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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1923

Page

3

Court Adjourns To Next Tuesday In County Case Panel

Judge D. W. Hamilton adjourned court to next Tuesday for remaining trials. Cannon vs Brown set for Tuesday. Adams vs Iowa Gas and Electric heard, decision pending next week. Receivers named in several cases, bonds set, hearings scheduled for May 1923, and a divorce decree granted in Matthess vs Matthess with custody to plaintiff.

D. W. Hamilton Cannon Vs. Brown John D. Adams Iowa Gas and Electric Company Sidney J. M. Godfrey Wilson & Wilson W. S. Boyer Z. Alice Boyer J. D. Dayton Florence M. Dayton Lee Craig Ella C. Craig EK. C. Bicher Margaret Godfrey Eldridge Jennie Eldridge L. W. Emery George F. Morrison Livingston & Eicher D. C. Griggs D. J. Ross T. A. Michels Ernest Smith Des Moines Joint Stock Land Bank of Des Moines Joseph N. Schnoerbelen

Weather Permitting Wagon Start on May 1

Weather permitting all wagons will start Tuesday morning May 1 after the tin cans. If items are in boxes or barrels on terrace or alley they will be taken. They will not be able to make a second trip if you are not ready.

City Churches Baptist Sunday Services and Programs

The City Churches Baptist announces morning and evening sermons with increased attendance expected. Sunday school begins at 9 30, morning worship at 10 55, B Y P U at 6 30, and evening service at 7 30. Prayer meeting next Wednesday at 7 30 will note pulpit committee appointment. Pastor M R Regan welcomes all.

M. R. Regan

Assortment Regrettably Fur

A concise note reflects on the many kinds of people in the world and the persistence of unnecessary types, citing a Wall Street Journal quotation about diversity and vanity.

Wall Street Journal

Arabian Teetotalers Among Desert Natives Report

Arabs of the desert abstain from intoxicants and tobacco. natives reportedly shun alcohol and smoking, reflecting cultural practice and social norms observed in this segment.

Arabian Desert

Pastors to Deliver Sermons for Boys During Boys Week

Ministers will deliver sermons for the boys as part of Boys Week in Washington. Rev J Reade McCrory at First United Presbyterian will speak on Gods Appeal to the Boys. Dr W W Bowers at the Methodist will discuss A Young Man s Glory. Rev A R Oates at the Presbyterian plans A Fight Worth While. Christian church service features Dr W H Hampton on Youth a Lasting Investment.

Washington J. Reade McCrory First United Presbyterian Church Ww. W. Bowers Methodist Church A. R. Oates Presbyterian Church The Christian Church W. H. Hampton

Social and club notices from local churches and groups

The Ladies Social of the Baptist church met for a light afternoon with ice cream cakes and coffee. Eighth grade students joined at the high school gym for an evening of games and refreshments. The Women's Foreign Missionary Society met with reports from Brighton delegates and planned a Mite Box opening. The Independent Club gathered at the Lattimer Davis home for a social evening with a one course lunch. The T. E. C. organization held a pie supper auction raising nearly nineteen dollars for the most brilliant farmer, followed by pie eating contests and speeches on roads, club finance, and modern farming.

the Baptist Church Jean Hay Willa Gibson Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church W. W. Bowers Brighton Hedges Harwood Brown J. A. Harwood Barker Lattimer Davis Oscar Hughes Twinam Davis T. E. C. Oeganization Crawford Town Harold Anderson Charles Neill le Verne Anderson Milford Kelfer Richland Euwing Gault Charlie Barthelow

Pair Bound Over to the Grand Jury

James Rushing and Mabel Luther were bound over to the grand jury after a raid on Rushing’s North Avenue home. Luther faces adultery and prostitution charges. Rushing faces prostitution and adultery counts. Bonds set at 6000 for Rushing and 3000 for Luther. probable district court arraignment next Tuesday.

GRAND D. C. Kyle James Rushing Mabel Luther Rushing North Avenue Charles Denison Fred Sweet Oscar Haney Harry Edwards Denison Luther T. A. Michels Squire Kyle D. W. Hamilton

Evening Club Activities and Surprise Party Report

Edwin Nell presents Yellow Dog Andrew Cunningham How to kill a quart Harold Anderson a visit to Richland and EO wing Gault Nine hundred years hence speeches were well received with thirty six members present and fourteen new initiates. three new officers elected master of arms secretary and treasurer. T K C orchestra of eighteen pieces directed by William Gypes. duets by Jobe Anderson Harold Durst Ted Neill and William Grypes. club plans include a glee club and an early morning adjournment with Till we meet again. Methodist church choir surprised J J Miller with a party and supper arranged by Everette Griffith to bring him to the church.

Edwin Nell Andrew Cunningham Harold Anderson Richland Eowing Gault Ted Neill William Gypes Jobe Anderson Harold Durst William Grypes

Judge Dewey to Speak at Fathers and Sons Banquet

Judge Charles A. Dewey will be principal speaker at the annual Fathers and Sons banquet to be held next Friday evening at the Methodist church. D. J. Ross will serve as costmaster. Tickets go on sale tomorrow and next week as Boy's Week activities unfold. More than 400 attended last year and a large crowd is expected again.

Charles A. Dewey Fathers and Sons Methodist Church D. J. Ross

Community club and society meeting notices

Announcements list multiple meetings: Friendship club with Mrs Irve Lambert Tuesday May 1 at 2 pm. G A R regular meeting Tuesday 2 pm. Bible Department Fortnightly with Mrs Frank Wilson Monday 2 30 pm. Pleasant Plain Missionary all day Wednesday May 2 at Mrs George Foster’s home. Home Economics Evening Section with Mrs Ralph Dougherty Tuesday May 1 time change. Walnut Women’s club Thursday May 3 at Mrs Joe Wolfe’s home. E P meeting Monday evening school of instruction for new members. Young Women’s Home Missionary Society at Methodist church Monday April 30 at 7 30 pm with Mrs Speidel talking on Japan. Eureka Sunday School reorganization meeting next Sunday afternoon at church south of town at two o clock.

