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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1924

Page

3

Douglas Malloch Entertains FEI Club and Ladies

Chicago poet and humorist Douglas Malloch headlined a Washington Fez Club event at the Commercial Club gym, with elaborate Shrine decorations, a lavish dinner, and a lively program featuring readings by Mrs. Lawrence Wilson and a surprise address by Malloch on marriage and bachelorhood.

Douglas Malloch FEI Chicago Commercial Club Malloch Shrine Bhriners C Lawrence Wilson George W. Rudiger der Reister Frank Beatty Charles Thomas Will Harwood Pritiri¢ Ebidken W. M. Keeley Mr. Beatty Aé Wo i Guaik Aleks Ralph Shannon, Shiek Lawrence Wilson Mr. Matloch

Mrs. Long Dies at Son's Home in Olds

Mrs J H Long aged 66 formerly Crawfordsville died yesterday at 11 20 at the home of her son C H Long in Olds She was born Elizabeth Moore in Tennessee May 18 1857 and married J H Long February 25 1875 He died three years ago last July Survived by three sons W K Long Olds J B Long Crawfordsville and C H Long Olds a brother Dr RK A Moore of Silver City Iowa and a sister Mrs B F Wilkins of Cornell Bluffs Funeral set for Crawfords ville church Saturday at 2 30 with burial in Crawfords ville cemetery

J. H. Long Crawfordsville C. H. Long Olds Tennessee W. K. Long J. B. Lone

Hospital changes announced today by county board

The county hospital board met for the first time this year to discuss filling the superintendent and office secretary roles. Miss Frances Minick acts as superintendent with Miss Ethel Laughead as assistant, and Mrs. George W. Hay will lead the office. permanent appointments are expected soon.

County Hospital Board Elizabeth Finley Nell Hebner Frances Minick Ethel Laughead George W. Hay Miss Finley Miss Hebner

Correction to Garner death notice names and facts

The brief death notice for George H. Lathrop of Garner contained errors. It incorrectly stated he was a resident of Crawfordsville and that he married a Crawfordsville girl. His widow Evaline Cowden, now deceased, was the sister of Dr. A M Cowden of Washington.

George H. Lathrop Garner Crawfordsville Evaline Cowden A. M. Cowden Washington

Muscatine Muskies Top Fond Du Lac in Final Series Game

The Muscatine Muskies beat Fond du Lac 36 to 15 in the last game of the series. Norton and Shimek led scoring with six and five field goals respectively.

iRy Associated Press Muscatine Muscatine Muskies Fond du Wise Commiss Serics Norton Shimek

Troop D Sets High Attendance Record for Cavalry Unit

Troop D of Washington's 113th cavalry reports an average 70 percent attendance at weekly drills over the last three months, the best among local troops. A New Year’s party at Cook’s cafe honored the achievement with a turkey supper and program led by Lt. Al Baldridge.

Washington 113Th Cavalry Town Cook's Cate al Baldridge Phil Craft Col C. J. Wilson National

Fine skating spot promised in Sunset Park if cold weather holds

If temperatures stay near zero tonight, Sunset park will offer an excellent skating area tomorrow as the park flood clears a slough in the west section. Fire department crews work under the park commission to prepare ice as local forecasts predict cooperation from the weather man. The bite of last night reached above zero but remained cold today with six above as the high this morning.

Sunset Park City Park Commission

Seine Flood Rises to 7.70 Metres At Pont Royal

Paris reports Seine flood height at Pont Royal reaching 7.70 metres as in 24 hours waters rise 8.6 inches. Suburbs worsen with thousands of workers left jobless. Marne valley floods extend over more than one mile in width.

Associated Press Paris Seine Pont Royal Marne Valley

Lewis Funeral Set for Tuesday Civil War Soldier

Funeral services for Robert Porter Lewis, aged ninety, will be held Tuesday at 2:30 PM at Second United Presbyterian church. Interment at Elm Grove cemetery. He enlisted in 1862 with the Twenty-fifth Iowa and served in key Civil War campaigns before returning to Washington, Iowa. He leaves three children and a Los Angeles son, Earl Lewis.

R. P. Lewis Second United Presbyterian Church Willard Wylie Elm Grove Cemetery Earl Lewis Los Angeles Calif Mr. Lewis Twenty-fifth Iowa Infantry Vicksburg Jackson Chattanooga Lookout Mountain Missionary Ridge Taylor Ridge Atlant Shermar Carolinas Washington United Presbyterian Church Brighton G. White Post Thomas L. Lewis Josephine Lewis Iowa City

For Sale Barred Mod Cockerels From Two-Year Flock

Mrs T H Barnes advertises quality barred mod cockerels bred for two years for egg production. Located in Crawfordsy' te lowu 265t6ean.

T. H. Barnes Crawfordsy

Iowa House Passes Uniform Limited Partnership Bill

The Iowa House approved the uniform limited partnership measure by a 190 to 0 vote, with minor changes to conform to state law. A separate issue on sheriff duties was moved to next week as an amendment would remove per prisoner per night lodging fees in larger counties amid graft accusations.

National Conference of Commissions On Uniform Iowa Oliver Monona Diltz Polk Lake of Woodbury

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