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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1923

Page

3

McCrory Urges Fair Deal for Christ at Union Service

Dr. J. T. McCrory urged a square deal for Christ in a First United Presbyterian church sermon built on Pilate’s question What then shall I do with Christ The evangelist described four response classes and urged fair consideration of Christ s claims He emphasized surrender and loyal following and cited examples of fair minded individuals who studied and accepted Christ The union services will close Sunday with offerings for Dr McCrory and music by a union choir

Christ Pilate J. T. McCrory First United Presbyterian Church Jesus Evangelist First Wnion Presbyterian What Second United Presbyterian McCrory

High School Girl Spends Weekend at Rubio Home

Miss Christina Breitenbach, a local high school student, traveled to her home near Rubio to spend the weekend.

Christina Breitenbach Rubio

Pauls Lumber Company Doubles Capital Stock

At a stockholders meeting in Washington the Pauls Lumber Company voted to raise capital from 150000 to 306000 dollars. The move signals substantial growth from yards in Knoxville Busay West Burlington and Washington and aims to fund more yard expansions. Officers and directors elected include George Pauls president F C Schulte vice president and H A Pauls secretary treasurer.

Pauls Lumber Company Knoxville Busay West Burlington Washington H. A. Pauls George Pauls F. C. Schulte Sigourney

Raby to Appe ar in Court Monday Morning

Tom Ruby of the Ollie community will appear before Squire D C Kyle Monday morning at ten o clock. He was arrested this week on complaint by Eugene Bleck of Clay, charged with threatening to do great bodily injury.

Tom Ruby Ollie Eugene Bleck Clay Squire D. C. Kyle

Fordson Day Draws Large Crowd at Local Ford Center

G F E Mace of the Ford garage reports a very successful second annual Fordson day with about eight hundred attendees. Luncheon served to hundreds. talks and films on Fordson on the farm by John Foster, L G Hall and W W Warsaw. Fordson tractors showcased in the lobby receive high compliments. plan to make it an annual event.

G. FE. Mace Ford Quccesa Ford Center Mr. Mace Ford Garage John Foster American Seeding Machinery Company L. G. Hall Oliver Chilled W. W. Warsaw Ford Motor Company Mace

A Foot of Snow Thirty Years Ago

D A Boyer recalls winter thirty years ago when his family moved by bob sled, snow a foot deep, while he began as county clerk in January 1893. He left the post in 1897, then ten years on the farm before returning to town. He notes farm profits, land prices, and that Iowa land has since doubled in value, remaining stable now.

D. A. Boyer Lowa

Washington county's large fines lead in state report

The Iowa state board of parole report shows Washington county posted unusually high fine collections for the year, with $4,175 in fines and $1,500 salary for the county attorney. In contrast Scott county reported $4,430 in fines and higher criminal costs. Ottumwa high school faced Washington on the home floor, losing 27 to 15 as Ottumwa dominated play.

Iowa Scott County Scott Washington Washington County Henry County Jefferson County Keokuk County Louisa County Mabaska County Wapello County

Marion Randle Returns Home for Grandmother Funeral

Marion Randle, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Randle, arrived home to attend his grandmother Mrs. Marion Crawford’s funeral. He is at the government veterans hospital No. 37 in Waukesha Wisconsin for Great War service related disability. He studies typewriting and bookkeeping and praises the hospital’s care. The facility has 280 patients with vocational training for able veterans. Four feet of snow in Waukesha, gradually melting toward Chicago.

Marion Randle J. B. Randle Marion Crawford Marion Veterans’ Hospital No Waukesha Wisconsin Chicago

Noonan's Bowlers Triumph in Club Tournament Match

Last night at the Commercial club bowling tournament Bob Noonan's team defeated Dr. W B Crook's five by 116 pins. Neither team posted a high total. Next Monday evening the Noonan and Shields teams meet.

