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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1920

Page

6

Marriage at Methodist parsonage in Washington

Nora Bean and Charles Milburn Spessard exchanged ring vows at the Methodist parsonage Washington in a three party ceremony. Both from Ainsworth. The couple planned a brief visit with relatives in Fairfield and will reside in Ainsworth after November.

Methodist Parsonage Washington Nora Bean Charles Milburn Spessard Aifsworth Bowers James Bean Miss Bean Fairfield Ainsworth

Prize boar dies at Iowa state fair grand champion

The grand champion Chester White boar owned by L. L. Lyle of Webster City died during daily exercise. Worth $10,000, insured for $2,000, the 20 month old pig had won first in its class and the overall hog grand championship. Heart disease cited by a veterinarian as the cause.

Webster City Chester

Salt Mines of Galicia and Poland in 18th Century

The text notes Austrian salt monopoly lasting 146 years and estimates Polish Galicia mines yielding about 100000 tons yearly, Wieliczka 24000, Bochnia 17000 in 1772. It also mentions a Fortnightly club meeting for discussion and asks biblical questions about Israel’s government and Jeroboam.

Poland Galicia Wielbczka Bochnia Baltimore L. Wilson Israel Jeroboam Omri Ahab

Community Notes From Bethlehem Commandery Gatherings

Announcements list multiple local events including a Friday called conclave for two candidates at 7 30 p m and Halloween entertainments with box suppers at various schoolhouses on October 22 and 29 Mrs McBYhinney and Mrs Emde are among organizers Grace Emde and Thelma Page teach at different schools Eaton County area hosts box socials and pumpkin pies also a ten centennial event at Methodist church with pumpkin pies and jack o lanterns plus a patriotic mass meeting at Franklin Center schoolhouse with speakers and ballet explanation

Bethlehem Commandery Kings Heralds Home Guards Franklin Center School House Dr. McLaughlin W. A. Gibson C. A. Beice Belle Rice Republican Clee Club M. Hollinger

Church Women Schedule October Meetings and Suppers

The Young Women's Home Missionary society meets Monday evening at the church. Afternoon literature group gathers Monday at Mrs. J. M. Godfrey's home. Eureka church ladies host an oyster supper in the basement Tuesday Oct 26 with Rev. W H Slack giving a short lecture. A program and box supper plus candy social occur at Fast Prairie school six miles south of Riverside Friday Oct 29. Amelia Schmidt, teacher.

Albert Huneke Chapman Nebraska Lauder Kennedy Mollie Cherry Oklahoma City Bob Willits South Iown Avenue West Chester Methodist United Presbyterians Baptista United Presbyterian Church Iowa Women's Missionary Society of The Presbyterian Church Carl Roberts Russell Jabe Rehmel Weade India Tina Shields Leslie Mountford Second United Presbyterian Church Lloyd Swift Tim James Palmer Pleasant Hoolhouse Messie Smith Steod Lexington Grace Emde School No. Seven Washington White Way Thelma Page Satem Richmond Lucille Reiner Young Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church J. M. Godfrey Ladies of Eureka Church W. H. Slack Fast Prairie School House Riverside Amelia Schmidt

Women's auxiliary meeting at Washington County Hospital

The annual meeting of the women's auxiliary of the Washington County Hospital will be held Monday afternoon at 3 00 o'clock in the rest room at the courthouse. Full attendance is desired.

Washington County Hospital Court House

Presbyterian Ladies Social rummage sale planned for November

The onnral rummage sale of the Presbyterian Ladies Social will be held about the 1st of November with place and exact time to be announced later.

Presbyterian Ladies

Intelligent Apes in North Manchuria Caverns

In North Manchuria at Mount Kowang foot, strange large animals called faru-nanban-kan dig spacious hillside caverns. They store food during spring and summer to endure the winter season.

Mount Kowang Manchuria

Kendall and Pickett Address Republican Meeting in Western Iowa

Kendall pledged to abolish superfluous state bureaus to reduce the taxation bureau while Pickett backed the cause. He argued the education board and central board spend most state funds, defending the school system and praising teachers as he defends his platform during an October 22 gathering in Missouri Valley.

Missouri Valley Hion FB. Kendall Charles BE. Pickett Waterloo Kendall Bureau Board Bureau of Taxation Board of Education Board of Central Commonwealth Haven

Town Teachers Seek Pay Rise To Retain Service

Citizens sing praises of public teachers amid calls for a substantial salary increase to keep teaching a stable, lifelong career. Officials warn current pay levels hinder attracting and retaining qualified staff for the town’s schools.

Insects Tap Rubber Trees For Resin and Wax

Entomologists describe how ants in rubber tapping areas remove gum from the tapped trees after it runs into receptacles. Bees in India and South America use rubbery sap to construct wax nests. The ants and bees exploit tree exudates to build their homes and infrastructure.

Para India South America

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