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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1924

Page

3

Local Ad Club Show Aids Washington Convention Prep

The Graham theatre hosted a debut of It Pays to Advertise by a local company to raise funds for the upcoming 9th District Advertising Clubs convention in Washington next August. Cast from home talent delivered strong performances with Mary Grayson as leading lady and Clair Brewer directing. The crowd enjoyed an orchestral interlude and special Camp Fire candy sales between acts to support the event.

Graham Theatre Washington Ad Club Clair Brewer Ambrose Peale T. R. Phillips Marie Isabel Minick William Smith Cyrus Eregee Harry J. Ward Donald McChesney Frank Miller Miss Burke Ellery Clark Ivory TEE Aime Sdin A. W. Clow George Bronson Marshall Fbee Lee Holland Ralph Shannon The Journal Virginia Bob Bill Frank Doc Clow Ellery Doctor Clow Tallent Marshall Field Lee Camp Fire Organization Sevilla Bolce Evelyn Gibson Dorothea Thompson Elizabeth Sherman Dorothy Clark Florence Rohrer Gertrude Hammer Lillian Brown Mable Livingston Ellen Morrison Irene DeLong Mary Kerr Barbara Miller Eunice Hammer

Iowa Legislature Alters Habeas Corpus and State Funds Rules

Iowa senators approved amendments removing habeas corpus writ powers from municipal courts and enabling direct appeals to the state supreme court. The measure also allows state funds to be deposited in any bank approved by the executive council, replacing Des Moines only banks. Additional bills allocate drainage payments of 22000 for Tow Head Lake, ease railroad liability in cattle killings, and set up future review of pools trusts with new case line provisions.

The Associated Press State Capitol Des Moines Municipal Courts Iowa Senate Twatcher Johnson County State Supreme Court Executive Council State Treasurers Office Tow Head Lake Calhoun County Parsons Calhoun

Professor Dill to Speak Friday Afternoon

Professor Homer R. Dill head of zoology at Iowa State University will lecture Friday at 4 PM in the high school auditorium under D A R sponsorship. He will discuss Wild Life of the Louisiana Gulf Coast and recounts from a Louisiana swamp expedition with alligators snakes birds and other swamp life. Admission is free and the public and city school pupils are urged to attend.

Homer R. Dill State University of Iowa D. A. R. Society Dill Louisiana Gulf Coast Louisiana State University

Local notices and farm transfers in Stringtown

Stringtown reports Charles Rich moving to Edwin Griffith’s vacated farm. J H Witting shipped two cows with Miller Bros from Wayne Tuesday. Kenneth Goff sold a horse to Frank Younes on Monday. Noah Widmer helps Paul Mast in timber work. Olds Elevator Company directors met at the Elevator office. Miss Hannah Graber assists Mrs. Robert Mathew with house work. Ethan Brooks family and Paul Mast family noted in local update.

Stringtown

Auto Damage Suit Filed Today In Ainsworth

Albert Soucek sues Fred Moore W H Brown E G Rabenold and John Hill of Ainsworth for injuries from a January 28 1922 crash near Ainsworth claiming Moore drove drunk on the left side. Soucek seeks 11575 total including 6000 for personal injuries 500 for ten weeks lost wages 75 doctor bills and 5000 exemplary damages. Randall Korah of Iowa City represents the plaintiff.

Albert Soucek Fred Moore W. H. Brown E. G. Rabenold John Hill Ainsworth Mr. Soucek Atv Moore Soucek Randall & Korah of Iowa City

Grand Jury to Probe Washington Officials and Congress

Washington officials said a federal grand jury will hear evidence on charges against two members of Congress and other alleged misconduct. The inquiry will cover use of official information for speculation, improper liquor permit procurement, and access to government files by unauthorized persons.

Washington Mar Congress White House Chicago

The Insurance Committee Rests Until Tomorrow

The Iowa legislature postpones its insurance investigation session to tomorrow. Chairman Wickman said only one or two committee members were present, and the delay was for examining reports from the Insurance Department. No witnesses were subpoenaed today.

Associated Press State Capitol Des Moines Legislative Insurance Investigation Wickman Senate Investigation Committee Insurance Commissioner's Department

Card of Thanks from Dusenbery Family

The Dusenbery family expresses thanks for expressions of sympathy after their loss of husband and father. They especially appreciate the floral offerings from friends and relatives.

W. A. Dusenbery

Local Socials and Upcoming Sale Notice

Ine spent Sunday evening at the Rex Swan home. Ira Graber helped David C. Schantz get up his summer supply of wood last week. J. W. Widmer's and Kenneth Goff's spent Sunday evening at the John Rich home. Christ L. Graber will have a public sale Friday March 7. Mr. and Mrs. David Graber were callers at the Joe Widmer home Monday.

Ine Rex Swan Ira Graber David C. Schantz J. W. Widmer Kenneth Goff John Rich Christ L. Graber David Graber Joe Widmer

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