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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1922

Page

6

History of Pleasant Hill Christian Church

History of Pleasant Hill Christian Church recounts its founding in 1866 by William Moore William MacFarlane William Nicholson John Morgan and Joseph Nichols on land donated by Balam Anderson and later development through the 20th century including remodels and growth to about 175 members with active programs Cradle Roll Home Department and regular township conventions.

Stlioul Anderson Nani Mr. Walden Columbus City John Morgan William Moore Oldere J. B. Anderson Joseph Nichols A. J Brummage A. B. Benson L. C. Wilson Iowa William Moore William MacFarlane Wm. Nicholson Pleasant Hill Clayton Nicholson James Nichols J. Madison Williams Perry Telford John Nicholson Will Bekerman B. W. Pettit

America Holds Lead In 1922 International Sports

The United States ends the year with supremacy in most major sports. U S tennis, swimming and billiards victories abound while golf, rowing and polo mark further triumphs. England shows strength in track and field and golf and France, Argentina, and Canada claim some titles. Walter Hagen wins the British Open as part of American golf success noted alongside Davis Cup defense and Wimbledon results.

Hutchison George Duncan Jim Barnes Duncan Abe Mitchell Petoo Skokie Gene Sarazen Dancan Mitchell Southampton Brookline Masa Jesse Sweeteer Cyril J. U. Tolby KR. E B. Knepper Princeton Slow City W. B. Torrance Roger Wethered John Caven William A. Gavin New York England Gavin Missa Alexa Stirling Glenna Collett Water Hoover Duluth America Thames Hoover J. Beresford Jack Kelly Philadelphia Hilton Belyea Long Island KE. A. Bull Brooklyn W. J. Daniels London Bayside Ginenose Henry Ford Goulaster Massachusetts Hilda James Gertrude Ederle Helen Wainwright New York Thay James Argentina Pole Rumson Jake Schaefer Roger Conte France Edouard Horemans Belgium Eiich Hagenlacher Germany Europe United States Canada Cambridge University University of Pennsylvania Oxford University Britain Paris Amateur Athletic Union A. A Mile Suzanne Lenglen Molla Bjurstedt Mallory Wimbledon William T. Tilden William M. Johnston Amerca Gerald Patterson James O. Anderson Tilden Richards Patterson O'Hara Wood Jock Hutchison Walter Hagen

Ohio Legislature Opens With Tax Revision Central Issue

Ohio lawmakers convene January 1 facing proposed old age pensions a minimum wage for women and revision of taxation laws. Aims to abolish the public utilities commission and push a uniform traffic code to cut city auto accidents are also likely. The pension bill from the Ohio State Federation of Labor may be first to be introduced with a referendum possible if defeated. A women’s minimum care measure and tax overhaul are key items for the session.

The Associated Press Columbus Ohio Public Utilities Commission Ohio State Federation of Labor Secretary of State Tower House General Assembly Senate

Governor elect Donahey Eyes Tax Cuts and Home Rule

The incoming governor advocates abolishing state tax levies and cutting local government costs. He supports home rule and renouncing the public utilities commission in favor of municipal control. Republicans hold both Assembly branches, with some pledging support to the Democrat governor elect.

Trevennes A.V. Dooaher Tevlature 16 Public Utilities Commission Donahey Assembly

Birth and death details of Alexandre Dumas

The French novelist Alexandre Dumas was born in Villers-Cotterêts France on July 24 1802 and died December 5 1870 in Vays. His father General Alexandre de la Pailleterie Dumas was a wealthy colonist and heiress connected to the Dumas family.

Negro Alexandre Dumas Alesandre Dunas Villers Cotterets Alene France Vays Alexandre de la Pailleterie Dumas Alexandre Davy de le Pattleverie Sante Domites Dumas

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Pleasant Hill Christian Church Washington Richard Moore Christ Leeper Grant Brown Moore Moore Place Down Jéas McCory Miller Fairfield Wiison Brighton L. W. Klinker Bruce Brown Oskaloosa Johnson J. H. Ragan S. B. Ross M. Martin Givier George P. Duvall J. B. Cornell Rev. Scott J. H. Painter Frank Snider Mr. Leigh L. W. Tucker Grahame L Graham Organiza Serge S-K-I-R-T
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