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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1919
Page
3
Campaign for Modern Hotels began amid local interest as supporters promote a new lodging project. Community figures and church groups discussed plans and timelines during a night meeting at the church to rally backing.
An executive committee led by J. M. Wilson was chosen to push a Washington hotel project. Keeley and Darbyshire named assistants will gather plans, compare Davenport and Blackhawk hotels, and prepare cost estimates. Local leaders urge a classy, economical building on a central site to spur regional commerce and aviation traffic.
The anniversary observance for the Battle of Shiloh is set for Monday April 7 with a 12 20 PM dinner at Cooks base and a program at the G A R hall to follow. Invites go to any old soldier wife or daughter and inquiries are directed to Hunter at phone A by Friday.
Judge Wagner presided at adjourned district court sessions with multiple probate and civil orders. John Burke, U.S. treasurer, will appear Friday April 11 in Washington meetings in the afternoon and an 8 pm public address at the new Methodist church. A Great Lakes Naval drill squad and band visit Washington on a four week tour through Iowa promoting the Victory Liberty Loan.
A Liberty Loan Victory Loan exhibit train travels through Iowa starting April 7, reaching Washington on April 28. The display features a six ton whippet tank with armor and French 75s, anti aircraft guns, trenches, helmets, and other battle paraphernalia. Twenty returned soldiers and sailors host talks at each stop.
Regular W O W meeting set for Monday at 7 30 p m with all members urged to attend. West Chester M E church hosts a church supper Thursday April 10 from 5 30 p m for 35 cents. Washington County hospital auxiliary meets Monday at 2 30 p m in the rest room. Fortnightly Club activities shifted with Rev Corkey lecture, next agenda April 21. Home Economies meeting April 5 at 2 30 p m with Mrs W J Brooks. Fortnightly evening literature department delaying to April 14.
The Fortnightly Home Economics department evening session will be held Tuesday evening with host Mrs. Oren Helwick at 4508.
Miss Cora Teeter of Washington serves as editor in chief of The 1920 Acorn at Coe College Cedar Rapids. The spring publication, chiefly run by the women’s junior class, involves about two thousand dollars and marks the first Coe annual produced by female students amid the Army Training Corps. Miss Teeter also leads with the business manager to ensure both literary and financial success. She belongs to Alpha Gamma chapter of Kappa Delta and Carleton literary society.
A fragment reflecting on adversity and courage, noting wisdom comes from enduring hardship. It contrasts despising life with the brave who withstand trials to gain wisdom, attributed to a terse maxim.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Steck of Owosso Michigan were honored guests at a family dinner for their fifth wedding anniversary hosted by Mrs. H F Steck on East Main Street. Mary Virginia shared honors with her parents. J F Sproat and son John of Iowa City attended. An afternoon social at Mrs. L H Wallace’s home honored Mrs. Ben Wallace of Iowa City. Out of town guests included Miss Hattie Chilcote of Los Angeles Mrs. Fred Steck of Owosso and Mrs. Hielen Work Scott of Cleveland.
The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Missionary Society of the Christian Church was held at Mrs. Charles Keating’s home on Thursday afternoon. Eight members attended as a Bible study was discussed and plans were laid for Easter week meetings.
A candy social and program is planned at No 1 Franklin School on Wednesday evening April 9. Ladies are asked to bring boxes and support the event organized by teacher Gladys Barr.
Advertises subscribing to magazines through clubs or single subscriptions. Call 59 Red after 5 30 pm or write to the Journal for a list of club prices. Authorized agent Nita Belle McKeon is named.
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