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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1924

Page

6

Oklahoma Oil Town Tulsa Hosts Editorial Tour

The editorial party tours Tulsa visiting Cosden Oil Company and Page Orphans Home at Sand Springs. They note oil dominates Tulsa’s economy, rapid growth, and low gasoline prices. They witness a well shot at Ponca City and meet locals connected to schools and grain business. The trip continues to Bristow then Oklahoma City with new delegates arriving.

Tulsa Oklahoma Cosden Oil Company Cosden Company Cosden Washington United States Tulsa Advertising Club Page Sand Springs Mr. Page Marland Ponca City Oates Oats Columbus Junction Willow Springs New Jersey William Spivens Bristow Oklahoma City N. BE. A

Boy Scout Fox and Hound Hike Ends with Weiner Feast

A late week society note recounts a Boy Scout hike led by Dr. Crow where three crafty foxes and pursuing hounds traced a scent to Mrs. Clow’s Country Club area. The chase concluded with the foxes and hounds eating 80 weiners, buns, strawberries, and angel food cake. Also reported is Rosemary club’s Wednesday meeting with 12 members and two visitors, adding three new members.

Doctor Crow Dr. Crow Hill New Country Club Weiner Mrs. Clow Rosemary Club George McGinnis Robert Cherry Ray Lambert Charles Wiley

Meeting set for May twenty eighth at Mrs. Dewey Weeks home

The upcoming gathering is scheduled for May 28 at the residence of Mrs. Dewey Weeks. Attendees will convene at her home to discuss unspecified matters.

Dewey Weeks

Memorial and church notices for West Chester area

Memorial service Sunday at 2 30 at West Chester Methodist Church with Rev. Dillon of Washington in charge. Graves of old soldiers to be decorated afterward. Also notices for Baptist rehearsal Friday evening at 7 0 and Woman's Missionary Circle meeting with Mrs D E Brumbach Friday at 2 30. Ellen Dayton to lead program. White cross work planned. Ladies invited.

West Chester Methodist Church Dillon of Washington West Chester Baptist Church D. E. Brumbach Ellen Dayton

Lovers Time in Hurdles William Bolee Shines for Town Freshmen

William Bolee of Washington, a Town University freshman track athlete, posted a best time in the low hurdles at a telegraphic tri meet against Wisconsin and Minnesota. He also scored in both hurdle races last week against Michigan and Ohio, as the mile relay squad claimed victory over the rivals.

William Bolee Washington Town Wisconsin Minnesota Michigan Ohio

Memorial services set for Sunday at the courthouse

Members of the American Legion will meet at the courthouse at 2 o clock Sunday afternoon to attend the memorial services. The notice also mentions the Young Women’s organization in relation to the event.

Woman's Relief Corps Court House

Missionary Society Meeting and Legion Auxiliary Notice

The Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet Monday at 7 30 p m for officer elections and mite box opening. The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Legion club rooms with a report on the Fairfield district convention and a request for good attendance to complete poppy making. Mrs W B Kerr and Mrs W A Phillips hostesses.

George Mann American Legion Auxiliary Legion Club Fairfield W. B. Kerr W. A. Phillips

Notice New Haven Ladies Sell at South Side Square

Union plans an eatable and fancy display sale on Saturday May 24 at Wash A little Want ad will do it.

New Haven Ladies Sodalington Cleaners South Side Square Union

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