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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1925

Page

3

Civil War Vets Gather for Tri County Reunion in Wapello

A large Washington County delegation attends the fourteenth Tri-County Veterans association reunion in Wapello. The program at Woodman hall includes songs, addresses, duets, readings, a piano solo, and a general address by Arthur Springer, with Rev. C. L. Wilson and J. L. Murray among speakers.

Washington Woodman Hall America C. L. Wilson D. J. Palmer Carter Gipple J. C. Boice James Corbin Myrtle Davis Reading Ll. Davison Arthur Springer Wapello Hole

Dr Eastwood Talks on U S Citizenship at Washington High

Rev F W Eastwood of the Presbyterian church spoke at Washington high school on American citizenship. He described choosing U S citizenship, the naturalization process, and the oath, and compared English and American schooling conditions.

Eastwood U. S Washington High School F. W. Eastwood Presbyterian Church England United States Naturalization Court Eneland Missadith Shields

Fire South of Town Douses Garage Blaze

Fire department answered a still alarm at the W. W. Wilson home south of town where a gasoline tank caused a garage fire. The blaze was extinguished before firefighters arrived.

W. W. Wilson

Rooms for Teachers Institute May Be Held Nearby

County Bapt. Hr. A Phillips warned that poor roads may force rooms for teachers attending the county institute on Thursday and Friday. Usually teachers drive to Washington and stay Thursday night at home but some may come by train this year if roads improve. He asks for notices of available rooms. Audubon Roy Colbert, 40, a farmer, died by hanging in the corn crib on his farm.

Hr. A. Phillips County Institute Washington Roy Colbert

Program Out for Teachers Meeting

County Superintendent HA Lips publishes the Institute program to be held at Washington High School on Thursday and Friday this week. The roster includes Dr. K Bennet Des Moines University Dr. Marty Greene State University of Iowa Mrs S J Hollister Rock Island C E B Avis Des Moines and William F Shirley Marsh Town superintendent. The schedule covers enrollment, addresses on teaching methods and funding, and conferences for rural, grade and high school teachers with musical interludes and an illustrated address.

County Institute HA. Phillips County Teachers’ Institute Washington High School K. Bennet Des Moines University Marty Greene The State Univerity of Iowa Mra Washington City Bertha Hay A. E. Bennett Centennial School Childs Capitol Bennett Bennet Crade Greene S. EB. Hollister H. A. Greene C. E. Avis Cadman C. EB

Ad Club Will Meet Thursday Evening

The Washington Advertising Club holds its regular meeting Thursday at 6 30 in the Y M C A community room. A program of special interest features two talks by experts on advertising in its various phases and on window trimming. Members are urged to attend.

Washington Advertising Club

Deportation bid targets Mexican actress in New York

A complaint seeking the deportation of Gloria Favre an actress from Mexico City for unlawfully accompanying Alberto J Pani secretary of finance to New York has been filed with the department of labor. A preliminary hearing and report are at Ellis Island with officials declining to reveal details.

Ftr Washington Compteter Gloria Faure Mexico City Alberto J. Pani Monsieon Rom i New York University Senor Pani Cables Mexico New York Gloria Favre Alberto J. Pant A. C. Cervantes Pani

Wednesday reading circle meeting announced for tomorrow

The regular meeting of the Wednesday reading circle will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 50 with Mrs W A Gibson. C D OAL Sewing Circle will meet with Mrs Thos Wheel on Thursday afternoon ont.

Reading W. A. Gibson C.D Thos. Wheel

Willows To Address Rotary And Club Women Delegates

Maurice Willows, noted Rotarian speaker, will address attendees at 8:15 pm in the Y M C A gym. He spoke last Monday to Des Moines Rotar groups on leisure time. The event opens a district convention of club women with many delegates named from towns including Columbus Junction Mediapolis Wellman Oakville Burlington Fairfield Fort Madison Wellman Kalona Salem and Farming ton.

