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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1925

Page

3

Band Benefit Shines at Graham Theater in Washington

Washington's Graham Theater hosted a second home talent benefit for the Washington band under Hop Shearer. The varied program featured Audienne Wanerous, Ralph Pratt, violinist Mrs. A. D. Dickerson, Al White in disguise with L. C. Harper, Jesse Miller, and a standout band concert conducted by Neil Humble that drew praise for its high quality.

Washington Band Graham Theater Hop” Shearer Washington Preston JL. Etter Audienne Vanerus Hop Shearer Rex Reece Ralph Pratt Washington County Audrienne Wanerous Mr. Harper Jesse Miller

Owned Building Nearing Forty Years Under L D Lemmon

L D Robinson sold the Lemmon jewelry store building after 37 years of ownership. He bought from Jackson Roberts in 1888 and ran a jewelry store there for years before selling. Lemmon Jewelry occupied it since 1878 and the building, now owned by C B Lemmon, faces a front renovation and upstairs apartment conversion by Wilson Heating Co.

L. D. Robinson Lemmon Jewelry Store Jackson Roberts C. 8 Lemmon Tt Co. 8 Lemmon Wilson Heating Company

King’s Church of St George Governing by the English Crown

The Church of St George in Windsor England is described as the King’s church. It operates outside any bishop or archbishop jurisdiction and is ruled directly by the reigning English sovereign.

Church of St. George Windsor England

Admen Host Farm Club Night Promotes Town Country Ties

The Washington Advertising Club hosted a farm club gathering at the club gym with boys from the farm clubs show and contest. Fathers and farmers heard speakers from county agents and local business leaders highlight honesty, business insight, and better calf and pig shows. The program featured Wilbur Quinn Harry Ward Joe Falk and Alex Miller with notes from Prof Montgomery and Ralph Shannon, ending in a band benefit and strong fellowship between town and country.

Commercial Club Washington County Washington Advertising Club H. G. Montgomery High Echol Ames Julius Enelin Ad Club Ralph Shannon Shannon Harold Ellis Montgomery Wilbur Quinn Wilbur Harry Ward Leonard Bridges Mr. Ward John A. Stewart Farm Club Stewart Frank L. Wilson Pits Wilson

War on Dogs Campaign Continues Under Marshal Edwards

City mobilizes special enforcement under Marshal Harry Edwards to exterminate roaming dogs. More than thirty dogs have been killed since the campaign began as authorities push for obedience to muzzle orders. A dog killed downtown was found to be rabid and its head sent to the state university for examination after biting at least three other dogs.

Harry Edwards Edwards Laws Civt Marshall The State University

Rural Women’s Club meets for readings on Washington and Lincoln

The Rural Women’s Club met with Mrs Cal Nelson and Mrs Robert Maxwell yesterday after noon for a short business meeting followed by a program on readings about Washington and Lincoln. Delicious refreshments were served in the afternoon by the hostesses. The Number Eleven Division of the Farm Bureau met with Mrs Oscar Hughes Thursday afternoon with ten ladies present. Mrs Hughes demonstrated rug making and each attendee took samples home. After the business meeting they enjoyed rock and the hostess served nut cake and tea.

Rural Women’s Club Cal Nelson Robert Buresa Oscar Hughes

Two Basketball Battles Tonight at Muscatine High

Tonight the Muscatine and Washington teams clash on the Muscatine court in a girls game at 7 30 followed by the boys. Roxie DeWeese stars for Muscatine and Jamison will referee both contests. Washington aims to rebound after a prior 21 20 loss and both squads contend for the Little Six race while players recover from colds.

Muscatine Washington Basketeers Washington-Muscatine Girls Jamison Brighton Wll Muscatine Girls Washington Goddard McIntyre Tut Washington Muscatine Fames

Employed Girls Discuss Y W C A Activities

At the Y M C A the employed women discussed the association program and listed activities such as swimming basketball hiking dramatics volleyball gymnasium art work sewing and business courses. A meeting for rural women is planned Saturday at 3 pm to plan Y W C A work.

Y. W. CA Mies Roe

Miss Rothschild Sings On WSUI Radio Broadcast

Miss Jeanette Rothschild formerly of this city sang three vocal solos on WSUI Iowa City at noon. She recently studied music at the State University of Iowa and showed marked progress. She dedicated her numbers to her father and mother, Mr and Mrs Rothschild, now in Chicago.

WSUI Iowa City Jeanette Rothschild Miss Rothschild State University of Iowa Miss Rottschild Fioth Child Chicogo

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