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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1925

Page

6

Local Society Notes Highlight Mrs McConaughy Entertains

Mt Union host Mrs John McConaughy entertains Poinsetta club with fancy work luncheon. Miss Katherine Sylvester of Muscatine to marry soon. Mrs Raymond Condit attends. IX club hosted by Mrs Harry Drake. guests Mrs Harry Crone and Mrs Ivan Cummings. Miss Mae Jones of Wiemore Nebraska wed Evan Evans of Crawfordsville at Meethotter parsonage. Reception for bride and groom hosted by Jima R Mel Evans. thirty six relatives attend. Florence Bodman hosts G W Hay home gathering with light refreshments. United Presbyterian Sabbath school holds monthly conference with 24 attending. rally day plans promoted. Reception at Methodist church planned for several new members. musical program expected. W RC third ward social at Mrs John Davison's draws about a hundred. program includes America, flag salute, readings, and Civil War talk. refreshments served by committee.

John McConaughy Mt. Union Poinsetta Sherm Welch Raymond Condit Mae Jones Wiemore Nebraska Evan Evans Crawfordsville Wymore Colorado Jima Mel Evans United Presbyterian Sabbath x School Ainsworth Gordon J. K. Beal James Cleggn McCrory J. Brad Craig Beaver Falls Penn Bible School United Presbyterian Church Heal W. RC Third Ward John Davison South Second Avenue America J. B. Ream J. Reade McCrory J. P. Thomas George Misson Jesse Miller K. Coates Mias Inez Loftis Mere Roy Means Ralph Pratt Clyde Pratt C. Tucker

Hungary Honors Living Heroes With Land Grants

Budapest reports a new Hungarian honor honoring living World War veterans rather than the dead. The Order of Heroes confers knighthood and a small land plot to each recipient, with 266 officers 300 non commissioned officers and 2400 privates knighted by Admiral Horthy. A boy knighted honored his late father’s memory. The badge bears the Hungarian coat of arms.

Budapest Order of Heroes Admiral Harty

Mrs Coolidge To Attend Omaha Legion Convention With President

Mrs. Calvin Coolidge will accompany President Coolidge to the American Legion gathering in Omaha in October and participate in events as announced. The President is expected to speak at 11 am October 6 and appear in the reviewing stand for the parade starting at 2 pm lasting four to five hours. Weather forecasts predict perfect conditions with bright sunshine.

Omaha Calvin Coolidge Legion Coolidge Washington

Iowa State dairy judging team named for National Dairy Show

Prof. M Mortenson of Iowa State College announced the dairy products judging team after tryouts at the National Dairy Congress in Waterloo Iowa. Team members include Ralph P Wilson Toledo Iowa Walter Olson Dallas Wis Snowden R Clary Sigourney Iowa and A B Jacobson Ames. They will travel to Indianapolis to compete on October 12 at the National Dairy Show.

Ames Iowa State College M. Mortenson National Dairy Congress Waterloo Iowa Ralph P. Wilson Toledo Walter Sh. Olson Dallas Wis Snowden R. Clary Sigourney Jacobson

Fourteen Sports In Program For Ames

Ames Iowa Oct 1 The intra mural program at Iowa State College for the coming year includes fourteen sports with about 4 000 students expected to participate Fall features playground baseball handball and cross country Winter events indoor track basketball basketball foul shooting swimming boxing and wrestling will be scheduled An athletic carnival will include fraternity and sorority relays Spring intramurals will cover baseball outdoor track tennis and horseshoes Points are awarded by team participation and league winners and all college champions receive extra credit At year end a 250 rotating loving cup goes to the organization with the most points Last year Phi Kappa Phi won the cup with 574 points Ade lante was second with 467 and Delta Upsilon third with 455. Last year 3 744 participants took part 467 teams played 818 different routes staged 23 sea men were listed 623 trophy charms were cu out and 61 cups were awarded

Ames Iowa Iowa State College Frank Willaman Eiven Tat Phi Kappa Phi Adelante Delta Upsilon Teans Dia Fir Eharma

The Re Creation of Brian Kent Comes to Fox Theatre

Harold Bell Wright, once a preacher now a famed author, sees his work reach wider audiences through film. D Appleton & Co reports 56 million readers in ten years and Fox Theatre promotes The Re Creation of Brian Kent as a premier artful translation watched by up to 100 million viewers. Tonight is the last chance to see.

