County Teachers Hear Dr Wassam at Institute Morning
Dr C W Wassam of the State University of Iowa was the principal speaker at the county teachers institute delivering a practical talk on commercial geography using object lessons with items like a cocoanut and silk samples. He urged teachers to travel and investigate subjects, citing Worlds Almanac as a study aid. Des Moines university’s Germanos spoke on citizenship education, with Crawfordsville high school band opening the day and music periods led by Prof C A Fullerton and groups from Washington and Brighton schools providing performances.
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W. Wassam
State University of Iowa
County Teachers’ Institute
Crawfordsville
Lesta Adding
Thenstitute
Brighton High School
Washington
Bertha Hay
C. A. Fullerton
State Teachers’ College
Armstrong
Ft. Dodge
Stewart
Cora Stewart
Moonlight Schools
Kentcky
United States
Mt. Pleasant
Minister Hampton Preaches in Brighton as Five Seek Faith
Rev W H Hampton of the Christian Church preached in Brighton last evening and during the invitation five persons came forward to confess faith in Jesus Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Hampton
Christian Church
Brighton
Jesus Christ
Armistice Day Banquet Planned by Legion Auxiliary
At a postponed meeting the American Legion auxiliary voted to host an Armistice day banquet for Legion members and World War soldiers eligible to join Leon Hearty post. Banquet on Friday November 10, with a planning committee named and further announcements to follow. A cradle roll for service families was added and World War orphans committee appointed. Next auxiliary meeting Tuesday October 24 to report plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Amfrican Legion
Legion
Leon Hearty
Auxiliary
Frank Kurta
J. W. Guy
J. A. ¥. Ashby
H. W. Russell
J.S. Wilson
Iowa
George Masson
Myrtle Poole
World War Orphans’ Committee
Republicans Plan for the Campaign
About half the county precincts were represented at a county Republican committee meeting at the courthouse to plan the campaign. C. O. Davis chaired as county chairman as reports showed expected success for the entire ticket in November. Washington county Republicans also noted national state and county candidate discussions and a first district conference in Burlington with B. B. Burnquist and local figures Col. C. J. Wilson and J. L. Brookhart speaking.
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Court House
C. O. Davis
Washington County
Burlington
B. B. Burnquist
Ft. Dodge
Col. C. J. Wilson
J. L. Brookhart
Plans Mature for S. S. Convention at Eicher Church
Washington county prepares a one day Sunday school convention at Eicher church next Tuesday October tenth. Des Moines speakers and local leaders promise instruction and inspiration. A chicken dinner costs thirty five cents and supper twenty five cents. Robert Gerber of Chicago praises local talent gathered for a home talent revue with rehearsals continuing through Monday and a grand scale production planned for October twenty four and twenty five.
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Eicher
Des Moines
Ficher
International Sunday School Association
Washington County
Bletcher
Noble
Washington
Robert Gerber
Chicago
Kolebts of
Columbus
Catholic Daughters of America
Graham Theatre
Gerber
Brighton Man Dies in Iowa City
Thomas Stacy aged about sixty, longtime Brighton resident, died at University hospital Iowa City after a stomach cancer operation failed. He leaves a widow and six children. He was brother in law to W A Dusenberry of Washington and Steve Crawford northeast of town. Funeral arrangements had not been made.
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Thomas Stacy
Brighton
University Hospital
Iowa City
Washington
Stacy
W. A. Dusenberry
Steve Crawford
Blue Ribbon Gasoline Ad Urges Settlement at Thompson and Baker
An old advertisement for Blue Ribbon quality gas from Washington Dil Co promotes higher miles per gallon. It lists Thompson and Baker Sanitary Market and asks indebted customers to call and settle accounts at the store.
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Blue Ribbon
Washington Dil Co
Siffr
Cof Thompson and
Baker Sanitary Market
Trond
Rally Day Services Planned by Methodists Across Departments
The Methodists announce Rally Day on Sunday with an 11 a.m. worship featuring a Rally Day program and diploma presentations for Cradle Roll through Intermediates, a 6 p.m. Epworth League service, and a 7 p.m. union service at the First United Presbyterian Church with Rev. Bobbitt. Carl Kunath plays clarinet. W. W. Bowers leads, with Mary Hunter as organist. Take a day off and eat at Lyons.
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Epworth League
Norene Kracaw
First United Presbyterian Church
Bobbitt
Northland
W. W. Bowers
Carl Hedges
Jesse J. Miller
Mary Hunter
Mrs M Laughlin Elected First District Chairman
Mrs Co W McLaughlin was elected First district chairman at the Iowa Women's clubs convention in Mt Pleasant. A Fortnightly club member and county chairwoman, she received praise for handling the welcome address. Speakers highlighted moonlight schools and illiteracy relief as key club goals.
