Mrs. Catherine Zook Dies at 85 After Long Illness
Mrs. Catherine Zook wife of W E Zook died this morning at 10 45 at her home after a long illness She was 85 and had used a wheeled chair recent years Funeral services set for Saturday at 1 50 p m at Goodin funeral parlors conducted by Rev T F Barker Burial in Beauchamp Cemetery near Crawfordsville She was born May 9 1837 in Westmoreland County Pa and married Walker Orbin in 1856 They later wed W E Zook in 1866 and had five children including John Zook Mrs Sarah Ann Chatee and Led Zook Grandchildren number twenty four great grandchildren thirty seven and one great great grandchild The family moved from Crawfordsville area to Washington four years ago She was active in charity and church work and a Methodist member.
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Catherine Zook
W. E. Zook
Goodin
T.F. Barker
Beauchamp
Crawfordsville
Wyman
John Zook
Sarah Ann Chatee
Hettie Arnold
Led Zook
Lydia Dawson
Washington
Zook
The
Methagist Church
Big Day at Cone Saturday the 9th
The Cone community hosts an annual watermelon festival with free melon for visitors. A full program includes music and speeches and Senator J L Brookhart will speak at the event.
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Cone
Card of Thanks for Lloyd Kolosick
We express heartfelt thanks to friends for kindness at the death of our son Lloyd Kolosick and for the many beautiful floral tributes. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Kolosick.
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Lloyd Kolosick
Footballers Work Hard Despite Heat
High school football prospects show strength in heat with 40 players on the field under Coaches Dennison and Edgar. Lincoln line work improves with Francis Skipton joining. 50-man squad expected, freshmen invited, and tennis tourney planned by Coach Dickinson and Prof. Montgomery. Physicals for girls and boys conducted this week. Lyon's advertises homemade cookies.
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Dennison
Edgar
Dickinson
Francis Skipton
Lester Duke
Harold Montgomery
Rice
Waymack
Jones
Boice
Beal
Duke
Miller
Elwell
Molesworth
Kelly
Bailey
Ben
Mr. Dickinson
Ad Club Members Plan Mason City Convention Trip
At the Advertising club meeting last evening a sizable delegation is expected to attend the state convention in Mason City next week. About a dozen members likely travel by car, with Joe Falk and Frank Miller named to lead and press the Washington display. The trip runs Monday to Thursday, marking the first meeting since July.
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Advertising Club
Commercial Club
Advertising Clubs
Mason City
Joe Falk
Frank Miller
Charles Davis
A. E. Atchison
I. Rothschild
Ralph Sharman
L. F. Henderson
Washington
Washington ISD Finances Tighten No Taxes Increase
The Washington Independent School District will continue on a 3 mill tax basis, with finances stronger than last year despite summer upgrades costing about 6000 dollars. A new boiler at the junior high and roof and interior work at Lincoln School totaled about 5000 to 3000 dollars respectively. Superintendent Harding reported a larger than ever attendance and slight class organization changes as the new school year opens under favorable conditions.
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Washington Independent School
Lincoln School
Heights
W. C. Harding
Washington Band Heads to Brighton for Booster Day
The Washington band of twenty five in ornate hussar uniforms traveled to Brighton by automobile to perform at today's barbecue booster event. They last night staged a special Central park concert, delivering an outstanding program that drew a large crowd past the usual quitting hour, echoing the Royal Seated Highlanders and the Scotchies in calibre.
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Washington Band
Hussar
Brighton
Central Park
Royal Seated Highlanders
Scotchies
Keota Defeats Washington In Slugfest At Dephous Park
Keota defeated Washington 22 to 15 after a nine inning exhibition at Dephous ball park. Keota built an early lead, then Washington rallied in the fourth, but Keota pulled away with six hits and eight runs in the frame.
