Fathers and Sons Banquet Noted at Washington Methodist Church
About 350 men and boys gathered for the annual Fathers and Sons banquet at the Washington Methodist church dining room featured by Judge Charles A. Dewey’s address on The Unshakeable Things of Life. The program included musical numbers led by Jesse Miller and a drum solo by Leroy Pratt, with remarks from Claude Lemmon, L. D. Henderson, Rev. Reade McCrory, and Donald J. Ross as toastmaster, praising father son cooperation and the value of scouting and church involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Dewey
Fathers and Sons
Methodist Church
Washington
Paul MacKachron
Leroy Pratt
Clyde Pratt
Jesse Miller
Miller
D. J. Ross
Donald J. Ross
Claude Lemmon
Charles McLaughlin
Theodore Roosevelt
Charles
L. D. Henderson
Reade McCrory
Judge Dewey
Decoration Day Plans Under Way
J. D. Glasgow names Hugh M. McCleery president and Lieut. A. E. Baldridge marshal of the day for Decoration Day observances. Committees cover program parade finance flowers graves music automobiles reception and executive planning with a meeting set for next Tuesday at three o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Glasgow
Hugh M. McCleery
A. E. Baldridge
Orville Elda
H. M. Bicher
W. C. Harding
Frank C. Beatty
G. 8
McElhinney
T. R. Phillips
First Ward
J. B. Crail
R. G. Cherry
Fred Mannhardt
Jesse Miller
Johanna Ream
Carolyn Hamilton
Arthur Goodin
Omer Jones
Glenn Mace
L. A. Jones
P. J. Bevins
Ira Schenefelt
Claude Tucker
Col. Co. J. Wilson
FE. B. Hammer
Jon Waymack
Glasgow
Program for Next Monday Night at Methodist Church
Director Jesse J Miller announces the union choir concert as a prelude to the Sunday school convention. Washington churches have rehearsed, and the program features music by Gounod Maunder Sousa DeKoven Coerne and an item led by Miss Carolyn Hamilton. Concert starts at 7 30 p m with orchestra and choir.
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Jesse J. Miller
Methodist Choir
Union Choir
Washington
Jerusalem
DeKoven
Coerne
Carolyn Hamilton
War Between Junior and Senior Classes Breaks Out
Spring like weather and commencement season spark an annual skirmish between junior and senior students. The fiercest clash occurred Thursday evening as automobiles were used to overtake opponents and gain access to their side. Some class owners were hung and class paint applied, though faculty hope for calm and no injuries.
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Kia
Judge Urges Return to Enduring Truths in Courtroom Talk
Judge Dewey urged students to consider the unshakeable things of life as Russia experiments with radicalism. He warned that petty dishonesty leads to serious crime and depicted a courtroom scene with boys charged with crime. The address closed with the song America and a call to defender enduring values.
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Frank Crane
Russia
America
Judee Dewey
Washington
Delegates Find Lodging as Sunday School Meet Nears
Ladies Aid members from local churches search for lodging for several hundred visitors for the eastern division state Sunday school convention opening next Tuesday. Washington homes are expected to be taxed for capacity as ministers urge families with spare rooms or even wood sheds to take delegates.
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Ladies Aid Societies
Washington
Change In Ownership Of the Royal Cafe
W P D Johnson of New London has purchased the Royal cafe from Mr Karns who has run it tofore. The new proprietor will take over Monday morning and brings eight years in the business. He plans improvements and to cater to the best trade with further announcements forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. PD. Johnson
New London
Royal Cafe
Karns
Johnson
Funeral of Mrs Beamer at Chicago Baptist Church
Funeral services for Mrs. W. W. R. Beamer who died at her son's home in Chicago were held yesterday at four in the Baptist church with Rev. M. R. Regan presiding. Pallbearers were Ed Bovee Donald Bell John Bryson Elmer Burham Al Elridge and Antho Van Sickle. Burial followed at Kim Grove cemetery.
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W.W. R. Beamer
John T. Beamer
Chicago
the Baptist Church
M. R. Regan
Ed Bovee
Donald Bell
John Bryson
Elmer Burham
al Elridge
Antho van Sickle
Kim Grove Cemetery
Track Team from Iowa City Competes in Interscholastic Meet
Coach Dickinson leads the Iowa City high school track squad today at the annual interscholastic track and field meet hosted by the university. Locals hope for a solid showing with Boice in hurdles and Rice in pole vault and high jump considered likely to place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson
Iowa City
Boice
Rice
Strive to Achieve Travel Hopeful Remark
A compact reflective quote from R L Stevenson on value of journey over arrival and the virtue of effort. It emphasizes hopeful travel as the better pursuit and genuine success as steadfast labor.
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R. L. Stevenson
Egyptians Uncover Last Thimble Pattern Mystery
In 1064 a supposed final thimble was deemed rude and discarded. Researchers report discovery of agaprentiy similis pattern devices in Egyptian ruins, suggesting earlier thimble designs influenced by ancient craft.
Danger in Jealousy and its deadly grip
A pithy reflection on jealousy as a dangerous offspring of love. The quip warns that unless the parent acts to control the suspicion, the jealous feeling will torment both parties and ruin the relationship.
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Hare
Numerous Society Meetings Share Light Refreshments Across Town
Dozens of groups from Rebekahs to Missionary and Women's clubs held meetings at churches and member homes. Attendees enjoyed talks on local topics, musical numbers, plays, and light luncheons with desserts, coffee, and ice cream.
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Women’s Missionary Society
Fast United Presbyterian Church
J. M. Godfrey
Oscar Geege
C. H. McLaughlin
Taubman class in Long Beach claims world’s largest Sunday school
John A. Hillhouse informs the Journal that his grandson Donald Mitchell belongs to what is described as the world’s biggest Sunday school class the Taubman class in Long Beach California. Mr Taubman is pastor of a Christian church there and teaches the class as a side line.
