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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1922

Page

3

Vacation Bible School Opens With 176 Pupils

The daily vacation Bible school began at nine o'clock in the Junior High building with 176 pupils aged four to thirteen. Fifteen volunteers assist Maude E. Osborn of Churdan Iowa, directing a four week course under the ministerial association and the women's Inter church committee.

Ministerial Association Women’s Inter-church Committee Maude E. Osborn Churdan Iowa Osborn

Rendering plant reopens in Crawfordsville with free disposal

The Crawfordsville rendering plant is back in operation offering free removal of all dead animals. The notice to customers mentions contacting the plant at 951% eod and John L&eds to inform the merchant.

Crawfordsville

Death Claims Hugh A Teeter in Washington County

Hugh A Teeter died at his home on South Avenue BB after weeks with valvular heart trouble. Private funeral services will be held at McNamara parlors Tuesday at 3 pm, with burial in Elm Grove cemetery. Survived by widow Alta and four children, plus two brothers. Former deputy sheriff and night watchman, member of Odd Fellows Modern Woodmen and carpenters union.

Hugh A. Teeter South Avenue McNamara Undertaking W. H. Hampton The Christian Church Elm Grove Mr. Teeter Butler Richland County Ohio David Elizabeth Teeter Washington County Hodgeman County Kansas Alta McKeon Glenn Dunbar Brighton Karl Griffith Crawfordsville Arthur Martha Teeter J. W Howard O. Teeter Dodge City Teeter City of Washington Odd Fellows Modern Woodmen Carpenters’ Union

Ad Club Anniversary Postponed Due to Scheduling Conflict

The Advertising Club announces its anniversary meeting scheduled for tomorrow evening is postponed to June 20th because the Commercial Club also set events for the same night. The Ad Club will meet at 6 15 PM. members are asked to attend on time.

Commercial Club Advertising Club Ladies of the W. KR. Co Ad Club

G A R Meeting and Poultry Association Notice

There will be a G A R meeting in the hall Tuesday at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. The Washington Cb Moultry and Pet Stock Association will meet at the Farm Bureau office on Wednesday June 7 at 2 o'clock. Everyone is invited.

Washington Cb Moultry and Pet Stock Association Farm Bureau

Light primary voting seen early in the day in Washington

Voters cast fewer than seven hundred ballots by 2 30 PM with Republicans leading in four wards totaling 644 votes and Democrats at 64. Officials expect returns earlier than usual as counting boards work seven hours from 1 PM to close at 8 PM across twelve precincts.

Washington

R. E. Thornton Seriously Hurt In Hill Accident

Early this afternoon R. E. Thornton a salesman for the Washington Motor company was injured in an accident on McLavchlin hill two miles southwest of town. A front wheel came off the tractor causing a rollover. He suffered a severe scalp wound a broken wrist and multiple facial and body bruises. He was treated at a local doctor's office and is regarded as lucky to be alive.

R. E. Toornton Washington Motor Comm McLavchlin Hill Thornton

True cultivation fosters sympathy and progress for humanity

A compact reflection on cultivating sympathy to advance human welfare and practical work for improvement, echoing a Beecher-esque view that genuine cultivation enables effective service to others.

Beecher

Auction Sale Origins at Yale Founder Eli Yale

The text notes Eli Yale as founder of Yale College who conducted an early auction sale about 1700 in Bingland to dispose of goods from the East Indies. It mentions ancients and Petronius Arbiter and that such sales were taxed in England starting in 173.

Yale College Petronius

Fourth of July Horse Show Planned in Lyon

The entertainment committee for the Fourth of July celebration is perfecting a horse show with fine steeds expected from Keota Winfield and other Iowa towns. The event will occur on the square in the forefeon of the Fourth.

Odey Keota Winfield Iowa

Rotarians Share Business Tales At Luncheon

Lolus F Henderson and Dave Mc Laughlin spoke at the Rotary Club about running a Grahams chain store and managing a stock feeding business. They urged members to pursue ventures only if deeply drawn to them. The stunt committee led Rotarians in a poetry reading, titled as a performance. The group will host the Hornets Nest Brigade next Thursday evening.

Lolus F. Henderson Dave McLaughlin Rotary Club Mr. Henderson Grahams Mr. McLaughlin Rotarians Hornet's Nest Brigade

Plan Athletic Field at Ellsworth College Iowa Falls

A campaign starts to level Ellsworth College athletic field at the head of Main Street by removing about 6000 cubic yards of dirt. After grading, a gymnasium foundation will be laid for college and community athletic use.

Iowa Falls Ellsworth College

Historical note on culinary pairings from Yuan Mei

An ancient Chinese philosopher Yuan Mei linked cookery to marriage noting that foods paired together should mate. The saying reflects the idea that harmony in meals mirrors harmony in relationships across centuries.

Frank Furters Yuan Mei

Bear Island and Spite Bergen Link to Ancient River System

Fragmentary text describes Bear Island near Norway and Spite Bergen, mentioning Joss and Hehens as exceptions. It notes the island’s harsh vegetation, a joined landform with Spiteenbergen, Pelage, and a continental shelf. An Istindsts valley reveals a river system draining a basin larger than the Volga.

Mithway Norway Spitebergen Bear Island Joss and Hehens Spiteenbergen Istindsts

Poem Reflections and Society Notes Amid Washington Prices

A reflective verse critiques society pages and class divisions, asserting openness to all social ranks and a personal voice that recognizes friendships both above and below. The page also lists cash buyers of cream eggs and poultry with no price changes.

County Fair lunch features and attractions

The County Fair opens tomorrow at the Commercial club gym with lunch offerings including sandwiches and homemade piggy soup. A popcorn stand peanut stand and ice cream booth will tempt attendees. Admission grants access to Floral Hall stock exhibits and free features such as a balloon ascension and various sideshows.

Nasium Floral Hall West Chester Woman's Relief Corps Y. M. C. A. Endowment

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