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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1922

Page

3

National Guard Officers Training and IA Association Meet Set

Capt Karl Simerman Lieutenants Philip Crail and Wayne Simer man to attend school of instruction for Iowa National Guard officers in Des Moines January 12 13 and 14 A convention of the National Guard association of Iowa will be held on the same dates with Washington men prominent in state militia circles attending Ernest Mareucci traveled to Carroll on business

Karl Simerman Philip Crail Wayne Simerman Iowa National Guard Des Moines National Guard Association of Iowa Washington Wate Eireles

Washington High to Debate Three Nearby High Schools

Washington high school prepares for a winter forensic season with debates against Oskaloosa Burlington and Ottumwa high schools. Twelve debaters are slated with two teams per school and coaches guiding preparation for the issue city manager plan is the topic while two towns host the debates.

Washington High School Oskaloosa Burlington Ottumwa Muscatine Ana James Work Esther Hay Jeannette Rothechild Neltie Ryan Mabel Moore Charles Barker Harold Boyd H. E. Case Althea Montgomery Lioyd Edgar

Bible Class Elects Officers At First United Presbyterian

George Maxwell was elected president and M C DeLong vice president of the men’s Bible class at the First United Presbyterian church. J T Mathews was re elected to teach with Dr C A Boice as assistant teacher. Earl Simpson re elected secretary and Charles Deuel treasurer. The class plans a membership drive to enlist every man in the church. Treasurer reports $115 74 contributions last year. An oyster supper followed the meeting with wives assisting.

George Maxwell M. C. DeLong First United Presbytrian Church J.T. Mathews C. A. Boice Earl Simpson Charles Deuel

Rothschild Invited To Speak In Chicago

Rothschild has received an invitation from the Interstate and Foreign Trade Committee to appear at the first annual meeting of the Interstate Merchant's Council in Chicago. February 15th and 16th at the Hotel La Salle. He is to discuss Building a Women's Garment Business in a Small Town. Delegates from twenty nine states will attend. delegates are guests of the Chicago Association of Commerce. Special railroad rates have been requested.

Rothschild Interstate and Foreign Trade Committee Interstate Merchant's Council Chicago Hotel la Sale Chicago Association of Commerce Rairoads

Automobiles Crash at Dangerous Corner

A Ford driven by Stanley White and a Dodge driven by Charles Brown collided yesterday evening at North Iowa avenue and East Third street near Schully garage and Go gas filling station. No injuries were reported though both cars were badly damaged. The corner narrows suddenly, causing frequent crashes, and residents hope to widen North Iowa to reduce danger this year.

Stanley White Charles Brown North Iowa Avenue East Third Street Schully North Iowa Iown Third Street

No skating allowed on pond west of town warning

Community note from W. W. Cherry at 8013 warns that no skating or trespassing is allowed on the pond west of town as skaters are in danger. residents are urged to stay put.

W. W. Cherry

Insulting Poem Offered for Publication Payment Requested

A publishing ad notes an insultingly written poem available for publication if the author pays. The advertiser portrays a legitimate business needing income and mentions a market drop in eggs with prices falling 5 cents for Wednesday.

Christian Revival Draws Large Crowd

The evangelistic meetings at the Christian church draw a large audience as Campbells Linnt and Dr. Campbell lead a revival. Mrs Campbell at the piano captivates attendees while Linnt’s sermons and songs energize services set for 7:30 with the solo When Mother Prays.

The Christian Church W.W. H. Hampton Campbells Linnt Bro. Linnt Campbell Brother Campbell Christ Linut United States Brother Linnt

Bertha Klopfenstein Improving From Diphtheria

Bertha Klopfenstein daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Klopfenstein south of town is reported as doing well after contracting diphtheria.

Bertha Klopfenstein Joe Klopfenstein South of Town

A. Anderson Celebrates Eighty-First Birthday at Home

A Anderson, confined to his home on East Washington street since September first, quietly marked his eighty first birthday yesterday. Friends visited, flowers and fruit were given, and a cake dated 1841 1922 from Mrs FE R Jerkins accompanied heartfelt wishes. A granddaughter in Chicago sent a letter. The hope expressed is for his restoration to health to again mingle with friends.

A. Anderson Cme East Washington Street FE. R. Jerkins Andersen Chicago Tlme

Box and candy supper at West Chester gymnasium

Local notices announce a box and candy supper after Friday night ball games at the West Chester gymnasium on January 13. Mr. and Mrs. C H Hitchcock traveled to Des Moines to visit their son, If L Hitchcock, this morning.

West Chester Gymnasium C. H. Hitchcock Des Moines If. L. Hitchcock

Witnesses named in Boyd case head to Keosauqua trial

Washington telephone girls Daisy Crumbly and Ruth Hazen will testify in the A. J. Boyd of Fairfield trial for receiving stolen goods. State witnesses include Frank J. Normile and Louise Blendheim with others. defense witnesses listed as Mrs. W. M. Downing and several locals. The case concerns 93 boxes of cigars stolen from Rock Island trains and entrusted to Boyd. J M Finney attends John M Brants employees meeting in Bushnell Illinois.

Daisy Crumbly Ruth Hazen Washington Sta A. J. Boyd Fairfield Keosau Field Journal Keosauqua W. M. Downing A.J. Boyd C. A. Fulton Thomas Freshwaters Mabel Barnes Clarence Emery George Evans Dehater Fordyce E. G. Myrick Theodore Keltner Oscar Anderson Louise Blendheim Frank Rittke Walter Frantz Elmer Webber Harry Marker T. W. Sherwin Bora Hoskinson Rock Island Boyd J. M. Finney Bushnell, Ill John Im. Brants

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