Washington Red Cross chapter seeks new members
J D Glasgow announces that Altha Washington chapter of the American Red Cross is discontinued though membership remains open. The home service department continues, accepting memberships for one dollar each to support aid for soldiers and families, while a national campaign proceeds and hopes for a local chapter formation.
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Altha
Washington
American Red Cross
J.D. Glasgow
Home Service Department
Red Cross
Glasgow
County
Tantalum Pens Offer Superior Hardness and Value
Tantalum’s hardness makes it ideal for writing pens, cheaper than iridium tipped gold nibs. Treated with a special hardening process, these pens resist corrosion and outperform competitors.
Washington to Face Burlington in Big Local Showdown
Washington high school meets Burlington in a key late-season tilt with both teams aiming for dominance. Coach Whitford reports improving backfield and strong line play as the squad prepares to travel Saturday morning at 9 37.
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Washington
Burlington
Clapper
Knauss
Schenefelt
Pick” Buckley
Sammy Gross
Iowa University
Whitford
Fairfield
Duke
Neill
Lemley
Minner
MecCreedy
Ross
Reid
Carson
Jones
RK. Jones
Putnam
Swife
Hunter
Gates
Hall
How to Refinish Wood With Water Glass Solution
An old furniture restoration tip suggests removing varnish by washing with a solution of one part water glass and seven parts water. Use generously for a fresh clean wood surface, then dry, sand, and wax to finish.
Boys Conference Scheduled at Cedar Rapids This Fall
Washington high school students and parents hear of a statewide older boys conference to be held in Cedar Rapids November 28 29 and 30 with limited non resident delegates and caps on local delegations. An adult leader per five boys rule applies and fees cover meals. program includes Drake University Morning Side College and Chicago Theological Seminary leaders.
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Washington High School
Harry Goodrich
Whbrk
Y. M. Cc.a
Cedar Rapids
W. F. Huxford
Goodrich
Des Moines
Eivery
Conference
Optimistic Thought About Wealth and Patience
A brief aphorism notes riches gained quickly fade while wealth built slowly through steady effort grows. It contrasts haste with prudence and suggests enduring savings win over flashy gains.
Girls and Bathing Suits at the Graham
The Graham showcased abbreviated bathing suits with a quintet of beach models known for beach slapstick films. The models provided a stylish backdrop for the attire but carried little beyond brief performances. One performer sang briefly and another played the saxophone acceptably.
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The
Graham
Beachside Show Delights With Dramas and Comedy
A large crowd attended a show featuring a bathing beach comedy titled Dog Days and a drama titled Men. The drama offered an unusually plotted story and was well presented alongside the lighter entertainment.
Local Social News Highlights Parties and Meetings
Mrs. Paul Harvey entertained twenty ladies at her home with visiting and piano selections in honor of Miss Margaret Cahill of Des Moines. Miss Carolyn Hamilton hosted a choir dinner at her home with officers elected for the year and a bustling social hour. Rollie Optenberg returned from Rock Island after a Hallowe en party in his honor at his niece s home with eight guests and piano solos. An E and C meeting drew sixty five members, train issues kept the grand matron away but the session proved profitable with many out of town members present.
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Paul Harvey
Margaret Cahill
Des Moines
Hannah Harvey
Harvey
W. J. Taylor
C. M. Porter
Vera Harvey
Carolyn Hamilton
First United Presbyterian Church
R. L. Livingston
Eugene Parks
Ina McDowell
Marion George
D. L. Livingston
Effie Dawson
Helen Paul
Frances Wilson
C. A. Boice
Ruth Vincent
Rollie Optenberg
Rock Island
Rollie
Three Causes for Gladness
A short scene describes Bobbie greeting his father at the station after a two week absence. The boy expresses happiness that his father is back and that the train is gone, conveying a simple domestic moment in endearing terms.
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Bobbie
Ap Ue Eveeting
Tua
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Council of National Defense
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Lanel Mouston
Redfield
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Grover B. Clarkson
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W. A. Harper
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East Side Square
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Faerber Farm
Ainsworth
Iowa
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Empire Construction Co
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Equitable Bldg
Washington, D. C
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Nate Jones
Boyd Berdo
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J. D. Dayton
West Chester
George Teas
King Burke
W. D. Booth
Eli Jackson
Society
J. W. Miller
Ward
Washington County
Stout
J. H. Baird
Lone Tree
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Harry Lauderman
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H. D. Emry
Walter Bales
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Robert G. Sheetz
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DU Roc Jersey
Clarence Work
China
Ed Gerot
Riverside
M. J. Redlinger
DELCO
H. F. Darbyshire
Ted Eggers
Griggs
Mutual Telephone
Washington Co
City of Washington
J. F. H. Taylor
F. & M. Bank
Washington, la
Howard Sitler
A. Y. Ashby
Iowa Avenue
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Washington & Ka- Lona Road
Fern Chittenden
Wellman
Shaffer
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