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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1926

Page

3

Izaak Walton League Convention Opens in Independence Iowa

The Izaak Walton League opened in Independence Iowa with Judge Geo Wood presiding as president and C D Huston elected permanent chairman. About 250 delegates attended as the group backed a program to reduce pollution promote reforestation and preserve drained lake and marsh lands. Notable delegates included Mr and Mrs A C Dewey A S Harvey and Nat President Chas W Folds.

Independence Iowa Geo. Wood C. D. Huston Cedar Rapids Huston B. Shimek I. W. League Izaak Walton League Washinton A. C. Dewey A. S. Harvey Chas. W. Folds Nat Francis FE. Whitley Floyd Texas Col 8. W. Brookhart Howard J. Clark Jas. Murtagh

Wellman Notes Father of Dr. Austin Dies at 83

Dr. Austins father died at his home Wednesday morning after a short illness at age 83. Funeral services were held at the Austins home and the remains shipped to Catlin Illinois for burial. Barn raising at Mrs. J C Swartzendruthers home drew sixty workers as Elmer Matin oversaw carpentry. Community roads vote passed 181 yes 58 no amid talk of mud and quarantine fears. Delmer Steinger plans vacation work in Indiana for Pictorial Review. Helen Coffey to take six weeks summer course at S A I and others to summer school at Iowa City or Cedar Falls. Wellman chautauqua set for August 3-6. Wellman community band serenaded newlyweds Jessen and Jessen and B N Jessen announced as county supervisor candidate. Mrs. George Struble hospitalized with pneumonia.

Cedar Rapids John Herr Palasade Colo Herr Perry Stephens Mattie Shaw Stephens Shaw Maggie Nicola Buester Denver Colorado Nicola Bushong Washington, D. C F. D. J Snavely Maxine Eddie Jones John Klockenfe‘ger Riverside House of David Wellman Wellman Dr. Austin Catlin Ilinois Therr J. C. Swartzendruthers Wellman Delmer Steinger Indiana Pictorial Review Helen Coffey Sumer School Iowa City Cedar Falls John F. Perkins Chambersourg South Dakota Eardley Hell Jr Chauytauqua B. N. Jessen Peter Jessen Nebraska Jessen George Struble

Fleming Enjoys Week at Keokuk G A L R Meet

Frank Fleming spent a week at Keokuk for a G A L R meeting and reports a good time and an interesting meeting. Lenard Schachner of Chicago visited his parents Mr and Mrs Wim Schachner. Lenard is a mail clerk.

Twin Lakes Cedar Rapids Frank Fleming Keokuk Lenard Schachner Chicago Wim. Schachner Lenard

Silver Leaf lodge officers elected at Columbus Junction

Silver Leaf Rebekah lodge in Columbus Junction has elected officers led by noble grand Mrs Beasie Ockertan and vice grand Mrs Cassie Hanft. Installations will occur at the first July meeting. Other notes include visits from relatives and local births and an insanity hearing in nearby Fruitland as sheriff detains 33 year old Harry Chambers.

Itmrus Columbus Junction Silver Leaf Rebekah Lodge Beasie Ockertan Noble Cassie Hanft Maud Dwinnell Myre Ethel Gabriel Charles Glaspey Esther Helen Salesbury Independence J. A. Green W. G. Robertson Pennsylvania Robertson Fairfield Parsons College

Farm arson suspect captured after hours of pursuit

A man was captured after hours of maneuvering by Muscatine and Louisa county officers following the burning of several farm buildings. The report notes neighbors and relatives visiting locally and lists various residents, visits, and small-town happenings. The item mentions a birthday, new lunch room, hospital treatment for a broken leg, and a church picnic as part of the community notices.

Muscatine Louisa County Floyd Lieberknecht Billie John Jenkins Edith Mershall George Witwer Cloid Oak Princeton J. B. Johnston Dora Tammond Wapello Louis Newell Concord Township Bellevue Hospital Vesta Gilkey Wor.c A. Allen F. Q. Coffin Reynolds Reformed Sunday School Chautauqua Park Carl Giffey Iowa State College Ames M. BE. Pickle Detroit J. B. Erwin

No Place for Him A Day Laborer Incidental Escape

A day laborer, nearly a hireling, was taken to an English hospital. He appeared to adapt to his surroundings until he attempted to decipher a prescription. Hearing the Latin phrase ter die, he exclaimed that he would not know it and bolted for the door, disappearing.

Fine Artist Refuses Ugly Request for Product Illustration

A local artist declines drawing an unappealing image for an axle grease product. The client asks for a "pretty girl" to fit the design, prompting the artist to question the request. The exchange highlights tensions between aesthetic requests and commercial constraints.

Louisville Courter-tournat

Lexington community events and meetings announced

Notices list a June strawberry ice cream social in Lexington Sunday school rescheduled for June 18. Rebekah Lodge plans a Past Noble Grand banquet Wednesday evening with service starting at 6 50. Various clubs including the I O W, Kolah, and Baptist church announce meetings and social events through mid June with locations and times.

Lexington Sunday School Rebekah Lodge

Community Notices From Local Lodges And Clubs

Moose Lodge invites members and families to social Thursday evening. Rural Woman's Club meets with Mrs K Jo Vincent Thursday afternoon June 17. Ladies bring fabric for pockets. Mrs Arthur Yard hosts Just Us club Wednesday afternoon. W. Rt holds regular meeting Saturday afternoon. Old time program rehearsal at M K church Tuesday evening June 22. rehearsal Friday at 7:30. Pyihian Sisters regular meeting Tuesday at 7. Ladies Aid Christian church meets at Mrs BK Greenfield home Thursday at 1 o clock. all ladies urged to attend.

Denneems Shrine No. 10 P. m Moose Lodge K. Jo Vincent M. Kk Ladies Aid of the Christian Church Greenfield

Heavy Penalty for Failing to Win Back Old Friends

The Waterbury Democrat quotes the idea that the hardest consequence of failure is rebuilding ties with friends one outgrew during ascent, emphasizing social costs over tangible gains. The remark frames ambition as a social reckoning rather than a monetary defeat.

Waterbury

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Carl Rhengsegger Chas. Schachners CC. F. McArtor Carl Ralph Hicks Mable Harris Frank Hicks Eardley Bell, Jr FE. C. Hambright Russell Darnell Washington Corbin & Barrett Bootery Frank L. Wilson & Co D. J. Higley Grandview Ann Arbor Mich Lloyd Taylor Oberlin Ohio Twila Shipman Harry Edwards Mt. Vernon G. W. Weber Columbus High School Margaret Wyker Harry Chambers Fruitland Mt. Pleasant George Oaks County Commission Him Rebekal Lexington Ladies Aid H. JL. Hueber Don Huber Everette Young Warren Mathéss Wayne Norman Walter Patterson Pythian Circle Mra. T. Berdo Mes. M.D The Kolah Club John Speidel American Legion Auxiliary Social Baptist Church of West Chester Mrs. Arthur Yard Just Us Club Osta W. Rt M. EF John Shields & Sons Washington, Iowa Washington County Crail Stock J. H. Proctor Frank L. Wilson
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