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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1924
Page
3
A message urges nominees to notify the Campaign Manager of their intentions in the Evening Journal 3500 Salesmanship Club campaign. It stresses timely action, lists upcoming candidate lists, and promises prizes while warning that inactivity risks losing shares and votes.
A Leon Beatty American Legion committee is choosing the cast for the home talent musical comedy Sweetheart Town to be performed on October 9 and 10. Casts will be announced soon after selection. a director will arrive shortly to lead rehearsals as preparations begin. The play has had success in eastern Iowa towns and Legionnaires expect large crowds here.
Sheriff Charles Denison investigates a man claiming release from Leavenworth who admits a prior term but insists innocence. Van Buren County officers with bloodhounds pursued a white assailant near Birmingham. the man fled a freight yard, was captured, fingerprinted, and held awaiting federal word on wanted status.
Telegraph announces the death of Mrs Emma Sharpless formerly of Washington and sister of the late Jack Miller. Her maiden name was Emma Miller and she lived in Washington until about twenty years ago. She married Lyle More.
The message urges the recipient to enter their name immediately and start campaigning after votes to improve chances in the current contest. It stresses that beginning right away is the sole path to victory for the speaker and others involved.
Keota brings a strong experienced eleven said to be the best in years and will test Washington High School football. Coach McKinstry plans Duke and McConnell at ends with Gallagher backing. Letts at quarterback, Marshall and Elwell at half, Weaver at fullback, kickoff at 2 30 with Ted Saur refereeing and Fairfield officials.
A Washington widow who died years ago is remembered in local circles. She later married Frank Sharpless, a Denver wholesale grocer, whose death occurred about a year ago. Her memory endures among longtime residents.
Mrs. J. W. Abrams of Peoria Illinois is staying a few days with her sister Mrs. R. H. Walker. Mr. Walker has suffered neuralgia and has been under the weather for a week.
The Washington Advertising club held a small meeting with no special program. Members set plans to advance club work in coming weeks and the program committee was told to prepare several items. A proactive fall campaign and a possible community business opening are under consideration with a meeting likely early next week.
Rev J B Easley, pastor of the A M E church in Washington, returns from the Duluth conference where he was assigned to the Washington charge for another year. The article lists appointments for the Des Moines and St Paul districts with several named pastors and locales.
Mr Irving Keck of Bowling Green Florida has sold his Florida fruit business after forty years of orange growing and is retiring. He visits with his son Carl and old friends before spending weeks in Houston then returning to Florida for the winter. He notes Elmer and family prosper in the south and recalls long absence since leaving in 1874.
Keck rode as a passenger to Sigourney this morning and will stay two or three days with friends, according to local reports.
Rain forced the Masons of Washington county to move the planned outdoor picnic at Chautauqua Park into the Masonic Temple. Despite weather, about several hundred people shared a noon meal and a program continued this afternoon with Grand Lodge officers visiting from Cedar Rapids Colfax Davenport and Davenport. The Amos Chapter DeMolay and Eastern Stars arranged activities and a local Masonic Band performed with members from Ainsworth Columbus Junction and other towns.
Mrs Myrtie McCleery of EBlat is visiting for a short stay and will be in town for a few days. She plans to attend local events and visit friends while in the area.
The Panther Gang, a refined crook forced from the East and West underworld, becomes an ally to Sheriff Hilton after discovering his innocence. He falls for Hilton’s daughter Clia, aiding in restoring honor and a chance at an honest life. Harry Carey and Claire Adams deliver strong performances with thrilling feats and a romantic thread.
Erica will be guest of honor at a Ladies Missionary Society meeting of the Presbyterian church this Saturday at 2 30 pm. All city ladies are invited to attend as it promises to be an exceedingly interesting gathering. Mrs McCleery will preach at the Presbyterian church Sunday morning. Rev J C Hawk of Keota will exchange pulpits with Rev Mr Eastwood. Hawk has resigned from Keota to accept a call to Atlanta Georgia and Eastwood will lead the Keota pulpit Sunday to moderate a congregational meeting.
James Joy Jeffreys, dubbed The Man in overalls, features in the Victory Herald with a Sunday railroad scene and a camp outfit packed in a tin pail. The 16 page issue includes radio talks and gospel messages, with Joy arranging 1000 free copies at the Journal Office for readers to pick up and share.
Audiences tonight see The Shepherd of the Hills with notable turns by Little Pete Sammy Lane Aunt Molly and the familiar Preachin Bil played with charm by W B Patton. The vivid tender atmosphere recalls the book enjoyed by millions and creates lasting impression.
Police were called when a pacifist gathering in Quirt Bellicose Germany degenerated into a riot. Henri Barbusse, a famed French pacifist, spoke in French prompting student objections and a brawl that left many injured before he was escorted from the town by police and guards.
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