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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1923
Page
3
Mayor Alberson announced the can and bottle wagon will tour Tuesday morning May 1st. Homeowners should box or barrel winter accumulations at the curb or alley for convenient pickup. One trip per town area. readiness ensures disposal without charge by the city collector.
Mrs Lulu McKinnon of Cedar Rapids visited last evening to install White Shrine officers and spent the evening at Dr and Mrs Fred Reid before returning home this morning.
The Odd Fellows of Washington celebrated the 104th anniversary of the order with Rev. B. W. Pettit of Albia, highlighting service work and the Mason City home. A Rebekah program followed, plus a two course supper. A new Chevrolet agency, White Way Chevrolet Co, led by J. T. Tucker, opens locally with temporary quarters at the White Way Garage and upcoming shipments.
Weather permitting all wagons will start Tuesday morning May 1 after the tin cans. If wagons are in boxes or barrels on terrace or alley they will be taken. They cannot make a second trip if you are not ready. Mayor gate.
Supt W G Robertson led Ainsworth high school juniors on a Washington visit to the court and sheriff's office to learn how county government operates.
Lloyd Dean a Cornell athlete his brother Rex and sister Mabel have begun training at the Cornell gym for a two month hike to Portland Oregon starting after school closes in June. They will return by train in September. Lloyd, a former Waterloo football star, joined the freshman team last year and now runs track.
Lloyd Whetstine indicted for assault with intent to kill will plead on May first. judgment on his weapon charge set for two o clock. His mother Celia Whetstine received a one year term for assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury, suspended on parole for good behavior. Arrest followed an Daytonville incident that injured Tom Karr. A separate case involving farmers opposed to Iowa Gas and Electric was completed with no decision yet.
The Cotfer-Miller players performed Gammer Gurton's Needle before a Washington audience for the sixth time in years. Despite strong acting by Mr Coffer and Miss Miller, the dated 1562 comedy drew varied audience response, with high school orchestra under Everett Griffith providing notable support. About twenty young performers created commendable harmony amid earlier crowd preferences.
Washington high school kicks off the 1923 track season with a 2 PM meet against Burlington at the high school athletic field. The Burlington squad send about twenty men with two or three more to join after tonight’s practice. Ten to fifteen events are listed with notable entries from both teams including Chance, Duke, Scranton, Boice, Rice, and Durst among others.
The McElhinney Drug Company has contracted with United Cigar Stores to become a link to the chain of tobacco retail outlets. A formal opening of the new department will be held tomorrow with a complete display for smokers and special sales features.
Ames Iowa April 27 calls for bids on nine primary road projects from the Iowa Highway Commission. The scope includes 15 miles of excavation in the Onawa district, grading and draining between Afton and Talmadge, grading between United and Mapleton, paving and excavation at Clear Lake, 14 miles of grading and draining in Davis county and grading and paving at Nevada. Bids opened on 15 miles of grading and excavating at Sigourney.
A reminiscence describes a man known for afternoon naps in a twine hummock with steel-rimmed specs. Now he plays golf and memorizes the upcoming week's moving picture program, reflecting a quiet personal evolution.
Local weather note warns of chances of rain tomorrow, as residents brace for showers amid current forecasts and prior expectations, with possible damp conditions impacting outdoor plans.
International and national prohibition leaders will address Des Moines workers and church audiences as part of the Anti-Saloon League lecture series. Speakers include Ernest H. Cherrington Boyd Doty Wayne Wheler and others from Nebraska Michigan and beyond visiting Des Moines churches and venues.
The Associated Press reports in St Joseph Michigan that the House of David colony runs marriages by a lottery system rather than courtship. Judge Harry Dinge presides as Benjamin Hill, a long-time colony member, is questioned during an investigation into alleged immorality, including an attempted escape with a woman.
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