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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1925

Page

6

Washington Woman Weds Chicago Man in Meth odist Parsonage

Miss Alice Haight of Washington and Ollie Perry of Chicago were married by Rev W W Bowers in a single ring ceremony at eight o'clock Saturday evening. Guests included the bride's mother and grandfather and Mr and Mrs H L Hemberner. The couple left for Chicago to begin life together. The society notes also cover club meetings, charity relief, a Christmas tree event, and a W H M S banquet with detailed postscripts.

Alice Haight Ollie P. Perry Chicago Re. W. W. Bowers Methodist Church Walter Haight O. F. Haight H.l Henberner Perry Washington Sam Perry Fairfield Co. B. and Q. Railroad Company Mrs. O'i

Fourth Ward W R C GoeRal Program at the Y

The fourth ward W R C held a Thursday afternoon program in the community rooms at the Y. Mrs Larson was absent so Miss Bess Conger presided and led the event. The opening numbers featured two piano solos by Miss Bratton, a performer well known in Washington audiences.

Fourth Ward Larson Bess Conger Bratton Washington Jesse Miller

Lincoln School Christmas Program Delights Saturday

The Lincoln school held its top day with a 9:30 Kindergarten program directed by Esther Maron. The group sang The Anvil Chorus The Dance of the Honey Bees Away in a Manger Silent Night and Joy to the World Wilford Lown played saxophone. Gifts were given to parents and Santa Claus arrived with candy treats.

Lincoln School Esther Maron Mary Elizabeth Achison Wilford Lown

Christmas Pageant in Room I Ends With Shared Gifts

At 10 30 the scene moved to Room I where children performed Little Hunters and a playlet Christmas Secrets revealing Santa Claus. The cast, led by Tinmy Grey and Betty Jones, shared gifts with parents and sang Silent Night. Room II followed at 1 15 under Miss Powel.

Santa Claus Tinmy Grey Stu Wolin Dna Mayo Santa Betty Jones Max Cuddy Harold Jack Sally Jesse Earle Miller

Lincoln School Christmas Program Enlivens Community

Pupils performed songs drills and recitations for Christmas with room teachers Miss Kendall Mrs Pauls and Miss Boileau directing assisted by Miss Boi eau. Act features Joy to the World Christmas Carol The Christmas Story and The Birthday of a King plus treats for children and many parents attending. A new piano arrived just in time for the program.

Kendall Pauls Boieau Miss Boileau Virginie Ree Lincoln School

Community Club Meetings and Holiday Events

Local clubs schedule meetings at homes and schools with Christmas exchanges and card drives. Notices list dates for De Molay Queen Esther Fern Leaf Delphian Society and Baptist Sunday school party with details on gatherings and contributions.

A Joke On Father Barrell In Colorado Visit

In Colorado on a California jaunt the Father Barrell tale unfolds with Indians mistaken for natives, a bald head sighting, and a festival in Eversons Hall featuring a strawberry and ice cream celebration. A festival committee list and comic quips punctuate the muddled reminiscence.

Conundrum: Why are eggs 10 cents in Washington

The note jokes that prices stay low in Washington due to two figures, Hise and Sheets, preferring to move large volumes for small gains rather than small volumes for larger profits.

Washington

Handsomely Done Deposits 1000 For Tornado Victims

A local gentleman deposits 1000 at First National Bank for 15 persons injured by the late tornado estate. Cashier Clark will issue certificates of deposit for these individuals via post office. Those receiving mail elsewhere should call at our post office for their messages.

First National Bank Clark

Miss Carrie Canfield Married and Travel Plans

Miss Carrie Canfield wed on Tuesday morning December 23 1872 and left by train for Leavenworth and St Louis. A Ryn Alway notes congratulations as treasurer Ander son’s team caused a brief uproar over a bonneted buggy. Bulgary: Capt Dougherty woke to find a door open and unlocked then found a tumbling bureau drawer but nothing missing. The burglar was likely hidden in the house.

Carrie Canfield Leavenworth St. Louis Dougherty

John Alex Young Elected Teller of Washington National Bank

John Alex Young was elected teller of the Washington National Bank on Monday night and will begin duties immediately. Thomas Teller will fill Young’s vacant Deputy Auditor post, having previously served as deputy to Ex- Auditor Young. The Press notes Young’s proven trustworthiness and efficiency in prior roles. James Waddle was chosen director in a late election.

John Alex Young Washington National Bank Thomas Teller Young James Waddle

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