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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1923

Page

7

Community notes and local updates from Washington and Titus

Rural route reports list visitors and local activities in Washington area including Mrs Gertrude Noecker and the Lisyd Turnipseed home. Hog sales by Henry Hierning and a moving of John Miller to a farm north of Washington are noted along with illness, schooling, and community events. The Nicholson family plans to move northeast of Washington.

Gertrude Noecker Washingon Wellman G. W. Noecker Ezra Smith ER. L. Smith Larl Smith George Dittmer Henry Hierning Joe Link Charlie Thomas Sarah Noecker Prairie Flower A. J. Unthank Titus Titus Ed Libe Titus Momday John Miller Washington Glen Hayes Tom Carris Willard Augustine D. Carris Orie Melvin Booth Joe Booth W. Rh. C 4Th Ward Franklin Center Tom Miller Ollie George Gilbert Rodney Davis Nicholson

Rural Route Four Community Notes

Rev W Pettit of Albia Iowa spent Saturday night and Sunday at the Chas Kephart and Ed Simmering home. The Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Society held an all day meeting February 6 at the Kephart Simmering home knotting comforts. Mr and Mrs Fred Kephart and son Raymond visited Monday evening at the Ben and Will Miller home. Mrs J C Carris attended a Sunday school class party at the home of Rev and Mrs Arthur Oates.

Bs. W. Pettit Albia Iowa Chas Kephart Ed Simmering Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Society Fred Kephart Raymond Ben and Will Miller J. C. Carris Arthur Oates

Community Notes and Local Visits Reported

Wayne Wayne reports visits by Mrs. Neff of Wayland to her daughter Mrs. Ernest Zickefoone. Mrs. Frank Adams returns to Olds after two weeks at C. C. Moorhead home. Funeral of J. B. McCoy attended in Crawfordsville. Hog shipments by S. W. Kort, Jesse Peck, and P. L. Nickolaus. Kort goes to Chicago. Lawrence Krantz injured cutting wood, recovering well. Little Joseph Arthur McCoy from Martinsburg visits Clarence Moorhead family. Next wok hunt scheduled for Feb 15. Wilson Heating Co. of Washington doing work for Charles Crissinger. Frank McCoy of Martinsburg Hall-

Wayne Neff Wayland Ernest Zickefoone Frank Adams Olds C. C. Moorhead J. B. McCoy Crawfordsville S. W. Kort Jesse Peck P. L. Nickolaus Mr. Kort Chicago Ernest Zickeloose Miller Bros Lawrence Krantz Kyank Sands John Carter Joseph Arthur McCoy Martinsburg Clarence Moorhead Wilson Heating Company Washington Charles Crissinger Frank McCoy Martinsburg Hall

Boy Scouts of America Thirteenth Anniversary Observance

The article outlines the 13th anniversary week for the Boy Scouts of America from February 8 to 15, highlighting the program's aims, character building, and citizenship training. It notes 200,000 attended camps last summer, and details ranks, merit badges, and the role of scoutmasters. It also cites national council structure, Boy Life publication, and an international conference in Paris. It calls on community members to recruit scouts and encourage leadership.

Boy Scouts of America National Council Paris Boy Scout Movement Boy Scout United States

Oats Hauling Details at Local Farmland

Leslie Morrison of Olds is hauling oats from Ernest Zickefoose’s farm as part of a Monday morning activity at the C. C. Moorhead home. The brief item notes routine farm work and local residents involved in agricultural tasks.

C. C. Moorhead Leslie Morrison Olds Ernest Zickefoose

Community Notices and Weekend Travels Update

Mrs Herman Pehler of Washington spent the week with Mrs Jno Birger and others then traveled to Washington Friday morning. Harry McCreedy returned from Cedar Falls with the Misses Dale Ebner and Dorothy Sands for a weekend visit home. The Ebner Warner sale attracted many buyers and the Aid Society sold all items. A newborn 9 pound daughter blessed Faye Cherwinker Tuesday morning. In the coming weeks expect substantial moving in the community. Selma Criss of Cone visited with her sister Mrs Stratford. J E Booth rode to Washington Thursday morning.

Harry McCreedy Cedar Falls Dale Ebner Dorothy Sands Ebner Warner George Washington Aid Society Faye Cherwinker Rashwood Warner Grandma Godlove Selma Criss of Cone Chart Statford

Maxwell hosts dinner in Crawfordsville social array

In Crawfordsville on February 7 Mrs F J Maxwell hosted a noon dinner party with guests including Mrs A P Caldwell of Burlington Mrs Ollie Anwyl and Mrs Myron Hayes. The event featured visiting and fancy work with two course refreshments. Later the Legion Auxiliary met at the I O O F hall where Mrs Fred Holsteen spoke on World War veterans.

A. P. Caldwell Burlington Ollie Anwyl Myron Hayes Ladies of the Legion Auxiliary 1. O. O. F. Hall Fred Holsteen

Wes Barry Stars in Heroes of the Street at Fox Theatre

Wesley Barry appears tonight at the Fox in Heroes of the Street a Warner Brothers production. The freckled boy shows heroism surpassing adults in a plucky role that expands his screen persona compared with Period School Days and Rags to Riches.

Wesley Barry Fox Theatre Warner Brothers Wesley

Tax Reform Bills Face Pressure From Iowa Leaders

Iowa legislators from both houses debate delaying action on major tax proposals until a code revision is completed. Governor Hammill and Speaker Anderson push for a comprehensive tax law program before adjournment, while Van Alstine recommends waiting for the revision.

Preslang Iowa van Alstine Legislative Committee On Assembly Anderson Liew Hammill Ast House Ways and Means

Risberg Says Tanlac Gives Him Fine Working Trim

Olef Risberg of East Chicago Indiana testifies Tanlac restored his health after months of nervous exhaustion insomnia and weak appetite He claims three bottles or half the fall treatment revived his energy and digestion He notes improved sleep eating and overall well being Adv Tanlac sold by all good druggists over 35 million bottles sold

Tanlac Olef Risberg Alcott Ave Chicago Indiana Tanlie Tanine All Good Drug Wists

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