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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1924

Page

3

Ad Club Plans Big Washington District Convention

The Washington Advertising club held its first meeting of the year with J W Enstlin as president to map plans for a district convention in August. The event will be housed in tents at Chautauqua Park after the local chautauqua, and visitors from across the state are expected. Lon Holland of Kansas City may attend, and E T Meredith or Secretary Henry Wallace could address the gathering. Davis outlined the convention's potential and the novelty of holding such an event in a small town. A “Dollar Day” proposal was also discussed to expand the trading radius.

Washington Advertising Club J. W. Enstlin Washington Chautauqua Park Lon Holland Kansas City E. T. Meredith Henry Wallace Ad Club Advertising Club Davis Charles Davis Emall Vonehneton Hoeetie Enslin

Two Students Overlooked With High Averages

The eighth grade honors list omitted Esther Woodford of Clay Independent School with 95.5 and Marian Monroe of Westminster School with 94.6. Commencement is Saturday June 7 at 1:30 PM in the Washington High School auditorium with 114 graduates. Agnes Samuelson of Cedar Falls will give the address.

Esther Woodford Clay Independent School Marian Monroe Westminster School Washington High School Agnes Samuelson Cedar Falls

Osteopathic Bulletin Editor Returns From Kirksville Meet

Dr. A W Clow editor of the Iowa Osteopathic Bulletin returned from Kirksville Missouri where he attended the national convention. The gathering drew 2000 to 3000 osteopaths with over 200 from Iowa. Iowa led the parade with the silver cup for state representation.

A. W .Clow Iowa Osteopathic Bulletin State Organization of Osteopaths Kirksville Iowa

Pleasant Hill and Washington Churches Plan Friday Picnic

Pleasant Hill and Washington Christian churches arrange a picnic Friday at Silas Caldwell pasture in Pleasant Hill with expected large attendance. Prof. D. Wallin of Fairfield is to give a lecture at the Pleasant Hill church Friday evening.

Pleasant Hill Washington

Local Students Return Home for Summer

Paul Maxwell of Crawfordsville spent yesterday in town. Durand Ross is among college students home for the summer. He attended Coe College in Cedar Rapids.

Paul Maxwell Crawfordsville Durand Ross Coe College Cedar Rapids

Washington Advertising Club to observe seventh anniversary

Washington businessmen discuss a movement to aid retailers through a new plan. The Washington Advertising Club will mark its seventh anniversary with a June 17 meeting, with committees named to arrange the event and an out of town speaker likely from Davenport. The club plans regular sessions through the summer ahead of the convention.

Washington Advertisting Club Enslin Ad Club Davenport Cusemary

Baseball game secured for Fourth

Chairman HW Tolander announces a July Fourth baseball double feature between Wyman and Columbus Junction, two top southeastern Iowa amateur teams, as part of the American Legion celebration. Leon Beatty post plans multi-town caravan to promote the event, with two-day itineraries covering Ainsworth to Keota and Wellman to Sigourney. Additional celebration plans include a pageant free acts and music from multiple bands including the Washington band.

HW. L. Tolander Baseball Committee Wyman Columbus Junction American Legion Iowa Leon Beatty Legionaires Clarence Barnett Ainsworth Wapello Winfield Mt. Pleasant Fairfield Brighton Riverside Iowa City Kalona Wellman Sigourney Keota Washington

Eight seniors elected to Omicron Kappa Upsilon

Omicron Kappa Upsilon announces eight senior dental students elected to membership including Ivan M Lemley from Iowa City and others from Newton Nevada Independence Edgerton Carroll and Waverly. Dr Weston A Price of Cleveland is named honorary member for his lectures and distinction in the profession.

Dally Lowan Omicron Kappa Upstion Leland D. Anderson Newton Jesse M. Cook Nevada Clarence L. Fenner Independence Gerald M. Fisch Edgerton Marvin M. Kennebeck Carroll Ivan M. Lemley Iowa City Kohei Niiya Sonato Chow Japan Frank L. Patterson Waverly Weston A. Price Cleveland Ohio Price Omicron Kappa Upsilon Iowa Northwestern Dental School

Notable visitors and local movements noted in Washington

I Rothschild spends several days on business in the city. Alice Bingham visits with Miss Isabelle Lemmon and returns to Decorah. Mrs Fredie Bockhorst of Katona shops in Washington. Mrs A B K Atchison and daughter Mary Elizabeth return from Morin e Sun visit with Glen Davis who expects to come home from school tomorrow night.

Fredie Bockhorst Katona Washington A. BK. Atchison Mary Elizabeth Mornine Sun

McDaniel Becomes President of Lions

At yesterday's Washington Lions Club meeting George McDaniel assumed the presidency succeeding Rev. J. Neade McCrory after a year of leadership. McDaniel was elected as a delegate to the national Lions convention to be held in Omaha mid month. L. A. Jones was named alternate and may attend. A committee was formed to plan a joint meeting with the Fairfield Lions Club in the near future.

