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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1925

Page

3

Lewis says present generation not so bad in father and son address

Dwight N. Lewis chairman of the state railway commission told the fathers and sons banquet at the First United Presbyterian church that the current generation is not worse than the past. He blamed parents for faults and warned against materialism, urging real homes and steady guidance to boys and girls.

Lewis Dwight N. Lewis State Railway Commission First United Presbyterian Church

Large Seat Sale for Little Women at High School

The first performance of Little Women adapted from Louisa May Alcott will be at the high school auditorium at 8:00 Thursday evening. Cast rehearsed three weeks and the event supports Hit and Girl Reserves to fund their activities for the year.

Louisa Alcott High Schiod Auditorium Kenneth Carri Phillip’s Drug Store Hit and Girl

Banquet Plans and Fatherhood Theme Highlight Speech

The article recalls Col. D. J. Palmer of Washington canceling his appearance due to ill health as the banquet nears. Mr. Lewis urges harmony and cooperation between fathers and their children, noting many seek paternal love though mothers receive it more readily. He cites a father who gives his son weekly time as a Christmas gift. The piece hints at further discussion continuing on page.

Mr. Lewis D. J. Palmer Washington Lewis Hove

Martin Lyon Restaurant Bought by Fred J. Martin

Fred J. Martin owner of the Globe barber shop buys the Lyon restaurant on the north side of the square and will take possession next Monday December 14. He will manage with his wife and daughters while keeping the barber shop open. He plans evenings and part of the day at the restaurant and will make improvements and redecorate the interior.

Fred J. Martin Globe Lyon Wil O. L. Lyon Charles Fursler Tollinois Rei

Miller son in Tampico writes home on Mexican trip

Kate Miller shares a letter from John Miller, western representative for C. FE. Ward Co. of New London Ohio, describing travel through Tampico Mexico. He notes soldiers on trains and rising living costs, praises local fruit, and mentions planned visits to Mexico City Monterey and San Luis Potosi with further assignments in the Republic of Mexico.

Mre Kate Miller John Tempico Mexico C. FE. Ward Co New London Ohio Jodge Regilia House Io Theicedecker California Tampico Mexico City Monterey San Luis Potosi Republic of Mexico

Walton League Banquet Promotes Outdoor Privileges

The Walton League plans a banquet to discuss fishing hunting and conservation. Dr Z S Seimek and Al Aerber will speak about thinning forests and wildlife. Tickets at Lemmon's and Methinney's drug stores due by Thursday noon.

Vanak Walton League

Funeral services for Robert Harnett at home on South Seventh

Funeral services for Robert Harnett were held at seven o'clock Monday evening at the home on South Seventh avenue conducted by Rev Frank W Sutton of the Christian church with a duet by Mrs Sutton and Mrs Keating. The body was taken to Brighton for burial Tuesday morning with a brief service at the grave. Six grandparents acted as pallbearers.

Robert Harnett South Seventh Avenue Frank W. Sutton The Christian Church

Death of Mrs Schulty in Cedar Township

Mary Henrietta Patterson born near Richmond June 26 1884 daughter of James and Mare Patterson married 1908 at Pilotsburg to Orville Schulty. She leaves two children Ger aldine and Donald, husband, sister Elsie Wabal and four brothers. A Methodist and Pilotsburg Ladies Aid member, she died after a seven month illness at her Cedar Township home on December 5.

Mary Henrietta Patterson Richmond James Mare (Kroos) Patterson E.W. TH. Ashby Pilotsburg Orville Schulty Geraldine Donald Elsies Chas John Patterson John Patterson Remain To Mourn Her Untimely Death, Mrs. Schulty Methodist

Funeral of Mrs Schaghty in Prairie Flower Church area

Funeral services for Mrs. Orville Schaghty were held Sunday morning at the Schulty home northwest of Abington, conducted by Rev. A. J. Unthank of Prairie Flower Baptist church. Pallbearers included Henry Witt, John Witt, H L. Hoff, Don Huber, Reveret Young, and Ott Patterson. Burial followed at Elm Grove.

Schulty Orville Schaghty Abington A. J. Unthank Prairie Flower Baptist Church Henry John Witthoft H. IL Don Huber Rbverette Young Ott Patterson Elm Grote

Senator Bowman to Speak at Washington County Farm Bureau Meeting

Blackhawk county state senator M. L. Bowman will headline the Washington County Farm Bureau annual meeting next Tuesday in the Y M C A community room. Bowman, a 1996 U S Senate candidate, is expected to draw interest with views on agriculture and road questions. The program includes Miss Josephine Arnquist, county agents report, and officer elections.

M. L. Bowman Blackhawk County Iowa Washington County Farm Bureau Bowman United States Senate Towans W. CC Moligan Josephine Arnquist Atute Girls’ Club Farm Bureau Movement Senator Bowman Morison Farm Bureau Chicago Joe Jones Crawfordville

Parsons Team on Y Floor Tonight

The Parsons college quintet from Fairfield meets the YMCA team on the Y gym floor tonight at 8 30. Parsons brings a veteran lineup with Turner Horton Miller Stephens and Samson. The Y squad counters with Carlton Marshall Waymack McKinstry and Reid in a full square battle expected to draw the season’s largest crowd.

Parsons College Fairfield Parsons Stedia Iowa Fang Turner Horton Miller Stephens Samson Carlton Marshall Waymack McKinstry Reid McKay

Funeral for Miss Anna Conlter Held at Jones Chapel

The funeral service for Miss Anna Conlter was conducted yesterday at two o'clock by Rev. A. M. Malcolm of the Desoerate Presbyterian Church at the Jones and McKhinney chapel. Pallbearers included Dr. W. J. Masson, George Masson, Walter Kleese, A. Ke Atchison, J. A. Conger and John Warnock. Burial was in Bim Grove Cemetery.

Anna Conlter Jones & Mcklhinney A. M. Malcolm Desoerate Presbyterian Church W. J. Masson George Masson Walter Kleese A. Ke. Atchison J. A. Conger John Warnock Barisal Bim Grove

Judges Named for County High School Declamatory Contest

Supt J W H Peet of the Washington schools and Miss Althea Montgomery and Miss Helen Wilson of the Washington High school faculty will judge the county declamatory contest at Welmen next Tuesday evening. The contest is open to all county schools except Washington.

J. WH. Peet Washington Althea Montgomery Helen Wilson Washington High School Wellmen

Jump A Fellow Keeps Up With His Reprints

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