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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1920

Page

7

Corrrespondents of Journal Send In News Reports

Mrs Tom H Morgan returns to Shenandoah Iowa after visit with relatives in this area. Frances Meachams pupils at Greenvale school presented a nice program. Hallowe en program and pie social at Black Hawk school a real success. Brice Pringle family moved to new country home. A J Morgan Carroll and others drove to Washington for football camp. O W Schmitter family plan move to Richland. Lena Roth and Kate Schlatter visiting at Dave Millers. Co D Robinson A L Woodford and Cuff Jones attended football game at Sigourney.

A. J. Morgan Carroll Messrs Kent Lewis and Henderson Richland Washington O. W. Schmitter Lena Roth Kate Schlatter Wayland Dave Miller Co. D. Robinson A. L. Woodford Cuff Jones Sigourney

Chicken supper and bake sale planned in church basement

Nov 2 events at the M B K church feature chicken pieces and bake goods with proceeds for church activities. locals report mild rain and a chatty scene as residents share updates from Ottumwa and nearby towns.

Opened Republican Meeting and Community Notes at Ainsworth

The Ainsworth gathering saw Major Glasgow drop in for instruction at the meeting though attendance was hampered by short notice. Local events included Halloween mischief, school faculty entertainment in Woodmen hall, a Gilad Hand party, and a United Presbyterian youth gathering. The first issue of The Ainsworthian appeared Saturday night. Des Moines visitor David Laird attended an over Sunday visit with his sister.

Hollinger Ues Samroh Lears Glasgow Mes Ion Aynard Hites Moines Lowe’en Asway Main Street Woodmen Hall M. & Sunday School United Presbyterian Church Wm. Acheson Ainsworthian David Laird Des Moines H. G. Crawford Robert Reaney Agnes Columbus Junction M. FE Wm. Reaney

High School Enjoys Costume Party and Auto Themed Hunt

Crawfordsville juniors hosted a mixed evening for students and faculty featuring costumed guests and an automobile themed scavenger hunt using slips of paper with car parts. Refreshments included cider and pumpkin pie. Numerous local families visited in Washington on Saturday. The varsity basketball trip to Wayland occurred that night.

Crawfordsville C. M. Strain Oma A. P. Sewell J. Fletcher Donald Mitchell Earl Ferguson H. Fishburn Fred Sipe David Johns Enos Davis Loisoper P. L. Huber Janette Wooley Harley Rhea Washington Elwyn Davidson Iowa City Wayland W. G. Robertson Ainsworth H. C. Hull

Riverside nurse missing in West Salt Lake City

State-wide search is launched for Miss Frances Korous a 40 year old Riverside Iowa nurse in public health work who disappeared after leaving the YWCA boarding home on East Third South. Police and county sheriff's office are lead agencies with details including church attendance and letters to a man at 566 Dexter Avenue.

Salt Lake City Utah Frances Korous Salt Lake Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office Albert Korous Riverside Korous Young Women's Christian Association East Third South Street

Miss Korous Leads Street Car Incident In Salt Lake

The street car in front of the Y W C A home carried Miss Korous who is a graduate nurse from St Mark's hospital and has resided in Salt Lake for fifteen years. Her sister Miss Rose Korous, an industrial nurse for Utah Copper at Garfield, Utah, served as a companion graduate nurse.

Miss Korous St. Mark's Hospital Salt Lake Rose Korous Utah Copper Company Garfield Utah

Gambling menace to gridiron game

Des Moines register sports editor Sec Taylor cites University of Illinois Athletic Director Huff condemning football gambling. He notes large bets on the Washington Winfield and Iowa Illinois games, warns faculty may ban the sport if bets persist, and argues student losses drive ruinous cycles endangering college football.

Sec Taylor Des Moines Register Washington Winfield Huff University of Illinois Champaign Columbus Illinois Ohio State

Women expected to cast about forty percent of votes in Middle West cities

Chicago dispatch projects a 40 percent women vote share in Tuesday’s election if women vote in proportion to their 739,930 registered across ten cities from Minneapolis to Galveston. The tally shows 1,232,238 men registered, with women notably below men in most listed cities.

Chicago Middle West Minneapolis Galveston Cleveland Cincinnati Indianapolis Louisville St. Peal Kansas City Milwaukee Omaha Columbus

Harding Libel Fears Mails Used to Discredit Harding Nominee

Chicago October 29 Charges that Senator Harding opposed guaranteeing farmers better than a dollar a bushel for wheat are widely circulated by opponents. Franked matter to mislead voters is sent at public expense. The record shows Harding supported $2.50 wheat guarantee while Wilson set it at $2.20.

