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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1920

Page

6

Open House and Socials in Ainsworth and Nearby

Community notes describe a Saturday open house for Mrs. Sol Rich of Los Angeles at 3213 Hast Second Street hosted by Frank Bell and Mrs. Fred wR. The piece also covers White Way club gathering at Mr. and Mrs. James O'Loughlin's home near West Chester, prize guessing, piano numbers, and a lancheon. Additional items include Ladies Aid activities at Ainsworth Methodist, Busy Bee club gatherings, Grace Hill Moravian church ice cream social, a Sunset Park Degree of Honor picnic with Ottawa and Streator visitors, a Muscatine lodge delegation, and a Baptist Sunday school picnic at Sunset Park.

Frank Bell Fred Wr Sol Rich Los Angeles California Hell Home Second Street Rich White Way Club James O'Loughlin West Chester Bunk” Ralston Herman Schulty W.O. Ralston George Limerman Dwight Washington Ladies Aid of Grace Hill Moravian Church Sunset Park Muscatine Lodge EB. E. Mull Ottawa Illinois J. D. Reeder Stanley Streator Denver Colorado Minnie Halters Emma Keene Ella Hess Dora Selberhorn Etta Huntermeister Laura Angle Nora Terry Lena Groters Albina Plate Rose Hillmer Hélen Mark Eisa Lorenzen Muscatine

Barbers Beat the Bankers 11 to 8 in Local Game

Yesterday's Denison ball park exhibition ended 11 to 8 as the Barbers topped the Bankers. Missing players cited for both sides, with Ace Olds injured and compensation planned by Bankers for a rematch. Fire department challenge echoed by Button Cutters. Legion vs Riverside slated for Sunday at Limerman's pasture. Community dances and a federal court fine also noted in brief local items.

Washington Bankers Barbers Denison Ball Park Sam White Rooters West Chester Shelly Eberling Sherm Welch Jim Redd Bankers Freshwaters Larkin Ace Olds Ed Downs Olds Fhe Fire Department Fire Department American Legion Riverside Limerman's

Fortnightly and Society Announcements From Local Groups

Fortnightly Members Miss Den ny of Chilcote Library will distribute yearbooks to members who visit the library after Wednesday and leave their names. The Junior W. W. Gos program is Friday evening with Miss Bess Jones. The Ladies Aid Society of West Chester Methodist church holds a Wednesday social in church parlors, committee in charge. Fortnightly club afternoon literature depart meets at Sunset Park Monday at 2 30 for a social and to discuss the Biennial and Chautauqua conferences, no refreshments. Mrs Prank Bell and Mrs Pred Reid host open house for Mrs Sol Rich of Los Angeles, at the Bell home Saturday 3 to 6 with invitation to old neighbors.

Ladies Aid Society Ainsworth Methodist Church Margaret Nichol Ainsworth Busy Bee Club S. H. Henderson Glen Sands Wisconsin Sunset Park Helen Mayhew Los Angeles California Mayhew W. C. Mayhew We Mayhew Tam Ladies' Aid Society The West Chester Prank Bell Pred Reid Sol Rich Bell East Second Street

Queen Esther Circle Picnic for Mrs Bert Smith Honors Former Leader

Queen Esther Circle girls of Memorial Episcopal Church plan a picnic supper at Sunset Park on Monday evening July 26. The event honors Mrs Bert Smith of California, a former circle leader. All members urged to attend. bring sandwiches and another dish, plus dues.

Queen Esther Circle M. EB. Ehurch Sunset Park Bert Smith California

Mrs Ezra Eckerman Dead at 62 in Keota

Mrs. Ezra Eckerman died at her Keota home Tuesday at 1 30 am after an operation Saturday night. She was 62 years nine months and soaya of age. Survived by husband Ezra Eckerman and three sons R J Keota C L Kittross W D Wellman. Funeral held at Keota Christian church. Interment in Keota cemetery.

Ezra Eckerman Martha Eckaeman Keota Soaya R. J C. L Kittross W. D Wellman Christian Church J. M. van Kirk F. H. Shaul

Soldiers moved from Camp Dodge to Camp Lewis Washington

Dispatches from Washington indicate the barracks at Camp Lewis will be torn down while the land remains government property. Camp Dodge cost 3.7 million dollars and was among the largest U S military camps, with planned construction at armistice signing to hold 80,000 if completed.

Camp Dodge Camp Lewis Washington D. C United States

The Wise Sex Observation Amid Marriage

An old bachelor remarks that many women believe Morgan surpasses war in merit but few boast about it until after marriage. The comment reflects a dated view on gender and marriage.

Morgan

There are times Jud Tunkins makes a rare remark

The text records Jud Tunkins delivering a quip about optimism. It notes his line that a man who posters as an optimist must be a tightly good net or similar pun, reflecting a witty, self-aware moment from his speaking. The passage emphasizes the humorous twist rather than a broader context.

Jud Tunkins

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