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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1924

Page

6

Augustine family holds eleventh annual reunion at Sunset Park

The eleventh Augustine reunion was held at Sunset Park Washington ta October 17 1924. Relatives from Delta Rose Hill Oskaloosa Cedar Rapids Burlington and Davenport attended along with many local family members. Officers were reelected and a program committee was named for next year. A separate note mentions entertainment for Mary Alice CeCtelland Holdridge Nebraska Ruth and Frances Boyd, and birthday dinner for Mrs Gleave Warner Williams with guests and games.

Augustine Sunset Park Washington Delta Rose Hil Oskaloosa Cedar Rapids Burlington Davenport Sadie F. Whittier David Augustine Bird City Kan Andy Augustine A. B. Augustine George Augustine A. J. Augustine A. T. Augustine H. J. Lytle Bern Luithly Lee Craig Bert Smith Will Marie Mary Alice CeCtelland Holdridge Nebraska Ruth Frances Boyd Will

Speeding Driver Causes One Death in Burlington Accident

Burlington dispatch reports George Evans of Oakville Iowa is dead after a car overturned on a road north of Burlington. His wife is fatally injured and their two sons seriously hurt when a speeding driver forced them into a ditch. the assailant fled and remains unidentified. Mrs Evans suffered severe head injuries and exposure of the skull.

Burlington George Evans Oakville Here Mra. Evans Evans

Breakfast honors Miss Lurana Rownd in Keokuk home

Mrs G E Davis of Keokuk entertained a small group at a nine o clock breakfast at her mother Mrs T L Montgomery’s home honoring Miss Lurana Rownd of Pasadena California. The group enjoyed pretty table arrangements and a delightful morning.

G. E. Davis Keokuk Iowa T. L. Montgomery Lurana Rownd Pasadena California

Social and church notices and family reunions

Moore lounge invites members and families to a social Thursday evening with Highland Four. Aldaoriery Methodist women hold a business meeting Friday at 2 30 PM Election of officers All members urged to attend Swift family picnic and reunion set for Saturday August 23 at Sunset Park Waggoner and Gowey reunion at Sunset Park Tuesday August 26 Past Noble Grand Circle meets Monday evening with Mrs Dora Bailey

Moore Highland Four Methodist Church Theyehurch Swift Sunset Park Waggoner and Gowey Noble Grand Circle Dora. Bailey

Franklin Named Among Eighteen Greatest Contributors

A University of Washington faculty list ranks Benjamin Franklin as the sole American among eighteen figures esteemed for their lasting impact on learning and world history.

Benjamin Franklin University of Washington

Inhabitants of Mars May Try to Communicate With World

NES MOVIES Iowa Aug 21 Inhabitants of Mars may attempt to signal Earth tomorrow night as Mars nears Earth to about 25 million miles. Dr W Morehouse president of Drake University observatory cites water, atmosphere, and seasonal changes as evidence Mars could be inhabited.

NES Movies Iowa Mars Earth W. Morehouse Drake University Municipal Observatory Clover Asaph Hah Schiaparelli Dr. Morehouse Drake Municipal Observatory Mara Dr. Mare Mare D. W Morehouse Drake University Des Moines Morehouse Morehor Finder

Local Notes From Crawfordsville Varying Day Events

Residents and visitors in Crawfordsville as of Aug 21 include Lt. Davis and others in Washington, chautauqua attendance, and social calls. Funeral services for Elias Williams concluded at his home and Zion Church with multiple ministers. A Morse telegraph reference closes the report with historical note on the phrase What Hath God Wrought.

Crawforddsville Lt. Davis Harry Davis Robert Shaffer Fred Sipe Frank Fletcher W. P. Davidson Washington F Eleanor Mitchell Irene DeLong Chautauqua Beulah Harvey Marshall Gannon Nettie Strain Strain Connie Lemon Gunthrie Center Iowa Wilt Lemon Mildred Biklen Burlington Ferguson Ft. Mordan Colo Elias Williams N. G. Jones W.C. Porter Zion Church Williams Rev. Williams Porter James Lee Huston Clyde Huston Harold Graham William Edwards Evan H. Davia T. E. Maxwell R. V. Davis R. C. Holmes

Tornado in South Dakota Causes Deaths and Damage

Reports from Huron and Watertown indicate a tornado struck 15 miles east of Huron injuring several and killing one near Yale. Iroquois and Cavour suffered damage. Yale may be virtually wiped out. Water town area reports widespread building and crop damage. Hayti area also reports two deaths with unverified details due to communication outages.

Huron Here Yale Iroquois Cavour Watertown S. D Hayti

Removal of Ceiling Rain Spots with Lime Die Mix

A Home remedy uses anataked lime die dissolved in alcohol to treat ceiling stains. The powder is brushed onto the spot after thorough shaking, and once dry the area can be painted for a clean finish.

Anys Popular Science Monthly

Time Ago He Yeas and a 614 Fashioned Kin

Fragmentary line from Wisconsin Octopus notes a speaker recalling origins with a quirky misquote about a mother and husband. The text presents a stylized memory fragment rather than a complete event or report.

Wisconsin

Interment and church services noted in Sabbath observances

Interment was in the Cam brian cemetery. Rev. W C Porter will preach at the morning service in the Presbyterian church. Rev James will preach at the union service in the same church in the evening. The United Presbyterians will have Sabbath school in the school house. A reception by the Sabbath school and Ladies’ Aid of the Methodist church honored newlyweds Mr and Mrs Erwin Blank enhorn last night in the parlor.

White Cambrian Cemetery W. C. Porter Presbyterian Church James United Presbyterians Sabbath Ladies’ Aid Methodist Church Erwin Blankenhorn

Apple jelly recipe saves Certo and tastes great

Mrs Ben Briley shares an apple jelly method for women readers. She used 7 cups apple juice 10 cups sugar and 1 bottle Certo boiling five minutes produced splendid jelly, claiming substantial Certo savings without sacrificing quality.

Ben Briley the Journal

Chicago Vet Dr P latt Elected AVMA President

Chicago physician Dr P latt was elected president of the American Veterinary Medical Association at the final convention here on Aug 21.

Des Momps Dr. Platt Chicago American Veterinary Medall Association

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Gleave Warner Williams the Rothschild Atove James Warner Bridge Mah Jongg L. QO D. G.beenjossom Richard James Schlatter Max Wayne Ben Franklin aAllic Fi Alligan Crawfordsville South Dakota Kaynee Klein Klothing Kompany Washington, Iowa Chicago Man Hens Vets Physicians and Surgeons A. John Droz West Main Frank Bolier City Mutual W. Washington St T. J. Pease Farmers and Moerchan Bank Buiding Blue Mutual J. D. Dayton Westchester Washingt County Lows R. R Austin Sutherland T. A. Michela Morrison & Morrison Morrison Bioég North Side C. J. Wilson D.D. Wilson Wilson & Wilson Lawyers Opporsits Journal Tabhington, Iowa Nat'l Bank Phare W. Brown South of Water Works
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