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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1925

Page

3

Muscatine De Molay Defeat Y M C A Five In Tight Game

The Muscatine De Molay basketball team defeated the Washington Y M C A five 22 to 16 at the Y. Davis played despite illness and Marshall was injured early as McKinstry struggled with shots. Six Muscatine free throws edged them ahead after a first half that was closely contested.

Muscatine de Molay Washington Y. M. C. A Davis Marshall de Molays McKinstry Muscatine Washington

Former Crawfordsville Resident Kate Walker Dies in Kansas

Mrs. Kate Walker, longtime Crawfordsville resident and sister of the late Mrs. Mary Walker, died after a fall in Blue Mound Kansas. She passed her 90th birthday and had recently resided with her daughter Miss Delle. Funeral services were held in Blue Mound on Monday.

R. T. McCall Blige Mound Kansas Crawfordsville Kate Walker Blue Mound Miss Delle

Muscatine Defeats De Molays In Defensive Battle

In a slow paced game the local Muscatine team led 13 4 and trailed 15 14 after three quarters before pulling away in the final period. Benninger paced Muscatine with four field goals matching Waymack, while Carlton and McKinstry added scores for the Y team and Frevermuth Patterson Valett contributed free throws.

de Mclavs Waymack Carlton McKinstry Invaders Muscatine Benninger Marshall Davis de Molays Frevermuth Evans Patterson Valett MclIntyre Marshal McKay of Parsons

Egg Rolling at the Dicken Home Near White House Lawn

Mr and Mrs M F E Dicken received letters from President and Mrs Coolidge about the Easter egg roll. The event for little girls of the south part of town is set for Saturday at 7 00 p m at their South Iowa Avenue home weather permitting If rain postponement Monday evening will be used

M. FE. Dicken

Earliest Worcester China Designs Likely Copied from Chinese

The first Worcester ware is thought to mirror Chinese designs, suggesting early English potters borrowed styles from Chinese porcelain. This view highlights cross cultural influence in early ceramic production.

China Worcester England

Washington to Host Music Meet for Seven Towns

Washington will host a high school music meet on Friday April 24 drawing glee clubs orchestras bands from at least seven towns. Some 300 to 400 students are expected with Washington High School entries including two glee clubs and an orchestra directed by Bertha Hay and Milburn McKay.

Washington Leas Washington High School Towa

Correction on Lincoln Memorial Picture at YM A News

The Journal reports an error about a Lincoln memorial image presented by the W R C to the local G A R post. It clarifies that the sealed names on the back were those of G A R members, not W R C members, numbering over thirty.

Abraham Lincoln G. A. Kk Wr. C G. A R

Fortnightly and Legion Announcements April Meetings

Announcements list Fortnightly Home Economics and Section No 3 meetings on April 14 and April 15 with reminders to pay dues bring historical records and attend. American Legion Auxiliary to meet April 14 in Legion rooms with poppies to make. Girl Scouts Troop No 1 hosts a pot luck supper April 11 at six o'clock in the Methodist church basement. Y W A Bible class meets tonight at 7 30 at the YMCA.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Rooms Miss Swift F. L. Wilson East Main Street Girl Scouts Troop No Methodist Church

Robertson to Lead Columbus Schools in Board Election

W G Robertson longtime educator formerly head of Ainsworth public schools for four years was elected superintendent of Columbus Schools at a special board meeting Monday. He previously led Crawfordsville schools and is known locally for years of successful teaching.

W.G. Robertson Ainsworth Columbus Board of Education Robertson Crawfordsville Colimbas

Journal Office Accident Delays Linotype Machines

An accident at the Journal office damaged a Linotype unit and halted normal work. Some Friday items are missing in the current edition and will appear in the rural edition tomorrow morning and in the city edition tomorrow evening if no further issues arise.

Journal

School Cafeteria Closed Due to Illness of Mrs Coulter

The high school cafeteria is closed this week because of illness of R. L. Coulter. Mrs Coulter, who runs the kitchen, hopes to resume next week or a temporary arrangement will be made.

R. L. Coulter Coulter

Rainfall Reaches .72 Inch. Gardens Benefit Across County

Official measurements record .72 inches of rainfall yesterday and overnight. Moisture boosts dandelion prospects and nourishes gardens, lawns, and farm crops countywide.

Booster club meeting with Mrs Carl Jarrard Tuesday

A booster club will meet with Mrs Carl Jarrard Tuesday afternoon. A second notice lists the Junior Queen Esther Standard Bearers of the Methodist church meeting Monday after school at Miss Florence Brookhart home.

Booster Club Carl Jarrard Queen Esther Methodist Church Florence Brookhart

Such Is Fame Fame is Fleeting in Baseball

Harold Lindstrom once a standout for the New York Giants in the world series, dazzled at third base and at bat. By the 1/25 season, he will sit on the bench as an understudy to Heine Groh, the veteran.

Harold Lindstrom New York Giants Lindstrom Heine Groh

Zoning report discussed at city council meeting

A special council session reviewed a committee plan to zone the town for residential areas near the square. About fifty residents attended as speakers argued for and against the proposal while Mayor Maxwell was absent. Further data and additional meetings were planned, with tax assessment discussions also on the agenda.

Yeaterdy Maxwell Sioux City Counelman A. FE. Putnam J B. Cra Col D. J. Palmer W. Livingston A. EF. Baldrige W. C. Harding C. GC C. GC. W Wilson HS. Young W. EB. Anderson R. F E. Dougherty Putnam Ecouncil Board of Review

Y W C A Service Department Offers Local Help

The Y W C A service department in Washington invites locals to offer hourly work such as typing child care and household tasks. Call Mrs. Ted Brown at 292 Blue to volunteer or request assistance and support from the V W department. The service committee led by Miss Patton aims to make the department highly useful to residents.

Yo W. OL AL Service Department Washington Ted Brown V. W Brown

Miss Hettie Stewart Dies in Blukstown

Word comes of the death of Miss Hettie Stewart of Blukstown on Wednesday morning. She was a sister of J. G. Stewart of Keota.

Hettie Stewart Blukstown J. G. Stewart Keota

Resurrection power theme sermon at AP Church

Associated Presbyterian church invites all to morning and evening services on the themes The Power of the Resurrection of Christ and The True Ideal led by Pastor A. M. Malcolm. Gentle exhortation and open study session follow each service.

Weathered fields and dairy notes echo in Washington sales

Rain cooled the plains as farmers plan hay for the herd. Mr. Reister praises dairy crops and butter, while producers cut unrelated items from plans for a time.

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