Legion Affair Toastmaster Leads Armistice Banquet
Harold Putnam commander of Jeon Beatty post of the American Legion will act as toastmaster for the after dinner program at the Legion banquet in the Methodist church on Armistice day at seven. Speakers include Col Wilson Judge Charles A. Dewey and Marsh W Bailey. Lydia Fischer executive secretary of the county Red Cross will be present with five girl assistants to handle medal applications. Former service men must bring discharges to prove eligibility. The event aims to double post membership, with about 150 expected and proceeds given to the Methodist church women for serving plus advertising costs.
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Harold Putnam
Jeon Beatty
American Legion
Col
J. Wilson
Charlies A. Dewey
Marsh W. Bailey
Mias Lydia Ficher
County Red Cross
Legion
Methodist Church
Clothing Drive Appeal by Volunteer Rescue Army
The Volunteer Rescue Army formerly the Slum Army seeks clothing and footwear donations for charity work. Those in need may call Green at residence 4298 Third Ave. Major and Mrs. Sneath are officers in charge at 228tf.
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Volunteer Rescue Army
Green
Major
Mrs. Sneath
Rock Island to Restore Through Trains with Golden State Limited
Agent H W Russett says a new time card will be issued within days affecting through passenger trains. The Golden State Limited is expected to be reinstated January entry with Chicago departure at 6 30 AM and Washington arrival around 12 30 PM. A Rock Island to Kansas City evening train is rumored but unconfirmed.
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H. W. Russett
Rock Island
California
Western Railway
Focal Agen
Golden State Limited
Davenport
Chicago
Washington
Kansas City
Colored Company in a Creditable Show
A fair sized audience enjoyed the Hello Jazzbo show at the Graham Theater in Washington. Medill the principal comedian drew the biggest laughs though some humor was crude. The well trained chorus and an excellent colored orchestra enhanced the performance. Two superior musical shows are due next week My Sunshine Lady and the Fanchon and Marco revue, aiming for large crowds in Washington.
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Graham
Medill
Althout Times
Washington
Sunshine Lady
Fanchon and
Marco
Iowa
Little Miss Counts Spoons After Company
During a women’s club gathering the hostess’s daughter chats with guests. When asked if she helps her mother the little girl replies that she does and that Ethel helps too, but today it is her turn to count the spoons after the guests depart.
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Ethel
Sigourney to challenge Washington in Saturday football
Sigourney's eleven to visit Denison's field for a ten o'clock Saturday game against Washington. Sigourney hopes to upset Washington with new players including Strong, coached by the athletic director's brother. Washington trains with usual discipline and expects a hard contest, planning for any trick plays Sigourney may deploy.
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Denison
Washington
Sigourney
Dickinson
Sigourney Dickinson
Sicourney
Richland
Des Moines Praised by Des Moines Convention Attendees
Washington teachers at the state educational convention in Des Moines defend the city against criticism from Oskaloosa teachers printed in yesterday's Journal. Attendees say Des Moines is accessible and welcoming, making it a preferred convention city.
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Washington
Des Moines
Oskaloosa
Thanks for sympathy after infant son’s death
The undersigned express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for help during the illness and death of their infant son Charles Leland. Gratitude extends for flowers and a gift from the Washington band of chrysanthemums. MR. AND MRS. ED ARNOLD AND FAMILY.
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Charles Leland
Washington Band
ED Arnold
Harding Carried Roosevelt's Town
Hyde Park New York November 16 Complete returns from the Roosevelts home town show Warren G Harding carried Hyde Park F D Roosevelts running mate Cox 194 and Harding 279 votes in Hyde Park local precincts result confirms close race in the village ballots
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Hyde Park
N. Y
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harding
Cox
Dr Wyckoff to Speak on Red Cross Work in Washington
Dr G P Wyckoff of Grinnell who led Red Cross effort in Czechoslovakia will visit Washington to speak at the Court House Monday evening November 15 at 7 30. A Red Cross tea for Washington County women is set at the Commercial club from 3 to 5 with Wyckoff speaking on his work. A Roll Call drive to boost Red Cross relief programs is planned from Armistice Day to Thanksgiving Day with ex servicemen in charge in many areas.
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G. P. Wyckoff
Grinnell
Charee
Red Cross
Czecho-Slovakia
Washington
Court House
Wyckoff
Washington County Red Cross
Dr. Wyckoff
Theorig
Dr. Wyff
Bethlehem Commandery Announces Friday Evening Inspection
Announcement lists an inspection of Bethlehem Commandery on Friday November 12 1920 at 7 30 pm with 37 candidates. J D Glasgow Eminent Commander H Richards Secretary note refresh ments after the work and that it will be the last of the year.
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Bethlehem Commandery
Sir Knight
Scrambling for Poultry Fairs Draws Rough Crowds
In rough weather and muddy roads crowds gathered as turkeys guineas and chickens moved through town. Laughter rang out while sellers and buyers high spiritedly traded. Washington Butter is advertised as top quality by W S Reister and Sons who buy eggs poultry and cream.
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Washington
Local Society Activities Include Card Party and Charity Suppers
Lexington Aid Society plans oyster supper and bazaar at Lexington church hall on Nov 17 with serving starting at 6 o clock. Another aid group hosts a Thursday reception at the church hall on Nov 18 at 2 pm. Ladies League meets Friday afternoon. O E K 5th regular meeting Thursday at 8 pm includes balloting and initiation. Also notices on Armenian orphans clothing drive and a gym organization meeting at the high school Friday at 8 pm. Entertainment by Mrs Effie O Loughlin Dunning at the A M E church with a China lecture and costumes under Women Interchurch committee. Admission 25 cents.
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Lexington Aid Society
Lexington Church Hall
Walt Patterson
Clarence Timmons
Dave Tipton
Lexington Aid
Church Hall
A. M. E. Church
Effie O'Loughlin Dunning
China
Cold Wave Arrives as Temperatures Plunge
The cold wave arrived last night with the outdoors frozen this morning. The minimum temperature reached 15 degrees, the coldest of the season so far. After days of rain and murkiness the sun returns, bringing crisp fall weather the public knows how to enjoy.
First Woman Deputy Sheriff Named in Iowa
Waterloo report: Black Hawk County appoints the state’s first woman deputy sheriff Miss Margaret Sault of Cedar Falls. She received her appointment under Das Wagner rule.
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Waterloo
Blackhawk County
Margaret Sault
Cedar Falls
Do Wagner
Negro leader receives fifty year murder sentence in Des Moines
Bert Green, a Black man, pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the Peters killing on July 25 near the cement plant in Des Moines. He testified that Steve Emery and Charley Flowers were present and that he did not fire the fatal shot.
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Des Moines
Abert Green
Chas. Peters
Axi
South West Forty-second Street
Gester Thompson
District Court
Fort Madison
Green
Steve Emery
Ua Hie
American Armes
George Woodson
Rippey
Vernor Seeburger
Peters
Emery
Charley Flowers
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