Harvest Home Dinner Served by Lexington Women
The Ladies Aid Society of Lexington Methodist Church hosted Harvest Home at the church twelve miles northwest of Washington. Nearly 400 dinners featured fried chicken and a full country menu, with nursing staff and a baby center, music, and a bustling crowd.
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Ladies Aid Society
Lexington Methodist Church
Washington
Howard Gardner
Mmes
Irene Oldfield
Mary Fisher
Carrie Dill
Hattie Griggs
Gertrude Tipton
Ethel Sprague
Maude Fleming
Opal Bickford
Amy Campbell
Grace Emde
Mina Evestone
Mayme Flynn
Bertha Gardner
Resse Huber
Viola Ienetts
Effie Huber
Harriett Hub
Mabel Hub
Alice Amlong
Martha Thrasher
E. Teets
Chautauqua Talent Secured For 1925 Program
The Washington County Chautauqua Association committee met to arrange talent for the 1925 season in the Commercial club rooms led by Mrs. W A Cook. Featured acts include Adam and Eva, The Davies Opera Co, Magnus Johnson lecturer, The Fo-Forth Orchestra, Marimbaphone Sextett, Bellina the piano accordion artist, Sam Small, Jesse Ray Taylor, Marco the magician, Senator Stringer, National Male Quartette, and International Singing Orchestra. Prizes were awarded for exhibits with judges Miss Clara Huber and others. Auctioneer Hewitt Carr sold items at the afternoon sale.
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Washington County Chautauqua Association
W. A. Cook
Variou
Adam and
Eva
Davies Opera Co
Magnus Johnson
Coupolican
Marco
Senator Stringer
International Singing Orchestra
Sweatheart Town musical to be staged by Legion post
Under Mrs F B Ingram rehearsals run nightly for Sweatheart Town to be held Wednesday and Thursday next week at Graham theatre with Leon Beatty post American Legion backing. First rehearsals at the high school auditorium. chorus of twenty two girls rehearses at the armory with a full cast listed including Mrs Parks Mary Parks Gwendolyn Long Peggy Bigelow Irene DeLong Tillie Bigelow Marjorie Sehulty Mazie Woods Grace Hines and others.
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F. BB. Ingram
Sweatheart Town
Leon Beatty Post
American Legion
Graham Theatre
Armory
Mrs. Parks
Lawrence Wilson
Mary Parks
Gwendolyn Long
Pegey Bigelow
Irene DeLong
Tillie Bigelow
Marjorie Sehulty
Mazie Woods
Grace Hines
Miss Kaba
Juanita Filis
Ezra Parks
Preston Etter
Joe Brooks
Preston Wolfe Martin Pierce
George Stewart
Professor Lighthead
Harold Montgomery
Tax collections show large September intake and pending totals
The county treasurer reports a September second installment payment of 40190.85 with over 242945.25 in over the counter collections. Last year September 30 receipts were 54504.20 and the month’s total was 252637.96. Delinquent taxes are expected to exceed last year and a delinquent sale is set for December 1.
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Mame Shearer
Conference Attendance by Local School Officials
Superintendent W C Harding, high school principal Della Patton, and junior high principal Ethel McCreedy will attend the state conference of superintendents and principals in Iowa City tomorrow. Fairfield Superintendent Cc F Garrett will join local officials at the Iowa City meeting.
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W. C. Harding
Della Patton
Ethel McCreedy
Iowa City
Cc. F. Garrett
Fairfield
Evening Journal campaign urges members to win big prizes
Votes are rolling in as the Evening Journal CREDIT PERSOD campaign seeks live wires to join the Salesman Club. Entrants are urged to act now before the first period ends Saturday, with chances to win a radiola, cash awards, or $3500 total prizes.
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IG Credit Persod
Lageard
Evening Journal
Clark Sustains Arm Cut at Washington Telephone Co
Griffin Clark, a Washington Telephone employee, received a severe cut on his arm early this afternoon while at work. Doctors report the injury is not serious and he is receiving treatment.
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Griffin Clark
Washington Telphone Company
106 Acre Farm For Sale Near Washington
A 106 acre property with good buildings and a pleasant location is listed for sale 50 miles northeast of Washington. Priced at 200 dollars per acre with favorable terms requested. Sold to settle an estate and presented as a solid investment by Dempsly and Breitenbach. Call to view soon before it sells.
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Washington
Miss Wilson Assumes Duties as County Clerk
Miss Frances BE Wilson assumed duties as county clerk of the district court following a three week appointment by the board of supervisors to fill the vacancy caused by Major Glasgow's resignation. Miss Lola Crone was named deputy. They will serve until the general election when a successor is elected to finish the term.
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Frances BE. Wilson
Board of Supervisors
Major Glasgow
Lola Crone
Marriage Licenses Issued In Morning
Marriage licenses were issued this morning to Cecil Herbert Foster of Chicago and Mildred Viola Humme of Nichols Homer 8S Lanning of Chicago and Margaret Ocheltree of Victor John A Wiencke of Brighton and Ida M Boese of Wayland.
