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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1923

Page

3

Carney Woman Dies In Grandview Area Crash

Mrs. Thomas Carney died after a Dodge touring car driven by her husband overturned near Grandview while en route from Watseka Illinois to Washington. Mrs. Kay sustained hip and leg injuries. Mr. Carney and Mrs. Kay are hospitalized. The body will be buried in Watseka.

Wm. Edgington McClellan Kay Watseka Ill Thomas Carney Holgington East Main Street Grandview Carney Watseka, MI Mr. Carney

Troopers Host Social at ArmoryEvent Highlights Troop D Gathering

Forty five members of Troop D and about as many guests gathered at the armory after a weekly drill for a social evening. Lt Baldridge and First Sgt Eldridge led, with Lt Don Young and Cook Fred Shearer handling the kitchen. George Bickford played piano classics while the DeMolay orchestra entertained. Col C J Wilson spoke on past National Guard practices, praising the improved social atmosphere and decoration of the armory. Troop D, led by Captain Phil Crail, is near full strength with a waiting list for new members.

Armory A! Baldridge Glenn Eldridge Don Young Fred Shearer George Bickford Troop D Phil Crail Washingon

Richland Boy Killed When Auto Overturns

Hal Horning aged thirteen was instantly killed when the automobile carrying him overturned near Richland after a wine roast along with two other lightly injured youths. He was a pupil in the local grade schools and son of Charles Horning.

Richland Hal Horning Charles Horning

Plans for Winter by Fez Club At Masonic Temple

At a Washington Fez club meeting held yesterday evening at the Masonic temple plans were made for a winter program. About sixty of the 110 members attended and strong interest was shown. The next session will be a smoker on the evening of November 7. Monthly social gatherings are planned and committees were appointed to run each event.

Washington Fez Club Masonic Temple

Funeral services for Edward R. Ware in Ainsworth

Edward R. Ware died yesterday at his sister’s home in Ainsworth. Funeral services are set for two o'clock Friday at the McKiernan home with Rev. W S Moore in charge. Burial will be in Ainsworth cemetery. He was born September 15, 1876, in Bonaparte Town and worked for the Rock Island Railway before two decades in Oregon and Washington as a government bankruptcy court accountant based in Portland. He leaves a brother Clark Ware of Mt Union and three sisters in Ainsworth and Omaha. He was a Mason in Oregon chapters.

Edward R. Ware R. C. McKiernan Ainsworth McKiernan W.S. Moore Bonaparte High School Elliott’s Business College Buriington Rock Island Railway Fort Dodge Oregon Washington Portland Ore Clark Ware Mt. Union Cilford Larsen Joseph D. Houston Omaha Ware Blue Lodge Royal Arch Masons Ione, Ore

Auto Runs Cooker with Battery Power

An electric cooker has been designed to operate directly from automobile battery power. The device enables on move cooking using car electrical system to supply current.

German Inventor Patents Paper Reclaiming Process

A German inventor has patented a method to reclaim used writing paper. The process focuses on recovering fibers and making recycling more efficient. It highlights improvements in fiber quality and energy use for recycling operations.

Who are those frantic enthusiasts The business men

The Louisville Courier Journal asks who meets the rush and calls out the frantic enthusiasts as business men, framing the scene with a period newspaper tone and emphasis on commerce.

Louiisville

Government chemists in the Philippines light coconut oil gas

Government chemists in the Philippines have developed an illuminating gas derived from coconut oil. The breakthrough points to a new fuel source from a locally available commodity, potentially aiding energy supplies.

Philippines

Man Seeks Small Plot of Earth in Vast Universe

Fragmentary note reflects a philosophical remark about humans desiring a tiny share of the vast cosmos. The line suggests contemplation of humanity's place within the universe and the limits of earthly concern.

Washington Huskies Prepared for Morning Sun Clash

Washington high school teems with inexperienced players yet shows strong practice form as they prepare for a key Saturday afternoon game against Morning Sun at 3 p.m. The squad features Fisher and Rinett at center and guard, with Cunningham and Korf in the backfield and Duke and McGugin as key ends. Morning Sun is described as very strong and the bout, refereed by Saur of Fairfield, is expected to be tightly contested.

Washington High School Washington Fisher Heris Light Rinett Cunningham Korf Bain Will Macon Bramer Williams McGugin Ted Duke DuBois Marshall Dempsey Moore McConnel Morette Revink Rhodes Don Duke Letts

Washington Improvement League to launch lecture course drive

The Washington Improvement League begins a canvass tomorrow to promote a four part lecture course for fall and winter. Four events include two lectures a musical concert and a play with season tickets at $2 and half price for grade school children.

Improvement League

Deserter Sentences Bring Local Transfer to Anamosa

Deputy Sheriff Fred Sweet transported Yulan F Hanahan to Anamosa to begin a one year sentence for wife desertion. He was accompanied by Alex Miller and Marshal Harry Edwards. Ray Ramsey, sentenced to one year for wife desertion at Fort Madison, was sent to the penitentiary Sunday.

Fred Sweet Yulan F. Hanahan Anamosa Alex Miller Harry Edwards Ray Ramsey Fort Madison

Sons Testify for Father in Murder Case at the Bluffs

Two young sons of Walter Bardsley testified that their father killed Walter E. Zimmerman after Zimmerman allegedly tried to kill him. Bardsley took the stand for cross examination and described May incidents where Zimmerman taunted him and urged him to prepare for death.

the Bluffs Associated Press Council Bluffs Walter Bardsley Walter E. Zimmerman Bardsley Zimmerman

Human Nature Resipient Finds Happiness in Small Matters

A reflective note on human nature's resilience. It suggests happiness can emerge from small comforts when grand desires are unmet, highlighting the human tendency to adapt and find contentment in modest joys.

Unknown Performer Dilemma Echoes in Complicated Plans

Fragmentary lines hint at a discussion about arranging a performance or event without clarity on the identity of a key participant. The text implies logistical questions and uncertainty about who will participate or be responsible.

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