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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1923

Page

6

Rural Washington county to hold 128 graduates on Saturday

Miss Clara Wallace announces 128 rural graduates from Washington county country schools plus 16 from St Marys Riverside who will receive diplomas Saturday two o clock at the high school auditorium. Merle Benson and Cleone Caldwell top the class with a program featuring recitations, solos, readings, an essay and an address by Rev J Reade McCrory.

Clara Wallace Washington County St. Mary's School Riverside Reade McCrory Merle Benson Cleane Caldwell Miteh Thelma Davis J. Reade McCrory Cleone Caldwell Pa Regina Bee” Cognmane Loren Laithly Aunt Jane Missionrey Society Benetta Tobin the Valley School Rev J. Reade McCrewy Jean Iay Robert Patterson Jean David Warfel D.johnson Ruth Ifie Misa Maurine McLaughlin Wanda Neiswanger

Keota Girl Wins Medal at Grinnell

Grinnell College honors four seniors for outstanding service: Glenn Gray of Corning, La Nor Holmes of Keota, Richard Dougherty of Glenwood Minnesota, and Dana Nocris of Marshalltown. Winners celebrated as student service medal recipients during a chapel ceremony.

Grinnell Grinnell College Main Glenn Gray Corning la Nor Holmes Keota Richard Dougherty Glenwood Minnesota Dana Nocris Marshalltown Dougherty College College Glee Club Chrestomathia Literary Society The Lantern Norris Cyclone Wes Forum Literary Society Sigma Delta Chi Misa Gray Philadelphia Literary Society Women’s Glee Club Dramatic Club Women's Athletic Association Women's Self Government Leam Mias Holmes Filis Literary Society Women's Self Government League

Bowers Speaks at Wesleyan College Mt Pleasant

Dr W W Bowers delivered the annual class address at Wesleyan College in Mt Pleasant amid a rainy evening. President A S Smith presided with invocation by Dr Alex McPeerran. a double quartette performed and the Ten Virgins sermon emphasized fidelity and preparedness. 57 graduates marked the largest class, while Mrs Smith improved in health and Edna Klein teaches French and Spanish.

W. W. Bowers Mt. Pleasant Wesleyan College A. S. Smith Alex McPeerran Presbyterian Church Dr. Smith Mr. Bowers Pleasant Smith Charley Gloeckler Mr. Pleasant

Hidden Highland Town Emerges From Forgotten Past

Sidney Coon recalls Har risburg an early Highland Township town laid out by Nate Burris. A stone grist mill and a seminary were planned but never operated, its buildings later used as a barn foundation. The town faded after the Civil War amid land title issues and local disputes.

Sidney Coon Highland Township Haskins Gladwin Highlands Center Harrisburg Louis Nate Burris Alf. Burris Sidney Nate McViccar Mc Views Burris Louis Coon

Astronomical Facts on Sun Size and Earth Rotation

The sun is about 1.25 million times as large as Earth and 32,500 times as heavy. Stars and planets vary greatly in size from smaller than Earth to larger than the sun. The Earth spins once per day, completing 365 rotations annually.

Emerson on Friendship and Service

The quote reflects the chief aim of a friend to inspire us to do our best. It emphasizes service as a core value in friendship and guidance.

Emerson

Iowa Road Funds Highlight Federal Aid and State Effort

Des Moines reports show since 1916 Iowa has received about 10.04 million dollars in federal road aid while state funds total roughly 48 thousand and 209 pounds 13. The current year brings around 1.40 million from federal highway money and about 6.5 million from motor vehicle funds with county and township spending not included. The piece notes that grading costs on main roads are high and shaping grades to finish main routes will soon end this major expense.

Des Moines Iowa State Highway Commission

Love Letters End a Child Romance, Chicago Journal

A brief reminiscence recalls a ten year old speaker and a twelve year old beau. The girl writes a long letter proclaiming love, then the note is shown to her mother and handed to her brother ending the romance. The Chicago Journal notes the abrupt conclusion.

Tie Mother Chicago Journal

Windsor chair with hidden drawer inspires compact furniture idea

An exhibition of old American furniture featured a Windsor rocking chair with a drawer under the seat. The piece prompts designers to popularize similar space saving chairs for small homes where owners seek easy care yet need storage.

High Points in British Isles Feature Lakes

Scotland claims the highest lake in Great Britain at Loch Coirean Loghan, about 1200 feet above sea level. Helvellyn’s Red Tarn sits just over 2000 feet in altitude, noted as Magna land’s top water feature.

Scotland Great Britain Loch Coirean- Loghan Maglaned Helvellyn

Makeshift Fix For Loose Eyeglass Screws

If you lack a tiny screwdriver use the blade of a pocket knife or the tip of a small pen to tighten eyeglass screws when lenses loosen. This quick home repair method helps readers avoid immediate visits to an optician.

New International

Community club notices and church events posted

Local groups announce meetings and social events with dates and hosts. Included are Kolah club Mrs John Spiedel 9313 T S4R Wellston Social club Mrs Mabel Griffith 9403 Harmony Club Mrs James Brooks G A R meeting Wes t Chester CC OC s June 7 and other church and society gatherings plus a reception for Dr W R Sawhill in Washington and an old maid convention at Shorter Chapel A M E church

Old Maid Shorter Chapel A. M A. C. B. League and Sunday School Co. P. Jones

Notice for K of P work and church reception

Notice announces K of P work in rank of squire Monday at 8 and refreshments after. Visiting brothers welcome. Also church reception planned for new pastor and wife Rew and Mrs Willard Wylie at Second United Presbyterian on Tuesday evening June 5 from eight to ten o'clock at the church.

Welie W.R. Sawhill Second Washington Second United Presbyterian Church Rew Willard Wylie

Farmers Union Local 352 Held Meeting at South Prairie

A called meeting of Farmers Union Local 352 took place at South Prairie school house on Tuesday evening June 5 with State director Mr. Houck as speaker. All attendees are invited including the ladies.

Farmers Union Local 352 South Prairie School House Houck

Changed as He Grew Older

Quote from Virginia Vilot about Schopenhauer on youth and aging. The speaker recalls rushing to the door for good news in youth and later approaching cautiously to face calamity as he aged.

Schopenhauer Virginia Vilot

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