Filipino Tells Of His Native Island
G P Ventura spoke at the Christian church on the Philippines describing life in Luzon, his education, and aims as a medical missionary. He funded his studies by selling Bibles and lectures, performed on a box instrument, and showed lantern slides of conditions before and after American occupation. A second talk is planned in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. P. Ventura
Christian Church
Philippines
Mr. Ventura
Ben Oon
Luzon
America
Drake
University of Iowa
Pilippines
United States
W. A. Hampton
Ventura
Use the Telephone Directory Latest Issue Update
The Washington Telephone Co advertises a new directory valid to May 29th with complete subscriber lists and urges customers to call their numbers from the directory for accuracy. It asks users to destroy older directories marked June 1923 and to request a copy if not received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Telephone CO
Nurses Conventioneers Close Iowa Gathering
The S. E. Iowa nurses wrapped up their mid year convention after a brief program. Attendees enjoyed visits and flowers for veteran nurse Minstages Swift while Auxiliary staff hosted a fine dinner followed by ice cream and cake. Cherry McElhinney performed a polka in costume with Miss Wanda Neiswanger. Dr W W Bowers delivered a warm welcome and Miss Pattee of Iowa City spoke with cheer. A R Miller spoke on The Nurse and Citizenship. No business was conducted. The group then toured the city and Stoddard of Henry County Hospital read from Modern Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Miller
Ainess
Minstages
Swift
L . Auxiliary
Neiswanger
W. W. Bowers
Mies Stoddard
Henry County Hospital
Miss Elder
Washington
Urges Graduates to Be Best Selves at Rural Schools Ceremony
Rev Reade McCrory urged 128 graduates at the Washington county rural schools commencement to keep high ideals and develop physically mentally and morally. Miss Clara Wallace praised teachers and parents as 115 graduates stood on stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reade McCrory
Washington County
America
Clara Wallace
Wallace
McCrory
Cleone Caldwell
Merle Henson
Shiloh
Marion Township
Merle
Cleone
Loren Laithly
White Oak
Dutch Creek Township
Aunt Jane
the Missionary Society
Benetta Tobin
Howard Wolf
Ineworth
John H. McCreedy Dies After Illness
John H. McCreedy died Sunday morning June 1 after a two year cancer illness at his home 10 38 North Sixth Ave. He was born September 30 1860 in Monmouth Illinois and leaves wife Ella V Duke three children Reginald J Cisrence and Amorelle and three grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 2 30 p m with interment in Elm Grove conducted by Rev J Reade McCrory. He had lived in Washington for many years and worked as a stationary engineer at Swift and American Pearl Button Co. locales. His death saddens friends and relatives in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John HM. McCreedy
North Sixth Ave
Monmouth
George
Ayjanda Kinney McCreedy
Ilown
Highton Township
le Endicott
Marrier
Jofie McCreedy
Ainsworth
Charlies McCreedy
Sigourney
Chas. Nash
Clinton
Iowa
James
California
Reginald McCreedy
Long Beach
J. Cisrence McCreedy
Keota
Amorelle
Wm. Miller
Washington
John Henry McCreedy
Ella V. Duke
Muscatine
Chicago
Swift
American Pearl Button Co
Fraternal Aid Society
Elm Grove
J. Reade McCrory
John H. McCreedy
Curtis and Ross Open New Taxi Service
Curtis and Ross inaugurate a taxi line with headquarters south of the former Stu Debaker Garage on South Second Avenue. Three cars start service for local and cross country runs. Frank Daily joins as a driver. all bring prior taxi experience.
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Bar
Curtis
Owen Ross
Studebaker
South Second Avenue
Bega
Frank Daily
Executor to Auction Nancy J. Sherry House in Washington Iowa
Public sale Friday June 15 1923 at 6 30 pm on the premises of the three room brick house and household goods of Nancy J Sherry deceased located south of entrance to brick plant Washington Iowa Lot size 132 by 39 feet Terms cash MW Tho E C Eicher Executor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy J. Sherry
Brick Plant
Washington
Iowa
Tho. E. C. Eicher
Circus Postponed By Luther Low Show In Town
William Stewart advance agent for the Luther Low Circus Co. said all circus men and animals were in town and ready but postponed the date until sunshine. He urged the public to come at the first bright day.
