Washington welcomes soldiers home in massive turnout
A Washington celebration drew an estimated 26,000 people including many from outside the county. Traffic from the east alone showed 600 cars and about 3,000 passengers entering the city on the White Way. Crowds filled Central Park and Sunset Park while front yards and public buildings opened to spectators. The event was described as the largest crowd the city has ever accommodated.
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Yeserday
Washington
Brighton
Central Park
Sunset Park
Num
Soldiers Entertained in Town Wide Welcome
More than nine hundred soldiers sailors and marines were hosted in town with medals issued by Lt Lee Ward of Omaha. About 570 registered at the courthouse for medals while 638 received supper tickets and over 500 took part in the feast. A large parade and a vast central photograph showcased them as townspeople expressed gratitude.
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Lee Ward
Omaha
Court House
Althe
Graves
Parade on Time Flaunts Spectacle of Civic Pageant
J D Glasgow the parade marshal notes a five minute lateness but the big day pageant proves highly successful. A soldier and khaki section led by Col C S Col of Riverside and Major Glenn Laffer of Washington impresses the crowd alongside sailors nurses and blue tunics. Washington township wins best float with Lime Creek Crawford following. Glendale No 5 and Kennedy districts receive praise for their display.
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Coll. C. S. Col
Riverside
Glenn Laffer
Washington
Glasgow
Ottumwa
Wellman
Ladies of the Red Cross
Whiffer
Board of Supervisors
Washington Township
Lime Creek
Crawford
Frank Beatty
Glendale
No. 5
Kennedy
Thrilling feats by Harry Rich on high bank roof
Harry Rich performed on the F and M bank roof seven and a half feet above the street, executing trapeze stunts from a shaky trestle that terrified spectators. He then slid from the roof to the Central Park fence balancing on his back, and followed with a platform act drawing a pound of powder from a suspended cannon, plus pulling a heavy freight truck with his teeth.
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Harry Rich
F. & M. Bank
Rich
Bank
Central Park
Iowa
Death of Mrs. J. C. Elder reported in local home
Mrs. J. C. Elder died this afternoon at about 2 30 at the Elder home on South Iowa Avenue after several months of critical illness. No funeral arrangements were announced at the time.
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Orville Elder
Elder
South
Iowa Avenue
Mrs Ambrose Sanders Burned At East Washington
Mrs Ambrose Sanders of East Washington suffered severe burns when her home caught fire this afternoon. She fled the blaze covered in flames and was rushed to the county hospital where doctors fear she will die.
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Ambrose Sanders
East Washington
Gospel and church choirs schedule and events
Gospel team meets at Walnut school house Sunday evening. Presbyterian church choir rehearsals tonight and Friday meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society planned for Sept 19 with Mrs J Smith. Damascus Shrine picnic at Sunset Park Sept 16. Baptist Ladies to hold an eatable sale Sept 20.
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Walnut School House
Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Dc. J. Smith
Damascus Shrine
Sunset Park
Washington County Farms for Sale Listings
Classified farm listings for Washington County announce multiple tracts with acres ranging from 40 to 200 plus. Each entry notes land quality, improvements, distance to town, price per acre, and financing terms including down payments and multi year installments. Listings include No 112 No 130 No 116 No 114 No 162 No 140 and No 126 with various combinations of acreage and terms.
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Sturgeon
Boone County
Missouri
T. M. Jackson
Old Town
Washington
Anderson Funeral Services Expected in Washington Sunday
Officials report Donald Anderson died yesterday at his Oklahoma City home. His body will arrive in Washington this evening and services are planned here likely Sunday as arrangements are finalized.
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Donald Anderson
Oklahoma City
Washington
Ford Touring Car Reported Missing After Washington Celebration
Bert Dickerson of Wayland reported to Sheriff R H McCarty that his Ford touring car license 239435 engine 1663710 was on Washington streets during the celebration. The car shows a tear in the rear top and is believed to have been borrowed or may be found, not definitively stolen.
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Bert Dickerson
Wayland
R. H. McCarty
Washingt
Dicerson
Training Requirements Cited by County Superintendent
Kathryn Montgomery, County Superintendent, mentions twelve weeks of normal training or six months experience on a regular certificate as qualifications.
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Kathryn Montgomery
Cyrus Chapter No 13 Royal Arch Masons Meeting Notice
Cyrus Chapter No 13 Royal Arch Masons announces a regular meeting this evening September 12 at 7 o clock sharp with petitions to be balloted on. Washington Lodge will hold a meeting at closing for third degree work. L D Langworthy H P urges prompt attendance.
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Special Teachers Examinations Planned in Washington Iowa
A Special Teachers Examination will be held at the Court House in Washington Iowa on September 18 and 19. Applicants must have had prior qualifications or experience as required by the examining body.
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Washington
Iowa
Potatoes for Sale Announcement by Washington Elevator
Local notice states a car load of Larly Ohto potatoes will arrive soon. Customers are urged to telephone orders to Washington Elevator at Phone 89 175 m w f ri.
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Washington Elevator Co
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Visiting residents prepare for travel and service plans
Mrs. Percy Shoemaker of Iowa City will return home tomorrow morning after a short visit at her father Sam Knupp's. Mrs. W. L. Murphy of Cheyenne Wyoming arrived Wednesday evening for an extended stay with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Herman Pebler. Prof. Harry Thomas of Rochester New York arrived to assess the field for a potential music minister post at the Methodist church and will rehearse with the choir tonight at 7:45. He will sing at both morning and evening services on Sunday.
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W. OH. P. Methodist Choir
Percy Shoemaker
Iowa City
Sam Knupp
W. L. Murphy
Cheyenne
Wyo
Herman Pebler
Harry Thomas
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N. Y
Methodist Church
Dance at the Knotthoue Home September 16
A dance is planned for the evening of September 16 at the R. T. Knotthoue home located ten tiles northeast of Washington. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Northeget
Washington
Leerybody
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