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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1923

Page

3

Monmouth College Musicians to Give Recital on Nov 6

A Monmouth college recital sponsored by the YWCA will be held in the high school auditorium on Tuesday November 6. Miss Edna Riggs and Miss Evelyn Fort will perform two piano pieces with soprano Claire Hughes and violinist Mary Howard. The program received strong praise in a recent Monmouth Review and features works by Mozart Franck Rachmaninoff and Bach Gounod plus a charming Ave Maria with Hughes singing.

Monmouth College Edna B. Riges Evelyn Fort Monmouth College Conservatory of Music Claire Hughes Mary Howard Monmouth Review Monmouth Miss Riggs Bach Gounod Mies Riges Miss Fort

Community drive for soldiers home gifts urged

The W R C asks for fruit or jelly donations for a barrel to be sent to the Soldier's Home in Marshalltown. Items must arrive at the G A R room by Saturday evening or be delivered to Mrs Al Fields at 760 Green or Mrs E V Simons at 297 Black if unable to send.

Marshalltown al Fields E. V. Simons

Merchant Message Cited From Journal Ad

A note to merchants stating I saw your advertisement in the Journal. The terse line reflects a reader recalling an ad placement and signaling acknowledgment of the journal listing.

First Snow of the Season Arrives in Local Region

The first real touch of winter fell last night with a rain turning to a thin one inch snow cover this morning. Temperatures dropped to twenty degrees above zero, nine below the prior monthly low, spurring some duck hunters to the creek and marshes though luck was poor. The sun is out and the snow is expected to vanish by night.

Bishop Stuntz to Speak Here Sunday

Omaha bishop Homer Stuntz will address a Sunday evening service at the local Methodist church. Pastor W W Bowers says the theme is not yet set but will likely relate to religious education as part of a campaign for Iowa Methodist schools. Stuntz leads the Omaha area covering Iowa Nebraska Kansas and South Dakota.

Homer Stuntz Omaha W. W. Bowers Washington Church Bowers Iowa Bishop Stuntz Methodist Church Nebraska Kansas South Dakota

Teachers to Attend State Convention in Des Moines

Superintendent W C Harding Miss Della Patton and Miss Althea Montgomery will attend the annual state teachers convention in Des Moines this Thursday Friday and Saturday. Miss Montgomery is listed as president of the normal training section of the state association. Miss Clara Wallace county superintendent and electors representative will also attend.

W. C. Harding Della Patton Ish Althea Montgomery Des Moines Miss Montgomery State Association Clara Wallace

Meteoritic Iron Shows Nickel Rich Composition

A European museum study by an expert links meteoritic iron to modern steel production, noting similar chemical and physical causes in the formation process. The standout feature is meteoritic iron containing a notable nickel content.

Best Complimente Phrase Passes Behind Your Back

Compliments are accepted at their face value but the sharpest praise often travels behind one’s back. The saying highlights how candid remarks can reveal admiration not stated aloud.

Twenty-Eight New Actions Filed For November Term

The district court opens Monday November 12 with Judge Charles A. Dewey presiding. Twenty-eight new cases appear on the docket including five divorces Matthess vs Matthess Bower vs Bower Bean vs Bean Chenoweth vs Chenoweth Christy vs Christy. Most filings are notes foreclosures and quieting title suits including Morrison vs Petry Petry Negus Nexus and Hambright vs Fountain. Riverside and Wellman residents are involved.

District Court Charles A. Dewey Henry E. Matthess Johanna S. Matthess Mabel Bower Owen Bower James C. Bean Irene Bean Dorothy P. Chenoweth Orin W. Chenoweth James Christy Eva Christy J. i. Glasgow Elizabeth F. Morrison Ernest Petry Maud Petry Henry Negus Alice Nexus FE. C. Hambright L.J. Fountain Mary Fountain Riverside Wellman

Tells Lions About People of Brazil

C G McCullough of Chicago spoke to the Washington Lions club about Brazil and its people. He described post civil war emigration by southern families, Brazil's republican yet conservative government, and its vast size with great potential. Lee Holland was elected secretary, Ralph Gibson gave a vocational talk on chickens and eggs, and J Karel donated a Lions emblem. Theodore Brown was initiated as a new member amid lighthearted peanuts and a nut ladder stunt.

C. G. McCullough Chicago Brazil Washington Lions Club United States Lee Holland Glenn Mace Holland Ralph Gibson Cr. J. Karel D. J. Ross J. Reade McCrory Cift Theodore Brown

Local Rotarians Hear Varied Talks At Regular Meeting

The Rotary club held its monthly evening meeting with a stunt a football game on a table staged using an egg ball and breaths for feet. Four vocational talks followed by Dr. Stutsman Ed Hammer Frank Appleby and Mort Keeley covered health advertising and American civic duty.

Rotary Club Preston Wolfe Charley Davis Stutsman Ed Hammer Frank Appleby Mort Keeley

Journal Introduces New Paneled Wearing Stock

The Journal announces a newly paneled wearing stock available by order. Details cover engraving options and printing styles, inviting subscribers to customize the design.

Journal

Mrs Donald Ross Visits Cedar Falls Briefly

Mrs Donald Ross is in Cedar Falls for a short visit with her parents Mr and Mrs J A Wehr.

Donald Ross Cedar Falls J. A. Wehr

Council to Meet on Water Plant and Sewer Bids

A special city council meeting will open sealed bids for a deep well tied to the new water works and for a twenty four inch outlet sewer in the southwest area. The board of appraisers in condemnation cases for the Smouse lot will report, with bids already received and a five o clock deadline set for bid reception.

Ottumwa Resident in Washington and Local Gift Goods

L. F. Henderson of Ottumwa spent yesterday in Washington. Agnes Booker of Fairfield visited friend Kathryn Bruty. Miss Lois Griffith returned from Grinnell. New stamped linen goods and Indian head prints draw shoppers downtown. Wards offers Christmas towels, kitchen towels, and Huck towels priced from 30 cents to $1.00 with colorful borders.

L. F. Henderson Ottumwa Washington Agnes Booker Fairfield Kathryn Bruty Clark and Enslin

For Sale Notices in The Journal Want-Ads

Classified ad brief lists items for sale or trade including a Republic truck in good shape, Rhode Island Red cockerels priced at 1 until November 10, and a boys overcoat size 16 or 17 years priced at 5 with contact numbers.

Republic Martin White Rhode Island

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