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William Stewart
Luther Low Circus Co
Rains Soaking Washington With Unseasonal Cold
Washington endured a wet Sunday with continuous rain from 8 30 a m to late night totaling .92 of an inch plus .5 inch Saturday. A cooler spell followed with a 64 degree low yesterday and 56 this morning, with more rain forecast today and only a drizzle early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gorbiaz
Nurses Thank Local Car Owners After Convention
The local committee of nurses asks the Journal to express appreciation to car owners who donated the use of their automobiles during the nurses convention. The Journal wants ads to bring results.
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the Journal
Rain Delays Community Fraternal Decoration Services
Heavy rain disrupted decoration day plans for Odd Fellows Rebekahs and Knights of Pythias. Grandmaster Neff arrived late, attendance fell to about 140, graves at Elm Grove and Woodlawn were decorated, and a concerted effort followed at the halls with speeches and rituals. The Woodmen postponed their observance, but family graves will still be honored in coming weeks. A total of 56 graves were decorated by the two lodges and 55 by accompanying firemen and bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen
Lodge
Odd Fellows Have
Odd Fellows
Grandmaster Neff
Christian Church
Elm Grove
Woodlawn
Rebekahs
Hilda Larson
Jennie Jugenheimer
Josie Schneider
Myrtle Bey
Oddfellows
Repekais
WH. Hampton
Knights of Pythias
W. C. Harding
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Flowers
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness during our bereavement and for the beautiful flowers. Mrs. James Gordon and end family.
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James Gordon End
Weather Woes Amid Snowbound Roads and Egg Shortage
Residents complain of awful weather and very bad roads hindering travel. A Saturday check reveals over five hundred cases to handle as people adjust to disruptions and backlogs from the storm.
Local Club Announcements and Meetings Schedule
Notices list meetings for T S B Club and Flyer de Lis club with dates and hosts. K of C and K of P regular and esquire rank sessions scheduled, with times. Nat Jo club and Walnut Woman's club update dates, plus a Children's Day program at Pleasant Hill church and Walnut address details.
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Pleasant Hill
Church Social and Club Gatherings Planned
The Friendly Bible class at the Baptist church seeks full attendance at the regular social next Tuesday evening. Wellston Social Club holds its quarterly social Tuesday evening June 12 at the home of Mr and Mrs Preston Hoover. Ladies Aid societies announce ice cream socials at their churches on June 4 and June 12. The Christian church ladies meet Friday afternoon with a date change noted. The Shalom Group class of the Methodist church meets Tuesday evening at 5 in the church social hall.
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The
Baptist Church
Wellston Social Club
Preston Hoover
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
West Chester
M. EB. Church
Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
Eno
Methodist Church
Ladies Aid
Mary Romine
W R C Ladies Social Planned at Rineers Home
The W R C ladies of the 2nd ward announce a social at Mr and Mrs Rineer on North Fourth Avenue on June 14 at 2 pm The public is invited A special invitation is extended to all A R M members A social time with a fine program is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
2Nd Ward
David Harvey Returns Home From University
David Harvey is back in Iowa City after a period away at the university. He has resumed residence and plans to rejoin local activities and routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Harvey
Ilowa City
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BY Bowers
John H. M’creedy
Curtis and
Ross
Eabacator's Sale
Farmers, & Merchants State Bank the Bank That Service Built
Iowa Gas and Electric Co
Reister & Sons
Evening Journal
BE. B. Hammer
L. B. Beard
Fred Wagner
Eod
Brown
Charley iShalla
Brighton
Wellston
Chance
South Ve. B. Inquire Journal
W. M. Sutherland
Imquire Journal
Reds
Ross Brown
McFall
Alabama
Chalmers & Rittenhouse
Berry Pickers
Green
S. Chance
Inquire Journal Office
East Washington Street
Main St
S. M. McCleery
Journal Office
Just Us Club
Ezra Gardner
T. S. B. Club
Mra
Cloud Willits
Idoyd Walker
J. EB. Wolf
Esquire
Ralph Minick
C. Gste
Nat Jo Club
A. A. McCall
Walnut Woman's Club
Pauley Brown
James Daniel
Carl Voorhies
Earl Dill
Everett West
Ladies’ Aid Society
West Chester Methodist
P. BH. O
Ralph Livingston
Presbyterian Corner
Knights of the Order
Sunset Park
Washington Iron and Metal Company
Abe Glatstein
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