Washington Ad club weighs Pershing Way route
Washington leaders urged a vigorous campaign to land the Pershing Way along the east route through Iowa City and Washington. They noted competition from western towns, the Iowa City university presence, and Washington county road quality as factors in securing the north south highway from Winnipeg to New Orleans.
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Washington Ad Club
Washington
Cedar Rapids
Fairfield
Marengo
Williamsburg
Amana
Iowa City
Brighton
Ad Club
Winnipeg
New Orleans
White Way
University At
Washington County
Local News Briefs and Shop Notices
Local items include Ethel Dunlavy passing through en route to Ottumwa, Lemmon's Drug Store promoting a Rheuma plan, Crail's sale on linen finish percales, and Falk Motor Co advertising Ford service. Also noted are Walter Drish and Larry McCann taking a winter trip to California, W R C meeting announcement, fresh milk at Thompson’s Market, and Mrs. Louis Baird attending Edgar Layton’s funeral in Columbus Junction.
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Walter Drish
Larry McCann
Falk Garage
California
Los Angeles
Louis Baird
Columbus Junction
Edgar Layton
Death of Lula B. Patrick Remembers Everett Leader
Mrs. Lula B. Patrick, longtime Everett resident and leader in civic groups, died after a lengthy illness at the Denny apartments. She helped start the local rest room, led the Fortnightly Club, supported P E O work, the anti tuberculosis society, and the Everett orphanage board. She had previously run her late father D H Ballards insurance business and aided war relief efforts before health declined.
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A. R. Dewey
Everett Tribune
Everett
Wash
Lula B. Patrick
Denny Apartments
Colby
D. H. Ballard
J. B. Seamon
Women's Book Club of
Anti-Tuberculosis Society
P. E. O. Society
Red Cross
Troop D Plans National Guard Basketball Team
Washington's new National Guard unit Troop D aims to field a basketball quintet with strong speed and shooting claims. Thirty six of thirty seven members sought spots, roster includes several six footers with prior ball experience. Schedule includes games with eastern Iowa teams, YMCAs, and high schools, while football was dropped.
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Washington
National Guard
Iowa
Tte
Orga
Washington aims for big crowd in Ottumwa clash
Washington high school football fans expect one of the season’s largest crowds Saturday at Denison’s ball park to see Washington meet Ottumwa. A win keeps Washington in contention for the regional title as Coach Dickinson emphasizes the challenge and Ottumwa’s acknowledged strength.
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Washington
Ottumwa High School
Denison’s
Ball Park
Altho
Ottumwa
George Yount
Barnes
Burlington
Local Notices and Classifieds Share Travel and Sale Offers
Mrs Libbie Hoskins and Hul dah Hoskins visited Iowa City to see sister Katheryn at the State University. Mrs D N Haney went to Davenport to visit daughter F D Letts. For sale a modern near town home, never listed, owner leaving town sells cheap with good terms. inquire 292 Blue. 30x3% cord tires offered at $22.50 each, 40 off by Falk Motor Co.
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Libbie Hoskins
Huldah Hoskins
Iowa City
Katheryn
State University
John Cunningham
Ruth
Betty
Alice
Virginia Cunningham
Mary E. Fisher
Elvin Fisher
Falk Motor Co
D. N. Haney
Davenport
F. D. Letts
May Get Federal Aid for Drainage Possibility
Local efforts in Washington county consider river straightening on the Skunk river to prevent overflows and boost nearby farm land value. Engineer J A Dunlap of Iowa City weighs options and the board may appeal to the governor for federal support.
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Skunk
Washington County
Ineer
J. A. Dunlap
Iowa
Mrs Melvel McElroy Dies in Fresno Cal
Mrs Melvel McElroy, 24, dies in Fresno California while visiting. Survived by husband Melvel McElroy and baby daughter Harrie Ruth born October 19. Also survived by father, brother Robert J Cunningham, and sister Nora Arlene Cunningham. former Crawfordsville resident and Iowa State Teachers College alum. Burial plans pending announcement.
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Liva
Fresno
Cal
Melvel McElroy
Harrie
Ruth
Robert J. Cunningham
Nora Arlene Cunningham
Mrs Clyde Maxwell and Children Attend Crawfordsville Visit
Mrs Clyde Maxwell and her children Leland and Doris from Crawfordsville were visitors here yesterday. Save Monday night November 15 for a concert at the Methodist church, under the choir’s auspices.
