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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1923

Page

6

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Glenn 95 held near Washington

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Glenn aged ninety five will be held Tuesday at 3 pm at the late home northeast of Washington with burial in Elm Grove cemetery. She died Saturday night at her home after a long life marked by devout faith and family service in Iowa and beyond.

Sarah Glenn Washington Elm Grove Glenn Pennsylvania Sarah McClelland John McClelland Elizabeth Keister Westmorland County Butler County Aaron A. Glenn Iowa Flora May W. F. Fleming John M. Glenn Sedalia Missouri Andrew W.W. Glenn St. Paul Minnesota Eva White Peabody Kansas Martha Kanouse Minden Nebraska Elizabeth Beamer Chicago Ulric L. Glenn Leta W Hannah McClelland Seattle Phoebe McKenzie Ainsworth Nic McClelland McClelland First United Presbyterian Vincent Andrews Wilson Living Lake Me's Mrs. Glenn William James Rebecca Erskine Nathan John Elizabeth Job Jemina Mary Jane Rose Anne Ann Hannah Phoebe

Carnival Opens on Berdo Grounds amid City Debate

The Brundage carnival arrives in Washington and sets up at the Berdo grounds under American Legion supervision. City leaders drop downtown plans after legal concerns about street obstruction and liability. Community sentiment splits over location, with an out of town site chosen for now. A sermon at Living Lake Church tied to Palm tree imagery and faith in resilient life.

Leon Beatty Post American Legion The Legion 4& Number Living Lake Shurch Christ Glenn

Walton Family Returns From Visit to West Chester

Mrs. C. FE. Walton and her son Jr. returned Saturday evening to their West Chester home after a visit at the home of Mrs. Jim Strader.

Chapel Singing Delights Junior High Students After Miss Vincent

Washington Junior High pupils beat the Junior Hi Pep team in a regular Saturday gathering. Chapel time Wednesday morning featured Miss Vincent at the piano and Miss Rhodes leading songs. The group sang five minutes past time and enjoyed the spontaneous program with hopes to repeat.

Washington Junior High School Chapel

Why a Home Room Play Delights Monday Audience

Miss Brindley’s class enjoyed a morning program with a two character play Why starring Ethel McFarland as Mrs. Clark and Merritt McDaniels as Willie. The act drew laughter and a vocal solo by Winifred Allen Look Down Dear Eyes capped the session.

Winifred Allen

Junior High posts many hopes for future occupations

A school column notes sixth and seventh graders prepare a year end literary program and class activities. It recalls a history class lesson about poise and singing, and describes a picnic at Sunset Park and a chorus remembrance of Over There. The Fathers and Sons Banquet features four speeches and a drum solo by Leroy Pratt.

Helen Norton Sunset Park Miss Wallace Grace Asken Gertrude Bates Wallace Grace Gertrude Henderson Junior High Miss Vincent Fathers and Sons Sambo Deménts Mr. Lemmon Rev. McCrory Chas. McLaughlin Judge Dewey Leroy Pratt Father Kev McCrory

Speech Ends Program Highlighting Boys and Religion

Judge Dewey delivered the final address praising the role of religion in a boy's life and recounting the group’s efforts. The speeches honored the boys with affectionate remark, prompting light jealousy from some fathers.

Dewey Dp. M

Vacation Time Near as Exams Loom Ahead

A nostalgic verse reflecting on the approaching vacation after a long semester. It notes excitement for break, plans for fun at home or trips, and appreciation for teachers who have guided through the year. The tone is hopeful and celebratory about rest and renewal.

The Cleanest School in Iowa Catches Childhood Moments

Garret Norton Spar of the Moment J Harvey Burham reflects on school life and winter nostalgia. The piece jokes about bootleggers, asks students about saved nickels for rides, and muses on reading material and lilac bouquets from Junior Hi pupils.

J. Harvey Burham Winter Iowa

Regular meetings and notices from May events

Several local groups schedule meetings and events in May. Pythian Circle and Rebekahs hold sessions and elections, while the W W G girls and Lillian Minick groups host gatherings. The Fortnightly club, Home Economies, and Baptist ladies list meetings, banquets, and ticket details for May 14 to May 18.

May Festival Dinner to Be Served by Methodist Church Group

The B B E O class of the Methodist church will host a May Festival dinner in the church basement next Friday evening. Dinner is from 5 30 to 7 30 with special entertainment planned. Please notify Mrs D E Brumback of attendance.

Rebekahs L. C. Willits Baptist Ladies of West Chester Allyl Cam Atu D. E. Brumback B. BE. O The Methodist Church Chorch

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