Washington High football squad trains hard for opening game
Washington High School football team drills under coaches Albert McKinstry Milburn McKay and Guy Carlton as they prepare for Keota next Saturday. Players battle for starting spots in practice after a rough first scrimmage, with Captain Duke leading the first string and Ernie Marshall among standouts. Bleachers are being erected at the field.
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Washington High School
Albert McKinstry
Milburn McKay
Guy Carlton
McKinstry
Keota
K. Rhodes
Ernie Marshall
Duke
City Tests New Water Plant Pump and Well
A twenty minute trial run of the newly installed pump at the city water plant showed the pump and well responding well. Minor adjustments are planned before full use, with a brief re-test next week. Finishing touches continue as painters work inside and crews install mains. The full plant is expected to be ready within a few weeks.
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New City
Rebekah Anniversary Picnic at Sunset Park
The Rebekahs and county families celebrate their 73rd anniversary on Saturday September 20 at Sunset Park with a basket dinner, dishes and silver for each family. Coffee supplied by the local lodge. program includes speaking and sports for all ages. In rain the event moves to the Odd Fellows hall.
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Odd Fellows
Sunset Park
Odd Fellows Hall
Maconic Band
Washington County
R. L. Grimes
Pollock Wal‘lace
Masons’ Lodge
Ernest R. Moore
Cedar Rapids
Susie Edgington Assisting at Stephens Jewelry Store
Miss Susie Edgington is assisting today at Stephens Jewelry Store according to the readable fragment of the notice. The brief item notes staffing at a local business.
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Susie Edgington
Stephen's
Keota opens season with spectator stands and admission set
Keota officials announce a new athletic field accommodation for the Saturday game with seating ready for spectators. Admission will be 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for school children as the school hopes for a large crowd to support the fall season and cover ongoing athletic association expenses.
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The
Athletic Association
John Park Joins Clinton Post as Milwaukee Representative
John Park, longtime agent for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway in Washington, has accepted a supervisory position in Clinton Iowa. His family will relocate in a few weeks and the move brings him a higher salary and broader responsibilities. The Clinton post will be relieved by Wilder Bell, with details to follow.
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Join Park
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Washington
Clinton
Iowa
Park
Milwaukee
Sabula
Wilder Bell
County teachers study center announced for Sept 20
County Superintendent H A Phillips announces a Saturday study center for county teachers at Washington High School. The program emphasizes physical training with instructors from State Teachers College Cedar Falls. Activities include tests, measurements, rural physical education, playground and rhythmic activities led by Fred D. Cram and L Geneice Hollis.
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H. A. Phillips
Washington High School
Phillips
State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Fred D. Cram
L. Genlece Hollis
L. Geneice Hollis
Harvest Home Dinner Draws Hunger and Fun in Lexington
The Lexington Ladies Aid hosts an Harvest Home dinner bazaar at Lexington church on September 30 starting 11 a.m. Winners receive prizes for baked goods, produce, and crafts, plus a baby conference by the county nurse offering free weighing and checkups for preschool children. Horseshoe games and music are planned.
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Lexington Ladies Aid Society
Lexington Church
Washington visitors view world tour planes at Iowa City
Numerous Washington people watched the three army airplanes completing a world tour pass over the Iowa City air field at 10 16 am. An enthusiastic crowd greeted the fliers with bells rung and streets filled. Mrs J L Warnock and daughter Alice travel to Geneva Illinois for a niece and cousin’s wedding tomorrow with events from 1 to 2 30 pm. Eastern Star plans and Masons invite visitors to a De Molay ceremony at the Masonic hall with fourteen candidates to be initiated.
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Washington
Iowa City
Iowa City Air Field
J. L. Warnock
Alice
Geneseo, Ill
Nice
Eastern Star
de Molay
Masonic Hall
Des Moines
Omaha
United States Air Mail Field
Maywood
Iil
Nomination Drive Opens for Evening Journal Prizes
The Evening Journal begins its candidate list with a call for self or friend nominations to win prizes valued at about 1300. A 10 000 vote nomination blank starts the process and subscriptions boost votes. Campaign urges immediate action to secure listing and maximize chances.
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Evening Journal
Radiola
D&t
Life of Miss Martha Rudd Ends After Illness
Miss Martha Elizabeth Rudd died at 2 45 PM yesterday at the home of Mrs. Nellie Sutton after months of diabetes and declining strength. Born May 1, 1853, near Washington, she educated at Central College Pella and the University of Iowa, taught in several schools, and later cared for homeless youths. Survivors include three sisters and one brother.
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Martha Elizabeth Rudd
Nellie Sutton
Miss Rudd
Washington
M. W. Rudd
Rhoda (Shirk) Rudd
Central College
Pella
State University of Iowa
University of Michigan
Valpariso
Ind
Washington Academy
Atlantic
Iowa
Clarence Williams
Cedar Rapids
Jessie Johnson
Woodburn
A. M. Dana
Mary Post
San Bernardino
Cal
Emma Atkinson
Tarkio
Judson Rudd
Rudd
The
Baptist Church
Washington Baptist
Bible Department
Local News Briefs Highlight Community Moves and Birth
Mr and Mrs Harry Smith and sons travel to Keokuk for an open ended stay. Prof Donald Porter from Ames visits county farmers for weed demonstrations. Porter is a fraternity brother to many local men who studied at Ames. Rev and Mrs Carl W Klein welcome a ten pound boy born yesterday. Charles H Fisher of Keota and Carol L Dayton of West Chester obtain a marriage license today.
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Harry Smith
Keokuk
Donald Porter
Ames
Porter
Rev
Carl W. Klein
Charles H. Fisher
Keota
Carol L. Dayton
West Chester
Notice of Lost Victory Insurance Policies in Chicago
A. F. Powrie, manager, asks holders of Victory Insurance policies in Chicago to contact him immediately if they possess any lost or mislaid policies. Policy numbers range from 310376 to 400, B10351 to 375, FT30326 to 350, T50376 to 400. J. D. McConnell, State Agent, 833.
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Victory Insurance Company
Philadelphia
Dar
A. F. Powrie
Insurance Exchange
Chicago
Illinois
J. D. McConnell
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H. I. Ward & Co
John Park
Masons
Lexington
Harvest Home
Gust Bramer
Kansas
Belpre
Kan
Tomatoi Ning
Inquire Journal Office
Journal Subscription Club
Kalona
Bernice Maas
W. B. Shelley
Washington Motor Co
Haskins Mutual
Poland
China
L. J. Shaffer
Keota, R. R
Mangold’s
Earl Nicola
James Casey
Inquire Journal
A.B. Ditmers
Earnest Garlson
Geneva E. Thoma
15Th St
Davenport
Earl Galloway
White Way
Sigourney Road
Findereal Art
Barger
Arnold
N. E. Corner Square
Fiiers
Air Mail
Pete
Obeam
Neus Ont Foulery Mige
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