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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1920

Page

6

Murder mystery linked to Utah nurse Frances Korous case

The Salt Lake City murder of Frances Korous, a Riverside nurse, is treated as foul play by police and relatives. Authorities deny self inflicted death, seek motive and arrests, while a missing hat and courtroom hearings on a California land deal involving the Hayes Company draw local interest.

Frances Korous Albert Korous Riverside Salt Lake City Utah Miss Korous West Fil Applegate Washington Salt Lake Atty's Co . Sheriff's Office F. W. James Joseph E. Burbidge Riley M. Beckstead Victor Christopherson W. C. Young Sheriff's Office Po-Lce Beckstead Lake Jast M. N. Slater Harvard Avenue Daniel Hayes Land Company California F. N. Rouse William Murphy W. A. Chilcote William Busby W. W. Kientz Guy Dillon A. B. Wead J. W. Lemsey Hayes Company Crawfordsville Bank Land Company Applessie Y. E. Korpus Dexter Court Iowa Rose New York City Pocatello Shine, Wash

Ministers Urge Red Cross Support Across Washington Churches

Pastors from most Washington churches urged congregations to support the Red Cross as the roll call began. They framed it as a humanitarian effort in which the church is glad to cooperate. Similar appeals were heard in churches in other towns of Washington county yesterday.

Washington Red Cross Washington County

Population of Christian Home Orphanage Rises in Council Bluffs

The Christian Home Orphanage in Council Bluffs Iowa reports a growing daily population of about 250 despite more adoptions to private families. The non sectarian home relies on voluntary nationwide donations to fund its care for homeless children and aged women and seeks Thanksgiving gifts to support its humane mission.

Christian Home Orphanage Council Bluffs Iowa Counsell Bluffs

Marriage of Gladys Entaminger and Harley Mayhew

Gladys Lyle Entaminger and Harley L. Mayhew married Saturday at seven o'clock in the presence of Rev and Mrs. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sellers, wore a heather gown with a flesh georgette blouse. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mayhew, works for the American Pearl Button company. They will reside at 745 East Second Street after November 26.

Gladys Lyle Entaminger Harley L. Mayhew Sellers Wm Mayhew American Pearl Button Company Mrs. Mayhew East Second Street

Try Try Again on Passage to France Battlefields

The quotation notes Lottarox’s six months of unsuccessful effort to gain passage to the battlefields of France. A counterpoint says he spent two years avoiding them, with success, reflecting a weathered stance on war exposure.

Community club and lodge meeting notices in Cedar Township area

Announcements list several meetings including Washington Lodge No. 26 A V P and A called sessions on November 15 and 16 with degrees to be conferred. Fortnightly Club board meet at Mrs W A Cook’s home and various department gatherings noted with locations and times. Knights of Columbus hold a meeting at 7 45 PM with prompt attendance.

A. B. Carr Washington Verdi Washington Lodge No Freding W. M W. A. Cook Club Ab Anderson Knights of Columbus J. J. McKeone G. K

Harmony Club Meeting Wednesday at Mrs Ray Martins Home

The Harmony club will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Ray Martin at two o'clock. Address listed as 25312.

Harmony Club Ray Martin Navajo Club C. D. McLaughlin Schmoeller Mrs. A

I G White Post G A R to Meet Tuesday Afternoon

Regular meeting of I G White Post G A R set for two oclock Tuesday afternoon with emphasis on good attendance. Also notes on the Just Us club meeting with Mrs John Chadwick and Knights of Columbus officers installation tonight at 730 by Judge N E Donegan.

G. A I. G. White Post D. A. Boyer P. C Just Us Club John Chadwick Brock Knights of Columbus Donegan Davenport

Zasu PittSlavery Role Shines in Bright Skies

ZaSu Pitt delivers a standout performance as Sallie in the Robertson-Cole release Bright Skies at the Graham today. The actress, once seen with Mary Pickford in The Little Princess, embodies Sallie a waif living in a New York East Side rooming house under an unappreciative landlady.

ZaSu Pitt Robertson-Cole Graham Mary Pickford Miss Pitts Sallie New York

Old Plays Find New Success Across Modern Stage

The stage has shifted from new plays to revamping old ideas. Fred LeComte notes revivals and vintage fairy tale twists anchor today’s musicals. C B B Dillingham Chin Chin and A Prince There Was join My Sunshine Lady as top tour hits.

Fred LeComte LeComte C. BB. Dillingham Cohan and Harris Howard McKent Barnes Harry Alford

Musical novelty promises to thrill audiences for years

The Graham presents a new musical novelty on Tuesday night November 16 promising ongoing public delight and meeting each paysgoer’s expectations of entertainment now and long into the future.

Graham

Dutch wedding fees a joke at The Hague city hall

The Hague offers strange wedding charges with Monday as society day charging 60 guilders for the official ceremony while Saturdays offer five guilders or free if couples opt for group weddings. In group ceremonies the clerk recites the formula in five minutes as twenty couples marry together.

The Hague

Iowa Holstein breeders consider sending 1000 bulls to France

Black Hawk county Holstein breeders may join a plan to send 1,000 purebred Holstein bulls to France to aid rebuilt dairy ops. The Holstein Fr ers Association backs the effort. Chesley Jenness notes ten Black Hawk animals could participate. France lacks breeding stock, worsened dairy shortages demand immediate aid.

Waterloo France Black Hawk County Holstein-Friesian Breeders’ Association Chesley Jenness Iowa Holstein Breeders’ Association

U S Army Still Short 70,000 Men Says War Department

Washington November 12 The regular army remains nearly 70 000 short of the 280 000 strength target, with 213 067 officers and men enrolled. Continentals total 162 918, Rhine occupation 14 206, Philippines 18 947, Hawana 6 927, Panama 6600, Porto Rico 493, China 1406, Alaska 867, France 101, England 5. National guard in New York leads at 8 843.

Washington War Department Continental United States Army of Occupation Rhine Germany Philippines Hawana Panama Porto Fico China Alaska France England Department New York State

Barrymore Stars in Copperhead at Fox Theatre

Lionel Barrymore leads in Paramount Artcraft The Copperhead at Fox Theatre with Doris Rankin and William P. Carleton in support. The Civil War saga shows Milt Shanks sacrificing to aid President Lincoln, posing as a traitor to save the Union. Charles Maigne directs this large scale production.

Augustus Thomas Lionel Barrymore Fox Theatre Milt Shanks Milt Lincoln Doris Rankin William P. Carleton Mr. Barrymore Charles Maigne Paramount

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