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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1924

Page

5

Girl Scouts Engage in Community Service Across Cities

Reports from Barrington New Jersey Brooklyn Hartford Atlanta Syracuse Bronx Greenville Norwalk Schenectady Toyo Cincinnati New York Portland describe Girl Scout efforts. Nurses assist mothers at meetings camps humane society awards listings scouts adopt a big sister and wildflower seed programs while members staff rummage shops and promote cleanliness and civic duty.

Brooklyn N. Y Chamber of Commerce Hartford Conn Girl Scouts Council Girl Atlanta Humane Society Lillian Barela Martha Keys Josephine Richardson Lilian Josephine Humane Hospital Lillian Syracuse Bronx Greenville Lions Club Lions Norwalk Misa Mary Dale Owen Girl Scouts Westport Owen Schenectady Toyo Japan Hirohito Cincinnati Ohio Mable Kittredge

Local Visitors and Health Notes Lead Richland News

October briefs from Richland report Mr and Mrs Earl Mathews visiting Hedrick relatives and Miss Bertha Moore from Salt Lake City visiting grandparents in Richland. Several residents travel to Cedar Rapids for a radio convention while others plan training and hospital visits. A young widow passes away and community groups host events at the M E church and at Mrs Alvin Allens home.

Richland Earl Mathews Hedrick Theo Leyb W. A. Shaffer Wayland Bertha Moore Salt Lake City Samuel Lewis

Flooyd Robison Family Visits Brighton and Local Moves

The Flooyd Robison family arrived from Moline to visit C. V. Robison in Brighton. Frank Hess opened a pantatorium in the Bidwell building, arriving from Kaiona to establish a business. Frank Wysoski, tied to a Cleveland contract firm, spent the week visiting with his brother Martin. Mrs Robt Edwards and children plan to travel to Muscatine Friday evening.

Brighton Flooyd Robison Moline C. V. Robison Frank Hess Kaiona Bidwell Frank Wysoski Martin Cleveland Ohio

Sunday Visit and Local Household Travel Notes

Sunday visit with relatives is noted. R. W. Hinson attended a radio meeting at Cedar Rapids on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. O. O. Knappe of Beardstown Illinois are visiting for a 7i with her father Elrod Dayton. Mrs. Clarence Kessel of Fairfield spent days with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Drish. Mrs. A L Lyon was called to Unionville early this week when her mother had an accident.

R. W. Hinson Cedar Rapids O. O. Knappe Beardstown Elrod Dayton Clarence Kessel Fairfield Tme Geo. Drish A. L. Lyon Unionville

Notable Visitors and Local Obituary Notice

Mrs Lauder Kennedy of Washington visited grandmother Mrs Mary Clemens in Crawfordsville. Mrs Elizabeth Hendee of Brooklyn N Y arrived from Hedrick Ia for a Manners family visit. J A Moorhead returned from Davenport where he attended court. John W Young, former local schools superintendent and banker, was found dead in a Des Moines hotel on Sept 30 from heart disease.

Crawfordsville Lauder Kennedy Washington Mary Clemens Elizabeth Hendee Brooklyn N. Y Hedrick Manners J. A. Moorhead Davenport John W. Young Des Moines Young Rickey Bank

Pleasant Hill Social News and Visits

Pleasant Hill residents report visits among neighbors over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Baker and children at Lewis Bakers. Royal Robertson and family and Edd Squires visited Jim Thompson's home. Elmer Kephart spent a day at B J Millers. The Ladies Aid held an all day church meeting and plans a bazaar on October 25.

Pleasant Hill Howard Baker Lewis Bakers Royal Robertson Edd. Squires Jim Thompson Howard Beamblossom Joella Roy Kephart Elmer Kephart B. J. Miller's Ladies Aid Society John Putman Edd Chalupa’s

Corum to Learn Sentence on Murder Charge Monday

In Vinton Iowa on October 4 19 year old Ollie Corum who confessed to killing Charles Hirschfield faces a decision on the degree of murder. Attorney R S Milner plans a Monday effort to fix sentence after County Attorney Hamilton Tobin said Corum pleaded to first degree murder and the court overruled the defense demurrer. A delay via further legal skirmishes is possible.

