Methodist Ministers Rally for College Fund Drive
In Muscatine district a gathering at the local Methodist church organized support for a million dollar campaign aiding Iowa Wesleyan College Mt Pleasant and the Wesleyan Foundation. Dr J W Hancher leads a nationwide drive with preachers swapping pulpits as the campaign aims to conclude in December.
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Muscatine
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
Wesleyan Foundation
J. W. Hancher
George Minear
W. G. Thorne
North Liberty
A. 8. Smith
Washington
Ainsworth
W. W. Bowers
Hancher
Winifred Willard
M. N. Darnell
J. A. Casmett
G. H. Simons
John Hancher
Wendell George
George L. Minear
W.S. Moore
O. L. Allison
Amish
Henry Ludemann
Columbus City
Roy T. Johnson
Columbus Junction
Myron S. Hayes
Crawfordsville
V. C. Dary
Grandview
E. J. Selden
Guernsey
T. L. Stoller
Kalona
RK. V. Pike
Keota
R. L. Mott
Lette
W. P. O'Dell
Lone Tree
A. B. Cadwell
J A. Worrell
Webster
J. F. Rex
Wellman
C. D. Nash
West Chester
Lloyd Tennant
West Liberty
H. C. Cruse
Williamsburg
C. R. Zimmerman
Wilton Junction
Funeral Party Here For John Cherry Died In Oklahoma City
The funeral procession for John Cherry former Washington resident who died earlier in the week in Oklahoma City arrived yesterday evening. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at the Second United Presbyterian church.
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John Cherry
Washington
Oklahoma City
Second United Presbyterian Church
City Council Meeting Postponed Amid Mayor Absence
The council’s special session was delayed due to Mayor A N Alberson being out of town. The meeting now likely moves to Friday evening with officials awaiting his return.
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A. N. Alberson
Mountain Scene by Louis Baird Adorns Temple Building
Louis Baird presents a detailed mountain landscape on the Temple Building sign with rocks, revulets and trees in the foreground and a distant mountain chain. The Mc Elhimney Drug Company is advertised on the sign, with Baird’s daughter Lester contributing most of the scenic work as an accomplished landscape painter.
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Louis Baird
McElhimney Drug Company
Checking Up On Widows Pensions
Following changes in state widows pensions, four re investigations are required before January. All counties must renew or lose current allowances by December 31. Judge Dewey will hear re applications at the November district court term. The State University extension division has assigned Miss Lydia Eicher to assist counties, starting in Washington, with salary paid by the university and expenses by the county. Washington county has 26 widows and 53 children on pensions. Eicher will aid plans and identify families needing other aid.
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General Assembly
Charles A. Dewey
District Court
State University of Iowa
Washington
University
Mise Richer
Washington County
Miss Eicher
Eicherhag
Waterloo
Green County
Pythians Hold District Convention Amid Fine Attendance
The Knights of Pythias 16th District held their annual convention in Castlehall with attendees from lodges in Oskaloosa Beacon Brighton Fremont Given Keota New Sharon Ollie Sigourney Washington Wellman West Chester What Cheer and Rose Hill. District Deputy George H. Holmes led arrangements as Grand Chancellor Geo C True spoke after welcome by Senator J L Brookhart. A banquet for about 250 Knights followed in the Commercial Club Gymnasium with décor by Preston Wolfe and music by the De Molay orchestra.
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George H. Holmes
Keota
Oskaloosa
Beacon
Brighton
Fremont
Given
New Sharon
Ollie
Sigourney
Washington
Wellman
West Chester
What Cheer
Rose Hill
Castlehall
Ralph Minick
J. L. Brookhart
Iowa
Geo. C. True
Ward Ferguson
Commercial Club
Pythian
George Simerman
K. of P
Preston Wolfe
de Molay
Atty. E. D. Morrison
Electric lineman injured after fall from 25 foot pole near West Chester
William Fordyce Hart, a lineman for Town Gas and Electric, sustained two broken ribs, burns, and bruises after his safety belt contacted a live wire and threw him from a 25 foot pole during repair work near West Chester. Doctors warn injuries may be more serious if internal damage is found.
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William Fordyce
Town Gas and Electric Company
West Chester
Charley Nicola Hog Sale Draws Crowd and Big Bids
The Charley Nicola hog sale proceeded smoothly with a good crowd attending the tent sale. Auctioneers Frank Macon and Doc Mc Nurlen oversaw the bidding as over 50 hogs were sold and Charley provided a notable cafeteria lunch at noon.
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Charley Nicola
Charley
Frank Macon
Doc McNurlen
K P District Meeting Ends With Toast and Remarks
Morrison chaired a district gathering where visitors were asked to speak briefly. Local figures James McClune Kenninger Sigourney C J Wilson Washington Thomas Shockley Oskaloosa and Deputy G C George Holmes Keota offered remarks before the group sang America and dispersed.
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Morrison
James McClune
Oskal
Kenninger
Sigourney
C. J. Wilson
Washington
Thomas Shockley
Oskaloosa
G. C. George Holmes
Keota
America
K. P
Local Gridders Set for Muscatine Showdown
Washington High School football travels to Muscatine for a rematch of a seven seven draw two years ago. The Lions aim to edge a home crowd while lineup questions challenge Coach McKintry as weather and road conditions may draw a large turnout.
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Washington-Muscatine
River Town
Thhem
Waymack
Washington
Muscatine
McKinatry
Musca
New Crossings on North Iowa Avenue Built by Section Men
The Rock Island and Milwaukee section men are building new crossings on North Iowa Avenue. These crossings are replaced about every two years as they wear out in a comparatively short time.
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Rock Island
Milwaukee
Iowa Avenue
Milwau kee Train 25 Sets Punctual September Record
Agent John Park praises the Milwaukee based Train No 25 for arriving on time in Kansas City on 29 of 30 days in September. The report highlights a strong punctuality record reflecting reliable service.
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John Park
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Speaks Four Languages John Voegtlin Learns From Swiss Roots
John Voegtlin of south of town was in town yesterday. He came from French Switzerland 32 years ago and lives on the east Wayland road on 46 acres. He speaks French Italian German English and Latin or Italian, learned naturally as a child, while English he learned after coming to this country.
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John Voegtlin
Switzerland
East Wayland Road
H. C. Wells
John Voeguin
Iowa Yearlings Stop Veterans as Daniels Races for TD
In Chicago Tribune notes the Iowa yearlings held the veterans to short gains while Daniels, freshman center, recovered a fumble and sprinted past the defense for a touchdown. The line hints at a promising start for a player nicknamed Dump at the university.
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University of Iowa
Chicago Tribune
Daniels
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