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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1924

Page

3

Chautauqua Closes Tomorrow With Magnificent Program

One day remains of the Washington chautauqua assembly in 1924. The finale promises the largest crowds of the year if the weather holds. The closing features The Calling of Dan Matthews and a Murray orchestra concert from Cedar Rapids. Colored singers entertain in the afternoon. Bible lecture on Paul to Philemon precedes the day’s events.

Washington Chautauqua Assembly Dan Matthews Ther Murray Family Orchestra Cedar Rapids Murray Orchestra Isabel Hoyman Williams Company of Charnes FP. Williams Paul Philemon Christ Dr Schreckengast Onesimus Rome

Here Tonight and Tomorrow Murray Family Orchestra at Chautauqua

The Murray Family Orchestra from Cedar Rapids will perform this afternoon and evening at the chautauqua. They have built a successful concert reputation over several years and for two years played in the main exposition buildings at the Iowa State fair. They specialize in music that pleases crowds.

Murray Chautauqua Cedar Rapids

Chautauqua Event Schedule Sets Dual Concerts

A Chautauqua programs list shows tonight two Murray Family Orchestra concerts at 2:00 and 8:00 with a special children's entertainment at 3:00 and a feature titled The Calling of Dan Matthews at 8:30.

Journal Advertisment Advice From The Journal

It pays to advertise and the Journal offers intelligent assistance to help you place ads effectively. The notice emphasizes the publication as a service to readers seeking promotional reach.

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Winners in stock show announced

Milton Ross won the Rothachild cup for best market pig and Joseph Jones the Clark and Buslip cup for best baby beef in the club livestock exhibit yesterday. The event showcased Hampshire and Hereford animals with Milton Ross and Joseph Jones earning grand championships.

Milton Ross Joseph Jones Hampshire Washington County Des Moines Ray Woodford

Trainmen Granted Temporary Injunction Over Seniority Rights

Thirty two Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway workers were granted a temporary injunction in Seattle against the road. They allege their seniority rights are imperiled by transfer to the coast division. The petition will be argued on August 29.

Seattle Wast Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Coast Division

Closing attraction at Washington Chautauqua season finale

The Washington Chautauqua season closes Thursday evening with one of its largest programs. After a Murray family orchestra concert, The Calling of Dan Matthews dramatized by the Inskip Players will be presented, drawing great local interest and attracting attendees who did not attend earlier sessions.

Washington Chautauqua Murray Family Orchestra Dan Matthews Harold Bell Wright

Washington youths prepare for college across multiple institutions

The Journal lists 105 Washington students planning to enroll next month, mainly as freshmen. Iowa State College heads with 27 students, Ames 15, and others include Monmouth, Cornell, Coe, Parsons and Grinnell. Names cover Iowa State College Ames Iowa State University Iowa City and several other colleges with destinations in a detailed roster.

Washington State University of Iowa Ames Monmouth State Teachers College Cornell Coe Parsons Grinnell Iowa State College Marian McLaughlin Lois Brown Bernice Shields Harold Jones Dorothy Ward Hannah Welch Margaret Brookhart Hubert Essley Harold Durst Smith Brookhart Marguerita Forman Ralph Reid Helen Mauthe Rodney Mayhew William Darbwehire Iowa City Harriet Phillips Verle Harrison Joseph Kelley Florence Cunningham Huerry Rice Arlington Daniels Charles McLaughlin Beatrice Daniele Hubert Beal William Brokce Charles Lytle Clarence Carris Eather Hay Cloyce Dusenberry Jaylord Waymack Delbert Jennings John Morae John Morrett Richard Leffler Edith Reed Helen Brown Paul Horak Theodore Henry Bailey Harold Boyd Mary Tucker Arthur Teeter Cornell College Mt. Vernon Lewis Warren Charlies Barker Mary Hunter Mildred Bowers Julia Jacckson Bernice Brown Glen Showalter William Brage Harold Otto Parsons College Fairfield Mabelle Fleming Flo Juzéler Ruth George Glen Davis Cecilie Cole Mildred Craig Wilbur Long Stephens College Columbia Missouri Mary Gale Letts Eunice Hammer Grinnell College Eben Morison Ted Duke Carl Kuanath Robert Shields James Wort Lester Duke Eugene Breitenbach Coe College Cedar Rapids Helen Real Myrtle Boice Durand Ross Dale Holland Lila Leacox Robert Wead Iowa State Teacher’s College Cedar Falls Martha Jennings Martha McCreedy Robert McGugin Frank Skipton George Freshwaters Lee Metzgar Leslie McCreedy Monmouth College Jesse Winga Arthur Custer Keith Molesworth Verle Gallagher Beatrice Baird Clifford Murray McCreedy Vera Palmer William Styingston Roger Sherman Helen Livingston National Kindergarten School Chicago Isabelle Minick Leland Stanford University Palo Alto California Henry Eicher Rockford Girl's School Rockford Ilinois Elizabeth Sherman Quincy Business College Quincy Iinois Marguerite Hicks Penn College Oskalogua Nellie Ryan Central Holiness University Ockaloosa Paul Lytle Des Moines University Des, Moines Robert Sage Westminister College Fulton Dalton Morrow Alabama State Teachers College Florence Alabama Irma Vay University of Ohio Richard McCleery Chillicothe Business College Catoothe Edna Morrow Chicago Art School Harold Ferris University

Executive Council Reduces Valuations in Washington County

County Auditor A L Griffith received from Secretary A BE John son of the state executive council a statement showing valuations of certain varieties of live stock in Washington county have been reduced. The notice indicates reductions for several stock categories though specifics are unclear.

A. L. Griffith A. Be, Johnson State Executive Council Washington County

Livestock Valuation Changes Reported by Mr Johnson

Johnson notes adjustments across livestock categories with varied percentages and headlines that steers age groups rise or fall. Cattle and goats show notable shifts while taxes remain unaffected as funds remain fixed and auditorial work increases to update tax lists.

Washington Country Club to Open September 5

The Washington Country Club will be formally dedicated Friday September 5 with a dinner at 6:30 pm a brief program and a dance. The one story clubhouse features an assembly room kitchen showers in the basement and a porch overlooking the golf course. Six greens are finished on the nine hole course with three more near completion.

Washington Country Club J. Elliot Graveon

Miss Ivey Page Gaston Dies Founding Anti Cigarette League

Miss Ivey Page Gaston founder of the National Anti Cigarette League died in Hinsdale hospital Chicago on August 20.

Associated Press Chicago Ivey Page Gaston National Anti-Cigarette League Hinsdale Hospital

North English and Washington clash at Ad Club meet

North English hosts Washington for a hall fame football game at the chautauqua grounds next Tuesday afternoon after the Advertising Clubs convention. Manager Lee Holland announced a likely lineup including J Reade McCrory H L Tolander A D Hunter Ralph Reid Lee Holland Bill Holland Donald Hagen Charles Barrett and coach McKinstry Milburn McKay Cloyce Gault. Public invited no admission fee. Grounds committee reports ample lodging for visiting guests with space for about sixty, plus cots bedding and tents for attendees depending on weather.

Hall Fame North English Washington Lee Holland J. Reade McCrory H. L. Tolander A. D. Hunter Ralph Reid Bill Holland Donald Hagen Charles Barrett McKinstry Milburn McKay Cloyce Gault Chautauqua Grounds

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