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Cecil Herbert Foster
Chicago
Mildred Viola Humme
Nichols
Homer
Lanning
Margaret Ocheltree
Victor
John A. Wiencke
Brighton
Ida M. Boese
Wayland
Salvation Army Campaign To Be Launched Across County
Charles F Ranch leads a countywide Salvation Army fundraising drive planned for next week. Campaign avoids tambourine collections and emphasizes established charitable and evangelical work. Local leaders including Mayor and Rotary President Keeley praise the Army’s World War I service and future relief efforts.
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Charles F. Ranch
Salvation Army
A. N. Alberson
Washington
Army
W. M. Keeley
Rotary Club
Salvation Army Appeals for Public Support
Clergymen and veterans praise the Salvation Army for wartime and peacetime relief work. They urge broad community backing and describe the army as a universal, doorstep outreach service that serves the needy without regard to race or creed.
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Salvation Army
F. W. Eastwood
Salvation Army Demonstrates Practical Christianity
A quote lauds the Salvation Army for its inclusive appeal to rich and poor alike, praising its visible acts of practical Christianity. The statement, attributed to F. R. Sase, highlights the organization's public demonstration and moral work.
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Salvation Army
Salvation Army Tops Benevolent Work In My View
The speaker praises the Salvation Army for its extensive benevolent efforts among many organizations and highlights its perceived lead in charitable work.
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The
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army Seen as Vital Asset to Community
The Salvation Army is praised as a potent factor for good and a valuable asset to our commonwealth, highlighting its role in supporting social welfare and public welfare efforts.
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Salvation Army
Commonwealth
Salvation Army Advisory Board Sets October Donation Drive
The local Salvation Army advisory board met at Mrs. Abner Anderson’s home to plan work and appeal. Washington and the community will be invited to donate during the week beginning October 6. Executive committee includes Orville Elder Prof. Harding and Frank Sage. Mrs Ab Anderson and Mrs Porter lead the residence section with Girl Scouts assisting in a final Rally and Tag Day effort.
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Salvation Army Advisory Board
Abner Anderson
Army
Washington
Orville Elder
Prof
Harding
Frank Sage
Ab Anderson
Porter
Surprise visitor shocks Schwartz family in Kansas drive
The Schwartz family was surprised Sunday when a car with a Kansas license number appeared in their driveway. Chris Schwartz guessed the vehicle belonged to his brother in law J. Al Folek of Little Rover, Kansas, and confirmed the visitor was indeed Mr. and…
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Chris Schwartz
Kansas
J. al Folek
Little Rover
Mr. and
Des Moines
Lloyd LeFever
InstAine Creek Township
Testimony Heard in Federal Grand Jury Liquor Case Inquiry
Sheriff Charles Denison Deputy Fred Sweet County Attorney T A Michels and City Marshal Harry Edwards testified before a federal grand jury in Davenport regarding liquor cases involving Joe Krofta Rex and Jess Moore and Clarence Van Winkle.
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Charles Denison
Fred Sweet
T. A. Michels
Harry. Edwards
Davenport
Joe Krofta
Rex
Jess Moore
Clarence van Winkle
Phi Kapper Dho announces pledging of Richard Leffler
The Phi Kapper Dho fraternity at the University of Iowa Iowa City announces the pledging of Richard Leffler of Washington.
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Lexington
Val
King’s Heralds
Arthur Sprague
Ethel Paul
W. P. Gardner
Mable Timmins
Amanda Schulty
Mary Maude Timmings
Frerette Fleming
Clarence Timmins
W. EF. Chilcote
Clara Huber
Orvie Scott
Newt Gardener
Orvie Scottt
Will Wallace
Orr Mapel
Angel
June Gardner
Flo Eyestone
When Eyestone
Warren Bishop
Frank Wilson
Albert
Hewitt Carr of
Wellman
Hallmark
Sheffield
Legion
Squire Bigelow
Cloyce Kerr
Almos Black
Ed Squire
Ec ‘Ifice Yorelf
Vettes Seon
Clark
North Side
Mien
Miss Wilson
Ireland
Charles F
J. Reade McCrory
Iowa
Walter S. Conner
Leon Beatty
William W. Bowers
M. EB. Church
F. R. Sase
J. W. Scott
Inquire Journal
Harvey Chance
White Dept
J. R. Watkins Company
Winona
Minn
Practical
Rinmong Co
Newark
New York
Frank Randall
West Chester
Washington Motor Co
Ec Ee
Chester
James K. Helmick & Son
Columbus Junction
Boyd Berdo
Karel
W. L. Gates
J. H. Humston
Geo. W. Stewart Holw
Blachford
Warren
H. M. Eicher
Shropshire
Ray Blankenhorn
Ainsworth
Dan’l Rohrer
Iowa Ave
Green
Win Smouse
Bastard Street
John Putnam
Monpas
Geo. L. McDaniel
Pres. Liong Club
Joseph Falk
Milen Shields
Schwartz
Arnold
Corner Square
Judy
Joe Hines
Garden City
D. C. Russell
Danl Russell
Pollak Wallace
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