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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1924
Page
6
Afternoon bridge luncheons and club meetings fill the social calendar. Mrs. Dewey hosts the Afternoon Bridge Club. the Koleh club meets Mrs. Jackson. the University orchestra performs at Graham Theatre in the evening. Various clubs gather in homes and churches with dinners, recitals, and a shrine installation slated for the Commercial club. The Nineteenth Century club postpones to next Saturday.
Announcements include meeting notes for the Lis club with Mrs Everett Stewart and the Embroidery club with Mrs O E K Babb. Moose Lodge invites members and families to a Thursday social with Highland Four. A box supper is planned at Pleasant Hill school six miles southeast of Washington with Roxie Lauderman as teacher. Women’s and church groups hold Friday meetings and mite box openings. Damascus Shrine and W H of J install officers Thursday with public installation and refreshments. Eva Mae Michaels signs as W H P.
Friends of H. Wilson are invited to visit the Wilson Heating Company store on the east side of the square Friday afternoon between.
Drake Stadium prepares for the Drake Relay Carnival on April 25 26 drawing 1500 athletes and over 100 colleges from the west and mid west Several world and American records are in sight led by Charles Paddock in a special 100 yard dash Also slated are Dean Brownell Milton Angier Harold Osborne De Hart Hubbard Danny Kinsey and Charles Brookins among others from top universities and clubs
A jury was obtained in Maquoketa district court to hear the state versus Joseph Kelso former official of the Kelso State Bank at Bellevue. He faces embezzlement charges and the first testimony is set for this morning. There are three women on the jury.
The text notes an informal reception planned for a man on his ninetieth birthday. It includes bake sale details at Broadgate shop on Saturday morning. It also lists church group meetings including Moorhead Bible class at 2 30 Friday and Women’s Home Missionary meeting with Mrs Genkinger on April 25 at 2 30. Additionally the C D of A Sewing Circle meets with Miss Julia McKevitt Thursday afternoon. A China pageant at the Methodist church this evening is postponed one week and a prayer service remains scheduled for 7 30 tonight.
The district lists honor roll students by grade level with A grades dominating. Notable entries include Dorothy Anderson Helen Mauthe Ellen Morrison Isabelle Minick Mildred Woodburn Barbara Milley and many others across multiple A B and C grade combinations. The compilation covers two grading periods and names numerous students with varying point totals.
Secretary Daniels was very obdurate about leasing naval oil reserves, Commander H A Stuart testified to the senate oil committee. He noted only 120 acres and five wells were leased in Reserve Number 2 in California, and said Daniels refused to open the reserves before leaving office. James O Lewis warned Teapot Dome could be drained if development was delayed.
The Associated Press reports a historic operation performed eleven months ago by Dr. Elliott Cutler of Harvard Medical School. Doctors opened a child's chest to save her life, an extraordinary case noted as highly significant for Washington readers.
The page lists Republican and Democratic contenders for Iowa offices. Key names include John Denison and Charles H. Keyes in Des Moines for lieutenant governor, Clem F. Kimball of Bluffs, J. W. Lemley of Leon, and Wm. Nye of Rockwell among Republicans, with Democrats listing Edward McDonald and M. F. Donegan among others. Other offices include auditor of state, treasurer, secretary of agriculture, secretary of state, and railroad commissioner with multiple party candidates.
The Prairie Flower Easter programme presented by the Prairie Flower school impressed a large audience with clear singing and well spoken words. Praise from the community highlighted the dedication of teacher Eunice Scott Phillips and admiration for keeping the event in the church due to weather.
Elisha J. Babcock aged 89 died in Los Angeles. He served as secretary to three United States secretaries of state John Hay, John Sherman and Elihu Root, during their cabinet terms.
New pleated lace ruchings and pleated ruching in colors add softness to dresses. Narrow lace costs 26 cents per yard while wider lace ranges from 60 cents to 1 dollar 25 cents. Jaboos selling fast this spring. 72 inch silk scarves in six colors priced at 2 dollars 75 cents each.
The Journal promotes intelligent advertising as a reliable service, asserting ongoing value for readers and clients. It emphasizes proven usefulness and long standing commitment to effective promotion.
Notice lists J. J. Miller leading a Methodist choir rehearsal for Thursday at 7 30. Also invites anyone with rummage sale items for P. EK to bring them Friday morning to the room south of Klein Ko to fumigate under state law 6903.
Dr Elliot Cutler of Harvard Medical School described a heart surgery in which he inserted a finger through a heart orifice to treat a valvular disease. The patient a 14 year old girl survived eleven months post operation and showed improvement. Mentioned attendees included Dr W J Merle Scott and the patient’s in law Mr and Mrs J A Work.
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