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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1923

Page

3

Butterfield to Open Washington Law Office

James W. Butterfield, recent Iowa Law School graduate and June bar admittee, plans to open a general law practice in Washington occupying the late W. H. Butterfield’s offices at the square’s northwest corner. Judge Dewey will continue using one room. Butterfield expects to start the latter part of the week after the Fourth, with his mother returning to Washington in August.

James W. Butterfield University of Iowa Law School Washington W. H. Butterfield Washington Loan and Trust Crompany Butterfield Charles A. Dewey Jim” Mattertieta

Officers Report A. M. E. Society Meeting

The Fanny J. Coppin Missionary Society of Shorter Chapel A. M. E. church held a meeting at the president’s home led by Mrs. Lillie A. P. Jones. Delegates reported on the Des Moines district meeting of June 14 and a guest paper on Home and Foreign Missions was read by Mrs. Chas. Welch. Delegates elected for Cedar Rapids annual meeting September 4 are Mrs. L. A. P. Jones Mrs. G. W. Black and alternate Mrs. Henry Rhodes with one new member added to the roll.

Fanny J. Coppin

R Arnold Takes Over Barber Shop In Town

Rodney Arnold took possession today of the barber shop just north of the Farmers and Merchants State bank from Collins and Arthaud. The shop will continue under his management as a skilled barber with long experience in the community.

Rodney Arnold Farmers & Merchants State Bank Collins & Arthaud Rodney

Baptist Church Schedules Sunday School Despite No Sermon

The Baptist church will not hold preaching services tomorrow but will conduct its regular Sunday school sessions.

Baptist Church

Howell to Address Rotary and Lions Meet

Iowa City Colonel Colt R. Howell is primed to speak on the Iowa National Guard and Troop D morale at a joint Rotary Lions luncheon next Monday noon. Capt. Philip Crail of Troop D will attend, and the program will include a brief entertainment before Howell speaks.

Colt R. P. Howell Iowa City Rotary and Lions Clubs Howell Iowa National Guard Washington Philip Crail

Fresh Air Children Arrive From Chicago

Miss Eva Mahling of Ogantz day nursery brings sixteen Chicago children to Washington county for weeks long visits this summer. Six go to Wellman while ten stay with hosts in Washington and nearby communities. The program has run for years sending city children to rural hosts and may send more later in the season.

Eva Mahling Ogantz Day Nursery Chicago Washington Washington County Wellman

Band to Perform Each Evening at Auto Show

Arrangements completed with the local band to perform during the Auto Show the last week of August. Promoter J. E. Lawrence says the program will include vocal and instrumental solo work. The band will appear in uniform and give a downtown concert before moving to the big tent on North Iowa Avenue for the main exhibit.

J. E. Lawrence Iowa Avenue

Revival Meetings Draw Wide Attendance in Wellston

Wellston tabernacle hosts revival meetings with attendees from Valley Grace Hill New Haven Rubio and Bethel. Rev C E Riddington delivers impressive sermons as Mr Caldwell leads a strong song service. A cordial invitation is extended to all as Wellston plans a Fourth of July celebration.

Wellston Tabernacle Valley Grace Hill New Haven Rubio Bethel C. EB. Riddington Caldwell Wellston

Neighbors Help Hamm Farm After Suffering Boils

Emmett Hamm, laid up with boils, received aid from neighbors Boyd Foster and son Rennie Dawson and Ed Gallagher who plowed Hamm's corn. Hamm expresses sincere appreciation and notes the kindness will be remembered as a true friend in need.

Emmett Hamm Boyd Foster and Son Rennie Dawson Ed Gallagher Hamm

Naked man loses body heat faster in loose fabric

A man without clothes cools twice as rapidly as a fully dressed person. Loosely woven fabric, whether wool or cotton, is identified as the best safeguard against heat loss, highlighting the protective value of proper insulation.

Fidelity Upholds Noble Virtue Adage By Cicero

Quote from Cicero on fidelity and truth as the most sacred human excellences, praising faithfulness above all else.

Cicero

Memory as a purse warns against overfull minds

A proverb attributed to Tuller warns that overloading memory with many things harms discernment. It likens memory to a purse that cannot hold excess and cautions against gluttonous curiosity that taxes digestion of knowledge.

