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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1923

Page

3

Dr Mills Taylor Praises New World Movement Reach

Dr Mills Taylor of Philadelphia spoke at First and Second churches on the United Presbyterian New World Movement. He noted five million of eleven total dollars paid toward five year goals, with funds aiding foreign missions, college endowments, and home missions while urging sacrifice despite current hard times.

Mills Taylor Philadelphia Board of Foreign Missions United Presbyterian Church Iowa Taylor United Presbyterians

Bold Safe Blowing Strikes Crawfordsville Safe

Sheriff Denison and Deputy Sweet report two safes blown by nitro glycerine in Crawfordsville early today. The post office and Williams Edwards store were entered. The robber fled with a small amount from the store. no loot at the post office. Eyewitnesses heard explosions and saw a lone man leaving town. Authorities issue warnings to nearby towns and seek traces to capture the suspect.

Charles Denison Fred Sweet Crawfordsville Williams & Edwards General Store

Driver Changes Story On Dodge Steering After Fatal Crash

The driver Thomas Carney said the Dodge touring car’s steering gear broke, but repair tests show the gear is intact. The fatal accident near Grandview occurred while shifting across the road, and no definite cause can be assigned. The report notes natural errors in initial conclusions and urges readers to follow Journal Want Ads.

Grandview Thomas Carney Muscartine Carney

Washington Gridiron Triumph Over Morning Sun 19 to 6

Washington edged Morning Sun 19 to 6 in a hard fought game. DuBois and Duke connected for the opening score as Morning Sun surged with Kerr in the backfield, while Washington capitalized on forward passes late to seal the win.

Washington High School Washington Morning Sun Kerr Husky DuBois Duke

Daughter of Dr McElwain Killed in Car Train Crash

Myrtle McElwain 16 daughter of Dr P W McElwain of Sioux City was killed instantly and 19 year old Max Hughes fatally injured when their car was struck by a North Western train at a grade crossing in Salix Iowa. Both students at Sioux City High School were en route to a football game in Onawa Iowa.

Myrtle McElwain P. W. McElwain Sioux City McElwain Washington Max Hughes G. F. Hughes North Western Salix Sioux City High School Onawa

Will Seek to Raise 2 Million for Presbyterian Education

Winfield Smouse of Washington joins the Iowa Presbyterian Educational Movement general committee as it launches a state wide drive to raise 2 million dollars in the coming year. The funds will expand Iowa's three Presbyterian colleges and build student religious centers at the State University and state colleges. The campaign covers every county and runs from now through June, described as one of Iowa's largest efforts.

Winfield Smouse Washington Iowa Presbyterian Iowa Des Moines Smouse State University State Agricultural Colleges State Teacher's College

John Cherry, Former Resident Here, Is Dead

John Cherry aged 71 a former resident of this community died at 6 15 this morning at his home in Oklahoma City after an illness of about three weeks. The funeral party will leave Oklahoma City Tuesday evening following a service there arriving in Washington Wednesday evening. Funeral services will be held in the Second United Presbyterian church here Thursday afternoon. Mr Cherry was reared in this community but left here over twenty years ago. He was well known to many of the people of Washington and vicinity.

John Cherry Oklahoma City Washington Second United Presbyterian Church Mr. Cherry

Dr Stutsmans Father Dead

Dr FE E Stutsman is summoned to Sharon Center near Iowa City by the death of his father.

Dr. Stutsman FE. E. Stutsman Sharon Center Iowa City

Duke Wins Grinnell Parsons Game 7-0

Grinnell defeats Parsons 7 to 0 in a football clash last Saturday. Lester Duke, former Washington high school star, scored the deciding TD on a tackle around play.

Grinnell-Parsons Grinnell Lester Duke Washington High School

High School Football Roundup Shows Narrow Loss and Strong Opponent

The narrative notes creditable effort against tough opposition with Kerr and Wright held hard. Improvements in interference and blocking are urged before facing Muscatine and Davenport. Lineup and substitutions listed, with touchdowns by Duke MecGugin Kerr and a Marshall extra point. Other scores: Davenport 40 Muscatine 0 Mt. Pleasant 13 Burlington 6 Fairfield 45 Albia 0.

