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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1924

Page

6

Social notes of Washington area clubs and weddings

The Kolah Club met at Mrs. Frank A Heinzman home with large attendance. members shared travel tales and enjoyed a lunch. The Muscatine Journal reported the Sept 11 marriage of Miss Jean B Darrow of Letts to Fred Tomfield in Iowa City. Mrs. Wes Pagel hosted a pleasant gathering at Grace Hill with dahlias and refreshments. A Rosemary club event celebrated the marriage of Miss Chas Rothlisberger Fresheye to Mr. Spencer Reed Boilham with a formal ceremony and reception. The Fleur de Lis Club worked for Perkins Hospital in Iowa City and hosted a luncheon. Chapter 1 P BE O met for a one o'clock pot luck lunch with papers on Archaeology and The Madonna in Art. Washington young women plan a Yellowstone get-together hosted by Carol Forgey with music by Hop and his Blue Boys of Clinton. A surprise gathering honored Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Peterson prior to their move. News arrived of Mrs. Kate Ackley of San Jose marrying Mr. Frank McCray in San Francisco, a wedding of local interest as Mrs. Ackley has ties to the area.

Kolah Club Frank A. Heinzman Washington Muscatine Jean B. Darrow Letts Fred Tomfield John Tomfield Musecatine Iowa City Edward T. Gough University Methodist Episcopal Church Mae Morrow Wes Pagel Grace Hill Engle Lorel Guy Dell Walker Rosemary Club Chas. Rothlisberger Fresheye Spencer Reed Boilham Dee McGinnis Spencer Reed Lloyd Walker Robert Cherry Fe Fleur de Lis Club Arthur Durst Perkins Hospital Curtis Peterson Helmick Kate Ackley San Jose California Frank McCray San Francisco Ackley Frank Smith Mac Ackley McCray Norman Scofield

In Hospital Patient Sees Sores Heal With Ointment

Mrs F E Root reports leg sores lasting 11 years led to multiple hospitalizations and amputation recommendation. She credits Peterson's Ointment with cure. Ad claims promise eczema and various skin ailments cured, price 35 cents a box.

Peterson F. E. Root Michigan Street Buffalo N. Y

Afternoon Bridge Club hosts McCleerys Friday eve

Announcements list events including the McCleerys entertaining the Afternoon Bridge Club and husbands Friday at eight. Also bake sale by Camp Fire Girls Saturday at Cunningham's Grocery and Yeoman Lodge officers election Friday evening. Baptist Choir practice tonight at seven fifteen.

Cunningham's Grocery Yeoman Lodge Wm. Taylor Baptist Choir

Loyalty pledge induction at University of Iowa ceremony

The fourth annual induction at the University of Iowa will be held October 1 at 10 am under the campus elms with thousands expected. President Jessup will address about 5 000 attendees as faculty and student march past the Old Capitol shrine.

Iowa City University of Iowa Iowa Field W. A. Jessup Lowa Avenue Lowa Jessup

State Deputy McGinn names K C appointees for Iowa

State deputy Albert McGinn of the Knights of Columbus announced the expanded officiary for Iowa. The executive committee includes Rev. J. J. Lenihan Cedar Rapids M F Donegan Davenport Raymond Wright Des Moines Thomas Gilmore Sioux City Joe McCormick Cedar Rapids. Educational members include Wm P Hart Iowa City R B Wolfe DeWitt Dr W P Hombach Council Bluffs R J Toher Davenport. District deputies listed: Matt Gooney Dubuque John G Wolters Davenport A J Mullarky Keokuk J J Barton Fort Dodge Dr A J Joynt Waterloo Robert P Larkin Sioux City John Denese Ottumwa CC C Ries Iowa City Ed Breausche DeWitt Fred Colotton Mason City M V Kehoe Cedar Rapids.

Council Bluffs Albert McGinn Knights of Columbus Iowa J. J. Lenihan Cedar Rapids M. F. Donegan Davenport Raymond Wright Deg Moines Thomas Gilmore Sioux City Joe McCormick Wm. P. Hart Iowa City R. B. Wolfe DeWitt W. P. Hombach R. J. Toher Matt Gooney Dubuque John G. Wolters A. J. Mullarky Keokuk J. J. Barton Fort Dodge A. J. Joynt Waterloo Robert P. Larkin John

Miner Pioneers Air Travel To Mine Operations

C I Eastman general manager of a Nevada gold property near Minden plans regular airplane service for mining work. A World War I ace, Eastman aims to fly 60 miles to the mine electric plant and run errands, claiming the flight could replace nearly a week of ground travel.

Reno C. I. Eastman Minden Eastman Electrc

Snake Claims Seat in Heated Cave Home

Five foot bull snake nicknamed Slim has taken a life time lease on steam heated living quarters in a cave at hot spring crater in Yellowstone Park. The cave, once supplying hot water, now vents steam and gases as naturalists discovered the resident during a recent visit.

Yellowstone National Park Wyo Slim

In the Distance About the Only Tax Free Securities

In the Distance a Duluth Herald note says the only tax free securities a poor man can collect are treasures to heaven.