Vinton Ollie Corum Charles Hirschfield R. S. Milner Corumn Corum Hamilton Tobin Coram Tobin

Jesus Chooses Twelve Friends and Their Mission

Lesson outlines Matthew 10 with dispensational notes on the twelve apostles. It covers their selection, restricted Jewish mission, kingdom message, miracle power, reliance on God, and the hostile reception they faced after Pentecost. It emphasizes enduring persecution and unified identification with Christ across ages.

Jesus Matthew Israel Kingdom of Heaven Kingdom Jesus Christ Christ Jerusalem

Radio Program Listings by City and Station

An assortment of radio schedules lists programs across U S stations. Entries include WSB Atlanta WEEI Boston WEAF New York WGN Chicago WLW Cincinnati WWJ Detroit WJZ New York WHN New York WOR Newark KGO Oakland and more detailing times concerts talks church services and broadcasts.

WSB Atlanta Journal Wesley Memorial Church Weei Bsoton WEAF WGR Buffalo Central Park Church of Buffalo WGN Chicago Tribune WLS Chicago U. of C WQJ Chicago WLW Cincinnati Detroit News St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral WFAA Dallas News WOC Davenport WHO Des Moines WWJ WDAF Kansas City Star Newman Theater WHB Kansas City KFI Los Angeles KHJ New York WIP Philadelphia WFI Sic Lone Star Orchestra WOC Davenport WHO Des Moines L. Carlogs Meir Aganist News WCX Detroit Free Press WBAP Fort Worth Star Telegram Majestic Theater WJZ WHN

Seeking the Mercy of God in Prayer

A fragment quotes Pascal urging mercy from God not for personal peace but to free them from burdens as a spiritual appeal. The line reflects a devotional plea within a classical meditation on grace.

Share in His Blessings Only for the Lord's People

Evangelical Teacher urges believers to claim God’s richest blessings. The note emphasizes exclusive access to divine favor for those identified as God’s own.

Bressings

Great Faith Great Evangelical Visitor Rinks

A brief note reports a visit by an evangelical missionary named Great Faith to a local church. The article notes expected sermons and community outreach events held in the town hall, inviting residents to attend services and discussions.

Shenandoah Port Amid Pacific Northwest Preparations

Tacoma readers learn the Shenandoah’s Pacific Northwest port on Camp Lewis is ready with a 180 foot mast and gas lines to service a dirigible. The mooring mast, its lights, and supply pipes enable Puget Sound arrivals expected in October.

Tacoma Wash Pacific Northwest Camp Lewis Puget Sound

Report of Clerk of Court Nine Months Ended September 1924

Clerk J D Glasgow reports nine months ended September 30 1924 receipts of office totaling 20859.60 and disbursements of 20859.60. Net profit 826.05. Houston Texas details include salaries and fees. Also notes Texas Rangers plan to cull 1900 cattle amid foot and mouth disease and a Des Moines ruling preventing M W Riddle from running for county supervisor.

J. D. Glasgow Houston Texas Texas Rangers Harris Galveston Fort Bend Bazeria Maria Imes

Sweden sees record varied travel season with international visitors

Visitors from about 60 countries and three international congresses, plus special tourist parties, have made this year’s travel season in Sweden the most varied and lively on record. Delegates on official missions still found time for sightseeing in Visby Goeta Canal Dalecarlia Lappland and other areas crowded with foreign guests.

Stockholm Sweden Visby Goeta Dalecarlia Lappland

Professor Tansey Tests Fit For Jobs In Satirical Tale

ABE MARTIN recounts Professor Alex Tansey's scheme to match people to suitable jobs. It includes bizarre tests such as a 35 mph reversal sign reading, a slot machine gamble, corn shredder accuracy, a nose-nudged emotion test, and a chair test to reveal leadership potential or a penchant for easy work.

Alex Tansey

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