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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1924

Page

3

Graham Legion Show Earns $275 Net for Post

Last night the Graham theatre hosted the second performance of Sweetheart Town by Leon Beatty post American Legion. The crowd filled the house as weather improved, net receipts will reach about $275 after all bills are settled, and applause highlighted a successful fund raising and entertainment effort.

Graham Theatre Leon Beatty Post American Legion The Legion Klein's Dee Etter Oscar Haney Graham Peech Senate Mra F. B. Ingram Rock Island Aledo

Salvation Army Campaign Opened in Washington

Salvation Army solicitors report a strong response to the appeal in Washington. The fund relies on voluntary public subscriptions with no mandatory large gifts. Community support is encouraged and solicitors request fair treatment as they seek donations.

Salvation Army Salvation Army Rapport Washington

Murtagh Coming Democratic Candidate in Washington

J C Murtagh of Waterloo democratic candidate for governor will speak at the court house in Washington next Tuesday evening October 14 at eight oclock. Voters of all parties are invited to hear him. He is a prominent attorney and one of the able men of the state. Democrats from across the county are expected to attend.

J. C. Murtagh Waterloo Court House Washington Murtagh Inent

Social notes and travel mentions across Fairfield and Des Moines

Miss Mildred Rice spends the afternoon with friends in Fairfield. Frank Stewart and his daughter Marian return from several weeks at Excelsior Springs Missouri. Frank R. Sazete is in Des Moines attending a meeting of the Board of Des Moines University.

Miss Mildred Rice Fairfield Frank Stewart Miss Marian Excelsior Springs Frank R. Sazete Des Moines Des Moines University

Salvation Army Tag Sale to Aid Movement Effort

A Salvation Army tag sale is planned by local youth at the Washington Loan & Trust Co. to collect new contributions. Mrs. George Dowell leads the sale, with Frank R. Sage serving as treasurer, inviting others to participate or leave contributions at the trust company.

Frank R. Sage Washington Loan & Trust Co Sage Salvation Army George Dowell

Washington Fights Winfield In Morning Football Clash

At 9 45 tomorrow Washington high meets Winfield high on the local field in a tough test. Washington, coming off a win over Ottumwa, faces a stronger Winfield squad with seven seasoned players. Coach McKinstry likely fields the same lineup as last week as Davenport referees the game.

Washington Winfield Ottumwa George Yount McKinstry Block Davenport Repass Iowa City

Washington High Glee Club at Welsh Festival in Junction

The Washington High School boys glee club directed by Miss Bertha Hay will perform at the second annual eisteddfod of Welsh music festival in Junction High School auditorium. Soloist Jesse J. Miller and accompanist Mae Wehr are from Washington.

Washington High School Bertha Hay Columbus Junction Junction High School Washington Jesse J. Miller Mae Wehr

Second Honor Roll Members Announced Today Campaign Push

The notice urges readers to act within fourteen days, calling it the second period of the campaign. It promises double inspiration and a big prize potential as candidates rally early supporters to maximize vote totals and campaign collections. It also notes 100,000 extra votes for each campaign club of 25 dollars.

Campaten

City Jesse J. Miller and Hortense Wilson in Wellman Towne

City records note Jesse J. Miller of Town and Mrs. Hortense Wilson of Wellman Towne in filing matter. The incomplete item references residents and a municipal record.

Hortense Wilson Wellman

Washington displays draw large crowd for fall window show

A large crowd gathered in Washington last night as the annual fall merchandise display and style show lit up the square at 7:30 pm. Living models appeared in Klein Klothing Kompany and Rothschild windows while demonstrations at Iowa Glass and Electric and other shops drew steady interest.

Washington Klein Klothing Kompany Rothschild Klein Iowa

Second Period voting push promises busy subscription drive

The note warns fourteen days remain in the current vote offer labeled Second Period. It claims fewer votes will prevail afterward and accuses a "live wire" candidate of turning in every possible subscription to influence the outcome. The message urges constant activity with the line Get Busy and Keep Busy.

Centennial Triumph Delayed Victory In Grade School Soccer

In a tight grade school soccer match Centennial edged Wallace after a 10 minute overtime following a goalless regulation. William Turner scored the decisive goal. Upcoming games list Lincoln Centennial Heights Wallace fixtures with venues. Lineups include Wallace players Brookhart Campbell Carson Evans and more and Centennial captains Perry Stewart Turner Wells Minick and others.

Centennial William Turner Lincoln Wallace Heights Joe Brookhart Joe Campbell Robert Carson Lioyd Evans Raymond Witting Dale Crandall Jack Lytle Walter Jungbluth Kenneth Fishburn Richard McColl Edward Sorrell Harlan Perry William Stewart Lowell Lewis Glen Hesseltine Curtis Wells Ernest Reed Merle Waters Leonard Minick Clarence Lee Leroy Miller

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