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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1921

Page

3

Yale Divinity Dean Preaches in Local M E Pulpit

Dr Charles R Brown dean of Yale Divinity School preached to the M E Church yesterday en route from a Los Angeles conference accompanied by his sister in Fort Dodge to visit the old Brown homestead. He spoke on keeping the faith noting growth in beliefs and the need to move with time. The large congregation praised his clear speech and home connections with the town.

Charles R. Brown Yale Divinity School M. E Brown Los Angeles Slater Seth Thomas Fort Dodge Old Homie Old Brown Charles Fila May Washington Antho Vansickle Tim God Heaven Hell Dr. Brown Cadman Dean Brown Charley Brown

Best Chautauqua program draws crowds in Iowa

Hundreds of locals and visitors attend the 1921 Chautauqua in Washington County with William J. Bryan as the chief drawing card. Afternoon lectures by Dr I T Headland and an evening double program include an orchestra and magicians. Ver Haar concert company performs with Edna Swanson Ver Haar noted for vocal roles. Rev M R Regan presides at Sunday service with a large tent audience.

William J. Bryan Chauteauqua Mr. Bryan Iowa Washington County Bryan Headland I. T. Headland China Ver Haar Edna Swanson

Nellie Ross Anderson Weds Glenn Nichols in California

Word from Washington reports the quiet marriage of Mrs Nellie Ross Anderson formerly of Washington to Mr Glenn Nichols of Lincoln Nebraska. The ceremony took place at a Christian church in Los Angeles with Rev F F Martyn officiating. The couple honeymooned on the Santa Catalina Islands and will reside at Light Court 619 Elm Avenue Long Beach California.

Washington Nellie Ross Anderson Glenn &. Nichols Lincoln Nebraska Los Angeles California Christian Church F. F. Martyn Santa Catalina Islands Light Court Elm Avenue Long Beach

Even Wise Men Make Mistakes in Chautauqua Chick Heist

A brief column recounts an incident during a chautauqua where Reister allegedly took a coop of chicks and a spring chicken. The note blames the author and warns against leaving birds in reach of Reister’s truck. Fannie KB. Gilbert.

Reister E’en Reister Fannie KB. Gilbert

Chautauqua Program This Evening at 8 00

The Van Grove Concert Company leads a Chautauqua program tonight featuring a 8 00 popular concert. Morning events include Genesis and Evolution with Dr. Trobinson and a 10 00 Bible Hour. Afternoon highlights the Schubert Ladies Orchestra and a 3 00 lecture by Hon. Wm. J. Bryan.

van Grove Concert Company Chautauqua Bible Hotr Genesis and Evolution Trobinson Schubert Ladies’ Orchestra Brute Wm. J. Bryan Barnes Comany Dr. Robinson Egypt The Euphrates Miss Forgey Ladies’ Saxaphone Band Byron W. King

Dr Robinson Addresses United Church Gathering in Chicago

Dr George L Robinson of McCormick Theological Seminary spoke at a union service held by First United Presbyterian, Baptist and Presbyterian churches in Chicago. His sermon titled The Originality of Jesus stressed Jesus unique character, message, and methods, with text Never man so spake. The service was led by Dr Wishart with involvement from Rev Oates and Rev Relean, and music by the First Church choir under Carolyn Hamilton.

George L. Robinson McCormick Theological Seminars Chicago First United Presbyterian, Baptist and Presbyterian Robinson Tr Robinson Jesus United Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Ministers J. M.wishart Dr. Robinson F. A. Gageby Presbyterian Church Here McCormick Dr. Wishart A. R. Oates M. R. Relean First Church Carolyn Hamilton

Health Exhibit Promotes Baby and Child Care

The health clinic schedules examinations for tomorrow and Wednesday with registration by eight o'clock tonight. The health tent will close to the public during exams held in the afternoon before and after the lecture. Only the doctor, nurse, and mother will be present at exams to save time and maximize benefits.

Bible Lecture Praises Esther and Divine Cryptograms

Large crowd attends a Bible lecture by Dr. Robinson despite heavy rain. He highlights Esther's value, divine providence, and patriotism, noting four cryptogram clues that spell Jehovah in Hebrew initials and final letters across chapters 1 2 and 7.

Dr. Robinson Bether God

Ainsworth School Sold to A E Sands

The old Ainsworth school building was sold at auction for $1500.00 to A E Sands after the new consolidated school opened. The buyer has not stated plans, but demolition is likely. the building served the community for many years as a sturdy structure.

Ainsworth A. E. Sands Sands

Hotle Shockley reunion set for Sunset Park

An August 25 reunion at Sunset Park invites attendees to bring dinners. The notice appears among community posts regarding meetings and events across local organizations and churches.

Hotle-Shockley Sunset Park

Picnic at County Home Set for August 31

The annual county home picnic will be held Wednesday next week August 31. Superintendent Frank Beatty and his wife are planning an elaborate event with an unusual program. The day features band concerts from 9 to 12 and 2 to 3:20, an address by Marsh W. Batley, readings by Hazel Kracaw, Dr. W. W. Bowers, and free coffee. A. R. Miller serves as chairman.

Frank Beatty Marsh W. Batley Hazel Kracaw W. W. Bowers A. R. Miller F. C. Beatty

Editor Lafayette Young Awarded Belgian Cross

Des Moines editor Lafayette Young receives the cross of Knight Commander of the order of Leopold I from King Albert of Belgium in recognition of his Belgian relief work during World War I. The decoration includes a gold cross and a diploma.

Des Moines Iowa Lafayette Young Albert Belgium Young King Albert

Sea-Sickness Teacher Quiz Leads to Salt Answers

In a classroom exchange, a chemistry teacher asks what sea water contains besides sodium chloride. A student answers succinctly with a brief acknowledgment, reflecting a moment of learning in the lesson.

Saall Roy T. D. Newman

Juniors Compete at Iowa State Fair August Dates

Des Moines reports a large junior state fair October events from August 24 to September 2 will feature pig clubs market calls and pure bred heifers clubs. Premiums total 8351 with many counties represented and a camp with free dormitory for competitors. Boy Scouts will demonstrate work during the fair following last year's entry level of over 725 youth in club contests.

Des Moines Iowa Fair Management Boy Scouts

Infants Stricken in Muscatine County Quarantine Shrinks Spread

Fears of an infantile paralysis epidemic grow as the William Westerman home in Seventy six township is quarantined after a four year old contracts the disease. Eight cases reported in Muscatine county and nearby towns Stockton Wilton Iowa City and Lone Tree. No deaths yet in Muscatine and the Westerman child is expected to recover. A serum reportedly saved Eugene McBride from permanent disability. Fort Dodge Iowa also reports several cases prompting quarantines to curb the spread.

Muscatine Iowa William Westerman Seventy-six Muscatine County Stockton Wilton Iowa City Lone Tree Westerman Eugene J. S. McBride Hera

Golf and Travel Bag Now Available Cambing On

A new golf bag and travel bag combo is offered for sale. The item combines golfing gear with compact luggage suitable for trips.

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