Washington Lions Club George McDaniel J. Neade McCrory McDaniel Omaha L. A. Jones Fairfield Washington Lions

New Water Tower Tested and Painted for City Works

The elevated tank over a hundred feet high holding 200 000 gallons was filled to test for leaks. A few small holes were repaired and the tank was connected to the sewer while work continues on the reservoir. Tower painting proceeds from red to black and the plant is expected to be in operation early next fall with steel window frames delayed.

City Water Works St. Clair Lewis Water Works Lewis

Four More Personal Crisis Reports in Japan

Provincial correspondents report four suicides in Japan in apparent emulation of the envoy incident near the ruined American embassy. Motives cited include anti American sentiment, though in three cases the motive is unsubstantiated.

Japan Associated

McLauchlin couple depart for cast tour

Maurine and Charles McLauchlin left this morning for their car trip to visit Miss Melavorhilin at college and then tour the cast for about a month. Lealls has returned home from Iowa University where he attended school.

Maurine Charles McLauchlin Lealls Iowa University Scloutl

Ferguson Gains Margin After Vote Count Revision

Late yesterday officials corrected primary returns at the county auditor’s office showing Charles Zickefoose misallocated votes and Cedar township figures. Ferguson’s margin over the required thirty five percent expanded by about 69 votes after totals were adjusted. Mies Shearer leads unopposed county Republican ticket. Baldridge, Jones, Maxwell win other key posts while Breokhart tops most precincts except a few.

Charles Zickefoose Cedar Township Marion Township Zickefoove KR. C. Ferguson Mies Shearer Capeidates Mies Mame G. Shearer A. K. Baldridge L. A. Jones C. M. Maxwell Breookhart Katona West Chester Brighton City Sweet

Boy Scout Party Tickets On Sale Now

Fathers and Mothers and Sons ban quet set for Friday at 6 30 in Commercial club rooms to aid a troop of Boy Scouts A speaker from Iowa City will attend and visiting Scouts will perform stunts Tickets cost 50 cents available at C E Lemmons and the Washington Loan Trust Co Boys should bring a parent to register names with Dr A W Clow Rev J D Kern or the Journal office Attendance count is due Friday morning

Commercial Club Boy Scoutsa Iowa City Lemmons Washington Loan & Trust Co A. W. Clow J. D. Kern Journal Office

Two Friends Start Eastward Auto Trip to New England

Mantine and Charles Mchaughtin depart at five this morning for an extended drive through the east. Their route includes Chicago and New England with plans to attend Wheteston Massachusetts commencement exercises for Maurine who graduated twenty years ago. They will travel to Boykton Philadelphia and Washington, describing the trip as ideal.

Mantine Charles Mchaughtin Chicago New England Wheteston Massachusetts Maurine Boykton Philadelphia Washington

Grinnell Graduates Visit Friends Across Town

Margaret Simmons of Palrfield visits Miss Helen Cunningham. T H Tinston spends yesterday in Washington from Wyman. Alice Bingham Decorah Mabel Brown who has been toweling at Vinton and Lorene Behrenan of Postville visit the Lemmon home with Isabelle Lemmon. All are Grinnell graduates last year.

Margaret Simmons Palrfield Helen Cunningham Mive Alice Bingham Decorah Mabel Brown Vinton Lorene Behrenan Postville Lemmon Isabelle Lemmon Grinnell

Brighten Carpet Color With Vinegar Wash

A DIY tip advises mixing half a cup of vinegar with half a pint of water. Wring a large clean cloth and wipe the carpet with wide strokes. The result should be a noticeable color improvement.

First Voyage to Australia Recorded in History

The first authenticated voyage to Australia was by the Dutch In n though prior French visits are suspected without records. Early exploration followed, with Captain Cook visiting in 1770 marking a key milestone.

Australia Captain Cook

Eskimo Music and Melodies Noted in Early Survey

Eskimo muaslé comprises songs chants and melodies with strong rhythm and crude tunes traceable to kéynotes. The melodies are described as very pleasing and a number have been published with corresponding music.

Tea towel shower honors Miss Gladys Knapp before wedding

The J. O. C. class of the Methodist church hosted a tea towel shower for Miss Gladys Knapp at Mrs. R Miller's home. Guests enjoyed mingling and embroidery on tea towels, played games, and heard music. A luncheon was served late in the evening.

Methodist Church Gladys Knapp R Miller Miss Knapp

A Reminder About Helping the Fallen

An admonition urges people to aid those who fall and to fear being left to rise alone when they themselves stumble. The aphorism attributed to Saadl emphasizes communal responsibility and mutual support.

Saadl

Golfer's Fatal Slice Causes Cadet's Death at Biarritz

A cadet named Robert Jouve died at Biarritz after a golf slice sent a ball into a hillside. While attempting to retrieve the ball he slipped and fell, killing him.

Robert Jouve French Mercantile Marine Biarritz

Cream kept cool and stirred in hot weather

A short verse advises storing cream in a clean cool place during hot weather and to stir it with strong effort.

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