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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1924
Page
5
Riverside R R 1 May 19 reports a large gathering of about sixty five relatives at the Chase Hovel home then a noon spread at the Heck residence. News notes mention visits from neighbors and local happenings around Iowa City and nearby towns with reflections on weather and farm life.
May 15 reports detail visits and gatherings among residents Harold Bitting and Harold Briley, farm work, illnesses, and a funeral for Mr Kyle. Activities include Mother’s Day visits, class of years and school events, with residents planning the Young America school close night program and teacher Helen Dittmer’s contract.
West Chester reflects on a brief Friday trip by D E Brumback and I E Coffey, noting a light rain Saturday evening and the local belief in wearing heavy underwear until after June 1. The piece ends with a remark that this is the nicest time of the year.
Crawfordsville reports a busy commencement period with a May 19 visit by the Economics class to Ft. Madison penitentiary, a picnic at Crapo Park, and a Baccalaureate sermon at the high school auditorium. Notables include Supt. and Mrs. Harold Ross and Rev. Myron Hayes who delivered the sermon on Capital and Labor with scripture readings and a focus on character building.
Keota May 19 The senior class play Assisted by Sadie will be presented at the Methodist Church Tuesday and Wednesday nights May 20 21 The four act comedy mystery features a cast including The Mystery Dwight Mound The Detective Fred Ralston The Manager Sheldon Morrin The Millionaire Raymond Thompson The Professor Waldo Teeter The Bell Boy Gerald Ochs The Stenographer Dorothy White The Dowager Mildred Odie The Step-daughter Pauline Randolph The Adventuress Louise Luers The Debutante Margaret Klein The Maid Elva Miller Mystery Adventure Humor and romance are blended Coach Miss Kate Glover Rev L M Dorreen of Kansas City will give the commencement address to the Class of 1924 at the Christian church Thursday night May 22. Dorreen is a former pastor of the Keota Christian church.
The American Peony Society plans a June display in Des Moines with 50 000 dollars worth of peonies. Carloads will decorate arches and windows while the Coliseum hosts exhibitions by growers from Iowa to Maine. The event emphasizes design and awards, with flowers afterward sent to hospitals and charities.
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