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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1922
Page
8
Local notes detail The Shuberts coming to Lyon Hall on Saturday, visits by Mrs. J F Rittenhouse to Keota and Mr. J J Parezek family in town, and Arthur Lorek from Riverside attending a wedding. Mentions bus lines, merchandise ads, and residents preparing moves to Town City. Josephine Caldwell in Los Angeles clerical work.
Local column lists a Saturday jazz orchestra performance at Shubert's Original Jazz Orchestra with venue notes for February 26. Additional items include pharmacy ads, fabric rag requests, real vitamins in palatable form, tire service, birthday announcements for T L Burnett, and short community notices about moves, illnesses, travels, and visitors in Iowa town life.
A collection of short notices reports J H Witting visiting Washington and relatives in Muscatine and nearby communities. It notes Ray Page moving to Oskaloosa, J D Haynes visiting Burlington for carpentry and plant remodeling, J C McKay's Burlington trip, Mabel Reisner visiting New Boston with Aunt Minnie Ellison, and A D Stiles of Trenton Mo leaving after visiting Ella Proudfit and other relatives in Muscatine.
Fort Dodge plans a public reception for Judge William S. Kenyon upon his return home after leaving the senate February 24. Cedar Rapids and Des Moines have invited the couple to stay, but Fort Dodge friends aim to be first to welcome him back.
Oskaloosa high school will supply the opposition for the third debating clash of the year with Washington high school teams. The event starts at three o clock Thursday afternoon at both venues. The city manager plan will be the question.
The text explains daily weight fluctuation, noting breakfast adds about a pound, lunch reduces some, and dinner brings a peak. On average, a person gains seven pounds during a day with the largest swing between dinner and breakfast.
Clyde Birney died about 6 30 this morning at Excelsior Springs after a two year illness due to diabetes He was 37 years old last October He leaves wife Valestia Vacha three brothers Worthington Karl and Homer and sister Mrs Hervey Finney with funeral plans not yet finalized The Washington Methodist church member was active in the B E B O class.
Crawfordsville high school defeated Columbus Junction 34 to 22 in a return game. Crawfordsville led 13 to 10 at halftime and extended the margin after the break with strong floor play and shooting. Girls team lost 31 to 19 as Junction led 6 to 4 at halftime.
At a four day meeting in St Louis delegates of the national better business commission stress investigate before investing. Charles L. Mackintosh of Chicago warns depression-driven recklessness harms credibility and advertising. Edward L. Greene of Cleveland urges investors to verify organized elements of any proposition.
Troop D 18th Cavalry LN G presents an entertainment at the Graham Theatre Friday and Saturday March 8 and 9. A traveling act joins a home talent show for two shows at one price. Hunt Reno All Star Attraction, Andy Craig the comedian, Madam Depont the dancer, and a “sawing a woman in half” act are featured. Tickets are on sale now.
M. Finney went to Des Moines this morning on business for the J. M. Brant Company.
Local groups list upcoming meetings and socials at churches and clubs. Fleur de Lis and other organizations schedule Thursday gatherings, social teas, and vegetarian? events with times, venues, and host names. Public notices invite participation for Washington tea and dress form making sessions with meal details and reminders.
Noticke reminds readers of the Noy Scouts entertainment at the KC Hall tonight at seven thirty. White Shrine meets at the clubhouse Thursday evening and members should bring their own plate cup and spoon. The Rooster Club and families host a Colonial party at Spencer Reed home Friday evening February 24 with costumes requested. K of P B adjourned meeting Thursday to receive petitions. No work. E C Carris C C
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