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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1925

Page

3

Rehearsing for a Mission Pageant in Washington

Misa Sallie Dickey arrives on furlough and will direct rehearsals with First United Presbyterian church cast for a Missionary Pageant next Sunday evening. The pageant follows Facts and Folks about United Presbyterian missions with about one hundred participants across five scenes. A Pittsburgh editor will handle filming with his projection machine, showing mission stations including Neal McClanahan.

Misa Sallie Dickey United Presbyterian Church Inia Washington First United Presbyterian Church Anna Milligen United Presbyterian Foreign Missions Union of 1858 India Beyr United Presbyterian Mis Nin Keypt Pittsburgh Bagot Neal McClanahan

Red Cross Seeks Storm Aid Funds in Midwest Disaster

Washington banks will accept contributions from local residents to aid storm victims in southern Illinois and nearby states. Rev. J Reade McCrory, local Red Cross chair, reports an urgent appeal from St Louis headquarters for large funds to relieve thousands killed, injured, and homeless.

Washington Illinois J. Reade McCrory Red Cross Central Division St. Louis Middle West McCrory The

Local Clergy and Members Dominate Pulpit Support

Years ago the Second church supplied the pulpit with Prof. Arch Qwen and his wife, aided by First church supporters. Miss Rose Minner of Washington and others known locally are also named as contributors.

Eral Arch Qwen Rose Minner Washington

Reverend Kern Closes Baptist Special Meetings

The two week series at the Baptist church under Rev John D Kern ended with two large services and seventeen conversions. He preached strong gospel sermons each evening and on Sundays assisted by Mrs J W Neyman of Keota who led the music. The final day featured sermons on Peter and death bed confessions as worshippers expressed that the meetings were greatly beneficial to individuals.

Baptist Church Rey John Kern J. W. Neyman Keota Peter Jesus Christ

De Molays Attend Church Service With City Leaders

The Amos chapter boys of De Molay accompanied by adult leaders including Mayor Amos Alberson attended First United Presbyterian Church. Rev. J Heade McCrory delivered an eloquent sermon on There is another king, one Jesus.

Boys of Amos Order of de Molas Amos Alberson First United Presbyterian Church J. Heade McCrory Jesus

Two-Week Methodist Sermons Highlight Self Examination

The Methodist church held the final two sessions of a two week revival led by Dr George Blage of Muscatine. Morning sermon urged self examination and consecration from Second Corinthians. Evening message asked Who Cares based on Lamentations and urged reflection on sacrifice and atonement.

Prevpte George Blage Muscatine

Corydon to Meet Muscatine Tonight in District Final

Corydon and Muscatine high school girls basketball teams clash tonight at eight to decide the district championship. Both squads posted two wins and one loss in the tournament here last Friday and Saturday.

Columnels Junction Muscatine A Nd Corydon Satur

Large squad out for track season

Coach Albert McKinstry reports about forty athletes are starting regular workouts this week as track season begins. While some will train indoors, outdoor practice is favored by good weather and limited equipment. Several candidates show early form and interest as the team plans a class meet in three weeks followed by duals with Wellman Eldon Fairfield and Tri-State meets.

Albert McKinetry McKinstry Wellman Eldon Fairfield Washington Parsons Edwards Morrison Sexton Stransky Chance Radham Allen Eastwood Reiner Schulty Will Bevins Springman Maxwell Dayton Stewart Lyon McConnell Jenhneon McCall Crone Tucker McConansky Korf Till Bramer Palemer Howard Carter Duke Johneson McConaughy Enstn Kort Wikely

Local tournament yields close finishes for four teams

Saturday finales eliminate Crawfordsville and Brighton as Corydon Muscatine and Priddy night post key wins. Corydon defeats Brighton 21 to 9 while Muscatine edges Crawfordsville 22 to 19 for a final game win. Scores show Muscatine 20 and 22 in earlier rounds with Corydon 21 and Brighton 4% in one evening session.

Crawfordsvile Brighton Coryden Crawfordsville Muscatine Priddy Corydon

Instruction School To Be Held This Week

Mel Workman an Ames homemaking specialist conducts Farm Bureau led instruction across Washington County. Centers meet leaders to relay lessons to local women. Sessions run Crawfordsville Brighton Wellman and Washington with Friday gathering at Mrs Phillips home 614 West Washington Street.

Mel Workman Ames Farm Bureau Washton County Miss Workman Crawfordsville Brighton Wellman Washington W. A. Phillips West Washington Street

Joe Kelley Breaks Wrist In College Incident

Joe Kelley, a Washington student in the college of journalism at the State University, fell Friday evening during a wrestling match with his roommate and broke both bones in his right wrist. He will be unable to use the wrist for several weeks. He also appeared on the front page of yesterday's Daily Iowa, reporting a raid on a pool hall in Iowa City with help from a classmate.

Joe Kelley Washington Journalsm The State University Joe Ile Lowan Iowa City Joe Ist

Advertisements as Guides to Good Merchandise

The ad copy urges merchants to view advertisements as guides to quality goods. It emphasizes clear offers and honest representations to attract customers and build trust in the marketplace.

For Sale Items: Leghorn Eggs and Ford Roadster

For sale single comb white Leghorn eggs for hatching 3.50 per 100 and a Ford roadster to sell before leaving inquire of Joe Chabal Kalomm Mutual 30-14 Mrs lL Beard 112 end.

Ritodr Island Alex McCreedy Hasking Mutual Ll. B. Beard Joe Chabal Kalomm Mutual

Opens New Garage at Kyle Building North Second Ave

J. W. Fields, proprietor, opens a new garage in the Kyle building on North Second Avenue with day and night service. Fields has run an auto repair shop on Mast Second Street and moves due to rising business and need for storage space. Clarence "Red" McCreedy, a skilled electrician, joins, and a new auto wrecker is ready. phone number is 544 Green.

Ind Kyle North Second Avenue J. W. Fields Mr. Fields Mast Second Street Clarence Red” McCreedy

Rotary District Convention Attendees Leave for Ft Dodge

Dr BK EF Stutsman and four others named Frank Wilson Ralph Thompson Ralph Shannon and Loyrd Morrison depart last night for Ft Dodge to attend the Rotary Clubs district convention now in session today and tomorrow.

BK. EF. Stutsman Frank Wilson Ralph Thompson Ralph Shannon Lioyrd Morrison Ft. Dodge Rotary Clubs

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