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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1924

Page

3

Wellman Band to Play Here July 4

Wellman Tracy Phillips chair of the Fourth of July music committee says the Wellman band of fifty pieces has been contracted to perform. Organized three years ago under Prof. Matt Starck of Muscatine the band has gained a strong reputation and will march in the Fourth of July parade. Large local delegations from Lime Creek township are expected to attend with their band. The Wellman group joins Washington and Mt. Pleasant Winfield bands as part of the summer celebration lineup.

Tracy Phillips Wellmaneys Matt Starck Muscatine Wellman Lime Creek Township Washington County Lime Creek Washington Iowa Mt. Pleasant-Winfield Columbus Junction Wyman Harold Tolander Baseball Committee Wyman Boys Junction Glenn Beauchamp Rubio Lee Holland Wymanites

Zeredatha Council Confers Highest Masonic Degree

Zeredatha council along with Royal and Select Masons held a special session last evening granting the super excellent degree to twenty five candidates from several towns. Six candidates received lower degrees earlier in the afternoon. A dinner for all was hosted by the Eastern Star led by Mrs. Harry Dickerson and officers. Judge Charles A. Dewey was honorably toasted after being named senior warden of the Iowa Grand Lodge. A future similar event is planned for early fall with a large class anticipated.

Zeredatha Council Royal and Select Masons Masonic Bodies Washington The Eastern Star Harry Dickerson J. O. Sexton Walter Brown D. L. Carbaugh Charles A. Dewey A. N. Alberson A. R. Miller W. W. Bowers J. .W. Fells Muscatine Mr. Alberson Dewey Iown Grand Lodge of Masons Carbaugh

Lois Griffith to Be Pageant Queen in Washington

Miss Lois Griffith named Miss Washington for July pageant amid city events. Attendants listed include Alma Kar el and Mildred Rice with rehearsals set at the high school auditorium. Booster caravan postponed due to weather. costumes arriving from Fostoria, Ohio after June 20. Washington team to face Wy manites in Fourth of July baseball event. Glenn Beauchamp to pitch. Mrs. Anna Wilson visits Fruitland after staying with brother E M Kuhn.

Lois Griffith Washington Alma Karel Capitola Brindley Mildred Rice Florence Carr Edith Otto Mary Tucker Aletha Holmes Lola Crone Golda Schulty Lucy Dempsey Mildred Mauthe Clara Eagle Gladys Mace Dorothy Ward Helen Wilson Weldon EB. Wade Fostoria Ohio Mr. Wade Anna Wilson Fruitland E. M. Kuhn

Mission address ends convention of women’s missionary society

The thirty ninth annual convention of the Women’s Missionary Society of the Reformed Church concluded with Rev W M Robb of Lo Ting China delivering the closing address. Afternoon sessions featured devotionals by Rev W Allen and papers on work methods. Rev Robb affirmed the Iowa presbytery’s status and argued that the apostle Paul valued women.

The Women's Missionary Society of the Reformed Byterkain Clhurch W M. Robb Lo Ting China W. ©. Allen Will Cannon Edgar Morning Sun Will &. Wilson Margaret Wilson Racine Feld Robb Od Jom Walter Hutchison Rob Iowa Paul

Postpone Picnic by United Presbyterian Keokuk Presbytery

The picnic scheduled for tomorrow at Sunset Park is postponed with no new date set. Committees sent word to nearby towns. extensive planning and work were already completed for the event and related Bible-related mission talks.

United Presbyterian Churches of Keokuk Sunset Park Cimmer Mrade

Troop D Prepares for Iowa National Guard Camp at Camp Dodge

Troop D of the 113th cavalry begins camp preparations for the Iowa National Guard at Camp Dodge near Des Moines from August 4 to 18. Improvements include brick mess halls, with tents this year. Captain P J Crail invites eligible young men to apply between now and the camp date.

113Th Cavalry Iowa National Guard Camp Dodge Des Moines P. J. Crail

Poll Taxes Paid to Clerk S J Kellogg

City Clerk S J Kellogg collects poll taxes authorized by law. Many have paid five dollars this year while delinquency risk grows, with a two dollar penalty after fifteen days from June 20. Unpaid taxes go to the county treasurer who collects the tax and delinquent fee. Mable Moore visits Mildred Davidson at the Harley Davidson home. Mr and Mrs J W Fields visit Cedar Rapids at E L Fields home.

J. Kellogg Kellogg Mable Moore Harley Davidson Country Mildred Davidson Mrs J. W. Fields Cedar Rapids E. L. Fields

Brookhart Sets July Speaking Tour Across Iowa

Senator W. H. Brookhart leaves for Des Moines to meet with campaign manager Louis Cook and then goes to Waterloo to address the state labor federation convention. He plans three July speaking dates including What Cheer and Des Moines with possible air travel to cover engagements.

W. Brookhart Des Moines Louis HM. Cook Waterloo State Labor Federation Wronkhart Cook Iowa

W I L Luncheon Set for June 19 Last Summer Meeting

The W I L luncheon will be at Mrs C J Wilson's home on Thursday June 19 at 1 o'clock. It will be the last regular meeting for the summer with a general gathering. Members should notify Mrs J E Bittler of their attendance. Reports from active committees will be presented.

Mre. C. J. Wilson Mre

Luncheon Planned by Washington Improvement League Helpers

The Washington Improvement League reports a busy year with plant distributions via the plant exchange committee and strong effort from other committees. Members may join by paying 25 cents to Mrs Chal Ford and are invited to attend the Thursday luncheon. ticket price is 50 cents.

Ritther A. BB. Schmoller Washington Improvement League Plant Exchange Committee W. Lol Chal Ford

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