Local schools report record enrollment of 1182 pupils
Superintendent W C Harding announced on the third day of the new year that 1182 students are enrolled in Washington schools, the largest attendance on record. Totals by building include High school 406 Junior high 265 Lincoln 142 Heights 109 Wallace 149 Centennial 111. Harding urged students to adopt a broad view of life beyond minor concerns.
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W. C. Harding
Washington
Lincoln
Heights
Wallace
Centennial
Appreciation of Labor Day celebration in Washington
The Washington Trades Assembly expresses gratitude to the people of Washington and vicinity, the Mayor and city officials, and business leaders who supported the Labor Day events. It credits their cooperation for a successful program and aims to make future celebrations more social, entertaining, and educational.
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Washington
Washington Trades Assembly
Rural Carries Meet at Sunset Park Labor Day
The annual rural mail carriers meeting for the county was held in Sunset park pavilion on Labor Day. Postmaster A. R. Miller gave a talk as business was transacted and several attendees from other towns in the county were present.
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Sunset Park
A. R. Miller
Krebs Lectures Tickets On Sale Tomorrow
Tickets for the series of business lectures by Dr. Stanley L. Krebs will be sold tomorrow by committees of the Advertising club. The lectures are slated for September 13 14 and 15 at the old Methodist church with likely attendance from nearby towns.
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Stanley L. Krebs
Advertising Club
Krebs
Dr. Krebs
Old Methodist Church
Double Race Program at the Southern Iowa Fair
The Journal reports a telegram from the Southern Iowa Fair Association Oskaloosa announcing a double race program tomorrow Thursday and automobile races Friday with fireworks and vaudeville each evening Grounds are in fine shape Oska loosa hosts a major show this week with improvements for the fair
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Southern Iowa Fair Association
Oskaloosa
Showers Interfere With Farmers' Picnic
Rain disrupted the county farmers union picnic at Sunset Park delaying the main events. A large rural crowd was expected but attendance was light. the program moved to the old Methodist church for an afternoon session.
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Sunset Park
Old Methodist Church
Record Number of Court Orders Made in Washington Court
Judge H F Wagner set a record for court orders in the Washington county district court with no trials but many civil and probate matters disposed of. Grand jury impaneled. forthcoming hearings include drainage district cases near Kalona and consolidated actions against the board of supervisors.
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C. R. I. & P. Railway Company
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van Gabby
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Egg Shipments and Road Misadventures Reported
Roy Littrel, a truck driver, began a trip with a stop in Gladwin and continuity to Lone Tree then Riverside. A writer volunteered to drive in the night amid punctures and rough roads while the narrator hauled an old chain drive truck. The firm ships two carloads weekly and sells eggs in carload lots with a brand favored by eastern buyers.
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Gladwin
Lone Tree
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Littrel
Students piled to colleges across the nation this year
Washington and the community anticipate a large student turnout with about seventy names gathered of those planning to attend colleges and universities this year. The list includes students at Iowa State, Grinnell, Coe, Cornell, and others, with many more likely to enroll.
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Washington and
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Community meetings announced for local groups
The Rebekah club meets Thursday afternoon in the I O O F hall rest room. The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church plans a Friday afternoon business meeting at the church. The Just Us club gathers Thursday afternoon with Mrs R C Lemley. United Spanish War Veterans meet Tuesday evening at eight at the courthouse for installation and business. Mrs McCall's Presbyterian class has an all day Friday session at the church to finish work.
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Journal for Rhematism Victims
A historical monthly periodical devoted entirely to the interests of rheumatic sufferers highlighting its status as one of the oldest continuously published titles in the field.
Western Union Extends Office Hours for Washington
Western Union manager R L McGugin secured permission to extend local office hours to enhance service for Washington patrons. Hours now 7 to 12 forenoon 1 to 6 afternoon and 7 to 8 evening, replacing 8 to 12 and 1 to 6. Citizens welcome the change and thank the company. A nearby tunnel linking the state house to the new heating plant is nearing completion, a major engineering effort.
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R. L. McGugin
Western Union Telegraph Office
Washington
Plan to Sell Co stock drives county drive
The stock selling committee of the temporary county organization plans a contract to sell stock by experienced salesmen. It seeks a guaranteed sale of a set amount with a reasonable commission. Interest is active but county volunteers lack time. nearly half the stock is already subscribed.
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