Harold Bell Wright D. Appleton & Co Harold Bell Wright Brian Kent Itis Fox Theatre

Presbyterian church groups schedule fall events and meetings

The First United Presbyterian Church and related groups announce thrift sales and regular meetings. Items include a thrift sale October 17 in the rooms south of K. WK, a 2:20 Saturday regular meeting for WMS divisions, devotionals led by Mrs Anwyl, book study by Mrs Memlory, Ainsworth Chapter O. FB S meets Friday at 7:80, and Ladies Social with Mrs R L McGugini on Friday afternoon. Choir rehearsal moves to 7:00. Friendly Bible class hosts a social Thursday at 7:30. Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society meets Friday at 2:20 at Mrs Lloyd Morrison’s home with installation of officers led by Mrs Mary Eyestone and Mrs WW Bower. Dutch Creek picnic at Sunset Park Saturday with baskets.

The First United Presbyterian Church K. WK. K Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Lloyd Morrison Lord Ave Mary Eyestone WW. Bower

Reception for new county Agent Molison at Stewart home

Notice of a Monday 7 20 evening reception at the home of Mr and Mrs Stewart in honor of the new county Agent Molison All Farm Bureau members and project leaders are invited Attendees should bring meat sandwiches a dish of salad and silverware for their families A short program will be held 9413

Methodist Church Bowers J. 4. Miller Mis Mary Hunter Ten Suc Stéwart Molison Farm Bureau

Notice notices from community groups compiled

There will be a special business meeting Friday evening for J F C members with all urged to attend. Farmers Union meets at Young America school house Monday Oct 5 at 7 30 Mr Ferguson of the Farmers Union Co Operative Shipping Assn will speak. Pilotsburg Ladies Aid meets Oct 6 with Mrs Clara Fisher. Ladies bringing baby pictures for social at Mrs R L McGugin’s home.

J. F.C Farmers Union Young America School House Ferguson Farmers Union Co- Operative Shipping Association Pilotsburg Ladies Aid Society Clara Fisher R. L. McGugin

Rummage Sale Rescheduled by Missionary Society

Rainy weather pushes A H H Missionary Society rummage sale to Saturday October 3 from two to five thirty, two doors south of the Bid. Ths. Bent2 Nest. Sunday is Rolly Day at the Methodist Church with Sunday School members urged to attend services.

A. H. H. Missionary Society Methodist Church

Alaska Air Links Mining Regions From Fairbanks Center

Alaska announces ten landing fields or under construction to link interior mining towns with Fairbanks as the hub. Fields at Lake Minehumina Tacoma and Flat connect southwest routes while Ruby begins field construction. An air line from Ruby to Thotna covers 100 miles as storms threaten the area.

Fairbanks Alaska Tere Lake ‘Minehumina Tacoma Lake Minehumina Mount Mc.Kinley Ruby Th¢otna

Freshman Football Squad Powers Ames Team This Year

Ames Iowa Sept 36 One hundred sixty freshmen report to Frank Willaman as head coach with four assistants to lead the giant squad through a season. The Cyclones promise a strong backfield and an average weight around 180 pounds per man.

Ames Iowa Emi Iowa State College Frank R. Willaman Willaman al Wheeler Oberlin Peckinpaugh Indiana T. N. Me‘calf DB. J. Firkins Cyclone Willamin

Advertisements Highlight Local Goods and Services Today

A range of notices and promos fill the page with local sales, service offers, and upcoming events. Shoppers can find bargains on household items, clothing, and groceries while readers learn about sales, auctions, and community happenings.

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Katherine Sylvester Muscatine John Dodd Miss Sylvester Mrs. Dodd IX Club Harry Drake Harry Crone Ivan Cummings Florence Bodman G. W. Hay Home Hungary Othes Klein Klothing Kompany Mrs. Coolidge Nicola Harmon Hallowe'en North Side Alls W. M.S 1St U. Ihhared Dave Anwyl Anwyl Memrory O. FB. S Presbyterian Church R. L. McGugini Presbyterian Choir Ream Noticoe Baptist Church Sunset Park Teague Clark & Enslin
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