Washington improvement league lecture course drive under way
Fourteen community groups back a two dollar ticket plan to fund a fall lecture course featuring William Rainey Bennett Frank Dixon the Cambria concert company and the play Six Cylinder Love by Percival Vivian players. Tickets half price for school children.
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Washington
Washington Improvement League
Improvement League
Nineteenth Century Club
Catholic Daughters of America
American Legion Auxiliary
White Shrine
Rebekahs
Eastern Star
Mrs Miller Named Supreme Organizer At Seattle Convention
Mrs A R Miller of Washington was elected organizer for the Supreme chapter of the P E O Sisterhood for the next two years at the Seattle convention. The role entails organizing new chapters nationwide and involves substantial travel and responsibility. Miller has served as Recording Secretary for the past two years.
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A. R. Miller
Washington
Supreme Convention
P. EF. O. Sisterhood
Seattle
Supreme Chapter
United States
Fortune Telling Games Highlight Halloween Cheer
In a playful note, readers mention fortune telling games featuring Nicola and Harmon as seasonal entertainment for Halloween celebrations.
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Nicola
Harmon
Quit Riding on the Walks Municipal Warns Youths
City marshal Harry Edwards warns boys against riding bicycles on sidewalks citing a strict ordinance. Violators face fines and arrest risk, as pedestrians’ rights are emphasized. He also notes drivers often ignore red lights at intersections, risking fines.
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Harry Edwards
Marshal Edwards
Banks at Riverside Nearing Reopening Says Bank Examiner
Bank examiner J A Heng of Davenport and one assistant have overseen continued work at Riverside’s two banks amid a crisis. Although no definite reopening date is set, locals remain loyal and hopeful. Directors are praised for integrity, and the community is urged to back the banks if operations resume, noting the banks would comply with state banking laws.
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Riverside Leader
J. A. Heng
Davenport
Riverside
Wellston Bank Holds Annual Meeting of Stockholders
The Wellston bank annual meeting occurred this morning with all old officers rejected. New officers named include W. P. Wells of Washington as president, Jacob Hotle as vice president, and Ross A. Whitacre as cashier.
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Wellston Bank
W. P. Wells
Washington
Jacob Hotle
Ross A. Whitacre
Washington Improvement League Sets Ticket Sales and Cemetery Project
The Washington Improvement League executive board discussed ticket sales for the winter lecture course, a $100 donation for Woodlawn cemetery’s new building, plans to aid the Washington Tourist Camp hospitality effort, and support for the soldier’s monument with several hundred dollars pledged. The meeting also covered school bulb gifts, cemetery maintenance funding from a new tax mill, and recruitment of new members.
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Frank Graves
Miami
Florida
Woodlawn Cemetery
Washington
W. ER. C
Washington Improvement League
Ficher
A. Anderson
Eva Livingston
Tom Carris
Livingston
H. C. Hall
Eicher
Hull
Improvement League
Fred Reid
J. B. Crail
Woodlawn
League
Improve Tourist Camp Needs Help and Upgrades
Members who visited tourist camps this summer urge the hospitality committee to make the camp here praiseworthy. Suggestions include stationary tables that stay put and other improvements. The Improvement League seeks help and ideas and notes a new stove pipe and ongoing material supply from Oscar Jugenheimer. The next November meeting will be a general luncheon for all members.
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Improvement League
Oscar Jugenheimer
Ferguson Burial Held in Crawfordsville for Mrs. Ferguson
Mrs. Anna Frow Ferguson, born February 1 1833 in Maryville Tennessee, buried in Crawfordsville Wednesday. She lived in Tennessee Iowa and Champaign Illinois with her family and died in Chicago. Survived by sons Thomas A Ferguson W S Ferguson and daughter Meleina Calhoun. The Ferguson family long resided here and were active in the Second United Presbyterian church.
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William Ferguson
Journal
Crawfordsville
Ferguson
Anna Frow
Maryville
Tenn
Tennessee
Iowa
Washington
Mr. Ferguson
Thomas A. Ferguson
Champaign
N11
W. S. Ferguson
Chicago
Meleina Calhoun
Second United Presbyterian Church
Funeral Party Heads to Watseka After Tragic Crash
Thomas Carney and his mother in law Mrs. McClellan Kay will leave at 6 20 this evening aboard the Rock Island for Watseka Illinois with the body of Mrs. Carney killed in yesterday’s automobile accident near Grandview. Funeral services are expected Sunday in Watseka. She leaves a five year old daughter besides her husband and mother. The wreck injured the husband and mother slightly with bruises and scratches.
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Thomas Carney
Inlaw
McClellan Kay
Rock Island
Watseka
Carney
Grandview
Washington
William Edeington
Morning Sun Bruins Washington In Season Opener Grid Tilt
Morning Sun travels to Washington high on South Sixth avenue for a 3 pm kickoff under Referee Ted Saur. Washington faces Morning Sun with starter positions listed and a new orange jersey look as fields are fenced and pep events planari.
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Washington
Louisa County
Washington High School
South Sixth Avenue
Ted Saur
Fairfield
Palace Market Promises Mighty Good Fresh Fries and Meats
Dankwardt invites customers to enjoy fancy spring fries for Sunday along with the best beef and pork offerings at The Palace Market, signaling quality and value.
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Dankwardt
Palace Market
East Main
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