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Washington
Keota
Dephous Ball Park
S. Kiesey
Case
Meyers
Zook
Blackburn
Kieseys
Kiesey
T. Kiesey
Holland
Crayne
Goodall
Lemen
Adams
Schreeckengast
Homie
Keota Club
Engineer Shows Freshly Whitewashed High School Boilers
George Clapper, engineer of the heating plant, cleaned out the two large boilers and applied a coat of whitewash. The ends and mountings were painted black, presenting a tidy and attractive appearance to visitors.
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George Clapper
Market Ad Calls Attention to Price Changes in Dairy and Poultry
Washington buyers of cream butter and poultry urge readers to consult page two for updated price changes. The notice references galoshes and socks in a whimsical verse before directing readers to the market ad for current rates.
Washington County W C T U Holds Annual Meeting at Sunset Park
The Washington County W C T U held its annual convention at Sunset Park with state organizer Mrs. Gretta Gray present. Mrs. Lucy Morgan presided, reports were given, officers elected, and Crawfordsville preparation noted for state convention.
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Washington County
Sunset Park
Gretta Gray
Lucy Morgan
Clay Township
America
J. Reade McCrory
First United Presbyterian Church
T. U
C. W. Busby
Gray
Ames
R. E. Brown
Schools Close Early Due to Intense Heat
Superintendent W C Harding announced dismissals an hour early yesterday and today as heat makes classrooms uncomfortable. He notes the unusually hot week, praising teachers and pupils for enduring the conditions while the shortened day provides relief outdoors.
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W. C. Harding
September heat record hits ninety six degrees at three
The temperature at three this afternoon was 96 degrees matching yesterday. The area has stayed above 90 every day this week setting a September high record.
Funeral for Lloyd Kolosick Held at St James Church
Funeral services for Lloyd Kolosick were held at St James Church. Pallbearers included Alvin Soukup Charles Mannhardt Richard S Kolosick and Robert Kolosick. Interment followed in Elm Grove Cemetery.
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Lloyd Kolosick
St. James Church
Alvin Soukup
Charles Mannhardt
Richard S Kolosick
Robert Kolosick
Elm Grove Cemetery
Journal Announces Cash Prizes for Merchants Ads
The Journal lists $100 in cash prizes for the best merchant advertisements over three months. Interest grows as several entrants plan to participate. The Washington National Bank adds a special prize for ads for their institution. Contestants should visit the Journal office or speak with merchants to enter.
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Journal
Washington
Washington National Bank
Lawyers Return From Sixth Judicial District Bar Association Meet
Newton hosts the annual sixth judicial district bar association convention at the Newton country club. D. T. Stockman of Sigourney becomes president, Edwain Wilcockson of Keota re elected secretary, and Baldrige named Washington county executive committee member. James A. Devitt of Oskaloosa delivered the principal address.
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Col. C. J. Wilson
Marsh W. Bailey
A. E. Baldrige
Newton
Sixth Judicial District Bar Association
Newton Country Club
Washington
Bailey
D. T. Stockman
Sigourney
Edwain Wilcockson
Keota
Bald
Lewis
Captain Carr
Montezuma
K. F. Wilcockson
Henry Silwold
Fortnightly club and Shalom Group announce meeting changes
The Fortnightly club Home Economics department moves its meeting to next Tuesday at Mrs Dan Bevins home. The Shalom Group at the Methodist Episcopal church holds a first new year business social Tuesday September 12 at 2 46 p m with Mrs Sigafoose and Mrs Clara Tooman named for planning duties. Year books to be at the Library. members to bring recipes and 10 cents for demonstration.
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W. S.C
Effie Porter
Home Economics
Dan Bevins
Shalom Group
Methodist. Episcopal Church
Sigafoose
Clara Tooman
F. L. Wilson
Mysterious death after hay fall at Fred Palmer farm
Local officers seek relatives of Elijah Mc Closky who was injured in a hay load fall and died at the county hospital. They learned of an aunt and a cousin in central Iowa but had not reached them by noon.
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Elijah McClosky
Fred Palmer
Iowa
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