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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1920

Page

3

Epworth League Officers Elected At Muscatine District Convention

Wilton pastor Rev A H Barker was reelected president of the Muscatine district Epworth League. Officers named include Ruby Kulee Keota first vice president Lehora Hartman Marengo second vice president Gertrude Conner Grandview third vice president Charlotte Swain West Liberty secretary George W Collier Sweetland treasurer James Work Washington junior league superintendent Marie Jericho Muscatine. Next year’s district convention to be held mid June at Wilton church with Rev C D Loose pastor. Mrs Alma Hearne Holland spoke on missionary life in India, organ recital by Mary Hunter delighted delegates, Dr A S Smith discussed college life service. Picnic moved indoors due to rain. convention noted as very successful with high attendance.

A. H. Barker Wellman Methodist Church Muscatine District Epworth League Ruby Kulee Keota Lehora Hartman Marengo Gertrude Conner Grandview Charlotte Swain West Liberty George W. Collier Sweetland James Work Washington Marie Jericho Muscatine Wilton Church C.D. Loose T. F. Cooke Burlington Epworth League Institute Clear Lake T &. Phil Alma Hearne Holland India Mary Hunter A. 8. Smith Iowa Wesleyan College of Mt. Pleasant

Playground Still Attracts Children At Chandler Six

Yesterday more than 70 children visited the community playground with 67 taking part in lupeh, served as the day’s feature. Rev. A R Oates led the boys program while Mrs Asa Jones and Mrs G Kisor supervised the girls. Mothers' day is planned for tomorrow, inviting all children, especially those needing accompaniment, and Saturday will host a carnival with costumes.

A. R. Oates Asa Jones G. Kisor

Evans Dies of Heart Disease at 27 in Riverside

Post mortem on George Evans of Riverside shows enlarged heart and coronary obstruction. Inquest set for Saturday as family travels home. Evans, 27, married with two children, worked at Riverside oatmeal mill and kept poultry. Neighbors noted fowls uneaten. dog bites damaged parts of his face. No suicide found. hyperdermic syringe found but unused. Family awaiting arrival from the east to plan funeral.

George Evans Riverside G. W. Hay Evans Boston

Moose Lodge Initiates Large Class Last Night

The Moose lodge initiated a substantial new class, boosting local membership. Ropmanttner of Davenport and Johnson of Mooseheart assisted in the ceremonies. A second degree ceremony is planned for mid July as interest grows and prospects look bright.

Moose Lodge Z. Ropmanttner Davenport Soa Ae . Johnson Mooseheart Illinois

Billy Wilsons Gray Team Run Away Collision Wreck

Billy Wilsons old gray team ran away from a field and collided with a truck loaded with a car, taking part of the runboard and jarred the front end. No damages suit will be filed, but Billy must promise to use Washington Butter for life from W. S. Reister & Sons, priced 68 cents at all grocers.

Billy Washington

Washington business change perfects today in undertakers firm

A sale in Washington transfers ownership of the C. B. Woodford undertaking business and real estate from Mrs. Wilber Miller to Louie Jones and Joe McElhinney. Woodford retires for health reasons and plans a move to California, while Jones remains senior partner and maintains current management. Eugene Park and Ward Gilliland stay on as helpers. the locally owned firm emphasizes stability and community devotion.

Washington Woodford Louie Jones Joe McElhinney Wilber Miller Il Health California Mr. Jones Omaha Miller Eugene Park Ward Gilliland Jones DeBord W. A. Harper

Catfish Jumbo Delights Mt Pleasant Fishermen

A fishing party led by Dr A J Droz and colleagues returns from Oakland Mills near Mt Pleasant with a twenty five pound catfish. Otto Dankwardt recognizes the creature as a favored local tank resident named Jumbo, a catfish with a gentle disposition. The tale notes the farmer’s success and steady demand for Jumbo's keeper.

A. J. Droz J. E. Edgington Howard McCleery Harry Montgomery Oakland Mills Mt. Pleasant Otto Dankwardt Dankwardt Hag

Eat at Cook's Cafe Open Evenings Until 10 30

Eat at Cook's Cafe offers evening dining hours daily until 10 30. Address 104t2 listed for patrons seeking late meals and casual meals in a neighborhood cafe setting.

Cook's Cafe

Morning visits across Iowa and nearby towns

Mrs. Eliza Pickens visited Rock Island to see her children this morning. Little Jamnita Weidner went to Brighton to visit the Alex Clark home. Mrs. C. F. Stierwalt and Charles returned to Des Moines after visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Y. Ashby. Mrs. L. C. McGugin of Kalona changed trains for Davenport. Mercedes White and Ruby Hulse returned to Keota, and Alpheus Wright went to Oska loose to visit his aunt and grandmother.

Eliza Pickens Rock Island Jamnita Weidner Brighton Alex Clark C. F. Stierwalt Charles Des Moines J. A. Y. Ashby Alpheus Wright Oskaloose J. C. Bitterlich J. Dawson

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