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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1923

Page

3

Conner Heads Leon Beatty Post as Commander

Walter Conner assistant cashier of Washington National bank was elected commander of Leon Beatty post American Legion at the annual meeting. Rev A R Oates was re elected vice commander Everetta Quiffith adjutant Harold Tolander finance officer Frank Wheelan historian Jesse Miller chaplain Clarence Jackson master at arms Frank Appleby retired commander named to executive committee. meetings set for first Tuesday monthly with January on the second Tuesday due to New Year.

Walter Conner Washington National Bank Leon Beatty American Legion Yesterna R Conner A. R. Oates Everetta Quiffith Harold Tolander Frank Wheelan Jesse Miller Clarence Jackson Frank Appleby Cowher Philip Crail Harold Putnam Appleby Ereing

Keota resident Leona Lutz returns home after visit

Mrs Leona Lutz of Keota returned to her home last evening after visiting her sister Mrs M J Redlinger. Miss Lucille Rankin of Stronehurst JU is visiting her friends Mrs Robert Lowe and Mrs John Nelson.

Leona Lutz of Keota M. J. Redlinger Misa Lucille Rankin Stronehurst, JU Robert Lowe John Nelson

Odd Fellows Hold Annual Washington Lodge Gathering

The Washington lodge of Odd Fellows held its annual homecoming and roll call with a large turnout. Oscar Jugenheimer chaired a committee that served a chicken dinner followed by talks and entertainment. Nine Crawfordsville members signed the lodge roll, completing the Crawfordsville Washington consolidation now totaling over 225 members. Election named F W Diller N G P E Black V G Russell Goodin secretary E V Simons treasurer Oscar Jugenheimer trustee for three years. Next month will see the new officers installed.

Washington Lodge of Odd Fellows Oscar Jugenheimer Odd Fellows Crawfordsville Washington Washington Odd Fellows F. W. Diller N. G P. E. Black V. G Russell Goodin E. V. Simons

The Trial of John and Jane Operetta at Junior High

The Junior High pupils present an operetta The Trial of John and Jane at the high school auditorium. King Cole presides in Storyland as witnesses like Jack the Nimble Bluebeard and many fairy tale figures accuse the skeptical couple. Humpty Dumpty keeps the record as Robin Hood and others appear in court.

John Jane King Cole Storyland Jack the Nimble Bluebeard Join Jack the Giant Killer Sleeping Beauty Ali Baba Aladdin the Goops Peter Pan Mother Goose Mother Hubbard Clerk Humpty-Dumpty Robin Hood Alice In Wonderland Robinson Crusoe

Health director called to Kalona in scarlet fever concern

Dr. C W Stewart county health director was summoned to Kalona this morning to aid in a scarlet fever situation. Miss Edna Lewis accompanied him to assist in steps taken in the town. Miss Mae Campbell and other local nurses continue to take temperatures of pupils in Washington schools and enforce precautions. No new cases were reported in Washington and officials expect no major developments due to prompt measures.

C. W. Stewart Kalona Stewart Edna Lewis County Health Department Mae Campbell Washington

Mrs John Tollenar Returns Home From Visit

Mrs John Tollenar arrived back at her Sigourney home after visiting relatives, concluding a family stopover.

Santa Claus Proclaimed Real King of Story Land

In a tale of King Cole punishing children for not believing in saints or fairies, John and Jane cry as Christmas dawn arrives and their faith in Santa Claus triggers a reversal. Santa himself arrives and their pardon is granted, declaring Santa the true King of Story Land.

John Jane King Cole Santa Claus Storyland

Plans Under Way to Bring Hammill to Farm Bureau Meeting

Washington county farm bureau federation officials aim to invite Lieutenant Governor John Hammill as speaker at their annual meeting planned for the second week of January. Hammill, a Hancock county member, is tied to farming issues and has long been in touch with local agricultural matters. A reply from him is hoped for within a few days as details of the gathering, including officer elections and reports, are finalized.

Washington County Farm Bureau Federation Bureau John Hammill Hammill Hancock County

Community notices and club events listed for the week

Local announcements include Moose Lodge social with Highland Four music this Thursday. Ladies Aid at First United Presbyterian Friday at 2 30. Fortnightly Club Music Dept meets Monday with Mrs E D Morris. Shinuila Camp Fire rummage sale Saturday Dec 15 south of K K K. De Molay dance Monday Dec 17 with Walter Stones Orchestra at the Commercial Club, nine o clock. candy social Dec 17 at South Prairie schoolhouse seven thirty. Presbyterian choir rehearing Thursday at seven. C D A Sewing Circle at Mrs Louis Eagle home Thursday afternoon.

Ladies’ Aid Society The First United Presbyterian Church E. Db. Morris Notiere de Molay Commercial Club Walter Stones Burlington South Prairie School House Washington Hazel Brown C.D. A Louis Eagle

The Night of Bethlehem Program at A M E Church

A program titled The Night of Bethlehem will be presented at the A M E church on Thursday evening December 13 at seven o clock. All are invited and a silver offering will be received.

Bethlehem A. M. E. Shurch

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