Tuller

Stray Bit of Wisdom from Old Pulp Memoir

A compact quotation on life likening it to baccarat or billiards. It notes that winning holds little value without a gallery to applaud. The reflection attributes the sentiment to Oulda.

Oulda

Notice to settle accounts at West Chester Meat Market

All accounts due West Chester Meat Market until June 27. Please settle with J. C. Forinash at 11712.

West Chester J. C. Forinash

Riverside preacher to speak after band concert Saturday

Street Services leader Winters of Riverside will preach on the northeast corner of the square Saturday evening at the close of the band concert if weather permits.

Lev, Winters of Riverside

Legion Essay Contest Promoted By Local American Legion

Adjutant Maynard Brown of Leon Beatty post announces a national American Legion essay contest on why America should prohibit immigration for five years. Ages 12 to 18 may enter with a 500 word limit. Prizes total 7590 with 5000 first prize, 500 second, 259 third. proceeds go to college scholarships. Entries due by midnight October 12, 1923 at the designated county site.

Maynard Brown Leon Beatty American Legion National Lejon Organization America Ize The Legion Adjutant Brown National ‘Americanism Commission of the American “Legion

Farm machinery production and autos rise in May

Production of agricultural machinery and equipment along with automobiles and trucks rose in May, with a 10.6 percent lift in farm machinery driven by harvesting gear and wagons. Foreign sales climbed 29 percent from April, while contracts in the district totaled 76.2 million dollars and savings accounts rose 1.2 percent.

Chicago Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Seventi Iowa Indiana Michigan

Flower Mission Distributes Blooms to Iowa Inmates

The Iowa W C T U marks the end of its third-eighth annual flower mission in June. Under Mrs. Marie L. Jones direction thousands of bouquets are given to inmates in state institutions with gospel services and verses attached. Fort Madison prison saw large distribution with bouquets kept by some inmates for decades.

Des Moines Iowa Women's Christian Temperance Union Marie L. Jones Cascade Fort Madison Penitentiary

Mrs. Brooking to Sing Lars at Morning Service

Mabel Dewey Brooking of Pueblo Cole sister of Judge eo A Dewey will sing at the morning service tomorrow in the Methodist Church.

Lars Mabel Dewey Brooking Pueblo Cole Eo A. Dewey

Missionary Dr Kate McBurney to Speak at Covenanter Church

Missionary Dr Kate McBurney, known for work in China, will speak tomorrow at eleven o'clock in the Covenanter church. Sabbath school services are scheduled for ten o'clock as usual.

Kate McBurney China Covenanter Church

Engineer Submits Comprehensive City Plant Report

Arthur Mullergren, special engineer for Kansas City, submits a detailed fifty page report to the Fire and Water and Light Committee. The document analyzes three plant options steam powered oil engines and electric power with city purchased energy and covers installation costs operation and depreciation. The council expects to publish the full report for the public in the Journal after a special meeting held yesterday.

Arthur Mullereren Kansas City A. FE. Putnam Mcklhinney W.S. Eldridge Mwalergren Mullergren

Bank Robbery Foiled After Revolver Battle

A group of robbers attempting to rob Farmers State bank fought a gun battle with three deputy sheriffs from Bloomington. One deputy was wounded. the thieves escaped without taking any loot.

Associated Press Downs Farmers State Bank Bloomington

Growth and the Path to Truth Through Difficulty

A brief reflection by Brooke Foss West on claiming completeness of opinions and the need to embrace progress. It argues that confirming final truths hinders growth while facing difficulties opens new paths of understanding.

Brooke Foss Westeo

Camp Whip-poor-will Revered by Local Scouts

A letter from David Elder details ten days at Camp Whip-poor-will on the Iowa River near North Liberty. He describes tents, cooking, flag ceremonies, morning drill, swimming, wood and fire details, and a rainy night when tents were damaged. The note also includes a Scout executive update on tests passed by Washington scouts at camp.

David Elder Whippoor-will Lown River North Liberty Farthas Éanto Otis Bill” Teeters N. W. Gowens Washington R. BE. Birchard Clifford Baker John Blick Owen Rolleau Don Crone Nay Crnoe Dave Elder Lynn —Eldridge Rex Pish Gale Fisher Tenderfoot

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