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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1921

Page

7

Funeral Attendees From Nearby Towns Reported

Correspondents from Washington South Center Hedrick Monmouth Centerville Yukon Okla Richland Ames and Chicago visit the MH L Sargent funeral at A J Morgan home. Names include Mr and Mrs Charles Olds Claire Sargent Herschel Herald Minnie Webster Geo A Howard Jack, Emily Ash, Gladys Liblin, Will Leeper and many more.

B.H. Sargent Centerville R. H. Pringle Yukon Okla Britta Anderson Helen of Hedrick Laban Johnson Emily Ash Washington Iown John Parcell Gladys Liblin Richland Vera Woodford A .J. Morgan Ames State Highway Commissioners

Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Meeting and Local Social Wear Through Week

Havre reports a busy week with the Pleasant Hill ladies aid meeting at Elmer Kephart’s Washington home and an all day quilting event planned at Walter Gardner’s. Local movements include Mrs. Ben Miller visiting Columbus City, the Hillhouse duo in Washington, and several gatherings at Will McBride and Clem Edgar homes. Farmers sow oats as Mrs. Shrader visits Washington.

Havre Havre Pleasant Hill Will McBride Clem Edgar James Shrader Washington Jake Shrader

Richmond News Notes Visitors and Local Moves

Miss Matilda Saur left for Collis Minnesota to visit sister Mrs Geo Havert. Blanch Navy departed for Chicago. Wayne Lintz returned home after a one year Army enlistment ending March 20 1920. Mr and Mrs Charlies Votruba Washington visitors. Josephine Escher spent Sunday in Richmond. Joe Bourgois Kalona visited. Father Kottenstete Lone Tree helped with 13 hour devotion at Holy Trinity church. George Schmitt on sick list. Mrs Gerald Welte spent Saturday in Richmond. The 13 hour devotion drew many despite fine weather. Mrs Bob Berkley near Kalona visited. Bernadine Fellman Iowa City visiting Delbert Strabala. Lizzie Lowe Iowa City visiting relatives. Bud Bunker Washington visitor. Lloyd Sharpe Washington visitor. Geo Saur returned from Ottumwa funeral of John Hise. Frank Welte Riverside visitor. Lee Schnoebelen slightly improved. Mrs Dan Jordan to return from Iowa City hospital Tuesday. Anton Eberle home little son named Russe Charles.

Richmond Matilda Saur Collis Minn Geo. Havert Blanch Navy Chicago Wayne Lintz Army Charlies Votruba Washington Josephine Escher Joe Bourgois Kalona Father Kottenstete Lone Tree George Schmitt Gerald Welte Holy Trinity Church Bob Berkley Charley Lintz Bernadine Fellman Iowa City Delbert Strabala Lizzie Lowe Bud Bunker Lloyd Sharpe Geo. Saur Ottumwa

Community Notes From Young America

March reports include Mrs Glenn Schwartz recovering from tonsil surgery at county hospital and staying with her mother. Rural Women’s club joins Civics department at Mrs Frank L Wilson’s home in Washington for an engaging meeting. Local families visit and farmers union hosts a well attended literary program at the schoolhouse. visits by Mr and Mrs Lloyd Humeston and Raymond to Mr and Mrs Donald McLaughlin. Additional Sabbath gathering at Edgar Porter home with Mr and Mrs Porter and daughter Helen.

Young America Glenn Schwartz Rural Woman's Club Civics Department Frank L. Wilson Washington

Local visitors and family gatherings in Lexington area

Frank Dunshee and family visited at Keota Sunday while Albert Paul and family were in Washington Saturday. Mr and Mrs Everett Smith visited Keota Sunday. Charlie Johnson went to Washington last Thursday to see Godfrey Sigler who was very sick. Warren Matthess and family joined the Everett Youngs for a Sunday visit. Mr and Mrs Frank Chilcote with two children spent the afternoon together.

