Cousins to Speak at Campfire Here Thursday Evening
Robert G. Cousine of Tipton former congressman and famed Iowa orator will deliver the principal address at the Tri County veterans reunion on Thursday October 18 at the Graham theater The event will feature a campfire at 7pm with a program including addresses by Col Palmer Rev S K Coats and Mrs Nora and a welcome by Mayor A N Alberson Attendance is expected to reach about 150 with WRC members from Muscatine Louisa and Washington counties registering at the courthouse from 10am to noon.
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Robert G. Cousine
Tipton
Congress
Iowa
Cousins
Washington
Porenoon
Muscatine
Louisa
W. RC
Court House
W. Rh. C
Presbyterian Church
Graham Theater
A. N. Alberson
John Koehler
W. C. Sanders
Wapello
Colonel Palmer
S. K. Coats
John Welch Dies at 95 in Columbus City
John Welch aged ninety five longtime Columbus City resident and Civil War veteran died at 11 20 this morning at his home after a several weeks illness He leaves a widow and four children John of Newton Kansas George of Omaha and Mrs Lizzie Martin of South Dakota Funeral arrangements had not been made this afternoon
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John Welch
Sherm Welch
Washington Barber
Columbus City
John
Newton
Kans
George
Omaha
Lizzie Martin
South Dakota
Veterans Campfire Draws Local Civics and School Groups
Bryson state president of the W C will speak briefly before Mr Cousins address. The American Legion quarter will be asked to aid. People of the community are extended a cordial invitation to attend the campfire with a special welcome to city school children. Veterans appeal to Washington citizens to hang out flags all day Thursday to show patriotism for Civil War veterans visiting from out of town.
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Bryson
W. AR. C
Cousins
American Legion
Washington
Team Runs Away From Ditch Near Baxter Elevator
A Cal DBeen team fled down Third Street early today, one horse jumped into an eight foot ditch under water main work near Baxter elevator. The other horse toppled onto its mate but was rescued. Neither horse was seriously harmed and the wagon remained undamaged.
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Cal Dbeenblossom
Third Street
Baxter
Mission women wrap up four day convention at Methodist church
At Des Moines the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society branch closed a highly successful four day convention. A record 485 delegates and visitors registered by Saturday night with many more attending closing sessions. Speakers from China India and Lucknow highlighted evangelism education and local hospitality.
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Des Mothom
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
Washington
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
S. Dow
Desslaines
Vill
Elizabeth Wells
India
Miss Wells
Enola Eno
Lucknow
Kate Ogborn
Stranger's greasy arrival disrupts kitchen orders
A man in dirty jumpers staggers into a restaurant after working on a car all night. The waitress loudly complains to the cook while customers marvel at the odd scene. He orders coffee and doughnuts but receives hot cakes and coffee instead.
Missionary Convention Highlights Faith and Education Efforts
Des Moines Branch convenes with pledges for 1921 1922 and gifts totaling $255000. Address by Miss Paola Kero Indian educator stresses higher education as key to missions. Miss Elsie Reynolds describes famine causes in Rupur India and lavish children's rally honors and launches new officers and dues. Farewell for outgoing missionaries and young people activities mark closing sessions.
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India
Church College
Miss Eno
Eno
Carton
St. Louis
Elsie Reynolds
Alina Hearne Howard
Rupur
W. W. Bowers
Harry Kracaw
Africa
China
Mies Nowlin
Nethers* Jewels
King’s Heralds
Evelyn Bainbrick
Nita Corbin
Florence Brookhart
Alice Hunter
Dale Karnes
Dorothy Dowell
Mite Box
Louise Shafer
Trene Reed
Alice Brock
Donald Stutsman
Marion Rittenhouse
Dow
Des Moines
Virginia Shannon
Warren Earl Hender
Billy Caldwell
Vera Stutsman
Lucile Lewin
van Horne
Evelyn Caldwell
Lela Reed
Janet McCrea
Ruth Busby
Mary Tucker
Mildred Woodburn
Helen Mauthe
Marjorie Schulty
Mildred
Davis
Kate Ogborn
Wuhu
Miss Ogburn
Randolph Beall
Plzabeth Wells
B. E. O. Class Elects Feddersen President
The B. E. O. class of the Methodist church elected M. H. Feddersen as president at yesterday's annual meeting. Charles Davis was named vice president and Charles Shaffer was re-elected secretary and treasurer. The class reports strong growth with about fifty members and high weekly attendance.
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The
Methodist Church
M. H. Feddersen
Chas. Davis
Chas. Shaffer
Rotary convention report presented to district club
President J. D. Glasgow and Secretary Fred Moore reported to the Rotary Club as representatives of the local unit at the district convention in Omaha. Suggestions on improving the local organization included emphasis on boys work as clubs worldwide pursue youth welfare campaigns.
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J. D. Glasgow
Fred Moore
Rotary Club of the District
Omaha
Mr. Glasgow
Mr. Moore
Rotary
Women Church Meals Raise 201 Dollars for Convention
Women of the Christian Church reported gross meals income of 285 dollars for delegates to the Methodist convention. After expenses of 84.65 dollars, the net balance was 201 dollars. Most food was donated by congregants, boosting the cleared amount. Attendees praised the church’s meal quality.
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The
Christian Church
Musical Show at Armory Tonight Promises Novel Entertainment
A twelve member musical comedy company named Oh Jada Babies with an orchestra performs at Troop D Armory tonight and Tuesday. The show marks a first at the armory with a theatre style stage setup. The troupe recently played at Cedar Rapids and toured Colorado and Nebraska before moving on to Wapello and Burlington engagements.
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Washington
Armory
Troop D
Cedar Rapids
Colorado
Nebraska
Wapello
Burlington
Garrick
Brookhart to Instruct Indiana Rifle School at Culver
Col S W Brookhart of Washington a renowned military rifle instructor has been invited to Culver Indiana to teach Indiana National Guard members and Culver Military Academy students. The program starts October 24 and will run for several days with Brookhart due to depart for Culver late next week.
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Col. S. W. Brookhart
Washington
Culver, Ind
Indiana National Guard
Culver Military Academy
Culver
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