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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1922

Page

6

Social Calendar Notes From Local Clubs and Gatherings

The article lists numerous society events including the Christian church Women’s group meeting with a study on "Jollies" at the Riverview Ladies club, a six o’clock dinner hosted by Mrs. Were Prtipe and Mrs. H A Primpe, a Monday afternoon bridge luncheon hosted by Mrs. Lee Wright in East Main with Miss Bernice Brown assisting, a birthday surprise for Mrs. C. Keiper at her Ainsworth home, a T B C club picnic organized by the Wilson family near Washington, and the Independent and Rock games hosted by Mrs. Francia and Mrs. Harry Swift with out of town guests Esther Larimer and Delmar Frasey.

Riverview Ladies Club Mra Jelon Grésseup Mrs. Lee. Wright East Main C. Keiper Ainsworth Ortis and Dale Clifford Orvis Darrell Alice Orris Everet Kenley Orris Kenneth Hatine Harles WiSét Wilson Washington Esther Larimér Oxka- Joosa Delmar Frasey Francia Harry Swift Olive Richards Fred Palmer

Washington visitors and local notes from Keota Crawfordsville and surrounding areas

Local items report G Vincent of Keota and Joe Wehr in Washington, Joe Hanna Crawfordsville visiting, Nick Hahn and Mrs Armstrong in town, Mrs Shaffer and Max Weigman visiting relatives, and several residents traveling or shopping in Washington. Marriage license issued to Long and Cockrah. Sheriff D. W. Hamilton visiting, note on chautauqua tents and gas cleaner promotion. Lee Foster oats yield highlighted, Ralph Pratt family moves to Washington, Sherm Welch marks 36 years in town with a fish party. humorous remark on aroma from nearby rendering works.

Sherm Welch Washington Ainsworth Sherm Crooked Creek

Contempt of Court and Front Line Vignettes

A compilation of snippets including a tongue in cheek court exchange about eating an old umbrella and a front line memory from a hobo colonel. It features a political note on voter influence and a clerk exam fodder joke about succession after the premier’s death.

Local Household News and Visits Across Iowa

Mrs John Clege and Pauline of Ainsworth report on a Baby Hoover Cleaner bargain at 27.50 from Iowa Gas and Electric. Mrs Harry Dickerson and family return from two weeks in Jackson Michigan. Mrs My Sehally visiting Kalorilly near Frank Sider. Mrs W H Dunbar of Brighton shopped in Washington. Sterling Riggs visiting Monmouth MI with Glen Davis and Lester Carson. D F Macon hosted Col and Mrs J Weet Jones of Lennox Iowa, famed auctioneers and Cary M Jones Auction School alumnus, during a drive through Iowa.

Iowa Gas & Electric Co Sterling Riggs Monmouth Glen Davis Lester Carson D. F Macon J. Weet Jones Lennox Iowa Col. Jones United States Cary M. Jones Chicago

Sabbath School and Worship Services Noted

The Sabbath School meets at ten for Bible study and public worship follows at eleven led by Pastor W. G. Robb. A cordial invitation is extended to the services.

Weekly Church Services Announced by Rev A M Malcolm

Public worship scheduled for Sabbath morning at 11 oclock and evening at 7 30. Bible class led by the pastor at 10 p m and Bible study at 6 30 p m. All are welcome to attend. Rev A M Malcolm is the pastor.

A. M. Malcolm

Farrington Calls Off Illinois Miners Convention

President Frank Farrington of the Illinois miners canceled the August 3 Peoria convention citing premature newspaper announcements. He also telegrammed Acting Governor Fred Sterling that he would not join the settlement plan Sterling proposed to the miners.

Illinois Miners’ Organization St. Louis Frank Farrington Ilinois Peoria Farrington Fred Sterling Sterling

Leonard Wins Narrowly in Twelve Round Narrow Battle

In Jersey City July 28 Leonard the world light heavyweight champion defeated Lew Tendler in a twelve round bout. Tendler led early and had Leonard in trouble before Leonard’s late surge and fast finishing flurry carried him to the victory.

Lew Tendler New Jersey Hoyles

Three Killed in Blast in Slaterville West Virginia

A gas line spray used for fumigating a chicken house exploded at Ate wood West Virginia killing three people by fire. The accident occurred July 28 and the victims were burned to death.

Slaterville W. Va Atewood Walier

Sunday Services Continue with Morning and Evening Classes

Sunday school runs at 9 30 each Sunday morning and the B P U meets at 6 30 Sunday evenings. Prayer meetings are held each Wednesday evening with attendees gaining inspiration. Preaching services will resume when the pastor returns from vacation.

