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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1926

Page

8

Weekend Visits Bring Yoeman Family News

Frank Yoeman traveled from Albion Michigan this morning to spend the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Sam Yoeman. He plans to drive his car back to Michigan. Father Courtney returned to Pleasant Plain this morning after traveling to Washington last evening for the St James Card party and to visit Father Doyle.

Frank Yoeman Albion, Michigan Sam Yoeman Michigan Father Courtney Pleasant Plain Washington Father Doyle Mather Gayle Fairfield FE. F. Kimmelshue Burlington J. R. McCrory Willard Wylie

Local News Residents Visit Relatives in Wyman and Oskaloosa

Mrs. William Carr arrived from Wyman with her mother Mrs. Ash Hale of Oskaloosa, who will return home tonight. Mrs. Carr plans a few days with her husband in Washington and other relatives. Mrs. Arthur Yard came back from Ainsworth after visiting her sister Mrs. Floyd Blankenhorn. Epworth League Home Talent Tuesday April 27 Admission 25 cents.

William Carr Wyman Ash. Hale Oskaloosa Hale Carr Washington Arthur Yard Ainsworth Floyd Blankenhorn Epworth League C. Fulton Baby Omaha Nebraska

Presbyterian Rummage sale at Opera House Saturday

The Presbyterian Rummage sale opens at nine thirty Saturday in a room at the Opera House. Guests include Mrs R Gibson of Chicano and Miss Gertrude Kendall. Local residents and visitors are noted in a crowded social roundup with several small ads and upcoming events.

Presbyterian Opera House R. Gibson Gertrude Kendall

New Iowa State YY Secretary Dwight C Drew Joins Iowa

Dwight C. Drew named state secretary of Iowa effective June 1. Drew is noted national leader in rural work with prior service as state secretary in Massachusetts and Boston student work. He authored several rural outreach booklets and received unanimous support from student and civic groups forming the state committee.

Dwight C. Drew America Iowa Mr. Drew Massachusetts Boston

West End Grocery Ad and Local Notes

Onion sets priced at ten cents per quart appear in a short market note from West End Grocery. The entry mentions Mr and Mrs John Roth of Wayland visiting Washington Iowa for the first time since November, with remarks on road conditions and local changes. Other items reference Hepaticas in the woods, a Presbyterian rummage sale, and a local shop phone listing.

West End John Roth Wayland Neighborhood Washington

U S Leads Deaths From Accidents By Wide Margin

The Country's Record and The National Safety Council report the United States has the highest accidental death rate, at 76.2 per 100000, more than double other nations. England shows 33 per 100000 and Canada 54 per 100000.

National Safety Council United States England Canada

Proof? Witness in English court describes drunken man

A witness testifies that the man appeared drunk to him and tried to kiss the wife, addressing the court as worship and asserting the behavior as the likely cause of the incident. The remark underscores the accuser’s claim of intoxication and impropriety in the exchange.

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McCracken Sues Editor for Defamation

Shenandoah Mrs. Johanna McCracken sues Everett Stewart editor of the Coln la Gazette for $10,000 claiming defamation of character.

Shenandoah Johanna McCracken Everett Stewart Coln, la Gazette

Friendship Bonds Across Time and Thought

A compact reflection on how friendships form through nature, contrast, interest, and shared souls. The quote underscores diverse origins of lasting connections and invites contemplation of personal bonds.

Jeremy Taylor

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