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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1920

Page

6

Methodist Girls Plan Contest and Missionary Pictures Night

The Standard Pearers of the Methodist church and members of the Young Women's Missionary society held meetings with Mary Tucker and others. They planned a three month contest with a guest party for the winning side, enjoyed missionary pictures, sewing for Ogontz nursery, and a tureen dinner and choir rehearsal at the church. Notable events included birthdays, a woolen anniversary with a live lamb gift, and a gathering featuring out of town guests.

Methodist Church Mary Tucker Leslie Eicher Young Women’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Ogontz Chicago R. G. Cherry Ladies’ Aid Society Mary Hunter Brinning Cecelian Choir Carl Jungbluth Junebiuth J. W. Kerr Cedar Rapids E. J. Kunath Creston

Funeral rites honor Rev. D. J. Masson at local church

A large crowd attended the funeral of Rev. D. J. Masson pastor of the Associate Presbyterian Church. Speakers included Rev. A. M. Maclcolm and Rev. Mr. Malcolm quoted scripture while praising Masson’s faith and steadfast ministry. The service emphasized his lifelong dedication and the hope of eternal life for his followers.

D. J. Masson Associate Presbyterian Church A.M. Maclcolm Albia Malcolm A. R. Oates Presbyterian Church Allen Wyman Paul Christ Rob't Hood Sterling Kansas Iowa United Presbyterian Church Masson Leslie Mountford Second United Presbyterian Church Ocal

Funeral rites honor departed with family and clergy pallbearers

The text describes mourners gathering at a graveside while the family bids farewell to a deceased loved one. Five sons and a son-in-law Royd Stephens served as active pallbearers. Twelve ministers were named as honorary pallbearers, including A. K R. Oates, J. M. Wishart, C. W. Klein, and others.

Congregation of the Saints Royd Stephens A. K R. Oates J. M. Wishart C. W

Iowa mines produce 176606 tons coal weekly

Des Moines reports about 170 000 tons of coal mined weekly in Iowa by roughly 125 mines. George Heaps Jr says most coal stays in state and shortages will mainly affect northern Iowa, with 1 000 000 tons released weekly to the Midwest after December 1 to ease demand.

Des Moines Iowa George Heaps Towa Coal Operators’ Association Helips Heaps Tekcee Mr. Heaps Middle West Zere

One Cent Donation To Hopeless Cause Cited

A letter from Rev. L. M. Powers, pastor of the Church of Our Fathers, accompanies a one cent campaign contribution to Sir James. Powers notes the donation is all he is willing to invest in a hopeless cause and mentions his knighthood by King George.

L. M. Powers

Early Indian Currency Mint in Narragansett Rhode Island

Narragansett Indians of Rhode Island operated an early mint that produced currency used across a wide area of the United States in that period.

Rhode Island United States

Riverside Couple United In Marriage

Miss Julia Schneider of Riverside and Gerald Welte of Kalona wed at St Marys church Riverside in a 9 am ceremony performed by Rev B Jacobsmeier. Attendants were Bertha Schneider and Raymond Pieper. The couple plans to establish a home near Riverside where the groom works for the Farmers Union Store.

Riverside St. Mary's Church Julia Schneider Gerald Welte Kalona B Jacobsmeier Bertha Schneider Raymond Pieper Richmond Cornelius, Sehneider Frank Welte Farmer's Union

Harding Speech Electrifies Des Moines Audience

Senator Warren G Harding drew ten thousand or more to the Coliseum in Des Moines where he condemned the league of nations and the treaty covenant. He spoke with dignity and wit, avoiding bitterness and winning broad support from both sides of the street, earning the description of a masterful American patriot in the Capital report.

Rea Io Theodore Bryan Wilson Admiral Peary Coliseum Warren G. Harding Nate Kendall Cumins Ohio Senate Harding Bir Jan Gourace Republic William Jennings Bryan Tie Des Moines

Gur office near the Democrat office entrance

The note places Gur office as the first door south of the Democrat office. It mentions Schulty Motor Car Co at 10t10 in terse directions.

Gur Democrat Schulty Motor Car Co

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Effie Chance Mable Jacobs Hazel Humston Rev USL Muse Washington Battery & Electric Co Washington Street Washington, Iowa Aone Camp Ceres Senator Harding Gogsard Co I. Rothschild Nash Motors Company Ger
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