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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1921
Page
3
Four Fairfield girls rode horseback thirty two miles to watch the Maccatine Fairfield high school basketball game in Washington yesterday evening. Most visitors arrived by auto or train, with Muscatine and Fairfield fans drawing about 200 attendees. The crowd left a good impression, being lively yet decorous throughout the event.
Mrs J R Bryson and Mrs J W Guy traveled to West Chester last evening to attend the Knights of Pythias installation ceremony.
Local announcements include Rebekah lodge meeting at I C O F hall Friday 8 pm with sandwich provision, Baptist Choir time change to 7 pm, Prairie Flower church Women’s Mission Circle meeting April 7 with thimbles, Chilcote Library children story hour Saturday 1 to 2 pm, Woman’s Auxiliary to the American Legion bake sale in west-square room, Daughters of Isabella business meeting at K of C hall Friday 8 pm, Mensant Hill Christian church all day event next Sunday with services and Easter program, Fortnightly Music Department meeting at Mrs. Elton, and Washington Chapter Women of Mooseheart Legion scheduling changes to meet on second and fourth Tuesdays.
An unnamed speaker notes that a good deal of roasting is necessary to achieve proper results. The remark appears in the Boston Transcript script context.
William Lafayette Glassburner aged 57 died yesterday evening at 6 45 at the home of his father in law Rev William Ballard at Wayland where he had been for weeks He had suffered poor health for two years Funeral services set for 1 30 Saturday at the Wayland Methodist church Interment in Kim Grove cemetery Washington friends may view the casket around three o clock The deceased was born near Drakesville Davis county Iowa July 23 1863 He married Mary Etta Ballard December 11 1889 The family lived on a farm seven miles northeast of Washington two years ago moving near Mt Pleasant Last winter they traded for a farm near Brighton Plans for moving were interrupted by illness He survived by his widow and six children Ross near Washington Mrs Thomas McGuire Brighton Pearl teaching near Keota Pari Wayland William Oils community Elsie at home A brother John B Woodbine Iowa sister Mrs P B Hanes Cincinnati Iowa and an adopted sister Mrs Roy Moon Knoxville Iowa He was active in Bethel Presbyterian church and esteemed as a good neighbor husband and father.
Auction notice for Saturday April 2 at 2 o clock listing items including rugs three quarter iron bed desk dresser stoves ranges aluminum ware and dishes from Mrs M E Pratt with D F Macon as auctioneer plans and assorted household goods.
Readable notices show a sale at the Motts building this Saturday offering bonnets aprons and house dresses. The event is described in a brief local sale notice with no further details on time or participants.
Henry T. Green former janitor at H. J. Ward store died suddenly at 6 30 this morning at his home 817 South Avenue B after cancer of the stomach. Born Memphis Missouri fifty five years ago he had lived here ten years coming from Oskaloosa. He leaves a son Albert and a half brother in Memphis. He was a member of the A M E church with a funeral at 2 pm Sunday at the A M E church and interment in Elm Grove cemetery.
Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M announces a regular meeting on Friday April 1st at eight o'clock with petitions to ballot on and several to receive examinations on the third degree. All members urged to attend. 1912 Elliot Grayson W M.
A 16th century tale from Holland explains April first jokes. The Duke of Aiva's garrison near the Belgian frontier was captured by seventy Hollanders who feigned a large army. The trick became legend and set a tradition for Dutch April Fools pranks.
Four year old Robert proclaims October knocks me out after hearing Riley's poems read to children. The scene recounts how a word painter like James Whitcomb Riley resonates with a young listener during an autumn walk and leaf kicking.
The piece notes gold as the most prized metal and the most widely distributed mineral on earth. It is found from equator to pole, including western Australia deserts, Spitzbergen cliffs, and the Arctic Cape Nome beaches.
The letter notes Chas Reeves reads ads and buys produce, praising engagement. It reflects on how ads occupy time yet drive sales, admitting the more business they attract, the more they desire.
Muscatine defeats Fairfield 36 to 31 in a tight Southeastern Iowa high school championship game. Brown scores five field goals and seven free throws for Fairfield, while Diercks and Hoefflin lead Muscatine with steady play as the crowd of about 750 raises funds for all three schools.
City Board of Health reports two additional smallpox cases in the community this week. Officials urge vaccination for all to halt the spread and protect residents.
A reflection on walking for pleasure urging patience and steady pace. It contrasts rushing to reach a destination with savoring the eye and changing surroundings. The piece ends with the words Deurvit and a note Free Presa.
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