Decoration Day Observances Highlight Patriotism and Remembrance
In Graham theater and local cemeteries, citizens heard speeches by F. M. Molesberry urging enlistment in defense of the constitution. Memorial day services honored Civil War and World War veterans, with music, a Legion auxiliary presence, and a large parade featuring about a hundred vehicles and junior high students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Molesberry
Columbus Junction
Graham Theater
Hugh McCleery
Everette Burham
Woodlawn
Schuyler Livingston
W. W. Bowers
Elm Grove
Basily
Powers
France
Legion Auxiliary
J. B. Crail
American Legion
Vse Lerion
Charles Denison
Senator Molesberry
Washington
Decoration Day Honors Civil War Veterans In Community Observance
Years after the Civil War many veterans remain and Decoration Day memories recall past hardships. Citizens and groups united for a stirring observance with the Washington band led by Fredé Mannhardt and a fife and drum corps of seasoned veterans, making the day feel like a Civil War anniversary.
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Washington Band
Fredé Mannhardt
Prairie Plower Mission Circle Meets at Church
Community announcements list meetings for local groups including Prairie Plower Mission Circle at the church on Thursday afternoon June 2. Also notes a June 4 bake sale in Ferguson's store at West Chester and various club gatherings with indicated hostesses and times.
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Prairie Plower Mission Circle
Gotz
Ferguson
West Chester
Closet and cess pool cleaning offered by Chas Van Dorn
Notice advertises cleaning services for closets and cess pools with a guarantee and a contact number 768 Green. The contractor is identified as Chas. Van Dorn.
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Green
Chas. van Dorn
High School Report Cards Set for Friday Afternoon
Principal Miss Della Patton announces that year end report cards will be issued Friday afternoon at three o'clock at the high school. Students are asked to call for their cards at that hour. Commencement exercises are planned for Thursday evening at the high school. The juniors will host the annual banquet for the seniors as part of the program this evening.
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Della Patton
No Slacker List for Washington County during War
Dr. G C A Bolee of the Washington county exemption board received a letter from Adjutant General P C Harris stating there will be no slacker list for Washington county. The check of registrants removed all local board members from the draft deserters list and no further assistance will be required.
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GC. A. Bolee
Washington County
P. C. Harris
United States Army
Adjutant General
Prizes Awarded At Junior High History Contest
Junior high students vie for four dollar prizes in history and civics. Seventh grader Carolyn McCleery wins for the life of Lincoln while eighth grader Merrill Robb takes top honors for The Columbian Treaty. D A R committee and teachers praise efforts.
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H. M. Eicher
Lincoln
Treta Pauls
Marie Dannerberger
L. D. Henderson
Washington Lodge No. 26 called meeting for candidate
Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M schedules a called meeting on Tuesday night May 31 at eight o clock for work on one candidate in the third degree. Full attendance requested with refreshments at the close. Elliot Grayson W M.
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Washington Lodge No
Elliot Grayson
W. M. Set
Decoration Day Plans Progress Report
The committee notes Decoration Day activities went well with smooth execution and many children in line. The weather was perfect and participants caught the spirit. Decoration services are improving and the question about Washington Butter is raised as a busy topic.
Rotary Club Banquet Breaks Formalities With Ten Cent Penalty
The Rotary Club banquet drew about eighty guests in the Commercial Club gymnasium. Fun antics included a ten cent fine for addressing guests by first names, roll call introductions by maiden names, a lemon and rose game, and musical numbers by the Octette. President Major Glasgow welcomed attendees before Frank Wilson introduced the speaker Win W. Bowers who urged constructive youth work. America was sung to end the evening.
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Rotary Club
Rotarlang
Hunt Wallace
White Reister
Homer" Stephen
Bill
Mary
Commercial Club
Mendelson
Bill Harding
Nina” Stutsman
Margery” Phillips
Rotary
Voieces
Bob Edgington
Tracy Phillips
Dee Clow
Joe Mcklhinney
Lew Henderson
Stutele Stutsman
Louis Henderson
Fred Moore
Mary” Bailey
Marsh Bailey
Will” Bowers
Singing of
America
Henry Ford hospital near completion in Detroit
The Henry Ford hospital in Detroit nears full operation this summer after remodeling of the former Army hospital unit. In seventeen months of readjustment the Old Hospital cared for about 150 patients daily while work continued in the new building. The facility will be the most modern in the United States with advanced equipment and hospital practices. It will accommodate about 500 patients at one time.
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Detroit
Henry Ford Hospital
United States Army Hospital
Altho
United States
Monument to Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Carved From Largest Stone
The largest block ever quarried will be hewn and transported to Washington for the Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial. The memorial will take the shape of a solid carved rock form.
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Washington
Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Monument
Memorial Day Ceremony in Crawfordsville Honors Fallen Soldiers
A Crawfordsville Memorial Day program began with a 1:30 parade led by World War veterans and schoolchildren to the cemetery to decorate graves. The service at United Presbyterian Church featured a Bowers address, readings, and songs, recalling Civil War leaders Lincoln McClellan Hooker and Grant in three vivid scenes.
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Crawfordsville
United Presbyterian Church
Lincoln
McKinley
Wilson
G. W. Hanna
J. C. Huston
Clarence Moorhead
Jess McCoy
H. A. Phillips
Laura Barnett
John Hay
W. W. Bowers
Methodist Church
Washington
Abraham Lincoln
North
McClellan
Joe Hooker
General Hooker
Grant
Speech Honors Soldiers Ideals and Sacrifice at Service
The speaker recalls the destiny of America and the lost ideals, urging adherence to sacrifice and aiding the oppressed. Dr. Bowers delivers an impassioned plea to uphold those ideals, emphasizing that America has not fought only for self defense but for others. The service closes with a male chorus performance and a benediction.
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America
Ill James C. Miller Stricken At Home on East Madison
James C. Miller lies seriously ill at his East Madison Street home after a stroke of paralysis last Wednesday. He cannot swallow and nourishment is impossible. The Miller family men John Richard and Barclay have been summoned. Barclay due tomorrow, Richard away as a government agent, and John expected home soon.
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James C. Miller
East Madison Street
Mr. Miller
John
Richard
Barclay
Far West
Washington Wins Ball Game Monday
The Washington youngsters traveled to Crawfordsville and beat the Crawfordsville team 3 to 2 after Declaration Day exercises. McClellan pitched a great game for Washington with Lloyd Patterson opposing. Washington's lineup included three Kieseys two Frechins Payne Case and Hays. Crawfordsville lineup featured four Patterson boys.
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Washington
Crawfordsville
McClellan
Lloyd Patterson
Kieseys
Frechins
Payne
Case
Hays
Patterson
Chinese Massage System by Taoist Monks Described
The article outlines a scientific Chinese massage method by Taoist monks focusing on three postures standing sitting and lying and three breathing modes through mouth nose and alternating inspiration and expiration. Iron balls are rolled swiftly to strengthen muscles and a wooden instrument with three movable wheels massages the stomach.
In Praise of Writings and Books
A reflective note praising writings and books as a crowning privilege of modern civilization. The author Starr Klug thanks God for being born in the era of literature and cultural enrichment.
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Starr Klug
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Evening Journal
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Modern
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