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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1924

Page

3

Memorial Day Parade Plans Announced for City

Parade chairman Frank Beatty says Memorial day procession starts at 10 from the square, assembling at 9 90, moving via Avenue B and Main to Woodlawn and Elm Grove for decoration programs. Royal American carnival band joins as color guards and aides from Elm Grove and Woodlawn sections, with DPD 113th Cavalry as escort.

Frank Beatty Rade Committee Woodlawn Elm Grove Royal American Carnival Washington Band American Legion Royal American Band 113Th Cavalry Beatty Court House Central Park Avenue B Washington Street Marion Avenue Main Street Iowa Avenue

No Admission Charge to Carnival Grounds

Commander Walter Conner of the Leon Beatty post American Legion denied reports of an admission fee for the show grounds at the end of South Iowa Ave. The Royal American shows operate as a legion benefit with free grounds entry, charges apply only to individual amusements. The carnival anticipates strong patronage despite cool weather as the show train arrived from Ottumwa.

Walter Conner Leon Beatty American Legion Iowa Ave Royal American Legion Ottum

Two Are Held for Stealing at Keota

Oren Chenoweth and Ray Barker of Lewistown Illinois were held in the county jail and brought to Keota to answer charges of stealing from automobiles Sunday evening. They are accused of stealing a valuable overcoat a spotlight and a motor meter. An Illinois license plate aided the arrest and the stolen items were found in their possession. A preliminary hearing was set for today in Keota.

Oren Chenoweth Ray Barker Lewistown Lll Keota Miller Fiddy Sweet Jate

Kirksville Hosts Golden Jubilee for Osteopathy Founding

Local osteopaths Dr. A W Clow and Dr P L Etter travel to Kirksville Missouri for a commemorative event marking fifty years since Dr A T Still founded osteopathy The celebration takes place where the science began with Still’s work and the movement has grown into a recognized healing art Practitioners advocate stricter licensure and extended training requirements including post graduate surgery study for practice in many states

A. W. Clow P. L. Etter Kirksville A. T Etter Relate Missouri Still Still College Kirkeville

Reverence for Law in Prohibition Speech by Mrs Philpot

Mrs M J Philpot of Ced ar Falls leader for the W C T U urged strict compliance with the eighteenth amendment and reverence for the prohibitory law. She warned against liquor forces seeking to alter the ban with two thirds alcohol content in beverages and criticized President Butler's remarks on dry laws.

First United Presbyterian Church M. J. Philpot Cedar Falls Billa N. M. Butler Columbia University Philpot

McCrory Preaches Memorial Sermon to Veterans

Rev J Reade McCrory of the First United Presbyterian Church delivered the Memorial sermon on Sunday afternoon noting memorials in history honor God's deeds from creation to deliverance. He urged honoring veterans by preserving the institutions they defended and called for Americans to live for the nation’s Christian ideals. Attended by G A R W A R C Spanish American veterans and World War I soldiers with scripture read by Dr W W Bowers and prayers by Rev Willard Wylie. The First church choir, directed by Carolyn Hamilton, sang two anthems.

J. Reade McCrory First United Presbyterian Church First Church Egypt McCrory Roth Mr .Crory Priviere America Libre Vcice W. AR. C W. W. Bowers Willard Wylie Carolyn Hamilton

Hill Leads in Three Track Events at Cedar Falls Meet

Hill of Washington high school placed in three events at the State Teachers College meet in Cedar Falls. He finished second in the quarter mile and shot put and tied for fourth in the high jump. The quarter had the winner at 55.25 seconds. Hill’s best shot put was 40 feet 5 inches. Four local boys traveled. rain forced train travel arriving early Saturday.

Lioyd Hill Washington Cedar Falls Saturay Hill McConnell Sexton Chance Cedar Falls

Glasgow Aids Veterans In Federal Bonus Applications

Glasgow district court clerk announces will assist World War I veterans with applying for the federal bonus and related matters at no charge. The office has served as a headquarters for state bonuses and will continue this work. blanks may not be available for six weeks. Government cautions vets against paying for help and warns of potential sharks.

Glasgow District Court Corn Belt Tate Jenfus

Boy Loses His Pony Finds Animal in Country

Eyestone a West town youth attended Sunday school in Washington yesterday and left his pony tied at the church. After services the pony vanished and a search began. A later rider left the animal on a country road where a farmer found it and turned it into pasture.

Eyestone Washington

Dunlap Wins Out in Manatt Estate Case

Testimony and arguments in the Mary Manatt estate matter before Judge Charles A. Dewey in district court Saturday led to overruling objections by heirs to Dunlap claims and the allowance of a $1,900 claim for services by Oliver Dunlap of Kalona. The court also allowed attorney fees to Charles M. Dutcher of Iowa City and issued other probate calendar orders.

Mary ‘Tn Manatt Charles A. Dewey Oliver Dunlap Kalona Dunlap Charles M. Dutcher Iowa City Dewey

President Supports General Japanese Exclusion Bill

The president urges passage of a general exclusion bill and notes the need for orderly arrangements to avoid hardship. Ambassador Hanihara meets with Secretary Hughes after the bill's approval, plans a Tokyo telegram, and may resign as ambassador once the law takes effect.

Hawthara State Department Hughes Coolidge Will Cable

Hamill Urges Low Taxes and Law Order in Address

Lieutenant Governor John Hamill of Britt Hancock county voices support for lower taxes and public thrift. He argues for strict adherence to the Constitution, balanced government, and orderly marketing for agriculture while urging organized farming and sound education funding.

John Hammill Britt Hancock County Towa Court House Republc United States Fathers of the Republic

Committee Named for Memorial Day Observance

The Albert Huff Auxiliary President Mrs Julia Wilson names a committee to assist the G A R in Memorial Day observances. Members include Mrs Pearl Crone Mrs Helen Baird Miss Dell Hollingsworth Miss Letitia Shields Mrs Luella Barnes Mrs Nellie Jones Mrs Rena Page Mrs Kathryn Beatty Mrs Mattie Reister Mrs Nellie Wolfe Mrs Susanna Martin Mrs Barbara Neiswanger and Mrs Zoe.

Albert Huff Julia Wilson Pearl Crone Helen Baird Dell Hollingsworth Letitia Shields Luella Barnes Nellie Jones Rena Page Katheryn Beatty Mattie Reister Nellie Wolfe Susanna Martin Barbara Neiswanger Zoe

Veterans Graves List Published for Memorial Day Decoration

This paper publishes a list of veterans buried in Washington cemeteries with grave locations for Memorial Day visits. Readers urged to report errors to Call No 157 or Dr J C Bolce before Friday to allow corrections. Also Damascus Shrine No 10 to hold ceremonial meeting at the Commercial Club Thursday evening at 7 o'clock with self contributions.

Washington J. C. Bolce Damascusx Shrine No. 10 Commercial Club

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