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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1920

Page

6

Pupil Recital and Church Socials Highlight Iowa Event

Pupil recital under Miss Carolyn Hamilton at her studio featured new performers Miss Marion McLaughlin Doris Hulick Maude Simerman with Helen Harvey and McLaughlin as accompanists. A six o clock banquet at the church celebrated new musical director J W Johnston from Chicago with remarks by Dr Bowers and others and a large Ladies Aid social followed by various church activities and gatherings across August and September.

Carolyn Hamilton Mise Hamilton Mise Marion McLaughlin Doris Hulick Maude Simerman Helen Harvey Marion McLaughlin Tate Baynon Vanderpool Lute Phillips Ina McDowell Coverly Clarke Pillowtown Elliott Livingston Penn Hilton-Turvey Lohr

Mildred Stewart to Be Heard Here in Recital

The Presbyterian choir presents a program on Tuesday evening September 28 featuring Mildred Stewart in an organ recital. Stewart a Washington girl and American Conservatory faculty member in Chicago owns Marden School of Music and serves as organist at a Chicago church. Eleanor Walker will read selections and a soloist will be announced. Admission is free with a silver offering for the choir.

Presbyterian Mildred Stewart Mise Stewart Washington American Conservatory Chicago Marden School of Music Eleanor Walker

Social evenings host mixed gatherings and a wedding

Misses Helen Risk Bessie Clancy and Martha McCartney entertained Mrs Glenn Davis at Risk's home with fall decor music and jokes. A Presbyterian church group organized a Sabbath class with Supt Harding chosen as leader. Marion Randle and Miss Buckritz wed at the Second United Presbyterian parsonage. a wedding dinner followed at the groom's home. A report will appear in Monday's Journal.

Second United Presbyterian Christian Endeavor J. H. Baird Helen Risk Bessie Clancy Martha McCartney Miss Risk Glenn Davis Ferne Palmer Marion Randle J. B. Randle Miss Buckritz Moline Ilinois Second United Presbyterian Parsonage Leslie Mountford

Not an Amethyst, Says Patricia on Her Father

Patricia asserts her father is not a church-goer yet warns against labeling him an amethyst. The Dalilas News notes the remark amid a light local feature.

Patricia Dalilas

3 000 10WA YEIS TO ATTEND REUNION

More than 3 500 identification certificates mailed for Grand Army veterans to buy train tickets for the national encampment in Indianapolis starting Monday 1921. Iowa headquarters reports possibly 3 000 Towana will attend. Indian apolis hosts over 200 000 visitors, with plans to invite the encampment to Des Moines in September 1927. Tickets go on sale at 1 cent per mile. Iowa special train departs Des Moines Sept 18 reaching Chicago Sunday. Iowa drum corps to lead veterans in parade.

Des Moines Grand Army Towana Indianpolis Indianapolis Iowa Chicago Rock Island Union Depot Towa Pennsyvania R. L. Chase

Funeral attendance moves from multiple cities to Ohio

J. T. Stanhope and daughter Alice of Toledo Mrs. and Mrs. W. B. Wilde and Mrs. W. T. A. White from Peoria to attend the funeral of Mrs. Stanhope at the A. Anderson home tomorrow at three in the afternoon. Mrs. Grace B. Anderson of Des Moines and Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Hunt of Montevideo Minnesota also present for the service.

J. T. Stanhope Alice Toledo Ohio W. B. Wilde W. T. A. White Peoria

Local Women Voters’ League Seeks State Convention Role

The Women Voters of Washington County organize a membership drive led by temporary chair Mrs. M. W. Bailey. The group aims to secure representation at the Des Moines state convention September 22 23 with a 50 cent fee to cover expenses and invites all county women to join and support the new league.

