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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1923

Page

3

Burlington Next On Home Schedule

Burlington faces Washington high school at the local field in a key prep football clash and seeks revenge after recent setbacks. Bill Kelly's squad routed Monmouth 51 to 0, signaling a potent offense and a chance to avenge last year’s 49 to 0 loss at Burlington. Washington second team opens its season at Brighton Friday, with coaches preparing them for a tougher test.

Davenport Burlington Washington Bill Kelly Monmouth Kelly Brighton

Misread Text About Student Visit to Cedar Falls

Mies Dale Ebner attended college at near Has kins and spent the weekend at her home near Has kins before returning to Cedar Falls last evening.

Mies Dale Ebner Teaar Eile Haskins Cedar Falla

Tucker Funeral Held at Talleyrand in Eastern Iowa

Funeral services for Clifton Tucker 79 were held Sunday at the Baptist church in Talleyrand with interment in New Haven cemetery. Attendees included D A Boyer W P Wells and relatives. Survived by widow and son Eugene of Minnesota. former cheese factory operator at Talleyrand and Nira. Brother in law A W Doane of Portland Ore returned home.

Clifton Tucker Baptist Talleyrand New Haven D. A. Boyer W. P. Wells Tudéker D. A. Bower Iowa Nira Eugene Minnesota A. W. Doane Portland Ore Tucker

Have a Heart Tag Day Raises 140.79

Washington residents donated 140.79 to Volunteers of America to help destitute women with children. Grade girls and boys competed for prizes with Eloise Kiser first with 12.77, Jane Stewart 11.15, Mary Finney 10.61, Irene Paul 9.45, Nora Warren 8.90, and other children earning movie passes.

Washington Volunteers of America Eloise Kiser Jane Stewart Mary Finney Irene Paul Nora Warren

Mrs Russel Called to Cedar Rapids for Ill Sister-in-law

Mrs D C Russel was summoned to Cedar Rapids this afternoon due to the serious illness of her sister in law Mises Louise Pratt. Miss Mary Minick visited Iowa City for the weekend and attended the Iowa Illinois football game.

D. C. Russel Cedar Rapids Mises Louise Pratt Miss Mary Minick Iowa City

Mission Institute Draws Large Delegations Across Counties

Keota, West Chester, Ainsworth, Crawfordsville, Winfield, Morning Sun and Columbus City sent big delegations to the First and Second United Presbyterian churches for a home mission institute. Leaders from Knoxville college and the New World Movement urged broader outreach to Indians, African Americans and other groups while stressing personal evangelism and church funding through a five year campaign.

Keota West Chester Ainsworth Crawfordsville Winfield Morning Sun Columbus City Home Mission Institute First Second United Presbyterian A. J. Randles New Castle Institute Burlington Keokuk

Minister C W Klein Elected President at Washington Meeting

At the Washington ministerial association annual meeting Rev C W Klein pastor of St Pauls Evangelical Church was chosen president succeeding Dr W H Hampton who moved to Lake City Rev Willard Wyle of Second United Presbyterian church was elected secretary Klein was also selected to deliver the Thanksgiving Eve sermon to be held November 29 at First United Presbyterian church in a union service.

McGranahan Mills Taylor Taylor J. M. Taylor South Second Avenue Kimmelshue J. R. McCrory Willard Wyle Washington Ministerial Association C. W. Klein St. Paul's Evangelical Church Association W. H. Hampton Lake City Second United Presbyterian Church Mr. Klein First United Presbyterian Church

Infant Davison Dies at Four Days Old

Four day old Charles David Davison son of Mr and Mrs Glenn Davison died at 6 20 Saturday evening funeral services were held at 10 30 this morning at Jones and McElhinney funeral chapel conducted by Dr W W Bowers of the Methodist church followed by interment in Elm Grove cemetery the Davison family resides at 801 percent South Iowa avenue this was their only child and many friends extend sympathy.

Charles David Davison Glenn Davison Jones & McElhinney W. W. Bowers Methodist Church Elm Grove Cemetery Davison South Iowa Avenue

Homecoming Draws Washington Fans To Iowa City

A large crowd from Washington traveled to Iowa City for the state University homecoming game. Iowa defeated Illinois 9 to 6 in the closing minutes after a flurry of Illinois forward passes.

Washington State University Iowa City Iowa

Gang of Bandits Still at Liberty

Five men who robbed the Rock Island passenger station Friday evening with about 150 dollars remain at large after two days. Railway detectives and local officers search for clues while noting the bandits covered their tracks, possibly leaving town by train or car after a stop at Hartman ice cream factory where they bought ice cream.

Rock Island Hartman

Marriage Licenses Issued in Local Court

Marriage licenses issued at the courthouse to Clifton L. Morgan and Florence L. Smith of Washington and to Norbert J. Dautremont and Kathryn E. Mottet of Riverside.

Court House Clifton L. Morgan Florence L. Smith Washington Norbert J. Dautremont Kathryn E. Mottet Riverside

Gumps at Graham Theatre Promises Uplifting Family Fun

The Gumps by Sidney Smith comes to Graham theatre next Friday in two acts with Andy Gump running for Congress amid political thwarting. John P. Bulgrew produced the piece with new music and a chorus of twenty attractive young women.

the Gumps Graham Theatre Andy Down Little Chester Gumps Sidney Smith

Kalona and area visitors seen in Washington

Ivoe Grady of Kalona and M R Wells of West Chester visited Washington on Friday and Saturday. Merle Hamilton of Keota and Clay Hedger of Crawfordsville conducted business there, while Marle Stewart and Grace Ende of West Chester shopped. Harvest Home entries at Prairie Flower invite live stock produce with specified bushel requirements and a competent judge will award honors on a tens basis.

Crawfordsville Washington Marle Stewart Grace Ende West Chester Prairie Flower

Thanks for sympathy during bereavement

To those who furnished cars sent floral contributions and in so many other ways expressed their sympathies during our recent bereavement we desire to extend our heartfelt thanks Mrs J P Darton Lucile Ruth and Gladys.

Methodist bake sale nets thirty dollars at Hartmans

The Delta Alpha class of the Methodist church held a bake sale at Hartmans Saturday afternoon. The event sold many items and raised thirty dollars.

Delta Alpha The Methodist Church Hartman

Regular County Teacher's Examinations Schedule

Regular County Teacher's Examinations will be held at the court house in Washington on October 24 25 26 1923 starting at 8 00 a m Wednesday morning Didactics Orthography Reading Geography History Cem Science Oral Reading Arithmetic Physiology Agriculture Thursday morning Music Grammar Penmanship Friday morning Algebra Economics Civics and Pibaios

Court House Washington

Synod Institute Draws Large Attendance in Iowa

Members of the team called the day’s service a success as the institute, the first of several to be held in the Iowa synod in the coming weeks, drew an unexpectedly large crowd.

Synod of Iowa

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