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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1923

Page

3

Fairfield Ready to Face Washington In High Stakes Battle

Fairfield’s strong football squad, regarded as the best in years, seeks a decisive win over Washington at Parsons College field this weekend. The team holds experience advantages, with ten players having two years of play, and aims to demonstrate renewed determination after a loss to Burlington.

Fairfield Southeastern Iowa Washington Parsons College Burlington McKinstry Kramer Hill and Palmer

Mayer Boy Born to Homer Mayer Family in Dutch Creek

Keith Raymond Mayer is the name of the son born to Mr and Mrs Homer Mayer of the Dutch Creek community. The mother was formerly Miss Cecil Hotle.

Keith Raymond Mayer Mra Homer Mayer Dutch Creek Cecil Hotle

Seventy-Eight Cars Licensed in October

Up to ten o'clock this morning seventy-eight automobiles had been registered at the county treasurer's office in October. All but two were new cars, marking a sharp rise from last year’s forty-nine. Total registrations to date reach 4,876, up 289 from the previous year.

Within the Law charmed Norma Talmadge on Fox screen

Norma Talmadge stars as Mary Turner in Within the Law a First National drama directed by Frank Lloyd at the Fox Theatre. Jack Mulhall plays Dick Gilder Eileen Percy Aggie Lynch Lew Cody Joe Garson and a host of others fill out the cast in a tale of blackmail forgery and uplift with a happy ending.

Norma Talmadge Mary Turner Frank Lloyd Fox Theatre Mary Norma Talmadgee Jack Mulhall Dick Gilder Eileen Percy Aggie Lynch Lew Cody Joe Garson DeWitt Jennings Lincoln Plummer Joseph Kilgour Helen Ferguson Warde Crane Lionel Belmore Catherine Murphy Thomas Ricketts

Two Men Bound Over on Burglary Charge in Davenport Case

Two men arrested in Kalona on a stolen car charge were bound over to the Davenport grand jury for burglary. They confessed, and authorities seek links to the recent beating and shooting of Phil Schneider in Massillon. attempts to connect them have so far failed.

Kalona Paul Henry Harry Malone Cleveland Davenport Phil Schneider Massilon

Mrs Adamson Visits West Chester After Visiting With Kreese

Mrs EF Adamson who has been visiting with Mrs Isaac Kreese went to her home in West Chester this morning.

EF Adamson Isaac Kreese West Chester W. D. Cole Oskaloosa Henry Parkinson

City awards sewer outlet and deep well contracts

At a special city council meeting bids were opened for a 7800 foot sixteen inch sewer outlet with fourteen manholes and for a 1900 foot deep well. Ole Johnson of Alden Iowa won the sewer contract for 22609 50 and F M Gray Jr Co of Milwaukee won the well for 18915 75. The job is expected to extend into spring.

Ole Johnson Alden Iowa F. M. Gray, Jr., Co Milwaukee Council Chamber W. A. Edgar Cedar Rapids J. W. Turner St. Paul S. H. Bateman Washington Johnson North English Mullergren Arthur Mullergren

Extra Officers on Duty This Halloween Evening

Mayor Alberson warns of extra police on duty this Halloween to curb mischief and deter serious trouble from pranks. He urges youths to act in good spirit, noting no tolerance for malicious acts while acknowledging minor incidents from last night. Local authorities hope for a quiet night with no further prowling.

Alberson Hallowe’en Mr. Alberson Hallowe'en

Funeral rites for L H Richardson held at Baptist church

Funeral services for L H Richardson were conducted by Rev John D Kern at 2 30 PM yesterday at the Baptist church. The service was well attended with numerous floral tributes and attended by the Odd Fellows Rebekahs and the Moose. The Odd Fellows led the grave service at Ainsworth cemetery with pallbearers Lindley Ira Louis Coon Glenn Harve McGuire and Paul Harvey.

L. H. Richardson The Baptist Church John D. Kern Odd Fellows Rebekahs Moose Ainsworth Cemetery Lindley Louis Coon Glenn Harve McGuire Paul Harvey

Sabbath School Honors Rev G W Hanna and Wife

Crawfordsville October 31 The United Presbyterian Sabbath school class hosted a delightful evening at Mr and Mrs Lisle Maxwell home in honor of Rev G W Hanna and his wife Mrs Hanna. Guests included the assistant superintendent and wife and the superintendent. Amusing games and generous refreshments marked the gathering.

United Presbyterian Church G. W. Hanna Hanna Lisle Maxwell Maxwell

Miss Frances Ward Visits Washington With Friends

Miss Frances Ward of Winfield is spending today in Washington with friends and relatives enjoying a brief sightseeing sojourn in the capital.

Frances Ward Winfield Washington

Health official notes no epidemic of scarlet fever

Dr Cr W Stewart city health physician reports four scarlet fever cases under quarantine all mild and mostly from St James parish school with one public school case. One diphtheria case has cleared up. Nurse Edna Lewis and county hospital branch lab aid health measures urging parents to seek physician care for sore throats.

Cr. W. Stewart St. James Stewart Edna Lewis

Local Trade Notes and Washington Visit Highlights

Clerks named at Clark and Enslin and New York stores. Keota visitor Miss Aeeie Clapper arrives in Washington, along with Mrs. Bob Haight and Mrs. Harry Haight of Winfield. Leona Minick fills New York store duties during a sale. Mrs. E E Flemming of Wellsans spends day in Washington shopping. Mr. and Mrs. H L Tolander move to East Main Street. Mrs. W D Cole returns home from Oskaloosa visit. Carload of Early Ohio potatoes on track at West Chester priced 75 cents per bushel. Farmers Co-Operative Co. 2012.

Ohio West Chester Farmers Co-Operative Co

Notice to Advertisers on Required Advance Orders

Advertisers with cuts for the day should send orders a day ahead to avoid press delays. The Journal thanks readers for observing this. For sale: coon possum skunk hound. D Jenkins 574 Blue 22103.

Journal D Jenkins

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