Kerr Wright Muscatine Davenport Washington Morning Sun MoGorta C. Wilson Abeien Delzell McKeown R.kenssas Mehaffy Moore Williams Macon Bain Korf D. Duke DuBois McConne Marshall Pattergon H. Wilson Pagemiller Robb Duke MecGugin Saur Repass Lange Mt. Pleasant Burlington Fairfield Albta

Funeral of Mrs Al Cocklin Held

Funeral services were held at 2 30 this afternoon in the Metho dis church at Ainsworth for Mrs. Al Cocklin who died Saturday evening at seven o clock at her home northeast of Washington after a year s illness The service was in charge of Dr W W Bow ers of Washington and Rev W S Moore of Ainsworth The pall bearers were Harry and Bruce Campbell Harry Maxwell Milford McCreedy Richard and Robert Stephens Burial was in the Ainsworth cemetery The death of Mrs Cocklin will be felt keenly by a wide circle of friends Anna Eliza Campbell was born near Ainsworth November 25 1863 and was a daughter of M C and Mary L Vaughn Campbell She was married March 10 1885 to Al Cocklin and they lived ever since in this county She leaves her husband and one daughter Mrs May Rothlisberger of Washington five brothers John and Mark Campbell of Washington Frank of California W L of Coin Town James of Woodward Iowa one sister Mrs Belle McCreedy of Haskins and her mother Mrs M G Campbell who lives with her daughter at Haskins.

Methods Ainsworth al Cocklin Washington Ww. W. Bowers W. 8. Moore Harry and Bruce Campbell Harry Maxwell Milford McCreedy Richard Robert Stephens Ainsworth Cemetery Anna Eliza Campbell M. C Mary L Vaughn) Campbell May Rothlisberger John Mark Campbell Frank California W. L Coin Town James Woodward Iowa Belle MccCreedy Haskins M. G. Campbell

New Pastor Seeks Personal Acquaintance at Presbyterian Church

Rev. Frederick W. Eastwood asks church members to greet him on the street as he learns faces. Attendance was strong at Sunday services and Sunday school. Eastwood preached on lessons from October using Genesis 2 15 and Psalm 64 5, urging God’s gifts, obedience, and the fading leaves as a sign of mortality and future resurrection.

Frederick W. Eastwood Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Jack Ream Eastwood Methodist Church

Masons R M Coleman and F B Parker Visit Des Moines

Prominent Masons R M Coleman treasurer and Frederick B Parker secretary of the Masonic Grand Chapter charity fund were hosted by Mayor A N Alberson over Sunday. Alberson, chairman of the fund trustees, left with them for Burlington today.

R. M. Coleman Des Moines Frederick B. Parker Rock Rapids Masonic Grand Chapter A. N. Alberson Mr. Alberson Burlington

Meyer in Chicago for Conference with Wheat Growers

Eugene Meyer director of the War Finance Corporation visits Chicago for conferences with central northwest wheat growers at president Coolidge's suggestion. The opening meeting features Judge Bingham of Louisville former Governor Lowden of Illinois Aaron Sapiro and about twenty other participants.

Chicago Eugene Meyer War Finance Corporation Central Northwest Coolidge Bingham Louiisville Kentucky Lowden Illinois Aaron Sapiro Council For the Farm Bureau

Naming the Bluejay and the Rise of the Say

The article explains the etymology of jay from the French geal or gal meaning gay and notes that the term say used to describe a person may not be as insulting as commonly thought quoting Nature Magazine.

Nature Magazine Geal

Survey Reveals Flour Milling Facts Across Six States

The Association of Operative Millers reports on 100000 barrel daily flour capacity mills in Kansas Oklahoma Texas Nebraska Missouri and Colorado. Data cover wheat per barrel ranges 4 bushels 21 pounds to 4 bushels 42 pounds, moisture and protein contents by hard mixed and soft wheats, and ash and protein content for 100 percent flours.

Associated Press Kansas City Association of Operative Millers Kansas Oklahoma Texas Nebraska Missouri Corado M. F. Dillon

Ward and Co Silk and Wool Fabrics Sale

This week BB Ward and Co offers 25 percent off silk and wool striped material and all wool plaids for skirts in new light and dark colors. Buyers get a worthwhile skirt at a low price.

Ward and Co

New London Visitors Spend Day at C S Anderson Home

Mrs Minnie Shields Mrs EB A Wilmoth and daughter Mabel with Miss Gladys Morrow of New London visited the C S Anderson home yesterday. They returned with the Anderson party for a brief stay in New London.

Minnie Shields EB. A, Wilmoth Mabel Gladys Morrow New London C. S. Anderson

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