
Pleasant School
Grace Hill
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Altho
Vietrola
Do. J. Miller
Lloyd Hayes
J. L. Johnson
R. L. Mikech
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Bessie Smith
Hi. M. Shaver
Women's Home
Misionary Society
Methodist Church
Hawaii
Harry Dickerson
Alaska
Miss Stryker
J. C. Wright
T. F. Barker
Alma Jiuppert
C.S. Woodford
Everett Green
Earl Glick
Alma Huppert
Fred Mannhardt
G. W. Mannusier
Walter Peterson
Louis Fifer
William Weidner
Evening Social Brings Pleasure and Success
The event described as one of great pleasure and success showcases a typical B B O social gathering where attendees enjoyed the program and camaraderie. The write up emphasizes the positive atmosphere and satisfaction of participants.
Detroit Hikers Visit Town After Texas Return
Two young men from Detroit including a Free Press reporter visited at noon in hiking costume. They traveled from Dallas to Detroit in ten days six hours and twenty minutes, aided by frequent car lifts. They had earlier set a wager with a Detroit newspaper man claiming a Dallas to Detroit record time.
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Detroit
Free Press
Dallas
Texas
Michigan City
Dr. W. W. Bowers Residence Address Update
Announcement notes Dr. W. W. Bowers now resides at 413 West Washington Street and provides contact phone numbers 812 and 8618. It mentions an all day meeting planned by The Pleasant Plain Missionary but lacks full details.
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W. W. Bowers
West
Washington Street
Pleasant Plain
West Chester Picnic Call for Lost Silver and Dishes
Mrs. J. E. Wright notes attendees of the West Chester picnic who lack their own silver or dishes should call chairman Mrs. Lou Bauer. Legion Auxiliary members will march on Memorial Day and visit Woodlawn Cemetery. Meet at the American Legion rooms Monday morning at $15.
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West Chester
Lou Bauer
Notice A M K Holds Sunday School Postponed to 2 30 PM
Members are informed that Sunday school will meet at 2 30 p m instead of the morning session. The change applies to all attendees of the A M K organization.
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M. K
Ball Teams Set to Clash in Crawfordsville Match
The Crawfordsville Imprint reports a baseball game scheduled for next Monday after Decoration Day exercises between Crawfordsville and Washington teams. The Crawfordsville squad wears new suits and is favored, while Washington, hampered by old uniforms, aims for a strong showing.
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Crawfordsville
Washington
Crawfordaville
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