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Washington Club
Co. W. McLaughlin
Wi Pleasant
McLaughlin
Mt. Pleasant
Rock Island Trains 11 and W Kept on Rock Island Road
Word from Trenton Missouri says railroad officials will retain trains No 11 and W on the Rock Island line despite a Missouri Public Utilities Commission hearing that opposed removing the services. Rumors of restoring No 1 and No 2 between Chicago and Kansas City are unlikely this winter until labor disputes at Rock Island are resolved.
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Rock Island Road
Trenton
Missouri Public Utilities Commission
Rock Island
Chicago
Kansas City
Funeral of Opal Harrison at Salem church near Haskins
Funeral services for Miss Opal Harrison were held at the Salem church near Haskins on Tuesday afternoon conducted by Dr W W Bowers with music by a Haskins quartet. Pallbearers named were Ernest Raymond Charles Neff Roy Steele Mellie Coon Lloyd U Harrison and Harry Showalter. Interment followed at Salem cemetery.
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Opal Harrison
Salem Church
Haskins
W. W. Bowers
Ernest Raymond
Charles Neff
Roy Steele
Mellie Coon
Lloyd U Harrison
Harry Showalter
Salem Cemetery
Long Dry Spell Ends With Brief October Rain
A dry spell ending this morning brought a dash of rain totaling 0.51 inches. October had seen unusually warm weather with no substantial precipitation since Sept 18, except for a light drizzle last Saturday. Yesterday recorded the month's high of 89 degrees.
Supervisors adjourn after busy September session
The board of supervisors ended a multi day session yesterday afternoon. The September session is busy as election boards are tentatively named though some may not serve. County bids for roads graded recently will be opened October 12 after previous bids were deemed too high.
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Board of Supervisors
County Board
Funeral services held for Thompson Maxwell at West Main Home
Funeral services for Thompson Maxwell were held yesterday afternoon at four at the West Main Street home conducted by Rev. J. R. McCrory. Pallbearers included Clyde Maxwell John Maxwell Oscar Davis Henry Shields A B Dill M C DeLong. Interment followed at Elm Grove.
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Thompson Maxwell
West Main Street
J. R. McCrory
Clyde
John Maxwell
Oscar Davis
Henry Shields
A. B. Dill
M. C. DeLong
Elm Grove
Bereavement Gratitude to Neighbors and Post Office Staff
The Harrison family expresses sincere thanks for neighbors and friends whose kindness during their recent bereavement was greatly appreciated. Special thanks go to post office employees for the floral offerings from W. H. Harrison and Family.
Local notes and ads from East End Grocery and library listings
A brief local page notes a 50 cent chicken dinner at Lye ons, a Red River Ohio potatoes on track priced 85 cents per bushel with 90 cents delivery, and East End Grocery. The library carries works by Matthew Arnold and Pliny, quoted in a minister’s sermon last Sunday.
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Red River Ohio
East End Grocery
East End
Matthew Arnold
Pliny
Visiting Golfer Protests Poor Play
A visiting golfer exclaims about a rotten game while an onlooker, the brave eaddy, asks if he has played before, revealing a light exchange during a tense moment on the course.
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Eaddy
Earthquake Joke From Stouston Post
A quip notes a supposed quake destroying a Polish town with a husband asking about spelling and his wife replying about prequake spelling. The item reads as a humorous column line from the Stouston Post.
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Wassam
State University
Tim
Westinghouse
Mazda
By the
Iowa Gas and Electric Co
Priday
S. S
County Hible
Mert
Picner Chturion
Iain Sosa
Aes Robt
Smith
Nea Ees
J. J. Miller Ogg
Iors
Carl Kunath
Lyons
Ghal
Farmers & Merchants State Bank the Bank
Phillips Drug Store
Kodak Store
First District Women's
Redebarre
Mary
Thomas
Caruso
Www
S. Reister & Sons
Migs
Evening Journal
Ralph Heasseltine
Bine
Eod
Washington Roofing Co
Inquire Journal Office
Spooner
Wis
James Filbey
Trego
Iowa Ave
Schmoeller Bros
James K. Helmick and Son
Jersey
J. H. Baird
R. EE. Brown
Boyd Berdo
Walter Smith
FORD
Jones Auto Co
Western Union
Rodney Arnold
Lexington
W. A. Goodspeed
West Chester
Dale Pups
Martin L. Whittaker
Mutual
South End Grocery
T. T. Maxwell
W. H. Harrison and Family
Piszikszvkisky
Poland
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