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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1923

Page

3

Sunday School Convention Program Details

The May 8 to 10 state Sunday school eastern convention in Washington outlines general sessions, worship services, and multiple study periods led by Prof. M. A. Honline Rev. J. H. Engle and others with music by the Keokuk County Association Quartet. Delegates from outside the community are expected as preparations emphasize a large gathering and official business of the state association.

State Sunday School Washington State Sunday School Association Denison B. H. Stranahan R. A. Waite Keokuk County Association Quartette Henline Eweeeen Ao Miller J. H. Engle Keokuk County Association Wm. J. Shallcross Honline Mr. Miller Stranahan Hugh Magill Honline Music Muelli Royal J. Montgomery Studs No Petanw Sna Honlive E. H. Stranahan R. A Wait Victor N. Witter C. di Leen Burris

Splendid Deed Suggested By Fearful Pier Scene

The text urges courage to perform worthy deeds and to push tasks through. It contrasts a man threatening his partner with fear and delaying action with the idea of taking decisive, direct steps. It uses nautical and humorous imagery to urge resolve and prevent hesitation.

Lions and Rotarians Toast Unity in Washington

Washington Lions were entertained by the Rotary club in a joint event that showcased strong fellowship between the two luncheon clubs. Dr. Gage of Coe College spoke on Good Manners, stressing honor and inner character as the mark of a gentleman amid a carnival of singing and a symbolic Rotary Lions wedding to seal cooperation.

Washington Lions Rotary Club of Washington Commercial Club Lions Rotarians Frey Fred Mannhardt JF Ier Miller Dr. Gage Frank Wilson Harry M. Gage Coe College Cedar Rapids Gage

Lions Club Wedding Ends With Double Ring Ceremony

Miss Georgia Lions and A. Young Rotarian wed in a double ring ceremony. Doc Crow served as ring bearer with two key rings on a large cushion while Glenn Macy and Bruce Cowden stood as attendants. President Reade McCrory of the Lions escorted the bride as laughter rang through the ceremony.

Doc Crow Glenn Macy Bruce Cowden Reade McCrory Lions A. Young Rotarian Miss Georgia Lions

Finds Money in Cistern A Curious Cash Haul

Hiram Johnson cleaned a cistern for Hugh McCleery and found money believed lost a year ago. McCleery had dropped coins into the water from his vest pocket, and the stash proved to be intact and usable after more than a year.

Hiram Johnson Hugh McCleery Hugh Hiram

First Corn Planting Reported Near City

D. J. Gates planted the season’s first corn south of the city as Monday brought warm temperatures enough to start planting and then some heat to spare.

D. J. Gates

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