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Clyde É Maxwell
Leland and
Doris
Crawfordsville
Save
Methodist Church
Giovanni Sperandeo
Hugo Hagen
Washington Next Wednesday Scramble Promises Big Coupon Giveaway
A Washington event features a mass coupon scramble on a single day with gifts worth nearly 3000 dollars. Coupons will be distributed hourly from four buildings starting at one o'clock, with fire bells signaling the switch. Shoppers will present coupons at partner stores to claim items.
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Washington
Aff
Washington County
William M Kellerhals Dies in France at War
Emil Kellerhals of Noble receives word from New York Army authorities that Private William M Kellerhals has died in France. The body arrived in New York City and will be shipped home on government expense after recipient confirms address. Funeral plans and full military rites with American Legion from Washington noted. services possible Sunday or the following. Private Kellerhals enlisted July 22 1918, served at Camp Pike and Camp Mills, sailed overseas September 14 and died October 5 1918 in France. buried October 6 at St Amand France.
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Emil Kellerhals
Noble
New York
William M. Kellerhals
France
New York City
Kellerhals
Eicher Church
Army People
Transportation Company
American Legion
Washington
Camp Pike
Camp Mills
St. Amand
Agmai
York
Divorces Granted by Judge C. A. Dewey
Judge Charles A. Dewey heard two divorce cases in district court and granted two decrees. Ruth Welsch was granted a divorce from Ralph Welsch and Edward Greege from Stacie George. Neither suit was contested. Jury trials are set to begin next Monday with a full docket.
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Charles A. Dewey
Ruth Welsch
Ralph Welsch
Edward Greege
Stacie George
Community Announcements and Club Meetings
Local notices list a box supper with activities at Grace Hill Community building and various society meetings. Rebekah lodge, Christian church choir, Fortnightly club sections, Daughters of Isabella, and Baptist services are scheduled with times, dates, and small demands like jars of fruit and sandwiches.
Electoral Vote Totals Stir Uncertain Chicago Returns
The report notes 404 to 127 electoral votes with Democrats and Republicans in a tight national count. It mentions timing of returns from states and an expected Republican House majority surpassing previous records.
Bandits Net Rich Haul in Bold Heist
Chicago police probe a bold robbery with a rich haul reported by The Evening Journal. Details mention a November incident as investigators seek suspects and motive in the crime.
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Evenine Journal
Chicago
Precincts Report Favor a Convention on Constitution
Seven county precincts reported vote on a constitutional convention with all showing for the measure. Totals: Brighton 53 35, Third Ward 259 223, Washington township 207 124, Jackson 107 87, West Chester 7 55, Richmond 118 61, Kalona 119 109. Remaining sixteen precincts to be canvassed next week.
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Brighton
Third Ward
Washington Township
Jackson
West Chester
Richmond
Kalona
Esainal
Visiting schoolmaam quartet featured on front page
Des Moines Capital highlights four visiting schoolmaams with a photo. Norine Schmoel, daughter of Mr and Mrs C Schmoeller, Washington, appears alongside Miss Norvine Schmoel of Clear Lake and Miss Jean Lowrey of Grinnell. Doc Cook captures the moment at the Audi.
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Moines
Ma’ams
Norinne Schmoel
C. Schmoeller
Washington
Cition
Ams
Agane
Des Moines
Doc Cook
Audi
Norvine Schmoel
Clear Lake
Jean Lowrey
Grinnell
Effie Dunning Visits from China and Local Notices
Mrs Effie Dunning visits with Dae ther Marion O Loughlin after being recruited by a New York drug company. The M B choir schedules a vesper service at the church Sunday November 21 at 4 30 pm presenting Pilgrims of 1620 by Hosmer. Mrs Averil Laffier and Mrs Walter Glatselty are noted for recent visits and returns.
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Effie Dunning
China
Daether
Marion O’loughlin
Duning
New York City
Chicago
M. B
Hosmer
Érybody
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Lytleros
Thompson's Market
O. B. Jacques
Corydon
A. W. Clow
Clows
Iowa-Northwestern
Everett, Wash
Europe
Dougherty Bro
Opyright
WM. Kellerhals
C. A. Dewey
U. R
Haskins
Blanche Woodburn
Ethel Beatty
Grace Hill
Rebekah
Mason City
The
Christian Church
Baptist Church
Anderson
Home Economics Department
Frank L. Wilson
Alice Rown
Daughters of Isabella
K. C. Hall
Journal
HOUSE
Democrats
Averil Laffier
Relat
Gladwin
Walter Glatselty
Frank Bettler
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