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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1923

Page

3

Judge Hamilton Urges Patriotism In Peace Time

Judge Dan Hamilton of Grinnell urged American citizens to practice true patriotism in peace. He praised veterans, warned against alcohol lobbyists, and called Washington to support world peace measures and national service. The Decoration Day program featured veterans, school parades, and community choirs, with solemn ceremonies at Elm Grove cemeteries.

Hamilton Dan Hamilton Grinnell Graham Theater America France Lem Washington Syil John A. Logan Hollinger American Legion Auxiliary Carolyn Hamilton

Washington Wins Game From Wyman

In a Decoration day baseball game at Crawfordsville Washington defeated Wyman 14 to 10. Washington’s McElroy led with four hits including a home run and a triple while Little allowed the losing side steady pitching. The crowd included many Washington supporters and the Legion service closed with taps.

Crawfordsville Washington Wyman R. Davis D. Davis H. Davis Davises L. Davis Reeces Kieseys Little McElroy

Memorial Day Meeting At Woodlawn Memorializes Service

At Woodlawn Cemetery Dr J C Boice led a memorial service with Rev Reade Mc Crory giving prayer Dr W W Bowers delivering a moving address and the crowd singing America Fifty attendees were present with many traveling by train to the Commercial club for meetings Miss Anna Barness of Ames leads the school enrollment includes dozens of operators and traffic staff from cities including Washington Riverside Fairfield Iowa City Davenport Muscatine and Winfield The program continues today and tomorrow with a Friday address on Industrial Town by Royal H Holbrook of Ames and a luncheon hosted by the Washington Telephone Co at the Commercial club.

Woodlawn Soldies J. C. Boice Reade McCrory W. W. Bowers Telephone School of G Muscatine Burlington Davenport Commercial Club Anna Barness Ames Cora M. Hopping Washington Velma Younkin Riverside Bessie Gideon F. H. McQuiston Fairfield Glessie Johnson Margaret Dwyer Carolyn Bowermaster Cecile Campbell Katie Cupp Della Young Pearl Gaumer Mary Shryeck N.brighton Hattie Goody Iowa City Laura Poet Julia Thompson Margaret Sawyer BE. P. Sherman W. A. Matthews F. M. McDougall Maud Outright City Caroline Koehler Myrtle Kendrick Cecile Shrader Winona Dillinger Emeline Ward Loretta Clifford Sigourney M. Schaffer Pleasant Plain Margaret Cameron Winfield Jennie Turkington Belle Spangler Nelia Heath Eva Heath Lena Schlatter Wayland Mae Wolfe Ethel Boshart Zalpha Hesser Cecil Nichols Eva Sodergren Mae Snyder Kalona M. Walter Blanche Christensen Emma Linneman Marie Leger Mt. Pleasant Grace Scarff Mary Todd Hattie van Winkle Floyd Steele Marcella Kendrick Mildred May Blanche McFarlane West Chester Veil H. Wade Richland John Weidner Royal H. Holbrook The Washington Telephone Co

Judge D W Hamilton Holds Court In Grinnell

Judge D W Hamilton of Grinnell who was here to deliver the Decoration day address yesterday remained over today and is holding court. Various court business is being attended to.

D. W. Hamilton Grinnell

Court House Flag Stolen Report Sparks Vandalism Charge

Janitor Billy Cunningham reports a flag on the courthouse sidewalk was stolen yesterday afternoon. He voices strong disdain for the act and condemns the thief.

Billy Cunningham Court House Billy

No Accidents Reported During Decoration Day Parade

No accidents were reported yesterday due to parade congestion as the square was roped off for safety. The Decoration Day march proceeded with measures to protect participants and spectators.

Traveling preacher Jimmie Nichols plans round world tour follow up

Rev Jimmie Nichols sends a postal card from mid Atlantic detailing a planned winter voyage to Rome Palestine the Mediterranean and other Holy Land and Asiatic and African stops He plans to lecture in the summer and prepare for another trip He may become one of the world’s greatest travelers as Washington usually gets in.

Jimmie Nichols Washington Rome Palestine Mediterranean Holy Land Egypt Atlantic Bis

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