Lexington Frank Dunshee Frank Clinton Keota Albert Paul Washington Everett Smith Charlie Johnson Godfrey Sigler Warren Matthess Charline Everett Young Home Frank Chilcote

Easter Service Planned at County Churches

A special Easter service is set for next Sunday at 7 15 p m in local churches with Rev D Stewart Smith from the New England Conference preaching. A week of prayer events follows with daily gatherings at homes and parsonages leading to a sunrise service, church school, and child-centered activities.

Washington Lexington M. BE D. Stewart Smith New England Conference Helen A. Smith Wade Gardner Gertrude Beatty Jesse Campbell Roscoe Anderson Harry Beatty Parsonage Howard Gardner Albert Paul Clarence Timmons King’s Heralds Florence

Execution Bandit Leader Ira Pavey Faces May Hanging

Sioux City March 23. Judge Hutchinson orders Ira Pavey of the Burzette gang to be hanged on May 12 1922 at Fort Madison within the penitentiary walls or adjoining yard. Governor Kendall expected to issue a death warrant to curb northwest Iowa banditry and murders. Burzette gang once headquartered in Sioux City. Burzette killed in a duel with police after Detective Britton was mortally wounded in 1919.

Sioux City Kendall Ira Pavey Hutchinson Orange City Fort Madison Northwest Iowa Pavey Burzette James Britton

Exoneration of M. W. Henderson Jr in banking office case

Des Moines report finds state banking commissioner M. W. Henderson Jr not guilty of malfeasance over Farmington bank charter. Attorney Henry L. Adams earned a $5,000 fee for securing the charter. Committee plans to conclude inquiry into Insurance Commissioner Savage affairs soon.

Des Moines M. W. Henderson, Jr Assembly Henderson Farmington Bank Henry L. Adams Savage

American Doughboys Spark Rhine Fashion Shift in Coblenz

In Coblenz German women adopt American style, coached by U S soldiers who praise the change. A Doughboy notes mutual respect, and Army welfare networks on the Rhine, including Y M C A and Red Cross, provide education, entertainment, and homelike comfort for troops, with schools, clubs, and athletic programs boosting morale.

Welfare Department of the Army Red Cross Hospital Salvation Army Clubs Army

Soldiers' Homesick Thoughts Across Front Lines

American and German soldiers feel mostly content in the field yet frequently think of home. The writer notes that soldiers on both sides across the front think of loved ones at home more often than the homefront contemplates them, reflecting mutual longing and distance.

Great Fireworks Show for Shriners Des Moines

Des Moines plans an unprecedented Shrine council fireworks display on June 14 on the riverfront. The program includes 25 airplanes in Shrine colors, a large battery of searchlights, and other electrical effects. Estimated fireworks cost about 2500 dollars, with Swatey Airplane Co providing roughly 25 planes for the event and possible multiple air appearances beyond one night.

Des Moines Shrine Council Shrine Swatey Airplane Company Ross Clemens

Dream of Hanging Signals Illness or Danger

The saying claims that dreaming of hanging foretells a serious illness affecting someone you love or a looming peril toward them, suggesting a warning in the dream.

Seven Seas Mentioned as World’s Oceans in Old Text

The fragment references the term seven seas and lists oceans such as the Pacific and Atlantic along with the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean. It hints at historical naming of seas and geographic scope without providing a complete article context.

Pacific Indian Oceans

Women Jurors in England Object to Hearing Sex Cases

London reports describe the first divorcee trial by a mixed jury, with women jurors distressed by intimate letters and a disclosure drawing. Sir Edward Marshall Hall presented the case as unsavory while Justice Hordridge defended the proceedings amid protests.

England London Edward Marshall Hall Sir Edward Justice Horridge

Art Exhibition Highlights Christ Themed Works Across Venues

A fragmented description notes artworks titled Christ Metures and Conceptions by artists such as Lemiorete Vine and Lopeteaere. The text references exhibitions or displays at venues on Billion and Ufis, preserving integrity of readers’ observations as part of a cultural show.

Christ Serge Lemiorete

Buick cars meet demand with power and comfort

The 1921 Buick showcases pronounced demand surpassing supply. Buick power and dependability are paired with riding comfort easier control and an elegant appearance. Authorized Buick Service ensures full return on Buick investment. Since January 1 regular equipment includes Cord Tires on all models.

Buick

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