Wrecking Begins on McKee Hotel Site
The Washington academy building is to be razed this morning to make way for a $200,000 five story hotel with over eighty rooms. Windows will be sold, lumber saved, and the town clock moved to the court house tower as work starts promptly after demolition. Architect Charles A. Dieman of Cedar Rapids will present cost estimates soon, guiding contracts for erection and hotel management.
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McKee Grammar
Washington Academy
B. Dewey
Washington
Court House Tower
Charles A. Dieman
Cedar Rapiis
Kindling Spark Required for Wooden Headed Thoughts
A whimsical note argues that true thinking requires more than a wooden head and suggests spark and effort are needed to ignite ideas. The piece hints at mental activity needing fuel beyond mere hollow form.
Japanese National Drink Sake Output Reported at 210000 090 gal
Japanese breweries produce 210000 090 gallons of sake as the nation’s national drink. The figure highlights a sizable output across prefectures and major producers.
Dr Rendall Speaks at Presbyterian Men’s Bible Class
About fifty men gathered at the Presbyterian church last night for a social before Rev. John B. Rendall of Muscatine spoke on the importance of the men’s Bible class in church work. President J. H. Fenton introduced Rendall. brief talks followed from Rev. A. R.
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Presbyterian Church
C. C. Cunningham
H. A. Pauls
James Chilcote
C. J. Smith
John Swisher
Short" Morrow
Don Applegate
Francis Barnoske
Lawrence Libe
Ward Johnson
J. H. Fenton
John B. Rendall
Muscatine
Washington
Dr. Rendall
Rendall
A. R
Y M C A Notes On Scouts And Conventions
Boys may transfer to a new Y M C A Troop led by four men and meet Thursday evening at an announced location. The State Y M C A convention is set for Cedar Rapids November 6 with Lemon and Wishart to lead delegation efforts from Washington. The International Y M C A Convention in Detroit November 19 to 24 will discuss postwar policy and a nationwide local budget campaign for publicity and support.
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Huxford
Cedar Rapids
C. S. Lemon
J. M. Wishart
Washington
W. N. Northcott
Iowa
International Y. M. C. A
Detroit
United
Local Church Men Sign On To Cooperative Mission
In an impromptu gathering Mr. Fenton called for volunteers and a paper circulated among Oates H E Case Marsh W Bailey and E C D Clark showing their signatures and resolve to cooperate in the church’s men’s work.
St Ambrose Juniors to Challenge Davenport Washington Feud
Davenport expects a hard tilt as St Ambrose College Juniors visit Washington High School for a decisive game. Washington boasts a fast heavy squad while Davenport notes a 32 to 0 defeat two years earlier and aims to rebound with a strengthened line and versatile backfield.
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Davenport
Davenport Democrat
St. Ambrose College
Washington High School
Washington
St. Ambrose
Selecting a phonograph reproducer and oval all wood tone amplifier
The Brunswick advises choosing an all record reproducer with proper diaphragm and needle and a tone amplifier made entirely of wood. It promotes the Branwick Altona all record reproducer and the Oval All-Wood Tone Amplifier as capable of playing all records at their best.
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Branwick
Altona
Juniors Face Handicap in Open Play Clash
The Davenport Juniors expect to overcome a 25 pound handicap as they rely on speed of their backs and open plays to carry home the bacon unless the dope disrupts their plan.
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Washington
Democrat Changes Hands November One at Washington
The Washington county Democrat transfers from A. R. Miller to F. B. Apple of Washington Iowa effective November 1. Miller, connected with the paper for 27 years, retires to focus on other duties. Apple, a young newspaperman with Army service, plans modest improvements while maintaining the paper’s standing and extending building and mechanical capacity.
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Appleby
Democrat
Estacbad
New Owner Takes Over Democrat Editorial Desk
The Democrat will be edited by new proprietor Miss Josephine Babcock with editorial and news departments under her. She and her mother plan to travel to California for the winter after a few weeks. The Journal notes the passing of Mr Miller from local newspaper activities and wishes the arrangement benefits for all involved.
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Josephine Babcock
Democrat
California
Journal
The
Miller
Community Bible Class Studies Matthew Chapter Four
The Community Bible class led by Dr. V. H. Vartanian of Parsons college Fairfield meets Friday evenings at Second United Presbyterian Church. Recent session covered Matthew four the temptation chapter with focus on Jesus birth ancestry and Messiah role. Next session continues the same chapter detailing the test proclamation and calling.
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Community Bible
V. H. Vartanian
Parsons College of Fairfield
Second United Presbyterian Church
Vartanian
Jesus
Abraham
David
God
Christ
Temptations of Christ discussed in Bible class
A teacher guides a class through the four apostles and Galilee journey and the temptations of Christ. Students learn the harm of using divine power for self gain and are urged to rely on faith and scripture to overcome temptation. The class will meet weekly and invites all to attend for Bible instruction.
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Galilee
Howe Christ
Christ
Spanish War Veterans Honor Albert M Huff at City Hall
Spanish War Veterans honored Albert M Huff at a city hall meeting. Voters voted to name the local organization after Huff, the first Company D Fifty fourth infantry member to enlist after Spain's 1898 war declaration. He died of typhoid in camp at Jacksonville, Florida.
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Albert M. Huff
Katona
Fifty-fourth Infantry
Spain
Jacksonville
Fila
Iowa
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