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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1926

Page

3

Washington Wins Practice Track Meet Over Wellman

Washington high school defeated Wellman 6 1 2 to 4 1 2 in a closely contested practice track meet. Hill led Washington with four firsts including the high jump and quarter mile, while Bennie Olin of Wellman hurled the javelin 177 feet 12 inches, a record for an Iowa high school boy.

Washington High School Wellman Washington Hill Turner McKinstry Burlington McConnell McCall A. W. Clow Washington and Wellman Bennie Olin Iowa Derry Steninger Morrison Wasington Ever Alin Tucker Lantz Schroeder Wehrle Atkinson Quinn Geyer Dissus—Hill Shhroeder Pratt Jones Berry Stransky Layton Wehber Weilman Edwards Bain Jores Wellmans Alin ¢ Wellman Palmer Lon

New Spring Footwear Line Highlights Pumps and Straps

The article promotes a spring ladies footwear line featuring pumps and straps in gray, lanterne, and blonde. It notes colors that match most costumes, easy cleaning, and good polish. It also mentions hosiery from the AS YOU LIKE line as a convenient base to pair with new shoes.

Thanking Friends for Kindness in Illness and Death

We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and help during the sickness and death of our mother and sister Myra Mary Jh. Cook. Sincere thanks go to Eva Dickinson Co A Cook Elizabeth Atkins Luella Snyder Emma Rittenhouse Lucy Askéa J N Schoonover and families for support and sympathy.

Myra Mary Jh. Cook Eva Dickinson A. Cook Elizabeth Atkins L. J. Cook Lucy Askéa Emma Rittenhouse Luella Snyder J. N. Schoonover

Gratitude for Kindness After Aunt Bolling's Death

The Bolling and Fleming families express thanks to friends for kindness, sympathy, and flowers shown during the illness and death of Mrs. B. F. Bolling and Mrs. May Fleming.

B, F. Bolling May Fleming

Campaign opens with fine impetus in Iowa Endowment drive

Ministers and lawyers began canvassing for the Endowment Fund for retired pastors widows and orphans in the Iowa Conference East Unit of the Oskaloosa District North English started the drive with a $2240.000 tally by Tuesday noon surprising canvassers and subscribers and boosting efforts in other towns. A separate Indianapolis school survey shows 40 percent of students in exclusive districts poorly nourished vs 28 percent in poorer districts. The Persia census reports a 146 year old woman living with her 117 year old son.

Wellman Iowa Oskaloosa North English Indianapolis Persia

Golf Tourney 16 Start On Friday At Washington Country Club

Tournament committee issues updates for the April 30 start, changes to scoring and entry, open dinner May 7 for members in good standing, medal play rules, a new club board for score posting, and a contest to name the Marble and Brookhart teams.

Ixtra Washington Country Wiib Frank Carter Leslie Fieher Leslie Bieber John Dodd Marble Brookhart Leslie Kicher Washington Golf and Country Club Biehthlv Leslie Fisher Fred Martin

Thanking Neighbors for Sympathy After Death of George Johnson

The family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for practical sympathy during their loss of George Johnson. They especially appreciate the floral tributes. Signed Mrs. George Johnson and Miss Susie Johnson.

George Johnson Misa Susie Johnson

Evidence Continues In Nebraska Murder Case

McCook Neb April proceedings hinge on expert medical testimony as prosecutors seek to prove Mrs Davis died of poison administered by Hert T Davis former Beaver City grocer and stockman. Davis’s children oppose him as the trial proceeds with focus on the timing of the deaths and remarriage to Mrs Kate Resler.

Preasy McCook Neb Hert Davis Beaver City Kate Resler Davia

Longevity of Princeton Class of 1874 Honor Men

Six of ten Princeton class of 1874 honor men are still living. Of 120 graduates, 31 are alive. Among survivors, twelve pursued law, eight entered ministry, four medicine, and literature.

Princeton Ant

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