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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1925

Page

8

Local Notes and Theater Update From Washington

Mr and Mrs J W Fields visited relatives northwest of Washington. The Methodist choir will present The Gypsy Rover on Friday May 15 in the H B auditorium instead of May 12. Mrs Harry Hogue of Pueblo arrives for a visit with James Stephenson and others, plans to return to Pueblo then California. Golf club notices urge dog restraint to protect grounds. Barber from Des Moines at Pratt's. Mrs Al Tomlinson of Brigton visiting Washington. Dr and Mrs W P Gardner return from California. George F E Shalla Kalona and Anna Rose Tellin Riverside secured a marriage license yesterday.

Methodist H. 8 Eod Harry H. Hogue Pueblo Colorado Washington James Stephenson Charles Jackson T. Dall Keota George FE Shalla Kalona Anna Rose Tellin Riverside

Joneses Attend Relative's Funeral in Stronghurst

Mr and Mrs Will E Jones and Mrs D N Jones drove to Stronghurst Illinois yesterday for a private funeral of a relative. Mrs E O Newell of Columbus Junction visited Washington friends yesterday.

Will E. Jones D. N. Jones Stronghurst Ilinois E. O. Newell Columbus Junction Washington

Visitors from Wooster Enjoy Washington Visit

Mr and Mrs J L Austen of Wooster Ohio depart Thursday after visiting her brother E R Kuhn and nephew Frank McKay. Kuhn returning to Texas after weeks here, admires Texas climate. Mrs Davison of Elrick Iowa visits Ed Benton and Glenn Davison. Dwight Nicholson of IA City visits sister A W Yard. Funeral for Glenn McCullough in Muscatine.

J. L. Austen Wooster Ohio E. R. Kuhn Frank McKay Washington Mr. Wooster State Horticultural Experiment Station Mr. Kuhn Texas Iowa Guy Davison Elrick Ed Benton Glenn Davison Dwight Nicholson Iowa City A. W. Yard T. F. Barker Letts Glenn McCullough Muscatine

Social notes from Washington Iowa and nearby towns

Eugene Hisgberg spends Sunday with friends in Fairfield. Jennie Gardiner visits from Keota staying with sister Mrs. Pringle. Miss Jouline Mayo travels to Farmington for an evening event. Groceries and feeds advertised by Fairmount Creamery. F B Carter and Dixie visit Fairfield. Mrs Verne Madden and son Billy visit Brighton, Lourage leaves for Terre Haute. Eva Denny travels to Fairfield visiting Mr. and Mrs. Keesey. Mrs. Leland Morrison visits Fairfield parental Douglas home. Birdsall family from Waterloo visits Dr. Wickham.

Eva Denny Fairfield Vincent Keesey Leland Morrison Douglas Pairfield

Miss Stirling Suffers Burns At Home

Miss Margaret Stirling daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas J Stirling on the Dittmer farm northwest of Washington suffered painful burns while placing bread in a gas oven flames burst into her face and arms The burns are not deep nor serious and there was no explosion She received prompt medical care and is recovering with bandages in place.

J. A. Harwood R. EK. Shannon Davenport Lou Langworthy Langworthy St. Katherine’s School Harwood Washington St. Luke's Hospital New York State Margaret Stirling Thomas J. Stirling Dittmer

Saint Sun publisher Frank E. Stouffer dies at 58

SAC CITY May 5 Frank E. Stouffer former San Sun publisher died yesterday after three weeks illness with heart trouble He was 58 years old.

Sac City Frank E. Stouffer The San Sun

Sermon on Moses and Music Week at Methodist Church

Dr. Thomas Osborne of Mt. Pleasant preached on the Eleventh Chapter of Hebrews and the capacity for God. Dr. Bowers opened Music Week with a Psalm and discussed the Hymnal and hymn writers. A song service followed with notable organ and choir performances.

Dr. Osborne Methodist Church M. E Thomas Osborne Mt.Pleasant Osborne Moses Jesse J. Miller Bowers Dr. Bowers Isaac Watts John Henry Newman Washington Gladden George Matheson Charles Wesley Fanny Crosby Cheir

Bankers Special Train Visits Southern Iowa for Meetings

A bankers special train travels through southern Iowa this week for division group meetings. The route includes Davenport, Ottumwa, Des Moines, Chariton, and Red Oak with Robert L. Leach and George Beman accompanying the delegation.

Des Moines Southern Iowa

Congress Holds Authority To Enact Tax Publicity Provision

The District of Columbia court of appeals rules Congress has constitutional power to enforce the publicity provision of the income tax law in a case from the district supreme court. Des Moines reports Lieutenant Jack Harding predicts airplanes will be mass produced and widely used as costs fall, noting the world flight proved travel is practical and safe.

Washington Congress District of Columbia Court of Appeals District Supreme Court Des Moines Jack Harding Army

Livestock Estimates Show Chicago Prospects

Chicago officials release official livestock estimates for tomorrow with 16 000 hogs 8 000 cattle and 12 000 sheep expected to be processed.

Chicago

Burris guest visits as Miss Strothman towel shower

Mrs C O Burris visited the Cotter area yesterday at the Mrs Kelsey home. J O Robertson of Mississippi conducted a Jersey cow and calf sale at the T M Holmes barn last evening. Mr and Mrs Wm Edwards and Mrs Edwards Sr left for Chicago to visit relatives. Mrs Buxbaum and Miss Raney hosted a towel shower for Miss Gladys Strothman with enjoyable company and refreshments.

Crawfordsville C. O. Burris Cotter Avas

Paris Prohibits Street Processions on Joan of Arc Day

The French cabinet restricted street processions for next Sunday to prevent potential rioting amid planned demonstrations and counter demonstrations marking Joan of Arc day.

Paris Joan of Arc

Nurse Miss Rice Suffers Painful Scalding Burns

Miss Jessie Rice, completing nurse training at University Hospital, was hurt Saturday when her ankle turned and she dropped two pans of scalding milk. The burns on her arms are painful but not serious.

Jessie Rice University Hospital

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J. W. Fields T. J. Stirling Toopman’s C. F. Haight Singer Sewing Machines Pratt Marion Ave al Tomlinson Brighton W. P. Gardner Wellman and Lexington Suzanne Pasadena California West FOX Marie Prevost Monte Blue Robert Keable Peter FOX News Garamount Jerton James Cauae Slean Hunter Viola Dané New York Eea Little & Pratts Martha Washington George McElhinney Drug Co Stryker Tooman Ward H. I. Ward & CO Eugene Hisgberg D. F. Macon Jennie Gardiner F. R. Pringle Jouline Mayo Farmington Aintent Pairmount Creamery Company Trunks Tooman Crail’s F. B. Carter Dixie Verne Madden Billy Roger Birdsall Sara Mae Waterloo E. T. Wickham Miss Stirling C. M. & F. Clothing CO Washington Cleaners Breese Krouth Owen McGovern North Seventh Ave Loftiss Woodwork Shop IRAIN Jona Shields & Sons Axminster Alexander Smith & Sons Carpet Company J. B. Crail Washington, Iowa
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