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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1924

Page

5

Civil War vets meet at Minerva 53rd annual reunion

Eleven surviving members of the 26th Ohio Independent Battery and Co A 32nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry joined nine veterans from other units for the 53rd reunion in Minerva on August 21. A program at the Christian church featured songs, talks, and a dinner, with remarks by Senator White and Representative Cope.

Hugh Arthur Clay County Ohio Ohio Independent Battery 26Th Ohio Independent Battery Light Artillery Ohio Volunteer Infantry Minerva Battery and Co. A 32Nd Co Virginia Vicksburg Champion Hills Ohio Independent Sherman Goldboro N. C Company F Green Briar T. D. Yost Battery John Kitzmitler Mahlon Carnes H. H. Snively W. N. Casey W. G. Durance Alfred Gallaher John Ruff James Yant George Witebaugh William Pancake Henry Saltsman Sam Crissinger Ben Evans Dan Elliott J. S. Daniel Dan Ruff Lewis Walker John Myers Harrison Emmons Ben Saltsman Henry Clark Ross N. Clark George W. Baker Joseph Hoiles David Ralston Christian Church D. O. Emmons Mra A. A Thomas William Aq Herman Barenblit Soldiera Senator White Representative Cope Columbusa County Larrick

Prairie Center Social News Highlights Local Visits

Prairie Center reports Mrs. I K Beal returned home from Monmouth after dropping off Margaret a freshman and Gertrude a sophomore. Neighbors hosted Ben McCleary’s visit and Crawfordville guests Mary and Henderson McCall. Family visits include Luer in West Chester and Wolfe siblings at Freshman Rush in Ainsworth.

Prairie Center I. K. Beal Monmouth Monmouth College Margaret Gertrude J. C. Matthews Matthew Ben McCleary Iinois Mary McCall Henderson McCall Crawfordville Harry Campbell Charlotte Isabel Tommy Wolfe U. P Ainsworth Tommy John Campbell Iowa City Tueauay Anna Oatman Minnie Lolling Illinois Oatman Lol

Church Officers Elected For Next Year In Minerva Meeting

The Christian church elected officers for the coming year with W. G. Durance as President and Arthur Thomas as secretary treasurer. The next meeting is scheduled to be held in Minerva on August 20, 1925.

Christian Church W. G. Durance Sec'y Treas Arthur Thomas Minerva

Daughters Visit Relatives in Local Gathering

Mr and Mrs Carl Zieglowsky are hosting visitors including their daughters who are spending time there with other relatives and friends.

Ling Carl Zieglowsky

Community notices from Sept 22 social visits and a sale

Sept 22 sightings list gatherings at various homes in the area. Melvin Bell family and Ruth Framer from Iowa City connected with Hendersons. Walter Mayer plans a sale on the 25th before departing to Des Moines.

Melvin Bell Everett Green's Ruth Framer Iowa City Bury Henderson’s Join Henderson Carl Mayer Henry Henderson Lera Romine Wilma Oren Harry Huber Stanleigh Minnesota

No Lifeboats Aboard ZR-3

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN September 4 The ZR-3 will not carry any life boats or life preservers on her trans Atlantic voyage. Dr. Hugo Eckener commander says they are heavy take up space and unnecessary He considers ZR 3 safer than any ship that has plied the water. Pedestrians to Demand Safety LOS ANGELES September 23 Pedestrians Protective League formed to protect persons afoot from reckless motorists Members pledge to prevent careless driving Attorneys will press claims for personal injuries A medical department is included Seymour Ia September 23 Two mail pouches seized by four men at the railway station Here the bandits escaped in an automobile after several shots with Sheriff Lord and a railroad detective The value of the mail is not yet known here

Friedrichshafen Hugo Eckener Los Angeles Pedestrians’ Protective League Seymour Lord

Valley Valley Social Notes Leftovers and Local Visits

Community members share weekend visits with relatives and friends. Georgie Breitenbach and family visited BE Breitenbach. John Hahn spent Sunday at his parents’ home. Mrs. John Augustine visited her mother. Vincent Poahron and two boys called at W J Pfeffer’s. neighbors enjoyed radio concerts at H V Franks. Eugene Breitenbach Jr returns home for a few days. C Churchill and H V Prank visited Washington. Beatrice Hotle spent Sunday at home. Young folks rehearse for church bazaar Friday night. Don’t forget the date and come early.

Vincent Poahron W. J. Pfeffers H. V. Franks

Trucker's Fall Fatal Near Independence

William Caldwell aged 22 died after a fall from a truck while en route to Independence Iowa. He struck his head on a rear wheel hub and died two hours later at People's hospital. He resided seven miles northwest of the city.

Independence William Caldwell Iity People’s Hospital Here

Americans Lead Fight Over Near East Refugee Plight

The Near East Relief effort under H. C. Jaquith sees two million displaced people from the Smyrna aftermath and Lausanne exchanges. Americans manage transit and child welfare amid camp deaths and limited funds, seeking support via International Golden Rule Sunday on December 9.

America Turkey Salonta Jaquith Asany Near East Frany

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