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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1922

Page

3

Miss Patterson Claimed by Death

Miss Patterson dies at her home at 526 Westpert with two sisters L M Lowrey and R J Fleming as surviving relatives. The aged Christian woman had not left home since a fall two years earlier and funeral services will be held at her residence Saturday at three led by Rev W G Robb with burial in Woodlawn cemetery.

Victorine Patterson Westpert L. M. Lowrey R. J. Fleming James Patterson New Wilmington Second United Presbyterian Church David J. Patterson W. G. Robb Woodlawn

Washington Boys Return From Davenport Trip

Sheriff Charles Denison brought back Frank and Vincent Dally two Washington youths who wandered to Davenport. They are not criminals and the minor troubles prompting the trip are expected to be settled satisfactorily. Like many youths their age they wanted to see the river town.

Charles Denison Davenport Frank Vincent Dally Washington

Yeomen Picnic Planned in Sunset Park with Lodges

The Brotherhood of American Yeomen will hold a large picnic in Sunset Park next Wednesday with participation by lodges from Ottumwa Fairfield Mt. Pleasant Iowa City Sigourney Delta South English Webster and others. Members meet at Yeoman hall at 10:00 am and a full attendance at the prior business meeting is urged.

Brotherhood of American Yoormen Sunset Park Order Ottumwa Fairfield Mt. Pleasant Iowa City Sigourney Delta South English Webster Brotherhood Yeoman Hall Yeomanry

Lincoln Pageant Rehearsal Dates At Chautauqua Park

The Lincoln Pageant announces nightly rehearsals at Chautauqua Park starting 6 15 P M Each evening 21 scenes listed by date include June 19 21 22 26 27 28 and 29 for portions and June 30 for the entire cast. Be there without fail.

Chautauqua Park

Homebound Youth Learn Worth of Family Guidance

The passage suggests youths will prefer staying close to home after recent experiences, valuing parental guidance and contentment with domestic life. It emphasizes lessons learned yesterday guiding future behavior.

Socrates on changing youth and manners

The quote asserts that youth have shifted toward luxury, poor manners, disrespect for authority, chattery behavior, and self indulgence. It contrasts contemporary children with old ideals, noting tyranny over households, disregard for elders, and mockery of educators.

Alcibiades Socrates

Des Moines Heat Record as Mercury Reaches 96

Des Moines reports a new yearly high as the thermometer tops 96 at 4 20 pm yesterday amid a heat wave. The day brings record heat across Iowa with only minor cooling via scattered showers and a slight rain in Charles City.

Washington Des Moines Mercury Iowa United States Weather Bureau

Plan a Bake Sale For Bible School Benefit

The inter church committee plans a bake sale to raise funds for the upcoming summer Bible school. Attendance is good and work proceeds satisfactorily. Volunteers are urged to assist in the sale next Saturday.

Bible School Inter-Church Committee

Ocean travel and wireless life in a changing world

A lively verse depicts modern shipping and sea life, from crew duties and cargo to wireless communication and dating by sea. It contrasts bustling liner activity with a wish to retreat home for rest, as references to hospitality and commerce blend with humorous lines about changing travel norms.

Tulsa Ostend Alast Estic Ocean

Bankers defeat the Clerks five to zero in twilight game

Bankers and Clerks played a sharp amateur baseball contest before a large crowd. The bankers won 5 to 0 as Barrett held the Clerks hitless after two base hits by Montgomery in the fifth. Carson and Barrett formed the Clerks battery but miscues helped the bankers. Montgomery stole bases and Crone and Gates added runs. Future local games were planned as laboring men form teams and the button factory and barbers teams reassemble. A $3.27 collection was raised for equipment.

Washington Hankers Holland Montgomery Barrett Carson Waggoner Crone Button Factory Bankers Ab Rh. R Paul Waynrick R. Jones Clerks Ander Noonan Tolander Gates Aca

Ad Club Anniversary Meeting Next Tuesday

The fifth anniversary of the Washington Advertising club will be observed next Tuesday evening in a special way with ladies included. The event was postponed from two weeks ago to June 20 due to Commercial club conflicts, and an out of town speaker from Davenport is likely.

Rae Washington Chautauqua Park Willa Gibson Homer Darbyshire Iowa Gas and Electric Company A. R. Oates L. B. Lupton Washington Advertising Club Commercial Club Davenport Committee On

Haskins Girls Form Canning and Reading Clubs

The Haskins community organizes two youth groups. A Community Girls Canning Club meets in the church basement with Mrs. Casselman leading practical lessons on canning and winter food preservation. A younger group, the Refuno, ages 12 to 16, studies Around The World With Jack and Janet and plans a picnic.

Haskins Refuno Jack Janet

Worth Thinking Over for Career Growth

A brief call to self improvement notes that pay comes from the value of services rendered. It urges readers to enhance skills to boost future earnings and appeal to employers.

Lesson for Humanity from a Curious Parade

A fragmentary note describes a colorful scene with humorous phrases about handsome folks and a crowd around an elephant, hinting at a local novelty or street spectacle. The readable lines mention a peacock in the goo and crowded attention, suggesting a whimsical public notice or column excerpt.

A Thought for the Day from Birmincham News

A brief moral note urges diligent work and honor, suggesting the measure of a life is what one leaves behind when dead. The line frames virtue and legacy as guiding principles.

Axis L Birmincham News

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