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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1922

Page

3

Judging Team Earns Eighth at Ames Grain Contest

Prof. Harold Montgomery and his high school agriculture class of three boys returned from Ames where they finished eighth among 26 schools. Smith Brookhart Jr placed fifth individually and tied for first in timothy and barley. David and Grove Letts contributed strong judging. Hudson, Iowa won the contest.

Harold Montgomery Anges Smith Brookhart Timothy Barley David Grove Letts Hudson Iowa Blackhawk County Ames

Fire alarm to Brookhart home ends with no blaze

Fire department responded to a report at the Col. W. Brookhart residence on East Washington Street but found no fire. Neighbors had seen a chimney burning out and triggered the alarm.

Col. 8. W. Brookhart Fast Washinton Street Brooklart

Spelling Contest Postponed One Week In Rural Schools

Miss Clara Wallace county superintendent postpones the rural spelling contest to Saturday afternoon at two oclock due to rain. Grace Conner and other officials notified contestants by telephone. travel through mud risked for some. The county meet features top township spellers with a school exhibit at the courthouse. Supt W G Robertson of Alleworth to pronounce the words.

Clara Wallace Miss Wallace Grace Conner Court House Supt W. G. Robertson Alleworth

Washington Boy Leads Negative in Parsons-Culver Debate

The Parsons College team of M. B. Casey and Ilarold Randall defeated Culver Stockton College of Canton Missouri by 2 to 1 in Canton on Thursday night March 24. A second debate is set for April 1 at Parsons against Kansas State Normal.

Parsons College M. BE. Casey Washington Ilarold Randall Fairfield Culver Stockton College Canton Kansas State Normal

Hender son Family Attend Pettit Funeral in Davenport

Mr and Mrs H T D Henderson of Keota changed cars here this morning on their way home from Davenport where they attended the funeral of Raymond Pettit son of Mr and Mrs Lindsey Pettit. Mrs Pettit is their niece.

H. T. D. Henderson Keota Davenport Raymond Pettit Lindsey Pettit Pettit

Colthurst case dismissed as trial nears in Crawfordsville

A dismissal was entered today in the First Savings Bank of Crawfordsville versus I L Colthurst. The case, connected to a higher court decision, was to be the first jury trial at the term. Hafeteller versus Lang becomes the next scheduled case for Monday while many jurors may not be ready. The Christian Endeavor district convention in Iowa draws hundreds despite bad weather with sessions in two churches and a full program of talks and activities for delegates from multiple communities.

First Savings Bank of Crawfordsville I. L. Colthurst W. Livingston Supreme Court Commercial Savings Bank Colthurst Hamilton Bank Colthurset Livingston Hafeteller Lang Dewey Mrs. Bean Irene Bean James C. Bean Fifth District Christian Endeavor Convention Missoe B. McPherrin Christian Endeavor Organization Iowa Presbyterian Church Christian Church Sidney Couch A. R. Oates L. D. Henderson The Christian Society Leslie Fraser McPherrin Christian Endeavor

Dunbar Opera Follies Arrives Here on April 11

Manager C A Pratt of Graham has contracted Ralph Dunbar to present his Opera Follies on April 11. The show will feature Dunbar's White Hussars singing band and a large company of artists. Dunbar previously brought his Robin Hood company here last year to great success and theatergoers anticipate another standout performance.

C. A. Pratt The Graham Ralph Dunbar Talis Dunbar White Hussars

Vicks VapeRab Promises Quick Relief for Child Colds

An old newspaper feature touts Vicks VapeRab as a safe external remedy for children’s colds, asserting rapid relief by inhaled vapors and surface application. It claims nightly use can prevent spasmodic croup and addresses sore throats, chest colds, and other ailments with Menthol and essential oils.

Vicks

Spring Kitchen Makeover Offer for Cabinet Gas Range

Start your spring cleaning by replacing old gas stoves with a white porcelain Cabinet Gas Range. The offer runs from March 28 through April with allowances on old stoves when purchasing a new Cabinet Gas Range and a Lorain float regulator. Demonstrations are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.

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Cleansing of the Way and Commendation or Criticism at City Church

The City Church features a baptismal service in the evening and a sermon titled The Cleansing of the Way. Morning topic is Commendation or Criticism. Special music inspires, and 45 shared lunch with 65 attending prayer meeting despite sickness. Sunday school and B Y P U proceed. area illness noted. M R Regan, pastor. Mrs L J Hogan returns home after visiting Williams burg.

C. E Leslie Frazer McGrew Penn College

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