Bible Department of the Frank Wilson Pleasant Plain Missionary Society George Foster Home Economics Ralph Dougherty Walnut Women's Club Joe Wolfe Austin Sutherland Young Women's Home Missionary Society Methodist Church Eureka Sunday School

Birthday Social Honors Grant With Choir Rehearsal

The W K R C ladies hosted a birthday party for Grant at the court house corps room drawing 125 guests. The program opened with America, featured Marjorie Smith, Mary Kerr, Mise Henderson, Edith Boileau, Lorena Hillhouse, Eveline Bambrick and Mrs Eckles. Recitations, piano duets, and two solos followed preceding a Star Spangled Banner finale and refreshments.

Court House Grant America Mrs. Gobble Marjorie Smith Marjorie Mary Kerr Mise Henderson Edith Boileau Lorena Hillhouse Eveline Bambrick W. KR. C

Juvenile Jokester Quips About Geldfish Origins

A juvenile joke melts into a note from the Boston Evening Transcript. The speaker asks in humor where geldfish come from, suggesting a riverbank origin. The brief item captures light, playful tone typical of a local paper snippet.

Boston Eyening Transcript

Lincoln School Wins First Game in New Uniforms

Lincoln and Wallace schools debuted new baseball uniforms in a close 25 to 24 win by Lincoln at Wallace grounds. Pitchers Jackson and Brinning led Lincoln, with Lenz and Westermark behind the plate. Wallace cites star Kelly’s absence as key to the defeat. rematch planned at Lincoln next Saturday. Klein Clothing supplied uniforms and may outfit Heights and Centennial schools soon.

Lincoln Wallace Wallace School Lincolnites Journal Stutsman Jackson Brinning Mootheet Abrees Lenz Westermark Wallace Battery Lincoln Boys Klein Klothing Company

Vote $160000 for school at Winfield

Winfield voters approved issuing 160000 in bonds to build a new school amid a large majority. Vote tally 297 for and 6 against. School board members begin planning and selecting an building site among several options.

Winfield

May Cancel Many Nebraska Weddings

In Omaha on April 28 Judge L B Day ordered a complete review of all marriage licenses issued at Council Bluffs since January. He will examine the list to identify and cancel divorces granted to individuals who married in Council Bluffs without the required six month Nebraska waiting period.

Omaha Neb Council Bluffs

Immense Benefits Anticipated From Alaskan Railroad

The Alaska Railroad, completed after eight years and costing about 56 million dollars, runs 467 miles from Seward to Fairbanks. Trains cover the line now, with annual freight and passenger revenues exceeding 339 thousand dollars and rising. The project promises vast gains for Alaska’s mineral, timber, fisheries, and agricultural sectors by providing year round transport, fuel, and cheaper food and clothing.

Washington, D. C Tanana River Nenana Alaska Alaska Railroad Seward Resurrection Bay Fairbanks Tanana Susitna River Gold Creek Hurricane Gulch

Eight Women On Jury To Try George Cook

In Des Moines eight women and four men are chosen to hear the case of George Cook charged with the murder of Harison Hugle an East Des Moines druggist killed during a robbery attempt The jury was selected and testimony set to begin Monday The county attorney said the state would seek the death penalty.

Des Moines George Cook Harison Hugle Leesburger

Decita of a River

A delta is a triangular land at a river mouth named for its resemblance to the Greek letter delta.

Senator Urges Housewives to Boycott Sugar

Senator H Brockhart of Iowa urged housewives to refuse sugar at current prices to curb sugar speculators. He noted canning season is near and fruit can be preserved by the cold pack method, predicting the new sugar crop will be in market by use time, driving speculators from business.

Associated Press Washington, D. C H Brockhart Republican Iowa

Horses Find Pew Buyers in Berlin Auction

Berlin observers report a stallion fetched 19,500,000 marks at the Rhenish Westphalian Breeding show sale, the top price of an auction where 80 horses were offered but only seven sold amid high upkeep costs and weak market sentiment.

Associated Press Berlin

Apples Reach Global Markets from Pacific Northwest

The Pacific Northwest apple harvest has been exported widely, reaching every continent including Australia. Growers report strong demand abroad and steady shipments via coastal ports.

Pacific North West

Bridge Across Tanana Reaches 1300 Feet Total Length

A new bridge spanning the Tanana at the town is under completion. The structure, including trestle approaches, measures about 1,300 feet overall. No channel piers were used due to spring breakup danger. Broad Pass, highest point on the road crossing the Alaska Range, sits at 2,400 feet above sea level.

Tanana Broad Pass Alaska Range

Guthrie Center Boys Hurt In Auto Crash

Four Guthrie Center youths traveling to a Drake relay event in Des Moines were injured when their car struck a truck. Leo Chase 15 and Walter France 21 suffered suspected skull fractures. Doctors fear possible deaths. the other occupants were only slightly injured.

Guthrie Center Boys Associated Press Des Moines Guthrie Center Ianoon Leo Chase Walter France Oatches

Masons Head to Chicago for Grotto Convention

About 18 000 Grotto members have reserved hotels in Cleveland for June 11 12 and 13. Organizers estimate up to 60 000 members will attend the national convention as arrangements proceed.

Associated Press Cleveland Maesonic Grotto

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