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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1922

Page

3

What Dr Evans Thinks of America and Fraternity

Dr Arthur Walwyn Evans, Welsh born and American citizen, defines America by fraternity. In a Graham theatre lecture he notes liberty and democracy are inadequate alone and cites a Cincinnati baseball crowd mixing Briton and German as emblem of national unity.

America Arthur Walwyn Evans Wales Graham Theatre Dr. Evans Cincinnati Heinie Grob Reds Europe

Jury of Preachers Chosen for Inquest

Dr G W Hay coroner selects Rev J Reade McCrory Dr Y W Bowers Rev Arthur R tes as the jury to hear evidence at the Burkley inquest held at Jones McElhinney funeral parlors. County Attorney T A Michels and Sheriff Charles Dentson assist. Several witnesses were examined.

G. W. Hay J. Reade McCrory Y. W. Bowers Arthur R.tes Burkley Jones & McElhinney T. A. Michels Charles Dentson

Lecture by Dr Evans Receives High Praise in Washington

Marsh W. Bailey introduced Dr. Evans at a Washington event and announced the final Improve ment League lecture, a vocal recital by Ralph Leo scheduled for January 11. The remarks praised ideals and possibilities and the speaker’s impact on the audience.

Washington Marsh W. Bailey Dr. Evans Improvement League Ralph Leo

Barber Shop Moves to Bank Building Rooms

The barber shop relocates to rooms under the F. and M. Bank Building, previously used by the American Legion. New location offers shower and tub baths. Four barbers are available, no watts, convenient. Address 4906.

F. & M. Bank American Legion

Sinclair Gasoline Ad Near M E Church

An old line promotes Sinclair Gasoline as good fuel at a station just north of M E church offering both low and high test. W EB Taylor.

Sinclair Gasoline M. E. Church W. EB. Taylor

Mrs J B McComahey Visits Mt Union After Stop at Sherm Welsh

Mrs J B McComahey went to Mt Union last evening after visiting Mrs Sherm Welsh at her home.

J B. McComahey Mt. Union Sherm Welsh

Red Cross Drive Ends Tomorrow in Washington

Tomorrow marks the final day of the Red Cross roll call in Washington with enrollments at banks Crail's store and Lemmon Pharmacy. A county Red Cross chapter meeting will be held next week to elect officers and conduct essential business.

Red Cross Washington Crail’s Lemmon Pharmacy County Red Cross

Marriage of Kenneth A Layrer and Elizabeth Oberton

Kenneth A Layrer of Indianola wed Elizabeth Oberton of Mechanicsville IA in a single ring ceremony at the Presbyterian Manse of Haskins. Rev Casselman officiated as the bride wore a perry winkle blue velvet gown. The couple, joined by Miss Catherine Sheriffe, traveled from Mechanicsville to Iowa City before returning to the bride’s home.

Haskins Kenneth A. Layrer Indianola Elizabeth Oberton Mechanicsville Catherine Sheriffe State University Casselman Rev. Casselman Iowa City

Neighbors Help Husking Corn for Hummer Family Thanks

The Hummer family Mr and Mrs E W thank neighbors and friends who assisted in husking their corn expressing sincere gratitude for the help received.

Mrs E. W. Hummer

Salvation Army Canvass Progress Report

Salvation Army canvass continues with Plummer reporting strong support from business men totaling over 126 dollars. Junior high students target residence areas while the organization aims to complete the drive quickly. Sage treasurer Frank hk will hold the subscribers list and amounts.

Plummer Salvation Army Home Service Fund Servation Army Frank Hk. Sage

City Churches Methodists Sunday Schedule and Sermon Topics

The Methodist church announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 11 a m with the pastor’s sermon Not Wasted Intermediate League at 6 p m in the chapel led by Gertrude Hammer Epworth League at 6 p m Gertrude Beatty reads Popular song service at 7 p m The pastor preaches Fighting Against Fate music includes organ preludes anthems and quartets The day continues with a 9 45 Sabbath school and a 11 a m sermon series Matthew The Hand book of the Kingdom of God The Rulers of the Kingdom Junior Mission Hour at 4 p m School of Missions at 6 p m and an inspiring evening worship at 7 p m Reports from YM C A state convention attendees and Mrs F Casselman speaking on The Southern Mountaineer Prayer meeting next Wednesday at 7 30 all are welcome Arthur K Oates Pastor.

Gertrude Hammer Epworth League Gertrude Beatty Pate Kingdom School of Missions YM. C. A Ottumwa F. Casselman Arthur Rk, Oates

Nash sale set for Wednesday the thirteenth at 10 a.m.

Local notice announces a Nash sale scheduled for Wednesday the thirteenth starting at 10 a.m. Readable details include the location 5405 and the sale time. The fragment preserves the event action and timing from the source.

Nash Sale Nest

Sending Presents for County Home Christmas

Washington Iowa December 1 1922 Supt Frank Beatty announces county home Christmas drive asks relatives to send gifts by December 20 and to include recipient name both on package and inside note. Requests consider friendless residents and use proper addressing to F C Beatty Supt County Home Washington Iowa.

Frank Beatty Washington Iowa F. C. Beatty

Modern Woodmen Elect New Officers

At the annual local lodge election of Modern Woodmen of America the officers chosen include Vv Cc E Vv Simons as Adviser, Orl E. Giick as Banker, and J. F. McNamara as Clerk. Managers serve three years with J. W. Davidson as Watchman and Liord Boilean as Officer.

Lodge Modern Woodmen of America Simons Orl E. Giick V. C. Simons BE. Glick J. F. McNamara J. G. Moriarty Bacort J. W. Davidson Liord Boilean

Dolls Display At Lammon's Pharmacy Draws Crowd

Local shoppers view a grand dolls exhibit at Lammon's Pharmacy in Washington county. Other items include water bill notices with penalties, a shut-off call warning, and a hotel ad for The Stuart with steam heat and running water, plus a six hole range for sale.

Washington County Lammon’s Pharmacy

Hobson to travel after nephew's death in Baltimore

G W Hobson learned his nephew Stephen Wright of Russell Iowa died in a Baltimore hospital after brain tumor surgery. Wright's wife Leta Roberts once lived with the Hobson family and is well known locally. Hobson plans to depart for Russell the next day.

G. W. Hobson Stephen Wright Russell Iowa Baltimore Leta Roberts Hobson

Waterloo Man Honored in Chicago Nomination

Paul Davis of Waterloo Iowa was nominated for president of the interstate national council of 19238 at a Chicago Association of Commerce meeting. Director Edward Killion of Cedar Rapids Iowa was listed on the selection.

Associated Press Chicago Dec Paul Davis Waterloo Iowa Interstate National Council Foreign Commerce Department Chicago Association of Commerce Edward Killion Cedar Rapids

Market Ad Prices Spotted On Page Two

A market advertisement on page two lists current prices for produce and daily goods. It highlights specials on staple items and noteable discounts, guiding shoppers to compare costs across vendors.

Champion House Cleaner Claim Promises Health Restore

An advertisement touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as a universal cleaner for the stomach liver and intestinal tract claiming it removes mucus reduces inflammation and cures ailments including appendicitis. The claim promises a money back guarantee after one dose and cites Lemmon's Pharmacy among outlets.

Mayr Lemmon’s Advt

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