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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1922

Page

5

Silent City Squatters Face Rich Husband in Stormy Night

In Ithaca area turmoil centers on Polly Hopkins and Marcus MacKenzie as squatters resist eviction from a deteriorating Silent City shack. MacKenzie pleads for his wife while Polly taunts him and plots with Larry Bishop to protect Evelyn from exposure, amid a raging storm and arrests.

Apter Silent City Ithaca New York Holly Ermal Granny Mae Orcar Mett Evelyn Polly Oigh Marcus MacKenzie Ned Holly Overrsa MackKenzie Chapteh Evelyn Robertson Robert Oscar Larry Mehop MacKenzie Bennett Kenzie Dennett Lyn Robert Percival Percival Farmer Hopkins Shack Ant MacKenzie Cila H.X Rob Lercival Peemeene eelLe Clei Granny Hope Vedey She Percival Jerry Nebert Girt Reiyn Auburn Daddy Hopkins Wally Bishop Marcus MacKenzie Mare Larry Marcus Poll Hopkins Tos Silent Larry Bishop Polly Up Polly J Gray

Sabbath services and programs at First United Presbyterian

The Sabbath school meets at ten for Bible study and public worship at 11 00 a m and 7 30 p m led by Pastor W G Robb. Morning topic Do We Need a Y M C A Sabbath school at 9 45 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m special music includes Organ Prelude Melodie in G Friml Anthem Break Forth into Joy with tenor solo by Mr Marion Rannam and a Duet O Lord of Hosts during offertory.

Pirst United Presbyterian Christian Endeavor

Silent Shanty Moments Amid Snow and Tense Glances

In a snowbound shanty Larry Bishop trembles beside Jeremiah as Polly Hopkins gazes with a stark, unearthly look. The scene shifts from quiet comfort to eerie tension as memories of happier spring days haunt the squatters.

Larry Bishop Jeremiah Polly Hopkins

No Escape from the Lake Threat in a Dark Hut

In a tense confrontation, Polly MacKenzie terrorizes Evelyn as Larry flees, while Evelyn pleads through a gag. Polly plants lights, contemplates killing, and holds Evelyn bound as the showdown nears a brutal conclusion with a violent act looming.

Organ Music Program at Central Church Featured Soloists

Read Rev. J. Reade McCrory presiding at the services with Carolyn Hamilton directing music and Helen Harvey as organist. The program includes pieces by Keller Sehnecker Debussy Sullivan and Herbert with postludes and preludes such as Turn Thy Face From My Sins and Speak of Dawn.

Keller Miss Hamilton McCleery Sehnecker Debussy Sullivan Herbert J. Reade McCrory Carolyn Hamilton Helen Harvey

Second United Presbyterian Services and Meetings

The Sabbath school meets in the morning at 9 45 and the morning worship at 11 o clock. An Endeavor meeting at 6 15 p m covers How to Be Friends of Jesus based on John 15 14. A consecration and prayer meeting is held Wednesday at 7 36 p m conducted by Rev Robertson with no evening service.

Rev. Robertson

Church Election and Convention Highlights

Notice requests church members attend Lord's Day service for officer elections and pastor selection to begin June 1. It notes Cedar Rapids convention success with 800 out of town delegates and 1,000 locals, Washington chosen for next annual meeting, and bids by Burlington. It lauds Bible school, youth activities, and invites all to meet next Sunday.Signed W. H. Hampton, Minister.

Cedar Rapids Washington Burlington Bible School W. H. Hampton

Living Epistles and Prifting Sermons At Morning Service

The morning service features a sermon on Living Epistles followed by Sunday school at 1 15 p m and the Young People’s Society at 6 00 p m. Evening preaching on Prifting with visitors welcome by E A Wilbur Johnson pastor.

Young People’s Society E. A. Wilbur Johnson

Presbyterian Sabbath Services and Choirs Prompt Attendance

The church schedules 9 45 a m Sunday school 11 a m morning worship on The Call of the Gospel and 7 30 p m evening worship with A Glimpse at the Heart. Christian Endeavor meets 6 30 p m. Pastor Ar R Oates conducts services with Misertha Hby as chorister and Mrs B Dougherty as organist inviting all without another church home.

Christian Endeavor Ar R. Oates Misertha Hby B. Dougherty

What some make of religion sermon at morning worship

A church schedules a morning sermon on what some make of religion at 9 00 o clock and an evening talk on the venture of a great man. Bible School at 9 30. Epworth League meets 6 30. Special music includes pieces by Dvorak Wagner and Rachmaninoff with offertories and an Ashford Anthem. Strangers receive cordial welcome at all services.

Epworth League Largo New World Symphony Dvorak

Local Church Announces Next Sunday's Sermons and Music

Pastor M. R. Regan outlines the worship schedule with morning services at 10:55 and evening at 7:30. Special music featured in both services, Sunday school at 9:30, B Y P U at 6:30, church night Wednesday with lunch at 6:30, prayer meeting at 7:15, scripture Romans 7 1 13, groups at 8 o'clock.

M. R. Regan

Yard Will Manage The Farmers Store In Town

A. W. Yard, recently manager of the sold downtown Farmers Union store, will stay in Washington to manage the union’s business on North Town avenue. Mae DeLong remains elevator manager at the North Iowa avenue store, ensuring two capable hands for local operations.

A. W. Yard Farmers’ Union Washington North Town Avenue Mae DeLong North Iowa Avenue

Notice on Farmers' Co operative Exchange Store Sale

Mrs A W Yard will be at Wardrobe Cleaners with the books of the Farmers' Co operative Exchange whose downtown store was sold yesterday All persons owing this store are asked to call and settle at once Farmers' Co operative Exchange 6813.

A. W. Yard Farmers’ Co-Operative Exchange

Cabbage Diet Ad Promises Cure For Ailments

An advertisement touts cabbage and sausages as a simple remedy from Mayr's Wonderful Remedy claiming to alleviate stomach and intestinal ailments. It alleges doctors offered varied diagnoses and that the product removes mucus and inflammation. Refund offered, Lemmon's Pharmacy and other druggists carry it.

United States Mayr Lemmon’'s

Tanlac Sways Elmhurst Man In Chicago Sales Pitch

M W Alexander a Redwing Foods salesman from Elmhurst Illinois reports Tanlac improved his appetite and digestion after a year of sour stomach heartburn and bloating. He claims to have gained twelve pounds and now has energy to lift two heavy grips. The ad notes Tanlac is sold by druggists.

Illinois M. W. Alexander Elmhurst, Ul Chicago Cas Taniac Adot

Secret of a Good Disposition and Health Cure

An article extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a health safeguard for women. It claims healthier, happier dispositions come from avoiding fretfulness and nerviness, citing letters of women restored to health and happiness through the remedy.

Lydia E Pinkham Coe

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