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John A. Hillhouse
The
Journal
Donald Mitchell
Taubman
Long Beach
California
Mr. Taubman
Christian Church
Picnic Play Day At Sunset Park Draws Brighton Students
Pupils and patrons from several Brighton township schools enjoy a play day program today in Sunset park. A large number of local residents are spending the day at the park.
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Brighton Township
Sunset Park
Regular meetings announced across several groups
Notices list schedule changes and regular meetings for K P R Interchurch De Molay K C W W G girls Baptist church and Fortnightly Music Department noting new dates and locations including Emma Miller East Street and Monday May 14 after a Sunday convention.
W C T U Plans Statewide Membership Drive Across Groups
May 5 dispatch from Des Moines reports the Women’s Christian Temperance Union will launch a state wide membership campaign starting Mothers Day May 13. The drive targets four groups mothers teachers religious workers and business women with weekly focuses through June including school week church society week and a business women campaign. An effort to enlist men as honorary members runs June 10 to 14 as unions boost enrollment and oppose moves to weaken enforcement of the prohibition act.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Womens Christian Temperance Union
Oocal
Luncheon Planned for Supreme Officers Visit
The P. E B O s are asked to remember the luncheon Monday from four to six at Mrs. Orville Elder's home in honor of the five Supreme officers in the city. Fort nightly club program submissions to printing committee Mrs. Ralph Daugherty or Mrs. Milan Shields. West Chester Methodist Ladies' Aid will meet at the church Wednesday May 9 with entertainment committee named. All church ladies invited.
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Julia Warren
RE. D. Monison
West Washington Street
Kurtz
Ira Rathmel
C. A Speer
Walnut Women’s Club
Joe Wolfe
Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Ethel Atkinson
Stutsman
H. R. Brinning
Harry Smith
Birdie Hotle
Miller
Brookhart
Eyestone
Miss Atkinson
West Chester
J. F Kurtz
Ladies Aid Society
the Methodist Church
South Avenue C
Priscilla Morrison
Harmony Club
Boyd Stephens
James Swift
Brewer
Foster
Waterloo
Cok
National Federation
Harry McConnell
Miss Johnson
Presbyterian Church
Fred Moors
L. S. Patterson
G. S. Kerr
Arthur Oates
Mrs. Walkur
Green
Mrs. Wilson
Brown
Mrs. Hess
Bean
Mrs. Hewitt
Rice
Fred Neiswange
Gene Kisor
Orville Elder
T. H. Berdo
P. EB. O
Ralph Daugherty
Milan Shields
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Marguerite Begs Teacher Not To Fire Her Over Mistake
A girl named Marguerite recalls a first day incident where a teacher sent home a younger pupil for not being old enough and Marguerite fears being laid off as a consequence.
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Marguerite
Mamma
Toa
City Increases Wages for Trades in Des Moines
Des Moines city council approved wage increases from 10 to 25 percent for bricklayers, mortar mixers, carpenters, cement finishers, technical workers, and painters, boosting the monthly payroll by about $16,000. Rates rise to $1.25 an hour for bricklayers and $1.26 for cement finishers, among others, effective May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Trades and Labor Assembly
Demand for Farm Workers Grows Across Iowa
Iowa labor bureaus report daily rising demand for farm workers with estimates nearing national averages. Agriculture department data from April 1 show 88 percent of demand being met, with shortages tied to improved industrial conditions and early spring farming. Last year supply exceeded demand by 11 percent.
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Associated Prove
Des Moines
Iowa
Department of Agriculture
Governor to Attend Sioux City Bridge Opening Ceremony
Governor Kendall will join ceremony for the inter state bridge over the Missouri river at Sioux City set for May 12. The South Dakota governor will also speak at the event.
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Ryde Associated Press
Des Moines
Kendall
Missouri River
Sioux City
South Dakota
Tokyo crime rumor cites intellectual classes
A terse note claims most of Tokyo's criminals are from elite intellectuals. The warning advises caution when encountering strangers who quote Homer in public.
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Tokyo
Boston Transcript
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Glasgow Announc
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Reister & Sons
Women's Missionary Society of the
Second United Presbyterian Church
William Beal
Mike Lewis
Willard Wylie
Rural Woman's Club
Elmer Cheery
Charlies Rhodebeck
Charles Cherry
Missionary Society of the
First United Presbyterian Church
J. C. Boice
Ella Montgomery
Alliance
Ohio
Buds of Promise
the Baptist
Mrs. Dodds
Cora Alice Hays
Nora Warner
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Miss Henderson
Edith Boileau
Edna
Alta Fetters
Helen Tucker
Harold Anderson
Evening Journal
American Pearl Button Co
Inquire Journal Office
Dempsey Land Co
Grtt
Joe Melinski
R. B. Stephens
South
Webpe Old Heifer Call
Knotek Bros
Riverside
F. van Buren
A. M. Turner
Glenn G. Hayes
Loyd Harrison
Ainsworth R. N. 2
S. E
Kolah Club
Lauder Kennedy
K. P
R. Minick
C. C. Gore
Interchurch Committee
Notice de Molay
Delbert Jennings
M. C
K. C
J. E. Wolf
W. W. G. Girls of the Baptist Church
Emma Miller
East
BUICK
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Stewart Room
South Side
Poland
Call
R. Gallagher
Majestic Range
Crail’s
Inquire Journal
C. M. Taylor
Ainsworth
Win Smouse
Henry Dupuis
Keota
Schmoeller Bros
Blair
Onc
South Town
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