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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1920

Page

7

Arrival of Baby Girl Brightens Harve Holme Community

In Havre on March 10 Mr and Mrs Grover Booth celebrate the birth of a daughter born Thursday of last week. A car load of hogs departed Tues day. Glennie Hillhouse is ill. Dr Lease of Crawfordsville attended. Whooping cough affects local children. Will and Aaron Stafford visited Crawfordsville on business Tuesday. Mrs Clarence Randall and Mrs Roy Randall rode to Washington Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Jeff Tucker of Washington stayed a few days with the Clarence Randall family. Mr and Mrs Will McBride visited Clement Edgar's home Sunday.

Washington Clarence Randall Will McBride Clement Edgar

Funeral Held for Mrs. Amy Tracy in Brighton

Mrs. Amy Tracy's funeral was held Monday at 2:20 PM from the family residence with Rev. Gardner conducting. Relatives and neighbors from Winfield Chicago Washington Red Oak and Iowa City attended the service and funeral events during the weekend.

Brighton R. J. Armstrong Rhua Winfield C. H. Lloyd Chicago Amy Tracy Charley Woodford Mise Ella Woodford Washington Tracy Charley Mumpher Iowa City Mumpher Albert Tracy Red Oak Mr. Gardner

Death of Dayton J. Greeson Shocks Richland at Dawn

Richland March 9. Dayton J. Greeson died in his sleep after a short illness. He was about 70 years old and a highly respected citizen. He leaves a wife and children. Burial details were not available.

Richland Dayton J. Greeson

Death of Walter Snider prompts quiet obituary notice

Walter Snider about 45 passed away at his home Sunday night after a period of illness. He leaves a wife and several siblings. Rev Hadley conducted the funeral at Frienda church Tuesday afternoon. In the Starr neighborhood west of town a local nursing effort supports the Nordyke family as illness spreads.

Walter Snider Snider John Snider Hadley Frienda Starr Teresa Vastine Washington

Evangelist Hanna Returns After Monroe Mission

The Rev. G. W. Hanna came home Monday night after two weeks of evangelistic services in Monroe Ja. Mrs. A. L. Griffith of Washington visited the Hagie home. Mrs. S. D. Coe returned to David City Neb. following the death of her sister Miss Sarah Crawford. L. A. Morehouse of Van Nuys Calif. left after visiting Aunt Sarah Crawford. W. A. Harper of Washington was a business visitor. J. A. Moorhead foreman of the grand jury spent the day in Washington.

A. L. Griffith Washington Henry Hagie S. D. Coe David City Neb Sarah Crawford L. A. Morehouse van Nuys Calif W. A. Harper J. A. Moorhead

School election in Ainsworth selects three-year and one-year terms

In Ainsworth on March 10, voters chose D. D. Stephens and Ray Townsend for three-year terms and Dr. W. L. Alcorn for one year to fill Spessard's unexpired term. A. E. Sands was elected Treasurer. The Harry Pearson family suffers illness with flu and scarlet fever affecting two children. Erie H. House of Centerville visited friends here Tuesday.

Ainsworth Stephens Ray Townsend W. L. Alcorn E. W. Spessard A. E. Sands Harry Pearson

W C T U Ladies Entertained at Richards Home

The W C T U ladies were entertained at the E J Richards home Tuesday. Hostesses included Mrs Richards Mrs B Sands Mrs Krause and Mrs B Wilcox. One new member was admitted and the afternoon was described as pleasant.

E. J. Richards Richards B. Sands Krause

Kalona Social Roundup Sees Local Visitors and Moves

Mies Ehrert and Mise Nyemaster visited Davenport friends on Saturday. M C Unaziecker and family from Wayland visited Kalona over Sunday. L R Feldman and wife traveled to Ames to meet their first grandson at Dr R D Feldman’s home. Frank Rhodes recovers from a painful accident and will be about soon. Dr Roy Sommers of Des Moines visited Kalona. Dr Kisor of Cedar Rapids called on business. T L Dewees and wife of Marion visited Kalona part of the week. Mrs B F Allen went to Iowa City to visit daughter Mrs J H Wolfe. Kenneth Matthess and family moved to Muscatine. Mrs I N Arnold and Mrs A C Schleichter visited Muscatine. Chas Laren was an eastbound passenger Wednesday evening.

Kalona Roy Sommers Des Moines Kaljona Kisor Cedar Rapids T. L. Dewees Marion Iowa B. F. Allen Iowa City J. H. Wolfe Kenneth Matthess Muscatine I. N. Arnold A. C. Sleichter Chas. Laren

Train passengers noted in Iowa and Muscatine travels

Omer Gingerich rode a Thursday morning train passenger to Iowa City while Miss May Snider traveled to Muscatine last Wednesday as a passenger on a separate scheduled service.

Omer Gingerich Iowa City Miss May Snider Muscatine

Banker to Lead United Presbyterian New World Drive

In Pittsburgh on March 10 United Presbyterians named banker David C. Wills chair of the New World campaign to raise 16 million dollars for a broader church program at home and abroad. Chas R. Watson of Cairo University Egypt will be vice chair with Rev. Walter Getty serving as executive secretary for the drive aligned with the Interchurch World Movement.

Pittsburgh United Presbyterians America New World Movement David C. Wills Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Federal Reserve New World Wills Reserve Bank Cleveland Chas. R. Watson Cairo University Egypt Walter Getty United Presbyterian Campaign United Simultaneous Financial Interchurch World Movement United Presbyterian Church

Terchurch movement names Lyman L. Pierce campaign director

The Terchurch movement appoints Lyman L. Pierce as national campaign director, signaling a coordinated national push. Pierce will oversee strategy, outreach, and organizing efforts across chapters to promote the movement's platform.

Terchurch Movement Lyman L. Pierce

Invitation to Sabbath School Class at First iWP

A student relates a teaching scene at Sabbath school led by Mrs Boice. The teacher begins with prayer and tests preparedness, urging girls to study and live as Christians. She hints at limited years ahead and expresses a wish for her students to be devout and purposeful. The note invites all ages to join the class.

Iw. P

Crown of glory for Mia and class in heaven

A fragment expresses belief Mia and her heavenly class will wear a crown of glory and that her peers should be present to help tell the story. Contributed.

Mia Bolee Heaven

Driest Spot in Egypt Reports No Rainfall

Report from Egypt notes an arid belt along the Nile where rainfall has never been recorded, marking it as a historic driest region. Local authorities describe the area as exceptionally barren with extreme sunshine and minimal moisture.

Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Helps Lancaster Woman

Mrs. Margaret G. Havercamp of 629 Howard Avenue Lancaster testifies after years of pain headaches back and stomach trouble. At 41 she had a successful pregnancy and says the Pinkham remedy aided her recovery. She invites correspondence and confidential medical advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts.

Lancaster Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Margaret G. Havercamp Howard Avenue

Relief for stuffed head from catarrh or cold

Instant relief with Ely's Cream Baim. A small bottle from your druggist opens nasal passages quickly. The antiseptic cream soothes the mucous membrane and provides instant breathing, promising no more headaches or nighttime breathing struggles.

Ely

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