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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1922

Page

3

Paving Protests Heard By Council

Thirty two written protests filed against paving assessments were read at the council meeting. Officials planned home visits to assess each case and consider lowering assessments if too high, with the city paying any difference. An adjournment was set for further investigation and possible action tonight.

Wayland C. W. Graber Graber Brefness Wittria Hardware Wolfe Hardware John W. Conrad Noble Mt. Pleasant

Funeral services for Mrs Anna Kos held Saturday

Funeral services for Mrs Anna Kos were held Saturday at two o'clock at the residence on Fast Second Street conducted by Dr WL WW Bowers with a duet by Mr and Mrs Jesse Miller pall bearers Claude McCall Melo Joe Ed and Frank Kallews and Fd Yavel interment was in Elm Grove cemetery

Anna Kos Fast Second Street WL Www Bowers Jesse Miller Claude McCall Melo Joe Frank Kallews Fd Yavel Elm Grove Cemetery

Dry Warm Period Ends as Rain Begins

A lengthy spell of unusually warm and dry weather lasting for the month ends today as rain moves in this morning. The rain continues through forenoon and signals a possible break in the pleasant conditions, with only a modest drop in temperature so far.

Cad of Thanks for Mrs James Wilkin’s Death

We express sincere appreciation to friends and neighbors for kindness shown during the death of our aunt and sister Mrs James Wilkin. We thank the singers and those sending flowers. Arch Sanders Olive Sanders Ray Sanders 8. D. Wheeler.

James Wilkin Arch Sanders Olive Sanders Ray Sanders D. Wheeler

Railroads Lose State Tax Case In Federal Court

Des Moines Oct 31 The state wins as the federal court denies injunctions sought by Rock Island and Great Western railroads to halt July tax assessments. Judges Stone Wade and Munger uphold the state executive council figures showing seven year no increase and lower valuations. The railroads may appeal to the Supreme Court while the vestment by the council remains in effect.

Des Moines Rock Island Railroad Great Western Railroad Executive Council United States Supreme Eourt Cou

Card of Thanks for Mrs. Pixley

The Children thank friends and acquaintances for kindness during sorrow after the death of our mother Mrs. Pixley. We appreciate flower donors and the doctors and overtakers for their support.

Pixley

Smiles and Scowls Shape Ambition and Happiness

A compact reflection on how outward expressions and inner resolve mold a person. The verse asserts happiness comes from facing problems with eagerness, revealing ambition through daily attitude.

Kopp Praised by Stars and Stripes for Veterans Support

The clipping commends William F. Kopp congressman from Iowa's first district for veteran advocacy. It notes his role on the House Pensions Committee, his support for World War I compensations, and his backing of a fourfold measure endorsed by the American Legion and related veterans groups.

Stars and Stripes W. F. Kopp William F. Kopp Iowa Kopp Committee On Pensions of the House American Legion

Ad Club Meeting Moved to Friday Evening

Martin L. Pierce of Dayton Ohio will speak to Advertising club members Friday evening instead of Thursday to accommodate the Ottumwa club. A 6:30 dinner precedes the address at the Commercial club and Pierce is described as a nationally recognized speaker.

Ad Club Martin L. Pierce Dayton Ohio Pierce Advertising Club Ottumwa Club Commercial Club

Funeral Services for Mrs Emily J Wilkin Held

Funeral services for Mrs Emily J Wilkin were held yesterday afternoon with a 1:30 service at Jones and McElhinney chapel led by Rev M R Regan and a 2:36 service at Talleyrand. Music by a quartet of Jesse Miller Frank R Sage Carl Hedges and Preston Wolf. Six former neighbors served as pallbearers. Interment followed at Talleyrand cemetery.

Emily J. Wilkin Jones & McElhinney M. R Regan Jesse Miller Frank R. Sage Carl Hedges Preston Wolf Talleyrand Regan

Funeral services for Mrs Sarah A Pixley Held at Goodin Parlor

Funeral services for Mrs Sarah A Pixley were held yesterday at 2 30 P M at the Goodin funeral parlors conducted by Dr W W Bowers with music by a Methodist choir quartet Pallbearers named W L Bible Will Harwood George W Wallace William Busby Robert Clyde and St Clair Lewis Interment followed at Elm Grove Cemetery

Sarah A. Pixley Goodin W. W. Bowers Methodist W. L. Bible Will Harwood George W. Wallace William Busby Robert Clyde St. Clair Lewis Elm Grove Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs Sophronia Easter at Ainsworth

Funeral services for Mrs Sophronia Easter were held Sunday afternoon at 2 30 in the Methodist church at Ainsworth. Rev J F Rex Rev D M Davis and Rev G W Hanne officiated with music by the Methodist choir. Pallbearers were John Mitchell Lee Sands Ross Benson Lloyd Foster C N Foster and Jesse Marr. Burial was in the Ainsworth cemetery.

Sophronia Ainsworth J. F. Rex D. M. Davis G. W. Hanne Methodist John Mitchell Lee Sands Ross Benson Lloyd C. N. Foster Jesse Marr Ainsworth Cemetery

Hood rubbers stocked in light or heavy weights at Economy Shoe

Economy Shoe Store reports a full stock of Hood rubbers available in light and heavy weights. The sales note emphasizes cash purchases and a broad inventory suitable for varied needs.

Fairfield Aims to Beat Washington in Hard Football Test

Fairfield high school football fans expect their team to deliver its best game of the season against Washington, hoping to exploit Washington overconfidence. Washington locals foresee a tough matchup, with Fairfield’s improved lineup, including help from former Parsons coach Glenn Devine, and Fort Madison’s recent strong showing cited as evidence of Fairfield’s growing strength. Muscatine sportswriter Irish O Leary praises Washington, though locals insist the unbeaten in-state contenders face several hard games and must stay modest to win.

Fairfield Washington Ottumwa Parsons College Glenn Devine Lovn Stor Fort Madison Muscatine Irish O'Leary Muscatine Journal O'Leary Muscatine Boys

Local Club Meetings Agenda For Week Notices

Announcements list upcoming meetings for Just Us club with Mrs Al Fields, 2012 Poinsettia club with Mrs Maude Jones, 2112 Ladies Social of the Presbyterian church at 2 30 PM, 2113 Rebekah club social with Mrs Tom Schleutly, and Ainsworth Chapter O EF S Friday November 3 at 7 30 regular meeting followed by a social in honor of.

Just Us Club al Fields Poinsettia Club Maude Jones The Presbyterian Church Rebekah Club Tom S$chulty Ainsworth O. EF. S W. PF. M.S Ainsworth M. E W. l Alcorn

Community club and church notices roundup

Local social calendar lists gatherings including the Afternoon Bridge club at 6:30 p m Friday hosted by Mr and Mrs Howard McCleery. C O C o s meets with Mrs Fred Forinash Thursday at 2 pm. A chicken pie supper is planned for Friday in the First United Presbyterian dining room.

U. P Howard MccCleery C.O. Cos Fred Forinash First United Presbyterian Zith

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