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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1924

Page

3

Firpo Arrested on Immorality Charge and Entry Falsehood

Argentine heavyweight Luis Angel Firpo was released on 1000 bail after a warrant by Immigration Commissioner Curran. He faces two charges, including bringing a woman into the country for immoral purposes in 1922 and making false statements to a board reviewing his July entry. Attorney Hyman Bushel said Firpo would go to Ellis Island with him.

New York Luis Angel Firpo Harry Wills Curran Special Board of Inquiry Hyman Bushel Ellis Island

Dempsey Breitenbach Promote Farm Listings and Local Visits

Local notices mention Dempsey and Breitenbach seeking farm listings in Crestline Ohio and Des Moines travel by two cars. Families of S D Wiley and others visit Crestline relatives and plan return to Ohio. Coal bill tips urge buying now or installing NUMETAL weather strips to save on fuel.

Charles Wiley S. D. Wiley Crestline Ohio Des Moines

Ainsworth Plans National Defense Day Observance

Special to the Journal notes committees named for National Defense Day on September 12 in Ainsworth. W. G. Robertson is chairman. Entertainment includes W. G. Robertson and C. R. Stearns. Publicity by W. T. Trotter E R Lins and others. Parade J C Jones and Jesse Marr. Observance J A Marsh. Afternoon program at 3 30 at the school house. General committee led by W R VanHorn.

Ainsworth W. G. Robertson C. R. Stearns W. T. Trotter E. R. Lins Charles Wolf Legion and Women's Relief Corps C. M. Spessard Mae Jeffrey J. C. Jones Jesse Marr J. A. Marsh W. R. VanHorn A. BE. Sands R. C. McKiernan

Crawfordsville Sporting and Other Events Recap

Tennis doubles results feature Elwell McGugin and Fletcher White among winners in mixed sets. Pony Rex Beauchamp wins. Wise of Winfield takes 120 yard dash with Crawfordsville’s Smith close second. Ray Sweet wins bicycle race. Kenneth White wins little boys race. Mediapolis beats Oakville 6 to 4 in ball game. Olds sends horseshoe team to first place. Picture show draws crowds. Methodist orchestra solos. Quaife Ames lecture on animal husbandry draws attendees.

Elwell McGugin Doty Davidson Fletcher White Marshall Wood Gingery Mak Miller Matthews Smith Ross McCoy Carris Mediapolis Oakville Olds Methodist Opal White Clara Patterson Quaife Ames

Preliminary Red Cross Plans Move Forward in Washington

Miss Lola L. Trout, district nurse, met with local leaders in Washington to outline this fall’s Red Cross drive. Rev. J. R. McCrory, former head, will head the effort and announce action details and committees as plans advance. Early planning aims to ensure strong citizen support and enrollment in the nationwide campaign between Armistice Day and Thanksgiving.

Lola L. Trout Washington Red Cross J. R. McCrory U. P Miss Trout McCrory

Keota Families Visit Washington Relatives

Mrs. Frank Klein and her children from Keota visit Washington relatives. Mrs. W Hofsteater and daughter Gertrude of Spokane arrived for a visit with her daughter Mrs. Nora Paul. Leonard Bridges—son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bridges—had a tonsil and adenoids operation at the county hospital and is recovering. W S Welch and wife with son Joe Welch of Bedford were guests yesterday at sister Mrs. J H Hull's home.

Frank Klein Keota Washington W. Hofsteater Gertrude Spokane Nora Leonard Bridges J. C. Bridges W. S. Welch Joe Welch Bedford J. H. Hull

ABE MARTIN On Keepin Dressed Up Social Standing

ABE MARTIN argues that modern social prominence hinges on grooming and clothes not just wealth. He warns against dated dress like old suits and careless details such as baggy trousers, discolored mustaches, and worn hats, saying proper attire boosts confidence and respect.

Abe Martin Palm Beach

Swisher Injured in Davenport Wagon Accident

O M Swisher of the Washington area near Week Chester is hospitalized in Mercy Hospital Davenport after a wagon accident while working for a road crew. He suffered a pelvic fracture and stomach lining laceration with other injuries. his condition is painful and expected to require weeks of recovery.

O. M. Swisher Washington Chester Mercy Hospital Davenport

Social Evening and Rebekah Plans For Anniversary Picnic

Miss Helen Brown hosted high school friends with games and an open air sleepover. The Rebekah lodge met with about sixty members and approved observing the Rebekah anniversary with a picnic at Sunset Park if weather permits, otherwise at the Rebekah hall. Committee chairs announced plans and a luncheon concluded the gathering.

Helen Brown John Henry Helen Rebekah Lodge Rebekah Sunset Park Rebekah Hall Rebekahs Washington County Hilma Larson Stunt Minnie Fiecar Coffer Hout Charles Andérson

Davis Seeks Support in Nebraska Speech Tour

Jno W Davis arrived from Chicago to campaign in Nebraska with running mate Gov Charles W Bryan. He spoke to a South Omaha crowd and pledged support for religious freedom while courting farmers and party leaders including James Pahlman and Gilbert Hitchcock.

