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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1921

Page

6

Just Us Club Meeting and Kitchen Shower Events

The Just Us club met at Mrs. D. L. Carbaugh's home with thirteen members and two visitors. A musical program entertained the group and the next meeting will be at Mrs. C. O Layton's home in two weeks. Mrs. Rosa Edwards Grant, recently married, received a kitchen shower from the Marthas at the Methodist church with hemming towels, games, and gifts for her kitchen. Refreshments included sandwiches cocoa and homemade candy.

D. L. Carbaugh C. Olayton Rosa Edwards Grant Marthas Methodist Church

Remove Grouches With The Forceps In Chicago

Sept 22 speech by Dr. Harry A. Cotton of Princeton and New Jersey State Hospital claims many cases of melancholia peevishness and dementia owe to infected wisdom teeth. He says extraction cured 75 percent of 1000 insane patients over three years, saving $116000 yearly.

Chicago Hubby Harry A. Cotton New Jersey State Hospital Princeton University Chica- 60 Dental Society New Jersey Hospital

Beaten to Death in Iowa Box Car

A man found with a woman badly beaten in a Pacific Junction box car on Sept. 5 died at St. Catherine's hospital in Omaha. The woman has recovered and returned home to St. Joe. They were assaulted by thieves who suspected they had funds. bodies unnamed, the man possibly named Smith. A. W. E. Smith of Miami Oklahoma seeks a description, hoping the man is a missing brother.

Glenwood Iowa Pacific Junction St. Catherine's Hospital Omaha St. Joe Smith A. W. E. Smith Miami Okla

Cavalry to police roads for air show Wednesday

Troop D of the First Iowa cavalry will police highways around the flying field north of town next Wednesday. Parking will be restricted near the field with twenty acres inside the enclosure. A concert by the Washington band starts at one, drills at 1:30, flying program from 2:20 to 5, evening concert in Central park, then a dance at the armory with Warr's Mayhoda Boys.

First Iowa Cavalry Washington American Legion Washington Band Glenn E. Mosser Russell R. Benton Phoebe Fairgrave Central Park Armory Warr Mayhoda Boys Burlington

Harvest Home at Lexington Church Dinner Planned

The Lexington church hosts a harvest home dinner tomorrow from eleven to one o clock with attendance expected from a Washington-based guest.

Lexington Washington

Community Club Meetings Announced for September Schedule

Local clubs and church groups posted their upcoming events with dates in September. Flow de Lis meets Friday at 2 PM. S4t4 Fortnightly and S.B.'s sessions set for Sept 27 and 23 respectively. Act Department hosts Sept 27 at Mrs. Wilson’s. J. P. BO. gathers Thursday afternoon. Afternoon Bridge on Sept 24 at Mrs. Appleby. Christian church choir rehearses Thursday at 7 30. Ladies Bible class all day Sept 23. Yeo man lodge meets Sept 25 with officer elections. West Chester Baptist Mission Circle serves chicken pie supper Sept ?. Every Member Canvas concludes Sunday with church gathering at 2 PM.

Ladies Bible Class The Presbyterian Church West Chester

Special meeting and farewell reception at church

A special society meeting will be held after Sunday school next Sunday morning in the nursery. All are urged to attend. A farewell reception for Dr Wishart and family will be held Friday at 7 30 p m at the church with all members and friends invited.

Queen Esthers Dr. Wishart

The Best of Autos Run by Men in Racing Yet

A compact note sketches that skilled drivers push cars to the limit, though occasional lapses show even top contenders miss a spark or two during high speed events.

Ottumwa Panics At New Grid Field Debut

Ottumwa High opens on the Schaffer Athletic Field a combined gridiron and 440 yard circle track. The 20 foot wide cinder track surrounds a mile and a quarter layout. The field will host all local games and a big track meet next spring with a full football schedule listed for September to Thanksgiving.

Ottumwa 0. H. S. Athletic Association Schaffer Walter B. Schaffer Ottumwa High School Footall Seymour Chariton Albia Muscatine Mt. Pleasant Mt. Peasant Washington Fairfield Cedar Rapids Oskaloosa Oskalooga

Posts Form District Societies In Ninth Iowa District

Preliminary organization formed of the frost district association in Iowa of American Legion posts with fifty posts represented. Rev Father Patrick N McDermott named commander and Frank Fultz vice commander. convention set for Council Bluffs November 14 to perfect constitution and bylaws.

Atlantic Frost District Association Iowa American Legion Ninth Congressional District Patrick N. McDermott Frank Fultz Elliott John de Witt Council Bluffs

Salvalge on Screen Delights Upper Crust in Miss Frederick Drama

The Graham Theatre stage scene recreates a Ridgeway banquet for the Roberson-Cole film Salvage. Pauline Frederick stars in dual roles Bernice Ridgeway and Kate Martin, portraying contrasting mothers and a social descent into addiction, showcased amid a lavish party setting.

Pauline Frederick Robertson-Cole Graham Theatre Cyrus Ridgeway Bernice Miss Frederick Ridgeway Mansion Bernies Ridgeway Kate Martin

Priest in trouble arraigned in LeMars

Rev Father Wren pastor of Akron Roman Catholic Church was arraigned before Justice Free man on a charge of assault and held to the grand jury in default of 5000 dollars bond. He failed to furnish bail and remained in jail. The 15 year old girl at the parochial school says the priest gained access to her room via a fire escape. The alleged crime occurred last Monday.

Household Goods Auction At Square Corner

Saturday at 2 30 o clock sale of a line of household goods at southeast corner of the square. Items include an oak kitchen cabinet a New Process 3 hole oil stove a Cole Hi oven range a Round oak heater No 18 a kitchen table library table rocking chairs sewing machine rugs car pets and more. Farmers special a brand new 2 horse Moline manure spreader. Call 282 Black to list items. Auctioneer CHAS BROWN 8712.

Cole

All the Same in the End

A courtroom exchanges quips as Smith asks about summer plans and Jones replies his wife will spend money abroad, prompting the judge to interject with a dry remark about the year’s priorities.

Smith Jones Judge

Georgette waists in regular stock closing out at low price

A local retailer announces clearance of Georgette waists from regular stock priced at 2.65 dollars each. The sale emphasizes the value and invites readers to view the wares.

Prices Hold Steady Amid Rising Costs for Bats

The listing notes price stability for bats despite general increases. Items include 12-02 bat, 16-027 bat, 2 percent pound bat, 3-lb bat, and a .25 cent 3-lb bat.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Flying Field Will Flow de Lis C. R. Gallagher S. B's Lloyd Gray Teena Act Department of the Frank Wilson J.P. BO Mary Stranah F. B. Appleby West Washington Street Christian Church Yeoman Lodge Woodman Hall Walker Altona Brand Johnson’s Grocery Frederick Troubla Chas, Brown Hart Schaffner Marx Rigin Klothing Kompany Washington - Lowe Jersey Georgette Cretonnes and Silkolines Clark & Enslin West Side Square
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