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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1920

Page

3

Red Cross Meetings in County Next Week

Miss Lydia Richer executive secretary for the Red Cross home service plans visits across Riverside Kalona Clay Wellman for meetings on Tuesday to Friday. She aims to organize Riverside branch home service and assist veterans with Red Cross support questions and services.

Red Cross Lydia Richer Home Service Red Cross Chapter Riverside Mies Wicher Clay Kalona Wellman

G. A. R. and Relief Corps to Observe Shiloh Appomattox Anniversary

The G A R and Relief Corps plan an April 8 gathering in the G A R hall at the courthouse to mark the Shiloh and Appomattox anniversaries. All old soldiers and friends are invited. 4003

G. A. R. and Relief Corps Shiloh Appomattox Court House

Regular meeting notices for work group held Monday evening

A notice announces a regular meeting on Monday evening for work group developments. It references positions and attendees including Arthur Therion and C. C. with first and second tasks noted.

Arthur Therion C. C

Iowa Baptists Launch Statewide Missionary Drive

Three weeks remain to ready a drive set for April 25 to May 2. Iowa Baptists aim to raise 3 270 000 dollars over five years to support the Northern Baptist convention fund and Des Moines college endowment. County conferences, including Washington County on April 7, will host Baptist churches statewide.

Iowa Baptist Churches of Love Northern Baptist Convention Des Moines College Des Moines New World Movement Washington County Baptist Church

Brother of Mrs. A B Jones Killed By Train

Joseph R Arnold, brother of Mrs. A B Jones, died instantly when his car was struck by a C B & Q passenger train No 10 from Des Moines on March 30 1929. He was returning from Albia when the accident occurred leaving a wife of two months and six siblings.

A. B. Jones A. FB. Jones Albia Joseph R. Arnold Des Moines

Readership Guide for Washington County Daily

Washington County's Only Daily presents local news, weather, and notices for residents. The paper highlights community events, school updates, and public regulations affecting the county seat and surrounding towns.

Rean the Evening Journal Washington County

Parsons Girls Glee Club Tour Draws Big Washington Audience

The Parsons College glee club from Fairfield gave a splendid concert at the Presbyterian church in Washington. Genevieve Tracey of Brighton led soprano numbers including A May Morning, with Isa belle Lengnon of Washington in the audience. The 15 member group, coached by Prof. Allan Bacon, performed readings by Pauline Stevenson and selections featuring saxophone by Clara Duckett. The tour continues to Mediapolis Morning Sun Oakville and other towns, ending April 11.

Washington Presbyterian Church Parsons College of Fairfield Parsons Genevieve Tracey Brighton Isabelle Lengnon Pauline Stevenson Fairfield Clara Duckett

Graduate of old academy writes about Dr Richie and Washington college

Col D J Palmer received a letter from Dr William N Richie of Brooklyn and papers from Knoxville describing his work for a Tennessee college. Richie's temperance and ministerial career, Civil War service, and ties to Gen Grant are noted. A local school bond vote plan in Haskins Consolidated School District is outlined with a $70,000 project cap.

D. J. Palmer William N. Richie St. James Place Brooklyn N.Y Knoxville Washington Academy Palmer Washington College Tennessee the Alleghenies The Journal and Tribune Tenn Richie Ferguson Sam Houston Blount County Washington County Iowa 45Th Infantry Hope Andersonville Cic’t Monmouth College Giso Xenia Ohio Theological U.P New York U. P New York City Philadelphia John Hall Fifth Avenue U. S. Grant Post Grant Roosevelt Hughes New Jersey Gen. Grant Gen. Harrison

Fox Theatre to Feature Back to God’s Country With Animal Cast

The Fox Theatre opens Tuesday with Back to God’s Country adapted from Wapi the Walrus by James Oliver Curwood. Neil Shipman Dolores Wheel er Oakman Wellington Playter and Charles Arling star with about two dozen trained animals including bears wolves lynx fox and mountain lions in a praised, unusual animal talent production.

God's Country James Oliver Curwood Fox Theatre Neil Shipman Dolores Wheeler Oakman Wellington Playter Charles Arling

English Scientist Invents Bubble Blower for Photo Backgrounds

In experiments on soap bubbles a British researcher devised a device that produces large bubbles, intended as a background prop for photographs. The apparatus creates oversized spheres to serve as visually striking backdrops in imaging contexts.

Egg House seeks women to pack eggs daily

Job notice seeking girls or women to pack eggs by the day. Describes pleasant work and good wages. Directs applicants to contact Buster Springman to arrange viewing during working hours at the Egg House. mentions possible contact at home outside hours.

Buster Springman

Iowa Democrats Set Apr 16 Conference in Des Moines

Iowa Democrats will hold a conference at the Hotel Savery in Des Moines on April 16. Secretary of Agriculture Edwin T. Meredith is expected home tonight and may bring word from Claude Porter about a possible U.S. Senate run. The state central committee has received nominating petitions and a full ticket is hoped for at the meeting.

Des Moines Democrats of Iowa Hotel Savery Ul Iowa Democrats J. W. Reynolds Edwin T. Meredith Meredith Claude R. Porter Washington United States State Central Committee Secretary of State

Toothbrush Use Urges Caution Over Infected Germs

Health guidance warns against spreading germs from a contaminated toothbrush. Experts advise thorough cleaning and avoiding share risks to prevent cross infection in households and clinics.

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