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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1926

Page

9

Miss Ederle Chooses Her Own Roadster Reward

Miss Gertrude Ederle the first woman to swim the English Channel has a new roadster bought as a reward. Her father promised the car if she succeeded and reporters noted the modest family background. The article highlights how a newspaper sponsor offered a car, but Ederle chosen model and color with no second choice.

Gertrude H Ederle Miss Ederle Miss Ederld Merle New York City Mderle Miss Imderle New York Swim

Washington Fall Festival Program Highlights Schedule

A two day festival features band concerts at Central Park and Keota Band appearances, Dairy Cattle and Swine judging, parades, beauty contests, dances, and entertainment acts including The Rose Sterling Trio and The Three Londons. Highlights include the Washington County Beauty Contest, municipal dance, and the Million Dollar Parade with the Ferris Wheel running all day on the west side.

Gertrude Sends Cablegram Link in Quiet Transmission

A brief cablegram from Gertrude arrives with a concise message linking to a larger plan. The note hints at forthcoming actions and sets a cautious pace for the week ahead.

Two Big Free Acts Booked For Festival Show

Phillip J. Crail announces two feature acts for both days of the festival. The Three Londons will perform an aerial casting act on the south platform and have played at the Minnesota state fair and other large outdoor events. The Rose-Sterling Trio will present an acrobatic act on the north side, with varied performances and new elements at each appearance.

Phillip J. Crail Minnesota

No Professionals in Horseshoe Games

Goff Humphrey, in charge of the horseshoe tournaments, announces no professional pitchers will enter any contest and amateur entrants may compete for liberal prizes. Contests will be played on the lot west of the Methodist Church.

Methodist Church Goff Humphrey

Registration Details For Thursday Deadline

A notice specifies registration closes after 9 o'clock Thursday morning. Interested parties must obtain registration by writing or telephoning Mr. Hugephrey.

Hugephrey

K C Club Rooms Open to Visitors at Columbus Festival

The Washington Knights of Columbus donate club rooms for festival visitors. Rooms are above Bridges Millinery on the south side of the square with organization representatives on both days. Restrooms will be available at the YMCA Courthouse city hall and nearby stores. Seven hundred men died in New York that year from poisoned square.

Washington Washington Knights of Coloumbus Y.M.C Cour House City Hall New York

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