Roy Dawson Barn Burns Near Verdi
A barn and outbuildings on the Roy Dawson farm five miles southwest of town near the Brighton road were burned early today. The fire, possibly from tramp carelessness, started recently and was spotted around five in the morning by neighbor Frank Melinaky. the property, formerly the Fetters place, was vacant save for hay. Insurance covers the loss through Farmers Mutual.
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Roy Dawson
Town
Brighton Road
Farmers’ Mutual
George Fetters
Fetters
Peter Rich
Rock Island
Frank Melinaky
Firefly to Change Time Next Monday
Agent J. W. Russell reports a timetable change effective next Sunday October 30. The east bound No. 450 morning local will arrive Washington at 9 65 rather than 9 25 and depart at 9 19 instead of 9 20. This enables a connection at Rock Selard with No. 8 the Denver fast train. Passengers from here at 9 10 reach Chicago by 4 15 PM.
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J. W. Russell
The
Rock Taland
Washington
Rock Selard
Denver
Chicago
Fire destroys outbuildings on rural property
A fire consumed a house and several outbuildings leaving only a wood shed and hog house. The wind kept flames from reaching the house, and the blaze is believed to have started hours earlier, with initial smoke spotted by Mr. Melinsky who first suspected Karl Libe's acreage across the road.
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Melinsky
Karl Libe
Legion Leader to Speak at Armistice Banquet in Iowa
A prominent World War I veteran will speak at the Armistice Day banquet for Leon Beatty post American Legion, with the speaker arranged by Des Moines headquarters. The event at First United Presbyterian church includes music, supper at 6:39, and membership drives for nonmembers.
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Iowa
Leon Beatty Post
American Legion
Legion Auxiliary
State Legion
Des Moines
Nites
Legion
First United Presbyterian Church
Washington Girl's Play Is Successful
Miss Ruth Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs C V Brown has won the prize drama for the Missouri State Teachers college Kirksville selection titled The Nurse. She studied drama after two years at Kirksville college and wrote the health play performed at a district convention. Brown, a Washington school honor student, teaches in Lewistown Missouri this year.
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Ruth Brown
C. V. Brown
Missouri State Teachers’ College
Kirksville
E Kirksville College
Misa Brown
Lewistown
Missouri
Army leaders to attend Crawfordsville event with wild west show
Wilbur Eicher of Crawfordsville and Wayne Houck with spouse join Fred Downing as guests while Marshal Foch General Pershing and other army leaders are expected at a large program. A wild west show a big air circus and many other entertainments are planned for the event.
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Wilbur Eicher
Crawfordsville
Wayne Houck
Fred Downing
Marshal Foch
General Pershing
Aged Brighton Man Hurt in Factory Crossing Accident
Elijah Stout a man past seventy was seriously injured near the Shaffer canning factory in Brighton. He was driving a team when found unconscious at a crossing. two bones in his ankle were broken. He cannot recall the incident but it is likely the wagon ran over him. The team stood nearby.
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Brighton
Elijah Stout
Shaffer Canning Factory
New Presbyterian Pastor at Haskins
Rev Francis Casselman, new pastor of Haskins and Bethel Presbyterian churches, preached in Washington and will share both pulpits Sundays while awaiting permanent arrangements. A Union Seminary graduate, he brings five years in ministry after serving in Middletown Iowa. he is married with two young sons.
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Francis Casselman
Haskins
Bethel Presbyterian
Washington
Casselman
Union Seminary
New York City
Middletown
Iowa
Armistice Day Program Planned by Local High School
Teachers and students organize an Armistice Day program at the high school on Friday November 11 with patriotic numbers by pupils and some outside assistance. Public invited. program starts in the morning and ends at noon.
Sigourney Poised For Tough Test Against Washington
Washington faces Sigourney in a key Keokuk county clash as Coach Dickinson warns against overconfidence. Sigourney, though outmatched on paper, is known for fighting hard on its home field, and this week’s showdown is billed as the season’s big affair.
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Dickinson
Sigourney
Turday
Altho
Washington
Keokuk
Richland
Richland Field
Columbus Junction
Keokuk County
Strong
Coe College
Sigourney Eleven
Campfire Girls Form Second Group and Bluebird Nest
The Women’s Interchurch committee announces a second Campfire Girls group to include girls over twelve who could not join the first. Names可sceed at Chilcote Library with Miss Denny who will maintain the list. A Bluebirds Nest for ages eight to ten will also be organized as a precursor for later membership with a Nestling Fledgling and Flier progression.
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Women's Interchurch Committee
Chilcote
Denny
Bluebirds
Campfire Girls
New Bluebird Society
Miss Denny
Reisters Butter and Cream Nostalgic Verse
A light verse recalls old times with Marguerite during cowlip hunts and butter from Reister’s cream. The speaker imagines a past idyll, imagines a well of old oaken buckets, and notes his wife’s teasing gaze as he escapes the dream. The piece blends memory, rural imagery, and a playful farewell to Reister’s dairy.
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Marguerite
Dell
Neister
Reisters
Card of Thanks for John Hancher
The family of John Hancher expresses heartfelt gratitude to friends and neighbors for their kindness during their great grief. Special thanks go to the minister for comforting words and to those who sent floral tributes. Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Hancher and Family.
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Journal
John Hancher
D. S. Hancher
Prairie Flower Baptist Rally Day at County Church
The Prairie Flower Baptist Church invites all to 10:00 a.m. Rally Day with program music and prizes for oldest and youngest attendees, best regular attendance, and longest time in Sunday School. Anniversary day with the third anniversary of the pastor features an anniversary sermon. No prayer meeting Thursday. pastor absent. Deacon Reeves plans to attend the state convention. Pastor E. A. Anderson welcomes worshipers.
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Prairie Flower Baptist
T. C. Reeves
E. A. Anderson
Rally Day Attended at New Haven Baptist Church
Ninety two members attended the Rally Day at New Haven Baptist where Rev. Unthank of Keota delivered a splendid message. The pastor BE. A. Andersoy urged the community to boost Sunday school next week.
West Chester Baptist Rally Sparks Community Praise
A lively West Chester Baptist gathering drew a broad crowd for a Sunday rally. Attendees praised the event as a unifying community moment with inspirational messages and music.
Sunday School Attendance Reaches High Mark
The Day program last Sunday drew 97 attendees with 62 at the Sunday school hour setting a new high for the year. E A Anderson, pastor, urges nonattenders to join and invites all to Wednesday prayer meeting and Sunday church services.
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E. A. Anderson
Presbyterians Host Friday Congregational Social Fun Event
The Presbyterian church hosts a Friday evening social for members and friends featuring a variety of acts. A girls class will sell homemade candy to aid Armenian orphans. The program includes The Winning Ways of Grandma’s Days, a chorus number, Toonerville Trollies, a fortune-telling booth, and other amusements.
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Presbyterian Church
Milan Shields
Toonerville Trollies
Dramatic Club
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South Bend
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Frank H. Gray
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T. C
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China
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Shepard
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Acorn Gas
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Yor
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