Maurice Willows Y. M.ca Rotarlanes Des Moines Hic Carrie Sears Columbus Junction H. D. Cooley F.C. Felner EB. J. Pollock Morning Sun G. W. Cruckshank C. O. Griml A. W. Miller Grace Roberts Pleasant Eli Browning J. E. Bailey Mediapolis New London Marjorie Robbin Almira South Burlington Mary Adame Don Guen#lich Kalona F. K. Kenrick Goeke Nettie C. Allard Chas Clota Fairfield C. O. van Winkle la B. Mattoon Salem T. C. Renner Franc Wolz Lowell M. W. Bidwell W. D. Worthington J. Pleasant C. A. Allred Thos. P. Hollowell Fort Madison BE. O. Newell

Y W C A General Meeting Recaps Reports and Plans

The Y W C A held a 7 30 community room meeting with Miss Althea Montgomery reporting for the board. The treasurer announced sound finances and plans including gun and swimming pool classes, a sewing class led by Miss Fannie Wilson, and an arts craft class by Mrs Frank Carter.

Althea Montgomery Manton Hebner Fannie Wilson Frank Carter H. A. Phillips Carolyn Hamilton Maturine Melaughlin Helen Cunningham Carledges Ruth Miss Cunningham France Italy London McLaughlin Scotland U Holland

Pirates Win Behind Key Hits From Goose and Harris

In a tight contest the Pirates pull ahead as Goose Goslin and Joe Harris drive crucial hits. Bluege and Traynor make outs, Wright and Judge contribute at the plate, yielding a no-run, one-hit, no-error frame for the World Champs.

Goose Goslin Moore Joe Harris Judge Wright Bluege Traynor Pittsburgh

Injuries in a Home Fall and a Sale at Noble

Mrs. Phillips is hospitalized after slipping on stairs at home injuring a left forearm and wrist. Mr. Phillips recovers from injuries from two weeks earlier with a broken rib and other hurts. The Duroc Sale at the Rinner home near Noble drew buyers, with prices from 44 to 50 dollars and most buyers taking multiple animals. The inner herd is noted for ribbons at fairs and proven winners, with bids lively despite scarce sales this year. Shenandoah reports the death of 25-year-old Jeolia Nelson from blood poisoning caused by cold sores.

W. A. Phillips Mr. Phillips IL. O Rinner Noble Shenandoah Jeolia Nelson

German Prewedding custom of breaking crockery outdoors

An old German practice described as the polite Abend before a wedding where the bride and groom sweep up broken crockery outside their door. The scene emphasizes communal participation and superstitions tied to good luck.

Tebe

Politeness Value Highlighted in Historical Quote

A Victorian era reflection emphasizes politeness as a strong ally in dealing with others under trying circumstances. Henry Clews advocates courteous behavior as essential in social interaction.

Henry Clews

Frank Miles to Deliver Address at Legion Auxiliary Meeting

Frank Miles editor of the Iowa Legionnaire will speak at the district Legion Auxiliary meeting in town Friday. About 42 delegates are expected despite road conditions, arriving by train or car. Carolyn Hamilton will sing two soprano solos and the Shields orchestra will provide luncheon music. A Legion double quartet, led by Jessie J. Miller, will perform in the afternoon.

Rank Miles Iowa Legionniire American Legion Legion Auxiliary C. H. Guther Carolyn Hamilton Shields First United Presbyterian Church Legion Jessie J.miller C. C. Wilson

Miss Altha White and Miss Lucille Martin Return From Iowa City

Miss Altha White and Miss Lucille Martin arrived home last evening from a trip to Iowa City.

Altha White Lucille Martin Iowa City

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wapello Trecounty Veterans Associa Edwin Hicklin Raymond Wreiner J. L. Murray S. Lawrence Richards Joe Pullin Iesiceauc Ray Murphy O. E. McBride W. Priday W.W. Bowers Cor. Square Ad Club Willows Wile Andrew J. Brown E. J. Coffey. Wellman Iowa Southern Utilities Co Kramer Pirates Frank Miles Vention Priday Businessen Kisemann Brown’s Tire Shop
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