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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1923

Page

6

Women Club Holds Regular Meeting and Bridge Event

The Girls finished the story and severe members attended the W C T A meeting held yesterday at Mrs. J A Hawthorne home with Mrs Hawthorne leading the lesson. A business session followed and many members were present including those at the Sunday school convention. Eleanor Walker hosted Younger Set Bridge at Miss Marguerite McGugin’s home with six tables, hosted by Miss Isa Belle Hoyman and others, featuring a one course luncheon.

Merle. Lytie Alex Lytie George Morrison Wee Washington Street Sevilla Bolee South Marion Avenue Miss Forgey W. Cc.t. A J. A. Hawthorne Eleanor Walker Margueavite McGuein Isabelle Hoyman Tom Berdo Marguerite McGugin

Prayers for Rain Bring Relief to Farmers and Gardeners

Rain began this morning and by 3 PM continued heavily. By 2 PM rainfall reached 1.67 inches and will exceed two inches overall, easing weeks of dryness that slowed planting and crop growth.

Mrs Lee Gilbert Returns Home From Sunday Convention

Mrs Lee Gilbert has returned to her home in Oskaloosa after attending the Sunday school convention and visiting at the home of Mrs Geo Maxwell.

Lee Gilbert Oskaloosa Geo. Maxwell

Mrs. Go Hunter Elected Iowa Legion Auxiliary President

Mrs. Harry Go Hunter of Newton was chosen president of the Iowa state department of the American Legion Auxiliary at this morning's convention session. Mrs. C. B. McClung of Tipton was elected vice president.

Burlington Harry Go Hunter Newton Iowa State Department American Legion Auxiliary McClung Tipton

Mount Death Investigation Scene Shifts

Miss Fuchs testified before the grand jury that Leighton may have killed himself during Northwestern hazing after she initially feared he acted on threats. She described meeting Leighton in July 1921 and a pre rush motor ride during which he warned he would not be seen again.

Mount Leighton Miss Fuchs Grand Northwestern

Mrs Starr Tells How Tanlac Restored Her Appetite

Mrs Lillie E Starr of near Lenexa Kansas recounts her experience with Tanlac a spring tonic that revived her appetite eased indigestion increased weight by ten pounds and left her feeling healthy and cheerful she now says she will always keep Tanlac in her home for her daily well being Tanlac sold by all druggists and more than 37 million bottles sold Tanlac Vegetable Pills promoted as Nature s remedy for constipation.

Lillie E. Starr Lenexa Kansas Taniae

Woman Vanishes With Young Daughter From Des Moines Home

Bertha M. Johnson, former wife of Gerry Schilling of Washington, reportedly disappeared from her Des Moines residence with her ten year old daughter. A note states life is unbearable and that she is leaving Des Moines forever, offering no search clues.

the Journal Des Moines Bertha M. Johnson Gerry Schilling Washington

Sheriff's Sale Notice of Nick and Katie Schmitt Property

A writ of special execution directs public sale of land in Washington County Iowa. The west half of section 33 and the east half of the northeast quarter of section 32 in township 76 north range 9 west are offered for sale April 30 1923 in front of the courthouse with sale at 1 30 PM on June 2 1928.

District Court Washington County Iowa Nick Schmitt Katie Schmitt Court House Washington State Bank of Keota

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