Gue For Women Voters Washington County Des Moines Sepember M. W. Bailey Bailey A. R. Dewey F. B. Appleby A. R. Miller

Public notices and lodge meeting announcements

Sunday School Rally at 9 30 with a special program. Washington lodge No 26 A F and A M meets Monday Sept 20 at 7 30 pm for first degree with two candidates. Master asks all members to attend and assist. Chas Freding W M 8204

A. M. FE Washington Lodge No A. F A. M Chas. Freding W. M

Rebekahs Plan 69th Anniversary Degree Event

The Rebekahs observe the 69th anniversary of the Rebekah degree at the I O C F hall on Monday September 20 at 630 PM. An invitation extends to Odd Fellows and families with baskets to share and coffee provided. The event is organized by the committee.

I. O. C. F. Hall Odd Fellows

Fishermen recount a lost fish story in the camp hit

Jack notes a bad catch while Pete explains sleeping in a field and a gate left open, a casual scene echoing a Boys' Life style vignette. The brief exchange mixes mishap and youth camp ambiance.

Pete Jack

The Bride and Groom Toast Lover's Lunch Break

The couple banter about staying in and sharing a meal after saying vows. The scene captures a lighthearted moment where romance meets a practical pause.

Mrs Williams Defends Driving in Crawfordsville Collision

Mrs Williams of Crawfordsville called the Journal to state she was not at fault in the Thursday collision near Ainsworth. She contends the other driver was to blame as her car approached from the south while the Wilcox vehicle came from the west. The paper could not learn the Crawfordsville driver’s home.

Dpd. KR. Williams Crawfordville Journal Ainsworth Washington Williams Wilcox J. M. Stewart Corner Crawfordsville

Building A Low Ebb

The American Lumberman notes continuing car shortages but improved terminal congestion and rail traffic. Demand for ties timbers and car material remains robust as railroads are expected to lead lumber purchases. building slows due to high prices and tight money with bargains in bonds and stocks attracting buyers. Passenger travel holds up though tourist season ends, and fare hikes are not expected to affect next year’s travel.

Chicago American Lumberman C. G. Burnham Vic The Burlington Bulding

Iowa Tuberculosis Association Plans 1921 Seal Campaign

The 1921 campaign will be financed entirely by Red Cross Christmas seal sales across Iowa towns and rural areas. A goal of ten seals per capita is set, with plans to reach every city and village. The program aims to advance child welfare public health and tuberculosis clinics, hoping to involve schools and county clinics statewide.

Iown Tuberculosis Association Red Cross Iowa T. J. Edmonds

Helen changes in a year at the Purple Cow

The fragment notes a year of change for Helen mentioning a cashier job at the Purple Cow. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear events or dates. No additional persons or organizations are identifiable beyond Helen and the Purple Cow.

Pitt Panther Impresses With Witty Restaurant Exchange

A brief chatter captures a diner noting a waiter looks exhausted while a companion asserts their own resolve and school pride. The exchange hints at a casual scene involving Pitt Panthers.

Pitt Panther

Mabel and Helen Exchange Five Dollar Doctor Charge

In a brief dialogue Mabel asks if the doctor treated Helen. Helen replies he did not and instead charged five dollars prompting a terse Jester remark.

Mabel Helen

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Foster Clutsam Allott Billiott Methods Choir J. W. Johnston Sterling Illinois Mrs Bowers J. A. Y. Ashby J. M. Wilson J. L. Fifer Ladies Aid Society Fifer Dr. Bowers Ebo Wilson Ashby Johnston Bowers Methodist Church Johnstons George Reisters North Second Avenue Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist Church Chas. Hayes Walter Hayes Hayes J. E. Lemmon East Washington Street Helen Wilson Claude Lemmon Mollie Cherry Olahoma City Oklahoma Crail Los Angeles T. Wickham Carson Lem Gherry McCreedy Gladys Carson Iowa State College Cafetria Style Presbyterian Church Harding W. G. Stewart Mike Clark Lawrence Wilsom A. B. Schmoeller Local Women Voters’ League Bible Department F. L. Wilson Havre First Presbyterian Sunday School Tame Civica Department Susan B. Anthony Frank Wilson Washington, Iowa Mrs. Williams Florida Howard Wilson Heating Company
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