Omaha Neb John W. Davis Chicago Nebraska Charles W. Bryan Ilinois Iowa South Omaha Exchange Bryan Congressional

Head of Missions Accused of Losing Funds

Cedar Rapids September 6 H M Ferguson former head of the Holiness Mission faced accusations of misusing funds. In Marion a courtroom scene involved reporter Ralph Clemen of the Evening Gazette and W L Crissman as tensions flared during the hearing.

Cedar Rapids H. M. Ferguson Holiness Mission Marion Ralph Clemen Evening Gazette W. L. Crissman

Iowa Roads In Good Shape Despite Light Rains

Iowa road conditions report from the Des Moines Automobile Club notes dirt roads largely unaffected by light showers. Many primary and gravel routes including Jefferson highway to Ames and Fort Dodge, and Whiteway No 7 routes, remain gravelled or graved with some dirt sections reporting minimal impact.

Des Moines Iowa Des Moines Automobile Club Jefferson Highway Ames Town Falls Mason City Albert Lea Minneapolis St. Paul Indianois Osceola Leon Bethany Kansas City St Joseph Colfax Newton Grinnell Town City Davenport Kellogg Adel Stuart Atlantic Council Bluffs Omaha Dexter Madrid Boone Webster City Fort Dodge Storm Lake Spencer Spirit Lake Panora Guthrie Center Harlan Prairie City Pella Oskaloosa Sigourney Washington Monroe Story City Blairsburg Garner Winterset Afton Creston Perry Grand Junction Lincoln Highway Pleasantville Knoxville Albia Centerville

Death of Infant Elizbeth May Yoder in local home

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Yoder born yesterday morning died last evening at 515 South Avenue B. The babe named Elizabeth May lived about twelve hours. Funeral held at home this afternoon at 3 30, interment in Elm Grove cemetery.

Henry Yoder Yoder South Avenue B Elizabeth May Elm Grove Cemetery

Fahy Freed on $50,000 Bond in Rondout Mail Robbery

Wm. F. Fahy a postal inspector charged with complicity in the Rondout mail robbery was released on bonds of $50,000. His arraignment before U S Commissioner Henry C. Beitler was postponed to September 16 by mutual agreement of counsel.

Chicago Til Wm. F. Fahy United States Henry C. Beitler

Wealthy Former Iowa Woman Dead in Paris

Word comes from Cascade Indiana that Mrs. Margaret Larson died in Paris France after surgery. She was sixty five, widow of Peter Larson a multimillionaire railroad builder and Montana Washington capitalist. Daughter of Cascade residents she supported local churches and recently funded altar and railing at St Martins Church.

Cascade Paris France Margaret Larson Peter Larson Montana Washington Larson

Lowden urged as head of agriculture needs commission

Frank Lowden former Illinois governor arrived at the White House as a weekend guest amid strong calls to appoint him chairman of a proposed commission to study agricultural needs.

Washington Frank ©. Lowden Illinois Coolidge Lowden White House

Minister’s attorney in seclusion as trial continues

The ministerial attorney remained secluded as lawsuits proceed with him as a witness. Ferguson testified he kept no record of gifts to the mission but recalled receiving 200, 1500 and other sums. He noted 800 1000 and 1500 were deposited on the altar and that all money except 15000 spent on missionary work financed new buildings.

Ferguson

Community notices and club meetings in West Chester area

Notices list events for September including Ladies Aid Society at the Methodist church with a serving committee, Fortnightly Club meetings at Sunset Park or High School cafeteria, K P Lodge regular meeting, Home Economics joint session with a speaker on ice cream, Shalom Group Sunday school picnic at Sunset Park, and Demoley Amos Chapter De Molay party.

Ladies Aid Society of the West Chester Methodist Church Will Conger Henderson al Augustine Lee McAvoy Sunset Park South Door The Methodist Church Ed. Bambrick Demoley Amos de Molay

Country Club Notice for Wednesday Meeting

Members and their Lady friends are invited to attend a Wednesday afternoon meeting with Mrs. Logan Ahrens at 8 o'clock Monday evening. Roll call to be answered with pickle recipes.

Country Club Yases Ae Bees Kolah Logan Ahrens Bes

Rosemary Club Meeting With Mrs E M McGinnis

The Rosemary Club will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs E M McGinnis. The Advisory Council of the Girl Scouts will hold a meeting this evening at 8 o clock at the home of Miss Minnie Conner.

Rosemary Club E. M. McGinnis Advisory Council The Girls Scout Minnie Conner

Dues Reminder From W. F. T. U. Note

Dear sisters the September fire marks our new year and dues are owed to the treasurer. Members have paid some but many remain overdue and risk fines. Please hand in your dues promptly to strengthen the group.

Jenny Jugenheimer T. U Treasuer

Rev Neal McClanahan to Preach at Second U P Church

In Washington the Rev Neal McClanahan will preach at both services at the Second U P church. He previously supplied the pulpit for several months and has many friends who will be glad to hear him again. Miss Mary French acts as cashier at the Atchison Shoe Store during their sale. Edna Smith of Kalona was shopping in Washington yesterday. Mr and Mrs Sherm White and daughter Opal visited friends in Washington yesterday.

U. P Neal McClanahan Gil Rev McClanahan Mary French Atchison Edna Smith Kalona Washington Sherm White Miss Opal Crawfords

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