Duluth Herald

West Chester News From the Methodist Parsonage

Sept. 25 report from West Chester notes Rev Gray moved into the Methodist parsonage and preached both services. Residents lament the Conrad family leaving for Iowa City. Weather hints at better corn harvest as drying oats proceed. Local visits include many Des Moines and Washington contacts. A reception for Rev Gray is planned at the M F E church Friday evening.

West Chester Gray Methodist Ray Conrad Iowa City Conrad Wilda Augustine Des Moines Elmer Nevins Lee Craig Chicago Andy Augustine McCall Boys Nevins Craig Huber Boys Adam Weber Muscatine Walter Brown Washington Lish Brumback South English Mike Hollinger M. FE Agene Smith Winfield Ross Frank Sherbeck Ditmer Brothers Lloyd Martin Walter Mayer Illinois

Corn Maturity Debate Sparks July to September Timing

The speaker argues corn never ripens in July or August and insists ripening always happens by September. The note frames public fuss over delayed harvest and urges collective patience while asserting seasonal rhythm.

Crawfordsville Social Roundup Sees Trips to Washington

In Crawfordsville on September 26 Mr and Mrs Grant Edwards and daughters Seyle Helen Craig Marian Davidson and Eleanor Mitchell traveled to Washington to view When a Man s a Man. Mrs Rebecca Chrissinger and Edwin Lee Shaffer and Lee Huston visited in Washington yesterday. Dr D F Huston arrived from Burlington to stay with his ailing father J H Huston. Mr and Mrs R C McCleary returned from Adel Iowa yesterday.

Crawfordsville Grant Medwards Seyle Helen Craig Marian Davidson Eleanor Mitchell Washington Rebecca Chrissinger Edwin Lee Shaffer Lee Huston D. F. Huston Burlington J. H. Huston R. C. McCleary Adel Iowa

Lovers Lane at Fox Theatre Promises Dramatic Moral Tale

Warner Bros presents Lovers Lane adapted from Clyde Fitch stage work. A young girl's life of pleasure contrasts with a young man's sacrifice to aid others. The photoplay blends episodes to address everyday problems in an unusual tale of interest.

Warner Bros Fox Theatre Clyde Clyde Fitch Lane

Lovers Lane adapts stage hit by Dorothy Farnum

Phil Rosen directs the film version of Lovers Lane with a cast led by Robert Ellis Gertrude Olmstead and Craufurd Kent. The screenplay by Dorothy Farnum follows the story of heart and desire where pleasure love and service meet.

Lane Phil Rosen Abraham Lincoln Robert Ellis Gertrude Olmstead Craufurd Kent Kate Toncray George Periolat Norval McGregor Frances Dale Bruce Guerin Maxine Hicks Charles A. Sellon Aileen Manning Dorothy Vernon Ethel Wales Dorothy Farnum

Insurance Agents Back Train Industry Law Change

In Sioux City Iowa the Iowa Association of Insurance Agents adopted a resolution urging just laws and regulations for railway industries. The measure notes that insurance surplus funds are heavily invested in railway securities and links business prosperity to efficient transportation.

Sioux City Iowa Association of Insurance Agents National Association Milwaukee

Kellogg's Bran Promotes Healthy bowels in Children

A vintage advertisement urges parents to use Kellogg's Bran to prevent constipation in children. It claims bran cleanses the system, purifies the intestine, and supports regular natural bowel function. The copy notes doctors’ endorsement, a money back guarantee, and versatile culinary uses.

Kellogg’s

Help in Ag Legislation Sparks Railroad Credit Concerns

A discussion urges lending support to agricultural policy that threatens to destroy credit, stability, and efficiency of the railroad industry. The remark highlights fears of adverse effects on transportation and commerce tied to proposed measures.

Baby Conference Planned for Lexington Harvest Home Day

County Health Officer Dr C W Stewart and County Nurse Miss Mae Campbell announce a baby conference at Lexington church next Tuesday starting at ten in the morning and continuing through the day. The Lexington big day also features a country chicken dinner horse shoe contests exhibits bazaar and more.

Lexington Harvest Home C. W. Stewart Mae Campbell Lexington Church Lexington

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P. BE. O Myrta Jeffrey Blanche Pauls Maude Hott Yellowstone Park Carol Forgey East Madison Street Armory Hop Blue Boys Clinton Howard McCleery Young Womens Missionary Society of the Methodist Church R. E. Shannon R. BE. Brown Berlin Laura Turnau K. C.’s Names Snake Senators Deuce Johnson Marberry Ruel Ferguson O'Neil Ae Bran Kellogg 'S Battle Creek Dopse Brothers Detroit D. E. Zimmerman Mgr Washington Oil Co Physicians and Surgeons A. John Droz West Main Bt Frank Boller City W. Washington T. J. Pease Dentibt Farmers and Merchants Bank J. D. Dayton Westchester Washington County Austin Sutherland Brighton R. BR T A. Michels Washington, Iowa Morrison & Morrison Brookhart Bros. Law Las Opera House Aleo Mutual J. Wilson D. D. Wilson Wilson & Wilson Lawyers Opposite Journal Office Washington, Icw Livingston & Eicher Abstract Department Nat'l Bank Green C. W. Brown Aet
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