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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1925
Page
3
A practice track meet for Washington and West Chester high schools is set for Saturday afternoon at the local athletic field. Keota may send two or three men for trials, with no formal competition. Events include sprints, distance races, hurdles, jumps, vault, and weight throws.
The Owls and Coyotes won junior and senior division titles in the school league and were honored with banners at a morning assembly. Rev F W Eastwood presented the awards after remarks by Y M C A physical director Richard Davis and the glee club performed.
Yesterday's high in Washington reached 88 degrees, a suspected new April record. Official noon reading stood at 83 degrees with a strong breeze and cloudy skies hinting at possible showers later.
Miss Lona Trott, field representative for the American Red Cross, travels to Washington to reorganize the Washington county Red Cross chapter. A meeting is set for Monday at 2 30 PM in the YMCA community room to elect officers. Over four hundred members exist with no legally elected officers and about $800 in funds awaiting proper organization. The relief effort follows a recent regional disaster with Washington residents contributing over $200, and a corps of about 200 workers including nurses and social workers is staffed and paid for relief duties.
Judge Charles A. Dewey postponed sentencing of J. W. Spratt to next Saturday. Spratt, recently jailed on charges of passing three checks totaling over 100 dollars for a car purchase, previously had an excellent record but sought the car at any price. Spratt’s parents are to visit from Bones City Iowa.
Wayland bank consolidation follows the closure of Farmers State Bank as Wayland Savines acquire its accounts and facilities. No depositor losses expected. liabilities to be met in full. Heavy withdrawals in recent weeks led to the closing amid general town approval and smooth transition.
Parsons College Men’s Glee Club from Fairfield will perform at the Washington Presbyterian Church next Monday as part of their 12th annual tour. Eighteen members directed by Austin Abernethy will present solos, club numbers, and readings starting at eight with a nominal admission.
Washington schools prepare a two section music contest with afternoon glee club numbers from eight girls clubs and evening performances by five boys clubs and five orchestras plus one band and one mixed chorus. Judges include Clara Thomas and Marjorie Gillam. Admission 25 cents. event aims to showcase growing music in high schools.
The city library hosted a story hour last Saturday with Mrs Homer Dusenbery telling tales for children Edna Maurine Mayhew giving two readings and Wilbur Long performing a saxophone solo for the attentive group.
Readers urged to submit limericks by May 1 1925 for the Reister Creamery contest praising or humorously riffing on oleomargarine. Winners to be named in the paper.
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