Bob Noonan Dr. W. B. Crook Noonan Shields

Society Notes From Local Clubs And Gatherings

The Younger Set enjoyed a dance at the Commercial club with about twenty five couples and De Molay orchestra. Florence Swartz invited girls for five hundred and refreshments were served. The H. H. club were entertained by Mrs. Grace Brown with social time and fancy work and refreshments. Next meeting with Mrs. George Brown on February first. A Rebekah hall gathering initiated four candidates. Mrs. L. E. Larson was appointed to teach the secret work. officers and lunch followed. Mrs. Myrtle Bey led the committee. The Independent club spent time with Mrs. John Pratt playing progressive rock and enjoyed candies and apples. next meeting with Mrs. Francis and Mrs. Harry Swift. an all day meeting with Mrs. Opal Ramee planned for next Thursday. Mrs. Alex Lytle hosted a 1:30 luncheon for twelve at pink decor and two course menu. bridge games and coffee followed. The Walnut Women's Club met with Mrs. Frank Leeper. sewing demonstrations by Mrs. Lewis Duke. officers elected: Mrs. Laurel Guy president, Mrs. W. A. Cherry VP, Hula Cherry secretary treasurer, Mrs. Dan Guy assistant. Delicious homemade candy and piano selections by Leona Leeper. Mrs. Ed Miller attended. twelve members and two U. S. visitors enjoyed the afternoon at Mrs. Mary Turnipseed’s home.

H. H. Club Grace Brown George Brown Rebekah Hall L. E. Larson Myrtle Bey John Pratt Norman Pratt Frank Stewart Albert Lowlett Francis Harry Swift Opal Ramee Alex Lytle Clarence Hollingsworth Bord Berdo Walnut Women's Club Frank Leeper Lewis Duke Laurel Guy W. A. Cherry Hula Cherry Dan Guy Leona Leeper Ed Miller Methodists Ladies Aid Society Second Ward J. ¥. Wright Harvey Young Doris Zeck Alice Hesseltine Jessie J. Miller

Ladies Aid Society Social Delights Residents with Talks and Games

Afternoon program featured three minute talks by Nora McKinstry and Bessie Harvey, a pin race won by Fern Dewis, and peanut-hunt by Sue Seibert. Refreshments followed as Mrs Turnipseed and helpers served ice cream and cake at a late hour.

Nora McKinstry Bessie Harvey Fern Dewis Sue Seibert Turnipseed Turnipseed, Assisted By Her Mother, Mrs. Rohrer, Elsie Libe Leola Hatle

Church Social Brings Community Together in Evening of Entertainment

A church gathering featured thirty stations with various programs like concerts lectures and recitations while attendees mingled and met new friends. A luncheon of creamed chicken biscuits beer salad and coffee followed, organized by the refreshment committee led by Mrs Shelley Eberling and praised for the evening’s success by the congregation.

Shelley Eberling Zeck

Card of Thanks for Brother and Father

We express gratitude for acts of kindness from neighbors and friends after the death of our brother and father and for the beautiful floral offerings. Miss Lizzie Wooley Jeenette Wooley Will Wooley Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Rhea.

Miss Lizzie Wooley Jeenette Wooley Will Wooley Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Rhea

Supreme Court Cuts 40000 Award In Kelley Case

Iowa City colonel Ralph P. Vowell secured a conditional supreme court affirmation reducing Howard Kelley’s verdict from 66000 to 30000. Kelley, mangled in a 1919 Muscatine line wreck, faced a potential retrial if he refused the lowered award.

Iowa City Ralph P. Vowell Howard Kelley Kelly Supreme Court

Turn to the Right Seat Sale Monday at McElhinney Drug

The Rotary play Turn To the Right offers seat sales Monday morning at 9 o clock in the Graham Theatre lobby. First performance is Thursday night and demand is expected high after last year’s strong turnout for Way Down East. Proceeds help cover a 500 dollar band fund deficit.

McElhinney Drug Store Wbast Graham Theatre

Funeral services for Mrs Marion Crawford held Monday

Funeral services for Mrs Marion Crawford, who died Thursday night, will be held at the First United Presbyterian church Monday morning at 10 30 conducted by Rev J Reade McCrory. Burial will be Ainsworth.

Marion Crawford First United Presbyterian Church J. Reade McCrory Ainsworth

West Chester Revival Invites Public to Attend

The public is invited to revival meetings at the M E church in West Chester. Rev D Nash aided by Rev Brenneman from Oskaloosa and Mrs Brenneman preach. Several converts and deep convictions reported as services run nightly at 7 30 and afternoon sessions 2 30 Tuesday to Friday.

West Chester M. E D. Nash Brenneman Oskaloosa

Murphy Nominated for Parole Board Seat in Iowa

Governor Kendall reports the appointment of J Raw Murphy attorney and World War II veteran to the Democratic Iowa parole board to fill the vacancy left by Chairman Lester Drennan. The senate is expected to consider the nomination Monday.

Des Moines J. Raw Murphy State Parole Board Lester Drennan Senate Kendall

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