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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1924

Page

3

Brookhart's August Schedule Dibels Farmers Meetings

Senator Brookhart plans a busy August with daily addresses at numerous towns across Iowa including Prescott Blakesburg Kingsley Stratford Shenandoah Pella Des Moines and Ottumwa among others. He will speak at farm fairs harvest picnics and American Legion events while continuing campaign activity into October.

W. Brookhart Prescott Adams County Blakesburg Ottumwa Rockwell City Carhoun County Manly American Legion Delhi Annus Cherokee County Kingsley Plymouth County Stratford Jewell Hamon County Pella Shenandoah Brooks and New Market Adams Taylor Oakland Chautauqua Aw Donnel’son Farmers Union Efldon Farmere Union Hurlinton Iowa American Legion Des Moines Grand Junction Greene County Omae City Sioux County TiHlolsteen Ida County Mapleton Monona County Schleswig Crawford County Senator Brookhart Clinton Dubuque Camp Brookhart Madrid

Watts Quartet Delights at Jubilee Concert

The Watts Concert Company led by Dr and Mrs Watts of Mr Pleasant and Mr and Mrs Slaughter of Muscatine performed a splendid jubilee concert at the M B church under the B E O class. The quartet impressed with deep contralto tones and fine harmony, with Mrs Watts and Mrs Slaughter standout vocalists and both ladies skilled pianists.

Watts Slaughter

County Agents Attend Regional Farm Bureau Conference

Harold V. Ellis returned from Ottumwa where about twenty county agents attended the annual farm bureau conference. Murl McDonald led the meeting with W. H. Stacy Miss Neale Knowles and Ray L. Gribben also participating as organizers and secretary. The session focused on planning programs and organization for the coming county farm bureaus season.

Harold V. Ellis Ottumwa Farm Bureau Murl McDonald Ames W. H. Stacy Ames Extension Department Neale Knowles Home Economics Ray L. Gribben Iowa Farm Bureau Federation

Regular Ad Club Meeting Set for Thursday Evening

The Ad Club will hold a regular meeting Thursday at 6 30 PM at the Commercial Club. Final convention plans will be discussed and it is important that every member and committee be present. 4112

Commercial Club

Troop D to Camp Dodge for Two-Week National Guard Camp

Troop D of the 113th Cavalry heads Monday to Camp Dodge for a two week encampment with the Iowa National Guard. Six men, led by Mess Sergeant Paul Brock and Sergeant Rudolph Knottnerus, depart Friday to ready the camp. The unit, numbering sixty two enlisted men and three officers, will train mornings with afternoons for schools swimming and contests.

113Th Cavalry Camp Dodge Iowa National Guard Sigourney Oskaloosa Paul Brock Rudolph Knottnerus Phil Crail al Baldrige Don Young

New Members Join Legion Post Leon Beatty

A number of new members have affiliated with Leon Beatty post of the American Legion, increasing the membership to over 140 former service men. The regular meeting will be held next Tuesday to discuss business for the state convention and other post matters. The post has contracted with the Washington band to lead the Washington county contingent to Ottumwa at the end of August, with most local Legionnaires expected to attend.

Leon Beatty American Legion Post Washington Band Washington County Ottumwa

Golf Tournament Set at Country Club Next Week

Local golf enthusiasts will join the first tournament of the season at the country club. Sixteen players are needed, with entrants to see Fred Martin immediately. First rounds early next week, semi finals Thursday to Saturday, then finals the following week to crown winners. Grounds improvements proceed as the club plans to close to nonmembers after this week.

J. Elliot Grayson Fred Martin Patrants Country Cclub

What Future for the Hog Market

Local livestock experts discuss the hog market amid a sharp rise due to a swine shortage. Opinions vary on whether prices will stay near ten cents, rise further, or break soon as feeder and finishers adjust production.

Rainfall Inches Reported with Warm Intervals Across Yodsay

Official measurements show 1.23 inches of rain yesterday. Yodsay remains warm with clouds breaking for sunshine at intervals and no additional precipitation expected.

Misunderstood Purpose of W C T U Emphasized at County Convention

Mrs Gretta Gray told the county convention of the W C T U at the Baptist church that the group aims beyond liquor prohibition, highlighting committees on Sabbath observance child welfare and law enforcement. She urged social morality for youth and credited state and national work, with a note on the Shenandoah convention flag and county membership growth.

Gretta Gray Baptist Church CC. W. Busby County Evange- Ment

Baptist Assembly trip pleases group from community

Attendants led by Rev. and Mrs. C. FE. Hillis joined eighteen Baptist people for the Iowa Falls Baptist Assembly last week. They returned Monday night delighted with the trip the outing and the excel lent program. Registration neared 2000 making the assembly a leading gathering. Names listed include Rev CE Hillis Mrs Hillis Walter Leet Brumback Sherbeck Ralston Gass Dayton Leet Sherbeck Walters Bowman Sutton Ehrenfelt Davidson and others.

C. FE. Hillis Iowa Falls

G A R Expresses Thanks for July Fourth Parade

The Grand Army of the Republic Post in Iowa expresses gratitude for Legion comrades who led the city 4th of July celebration. The parade honored G A R comrades with prominent placement and was well managed. Post Adjutant notes the appreciation in the July 15 1924 resolution.

Grand Army of the Republic Department of Iowa Legion

Roads in bad shape on Mt Pleasant to Washington trip

A Des Moines man reported it took three hours to cover thirty miles from Mt. Pleasant to Washington this morning. He said the roads are as muddy and difficult as last spring, but notes mud should not last long this season.

Des Moines Mt. Pleasant Washington

Mrs Eagle Breaks Arm After Fall on Wet Sidewalk

Mrs H Nerle of West Second Street slipped on a wet sidewalk yesterday afternoon and fractured both bones in her left wrist. Medical aid was summoned and the injury was diagnosed as a fracture requiring treatment.

H. 8. Nerle West Second Street

Thieves Rob Dining Car on Santa Fe Special Train

In Chicago a dining car robbery on the eastbound Knights of Columbus special from San Francisco to New York was reported. Passengers were not harmed. receipts from Fred Harvey restaurant were stolen at Fort Madison Iowa, with amount undisclosed. Delegation of 150 Knights with companions unaware of the theft.

Associated Prep Chicago Knights of Columbus San Francisco Supreme Convention of the Order New York Santa Fe Railway Fort Madison Fred Harvey J. Frank Barrett

Santa Fe Railroad Denies Fort Madison Dining Car Robbery

Fort Madison officials say they have no knowledge of a dining car robbery on the Knights of Columbus special. Chicago reports ask what is being done, while Fort Madison wires that no robbery occurred there. If it happened, it did not occur while the train was at Port Madison.

Santa Fe Fort Madison Knights of Columbus Chicago Port Madison

Convention figures return as judge seeks renomination

Home from the constitutional convention, supporters report Judge W. Preston of Oklahoma City files to seek renomination to the supreme bench. He formerly served as a district judge and spent years in Washington, signaling ongoing battles within the judiciary.

Washington Setae Republicra Judicia Renret W. Preston O8katoves Ormerly

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