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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1921
Page
6
Historical note credits John Ziska of Bohemia as the father of modern fortification. In 1420 he established a stronghold near Prague on Ziskaberg and defended it with a small, mobile force amid Bohemian conflict.
Centennial grade school will reopen Monday morning after a weeklong health pause in the fourth ward. No new diphtheria cases reported. several carriers isolated and kept from the building. Students without examinations will remain out a few more days and face health checks before returning.
A large convention featured the election of officers as over 350 women attended the Double Processional led by Mrs. Johnson of Spirit Lake Iowa. Alma Huppert played, with Mrs Turville of Oskaloosa directing Triumph Song No 633.
Robert Ross Paul infant son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Paul died this morning at two o'clock. He was born Wednesday morning. A brief service is planned this afternoon at McNemara's Undertaking Parlor.
Unkle Simon Smithers of Hookers Corners and his wife Emma visit New York City to assess the nightlife. They report no sensational events beyond ordinary late hours and a late ferry ride to Times Square after their Western Pennsylvania trip.
Uncle Simon and Aunt Emma reach the site on a Sunday morning and find the famed white way with theatre bulbs out. Revelers roam, newsboys cry, and the couple returns to the ferry house. Uncle Sim mutters that he has been sold again, amid the dim street scene.
Disjointed plea requests locating a person and arranging transfer or support. Text is garbled with unclear names, dates, or places, offering little verifiable detail for a proper historical record.
Lord Randolph Chugehill, upon viewing South African diamond fields, is reported to have exclaimed that the diamonds prove all for the vanity of women. A lady nearby added a remark on the depravity of men, witness to the scene.
Local items list visitors from Chicago and Washington to see residents William Salterburg and family. Weekend dinners and specials at Dean's and the Chocolate Shop. Rummage sales, church events, and a veterans reunion scheduled for October 8 and 13 with Robt. B. Cousins among speakers.
Miss Lela Rhodes spent the day in Muscatine while Miss Marion Dunn of Keota changed cars en route to Tingley. Ernest Casey arrived from Parsons College to visit Fairfield. a Presbyterian ladies event is planned for Saturday. The Chocolate Shop hosts a Sunday chicken dinner as Pond Grocery advertises fresh oysters, milk, and cream. For pump repairs call EF Foss at 805 Red.
Mr and Mrs R T McCall hosted a six o'clock dinner in honor of Mrs Margaret Roberts and daughter Ida Roberts of Colorado Springs. Havre Social club met at Mrs John Koch’s home with fancy work and piano music by Fielder Koch and refreshments. C O C s of West Chester met at Mrs Carl Voorhees and planned a guest night for October twenty. Carol Elaine Bauer received a shower. Next meetings arranged by Mrs Will Easter and Mrs Daniels.
Residents report a light winter impression with yesterday's late snow flurry and the heaviest frost of the season last night. Today remains clear and cold as the area welcomes the bite of winter.
A batch of notices lists church services and events. The West Chester Baptist communion follows morning preaching. Knights of Castle Hall meet Monday at 7 30. An open air service is planned Saturday at 7 50. The Afternoon Bridge Club adjourns to the Morris home. Fortnightly home economics shifts meeting dates. The Booster Club and American Legion auxiliary announce gatherings. A Farmers notice offers Wilde’s Best Scoop Board stock. Regular Methodist worship starts at 10 45 tomorrow.
Miss Elizabeth Wells, a 20 year missionary in India with the United Presbyterian denomination, will preach at the Second United Presbyterian Church tomorrow at 11 o clock during the morning service. Her convention travels include attendance at the Methodist church. The message is described as intensely interesting.
Maude Hays visited Muscatine for the day to eat at Dean's with hot sandwiches and hot and cold drinks. Mrs J W Ruderick and baby Dearethea plan a Chicago visit. Miss Grace Applegate, teaching at Ainsworth, returned from a teachers meeting.
In a 1950 snapshot, a rusty corkscrew is discovered in a bureau drawer. The clipped note asks Madge to telegraph what it was used for, hinting at a domestic mystery and playful curiosity of the era.
Miss Elizabeth Wells will occupy the pulpit at Second United Presbyterian tomorrow morning at 11 o clock. Wells is described as one of the popular members of the congregation and community.
A female speaker at the Methodist Church missionary convention is back from a twenty year furlough in India and will deliver an intensely interesting message.
Jud Tunkins notes an owl gains wisdom by saying nothing while a parrot reveals ignorance by being overly conversational. The remark contrasts silent prudence with talkative error.
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