Chicago Harding Wilson France

Oregon Leads in Plans to Help Delinquents

Washington dispatch details Oregon's volunteer effort led by U S Public Health Service to survey dependents delinquents and the feebleminded. Dr Carlisle used 6000 letters and 20000 filled cards to build a state wide data pool for future reform and prevention efforts.

Oregon Washington U. S. Public Health Service Cumming Public Health Service A. R. Gephart Public Welfare Board University of Oregon Alq C. L. Carlisle Carlisle Clark

Part of investigation to guide measures for child welfare

A portion of the investigation will lead to measures aimed at saving many children for lives of usefulness. The statement suggests a focus on long term reforms to protect youths and improve outcomes.

Father Says Why He Is For Son for President

Dr. George T. Harding, 76, father of Benator Harding, traveled from Marion to Indianapolis for the National G A R encampment. He served as surgeon general of the Ohio G A R and as a Civil War soldier in the 136th Ohio volunteers. He praised Warren as a good honest man who supports common people. The fifth encampment drew 60,000 comrades, with Harding a focal point.

Indianapolis George T. Harding Benator Harding Marion Ohio Department of the 136Th, Ohio Volunteer Infantry Warren Harding Sam T. Donahey Democratic Committee Donahey

Voters Face Clear Choice Between Harding and Cox

Washington voters examine a stark contrast between Senator Harding and Governor Cox. Harding champions Americanism and cautious league policy, while Cox advocates internationalism and rapid entry into a European league. Harding is portrayed as modest and steady versus Cox as ambitious and luxurious, with biographical contrasts noted.

Washington Harding Cox European League Wilson Garding Governor Cox

Harding Age Claim Sparks Campaign Contrast

Warren G. Harding will be fifty five on Election Day and appears old enough to know better yet young enough to act. His rival has not reached the years of discretion.

Warren G. Harding

Georgia Democrats oppose League at state convention

Georgia Democrats condemn the league of nations covenant in their platform and direct state senators to vote against it. The platform backs Governor Cox and Franklin D Roosevelt for president and vice president.

Macon League of Nations Georgia Cox Franklin D. Roosevelt

Minister Shares Football Faith at High School Assembly

Burlington pupils heard Rev. Naboth Osborne of the First Congregational church speak on football. Dr. Frantz Harold Wilson and others followed with talks stressing teamwork, fair play, and student support behind Centre college’s example. The message valued spirit, character, and prayerful effort over mere victory.

Burlington Naboth Osborne First Congregational Church P. Frantz Harold J. Wilson W F. McFarland B. M. Sipple Dr. Osborne Centre College Harvard Dr. Frantz

Homecoming Fever At Iowa Set For November Event

Washington reporter Cloyce Huston notes Iowa City hosts University of Iowa Homecoming November 12 and 13 with a big alumni barbecue at the University Armory and a key Iowa Minnesota football clash at 2 p.m. Governor Harding may attend as 10 000 seats are prepared. Washington county residents expected to travel by road or air to Iowa City for the celebration.

Cloyce Huston Washington Iowa City University of Iowa Iowa New University Armory Harding Athletic Board Washington County

American Dentistry Group Plans Fort Dodge Convention

The American Academy of Applied Dental Science formerly the Prophylactic Dental Club of America will hold its first annual meeting in Fort Dodge November 8 and 9. Aimed at elevating dentistry from minor to major status the event features Dr Henry Cotton of Trenton N J on Oral Foci Insanity with several other speakers from Minneapolis Chicago Denver and Fort Dodge plus clinics and exhibitions.

American Academy of Applied Dental Science Fort, Dodge Fort Dodge The Prophylactic Dental Club of America Henry A. Cotton Trenton N. J W. R. Murray Minneapolis Eugene

Vote for Mrs Vera Knupp Shoemaker for County Recorder

A local election notice touts Vera Knupp Shoemaker as a qualified Democratic candidate for County Recorder. The Washington County native, widow of Percy Shoemaker, trained in business, worked at Livingston and Richer Abstract, gaining relevant county records experience as she seeks public office.

Vera Knupp Shoemaker Shoemaker Washington County Sam Knapp Washington High School Vera Knupp Percy Shoemaker Livingston & Richer County Recorder’s Office

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