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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1919
Page
6
Col D J Palmer welcomes the U P mission committee as the session opens with Dr James H Grier of Canonsburg Pa named chairman and Rev W M French of New Bedford Pa as secretary.
Delegates to the annual session of the general committee of home missions of the United Presbyterian church were welcomed to Washington by Col. D. J. Palmer at the opening session. He praised Washington, saying the city stands for moral cleanliness and patriotism shown in war. Dr. Hutchison spoke of the Spirit of God guiding home missions. Attendees heard music and prayers as the gathering began.
A Washington post of the American Legion will form the local branch with officers elected next Tuesday at the Commercial club. Soldiers marines and sailors are urged to join. 42 have signed, with a goal of at least 150 members. T. L. Brookhart and John J. Seerley oversee charters for posts in the area and will advance local memberships.
A. O. Newell of New Kensington Pa. endorses Chamberlain's Coke and Diarrhoea Remedy. He keeps a bottle at home and has recommended it to friends who report good results. Lemmon's Drug Store promotes the product urging readers to act quickly.
The Washington city council signed a contract for a Sturdbaker street flusher costing 2050 dollars, replacing the old unit after five years. The new gas engine powered machine will be horse drawn and can flush sewers spray trees and fight fires. It holds 750 000 gallons and promises to cut water use by about half while delivering direct pressure for longer distances. The unit will bear the slogan Washington Cleanest City in Iowa on its sides.
Mrs A E Ross of South Marion avenue entertained the Mothers Club on Wednesday with an afternoon of sociable activity and a focus on their charitable work. The guests of the afternoon were noted society members and local club enthusiasts.
The funeral for Sir Knight Albert F. Longwell of Bethlehem Commandery No. 45 will be held at Wellman Town on Saturday at 2 p m A Templar funeral is requested and all commandery members are urged to attend. The procession departs the Asylum at noon sharp Cars are needed and volunteers should contact Commander J D Glasgow.
Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M calls a meeting Thursday May 22 at 7 45 PM for work on three Second Degree candidates Brethren urged to attend W M L D Langworthy signs the notice
Rev and Mrs Gilkey of Bellair Ohio are visiting at the home of R C McCall tonight and will remain for several days.
The McNamara Undertaking Co announces a bronze toned sedan ambulance matching their hearse. The new combination vehicle serves as pall bearer car and ministerial transport. Theo J Trouth joins as assistant embalmer with ambulance experience, and Ernest Louck returns from France to help drive and service the fleet. Sidney Smith assists with exclusive use of his Franklin Sedan for minister’s car.
An advertisement promises relief from dandruff by rubbing Parisian Sage on the scalp two or three times weekly. It claims to stop irritation and make hair thick and glossy with Lemmon's Pharmacy guaranteeing the product.
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