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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1923
Page
3
The high school year ends with many students exempt from annual tests due to grades. Examinations start Monday and run through the week. Commencement exercises are scheduled for Thursday evening with the address to be delivered.
The Dec oration day program lists Marsh W Bailey and Dr W W Bowers delivering addresses at two cemeteries on the morning of May 30th. Dr J C Boice and Frank Appleby are the cemetery presiding officers. Prayers will be offered by Revs Reade McCrory and M R Regan. Judge D W Hamilton of Grinnell will give the afternoon address.
President McDonald announces grade recitations extend to Monday and exams begin Tuesday. Report cards go home Friday. teachers must finalize year reports by Friday evening. High school senior play tonight. baccalaureate at First United Presbyterian on Sunday with Rev. A RK Oates delivering the sermon. Junior-senior reception Tuesday in the Methodist basement. commencement Thursday at the high school auditorium. Senior picnic follows Monday at local grounds. Junior high commencement set for a week from tonight. Principal Henderson coordinates the program.
The Winfield Beacon marks 43 years under Ed Hinkle and successors. Hinkle, the veteran editor, has steered the paper with John Stinson and later Charley, earning praise as a steadfast, respected neighbor and scholar.
Dr. Charles F. Wishart president of Wooster College won the Presbyterian general assembly moderator post in Indianapolis on the third ballot over William J. Bryan 451 to 427. Bryan led early ballots but withdrew as two California pastors exited. Wishart’s supporters argued for an ordained minister to guide church work.
Crowds gathered at the north east corner of the square for a daily downtown concert by Brundage carnival band. Report notes a marked improvement in playing, with earlier criticism of the group easing as the steam calliope on the carnival grounds produces excellent music twice daily.
Dixon and Quinn, men held for weeks on suspicion in the Bruns seed house safe explosion, have been released by local officers due to lack of new evidence. The sheriff and deputy warn they may hear of another safe blowing soon in the area.
Ezra Eckerman of Kinross visited his old home near Washington staying over a week. He attended the Sunday school convention and the Pleasant Hill township meeting. He met old friends and praised the program. Mothers Day was celebrated in the forenoon with 165 in Sunday school.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lola Eva Koehler were held yesterday at 2:30 p.m. at the Christian church. Dr. W. H. Hampton and Rev. D. M. Davis officiated. Pallbearers were Earl Jackson, J. W. Enslin, Ed Mayhew, Peter Koehler, Mack Wallace, and Roger Colthurst. Interment followed at Elm Grove cemetery.
Hayley of Monmouth California formerly pastor at Crawfordsville will occupy the United Presbyterian pulpit in Ainsworth Sunday morning. He is visiting the county en route to the general assembly of his denomination.
Eugene Seevers of Oskaloosa ordered a trunk from Boone. The sheriff’s office has heard nothing as the trunk, said to contain hair goods, was sent to the county. Seevers was arrested earlier this week for obtaining hair goods from Mrs. N L Black by false pretenses and remains in the county jail.
Henry Swift of Riverside captured the Davenport radio fiddlers contest beating about eighteen rivals among veteran players. The victory underscores his musical talent praised by friends and family, with hints he may pursue the concert stage though he values the win and good time above ambition.
Local boy Pred Blick leads in a summer pastoral charge at Albia United Presbyterian Church serving Ser vice. He attends seminary in Pittsburgh with a possible future move. Roommate Rev Boyl Patterson preaches at West Chester, Fort Morgan Colorado. Fred, six years out of high school, worked his way through education and seminary, aiming for strong biblical knowledge like his grandfather John Gault.
A reflective aphorism notes that high intellect and low folly are equally blamed while mediocrity rules the majority. It argues that consensus defines and restrains any idea that breaches its boundary, shaping thought through conformity. Pascal’s citation anchors the meditation.
The senior class production Nothing But the Truth impressed with a natural, polished cast led by Smith Brookhart and supported by Charles McLaughlin Jerry Crevis Robert Shields and Irma Waymack Helen Reister Beatrice Baird Hannah Welch Leona Minicx and Marielle Fleming. Eleanor Walker Crisp Ferry Fields Theodore Hial and the Everette Griffith orchestra earned praise for contributing to a well rehearsed performance that delighted the audience.
Butter customers can start now for strict first class quality with Pine Row butter. Regular weekly delivery offered. Hot summer months guaranteed quality, same high standard year round. Phone 16-14. Karle Libe bey.
Keota Campfire Girls are elated as they receive honorable mention the highest distinction available. They are under the guardianship of Mrs. E. C. Gilbert and praised as a fine recognition for the many delightful Keota girls.
Walter Hagen, holder of the British Open golf title, defeats Gene Sarazen 3 and 1 in the morning semi final at Leeds. Hagen will meet W. H. Jolly of Fox Grove in the semi final.
The market for eggs leaves traders guessing about future prices while sellers note a large supply ready for sale. The verse suggests prices are unclear but volume remains high and eggs are readily available.
Hospital board elected M. W. Bailey as chairman A. R. Miller as vice chairman George Reed as secretary and Miss Nelle Hebner as assistant secretary for the coming year. Eddie Squire will serve as janitor and grounds caretaker. Grounds beautification plans and floor renovations were discussed along with elevator repair cost near 1000 dollars. Dr. Gardner attended his first meeting since autumn trip to California.
W. H. Younkin former Lone Tree Reporter owner and his son Howard load belongings into a Buick Six for a California journey. They plan to pick up their daughter in Victor Colorado, then travel together. The note recalls Theodore Roosevelt's 1903 speech in Victor and hints at Iowa's Younkin lineage ending unless return visits occur.
It is estimated there are at least 100 million colds yearly making it the most common infectious disease. The text states colds do not come from drafts or chills, but drafts and chill aid transmission by helping the germ reach its target.
Local announcements include K of P and De Molay work sessions this Monday at 8 pm led by R Minick and Delbert Jennings. The Busy Bee club meets May 19 at Leona Bales to complete sewing bags. George and Mrs Stewart host Younger Set Bridge Monday. Rev Boyd Patterson preaches May 20 at United Presbyterian and Baccalaureate services follow at 8 pm at the Methodist church, West Chester. Literature Dept of Fortnightly meets Monday at 2 30 pm with Mrs J M Godfrey. tea to conclude the year. Everyone welcome.
In Mason City Iowa this morning three year old Dana Shapiro son of Mr and Mrs B P Shapiro fell into a foot of water in front of his home and drowned authorities said.
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