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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1925

Page

8

Local Washington News Notes and Social Visits

Mr and Mrs William Arthand of Winfield visited Washington on business. Mrs Speer attended the D A R monument unveiling in Fairfield representing the district committee, with Mea J Lewron also on the program. Jonathan Wilson father of Mrs Alice Wilson and Mrs Moum was the first trustee for Washington County at the first Fairfield state fair. Cafeteria service at the Baptist church begins Sept 16 18 21 from 5 p m. Mr and Mrs J G Shinabarger of Muscatine visited the J T Matthews home for presbytery. Mrs John D Brownhousen returned from Keota. George Pratt and Doyle Shy of Winfield were here on business. J A Montgomery traveled to Fairfield to visit Mrs Ferry Hefflin and others. Mrs C A Speer returned from Des Moines PD AR officers conference and visited J D Glasgow. Mr and Mrs Glasgow sent greetings to Washington friends. Rumage sale drew good sales for men. Miss Hattie Sumerfeld returned to Canton Missouri after visiting the Frey enberber on at Wayland. Mrs W I Johnston returned to Sigourney after a short visit with Charles Thomas in Washington. Miss Katherine Bostwick spent yesterday in Iowa City.

C. A. Speer Fairfield D. A. R. Monment Speer J. Lewron Washington Jonathan Wilson Alice Wilson Mra. Moum Washington County

Local Shoppers and Visitations Highlight Richland Memo

Residents and visitors from Winfield, Jackson, Cedar Rapids, Kansas City and beyond converge in Washington for shopping and social calls. Notables include A W Hell entertaining sisters, Miss Kerr pledging to a Nebraska sorority, and numerous visits to relatives in Keota Mediapolis and Des Moines.

A.W. Hell 311 Jackson Street Mrs. Flower King Jackson, Mich Mia Clara Antiess Kansas City

Red Star Oil Stove Promotes Year Round Use and Baking

The Red Star Oil Stove offers all year serviceability with lively heat and economical meal preparation. Its Range type includes an oven ideal for baking and roasting, inviting readers to investigate the stove as a first opportunity.

American Legion Aims to Raise One Million in a Week

National Commander James Drain appeals state and city committees to raise one million dollars in seven days for the Endowment Fund aiding disabled veterans and orphans. Four million of the five million goal is subscribed. Drive aims to finish before the October 5 national convention in Omaha.

Indianapolis Ind American Legion Endowment Fund Jamey Drain American Legion Today Omaha Legion Coolidge Canada Commander Drain

Birth of Lucille Marie Eyestone in Marshalltown Iowa

Relatives announce the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Arthur Eyestone of Marshalltown Iowa on September 22 The baby is named Lucille Marie Burrell Keck of Pondulac Wis visits with his parents Mr and Mrs Carl M Kev K and E S Flynn of Riverside was noted as a business visitor in the city today.

Arthur Eyestone Marshalltown Iowa Lucille Marie Burrell Keck Pondulac, Wis Carl M Kev K E. S. Flynn Riverside

They Never Do A Writer's Exchange Review Note

A literary critic weighs whether spending hours on a new book helps or hinders a clear verdict. The exchange hints at preferring concise judgments over lengthy critique.

Eastern Westbound and Knoxville Branch Train Times

Railway timetable shows eastbound and westbound passenger and local freight trains with arrival and departure times. Local Knoxville Branch services list arrivals at 8:30 am and 11:50 am, plus daily and Sunday exceptions, under agents H. W. Russell and J. C. McKay.

Passenger and freight train times in local timetable

The listing shows multiple trains with westbound and eastbound notes including passenger Nos 25 3 and 8 with various daily limits and freight No 91 and 92 running on specified days and times across mornings and afternoons with several minor deviations noted.

West Lim

Entries for Dairy Congress Larger Than Ever Before

Waterlooo records sixteenth Dairy Cattle Congress entries exceed prior year with near 1000 head from Iowa Minnesota and Wisconsin. Ayrshires Guernseys Jerseys Brown Swiss and Holsteins lead open classes while junior calf club attracts more youths. Special trains from Illinois and Missouri deliver cattle Belgian horses and saddle horses as two show ring judges set to award at the end of September.

Waterloo KE. S. Betel Fistel Girla Estes Koya and Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin Dairy Calif Club Estrie Springfield Sioux City Hutchinson Kan J. N. Fitch Kansas State Agricultural College Manhattan Avrohires I. V. Wilson Daily Extension Service St. Paul W. W. Yopp University Ofllinois

Ribbons in Dairy Judging Set for October 3

John L. Smith of Spokane will select Holstein ribbons while Prof H H Kildee of Iowa State College will judge the Brown Swiss entries. On Saturday October 3 youth will compete in the judging arena with dairy heifers of all breeds. Junior department judges include H R Searles R S Huice and J C Cort. Industrial entries exceed usual numbers as government exhibit plans call for 22 sections in the automobile building.

John L. Smith Spokane, Wash H. H. Kildee Iowa State College H. R. Searles St. Paul R.S. Huice Chicago University of Wisconsin Dairy Department J. C. Cort Madison Wis Es‘el

Many Would Earn Way Thru College at Iowa State

More than 500 young men applied to the M C A for jobs to cover college expenses at Iowa State this fall. Positions include waiter nursemaid grocery clerk butcher auto mechanic truck driver farm hand and more. Secretary FE C Stevenson said more students found permanent placements this year than last and advises starting funds of ten dollars, with some housing costs noted.

Associated Preas Ames Iowa State College M.C. A FE. C. Stevenson Stevenson Iowa State Ag House

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