Sabbath Services and Missionary Meeting at United Presbyterian

Second United Presbyterian outlines Sunday schedule with Sabbath school at 9 45 morning service at 11 o clock and evening service at 730 led by Rev J P Lytle of Second Church New York Christian Endeavor at 615 with topic Lessons from Great Home Missionaries Acts 8 4 17 Missionary meeting Prayer meeting Wednesday at 750 p m topic Childhood Memories 2 Sam 25 15

J. P. Lytle Second Church New York Christian Endeavor Great Home

Pastoral Services and Evening Music at Local Church

Morning and evening preaching schedule outlined with services at 9 30 a m and 7 36 p m The program includes Bible school morning worship EpWorth League at 6 30 p m and an evening service of song The current talk series "Some Bible Journeys" continues with a special topic "Wilderness Wandering" musical selections feature organ preludes anthems and offertories by listed performers The article also quotes a parochial incident about baptism linked to a parishioner and curate.

EpWorth League Charles Barker

West Chester Baptist Church Sunday Schedule

County churches announce Sunday activities at West Chester Baptist. Sunday school at 10 a m Prectt fix at 11 a m 8 B Y P P U at 7 0 m Preaching services at 8 p m Pastor KB Aldrich leads the church.

West Chester Baptist Sunday School Aldrich

Pethel Presbyterian Church Service Notice

Sunday school at 11 40 and public worship with sermon Salt. Pastor Francis R Casselman to take a month vacation in Ohio starting Monday. Sunday school continues through August.

Ohio Francis R. Casselman

Sunday Worship Schedule and August Notice

Sunday school and church service with a ten minute sermon by the pastor at 4:20 to 10:45. Evening worship at 8:00 p.m. Sermon topic Salt. Pastor leaves Monday for a month long vacation. No services in August except Sunday school continuing as usual.

Francis R. Casselman

Harding absent from Prairie Flower church service

The note states President Harding will not attend Prairie Flower next Sunday. It invites readers to attend Sunday school at 10:06 and services at 11:00 with sermons on Accepting God's Challenge and The Most Difficult thing in the world. Nessie Love leads B P U at 7:30 with A J Unthank as pastor.

Harding Prairie Flower Jesus Nessie Love A. J. Unthank

Sentry’s Quick Thinking During Training Doubles as Lesson

An officer tests a new recruit by posing two scenarios. He asks what to do if an armed party approaches and if a battleship moves across the parade ground. The recruit responds promptly with guard duties and medical exam steps, showing discipline and prompt reporting.

Rival sausage makers compete with royal and loyal signs

A correspondent recalls two rival sausage makers on opposite street sides. One prints We sell sausages to the gentry and nobility, the other countering with We sell sausages to the king and nation. The tale ends with a loyalist sign God save the King as the other shop reacts.

Sea End King Christian Science Monitor

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tech the Christian Church Lee Elk Were Pritipe H. A. Primpe G. Vincent Keota Joe Wehr Joe Hanna Crawfordsville Nick Hahn Rhua Armstrong Armstrong Brighton Herman Twinam Alias Williams Fred Shaffer Max Weigman H. M. Pollock Olds Omaha Henry Schotts Wm. Fitzwilliam A. Hochstatdler Emma Malcolm Vauzon McClure Long Frances Gail Cockrah Wellman D. W. Hamilton Grinnel Frank Stewart Emma Nicholson R. G. Cherry Iowa City Mary Ruth Lee Foster Ralph Pratt Winfield South 4Th Avenue Sterling White Pratt Louise Frances Parsons College Fairfield Stade A Stade Leligh Burr Tely M. P London Caliset Robert John Clege Pauline Afs Harry Dickerson Jackson, Mich Mrs . My Sehally Kalorilly Frank Sider W. H. Dunbar Hevpormed Presbyterian The Services W. G. Robb Associate Presbyterian Leonard Copenhagen Germany Second United Presbyterian Methodist Tdeas Stebbina Odette Galihoe Uetlais Cshadie Morrison Hedges Hampsher Misa Ruth Bridges Laura Bridges Griffith Brown Widmer Bible Offertory Liszt Faulkes the Angelus Tabs Gatty Sellara Getanidwda dl Dvorak Mae Wilson’s Louis Frank L. Wilson & Co Haskins Society Russia Telegraph Washin Faust Gmpany Goodrich Silvertown S. B S.B Neo B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company Akron
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