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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1924
Page
3
The district Ad Clubs convention in Washington this month gains wide notice in state papers. Advanced registrations from outside firms pour in with checks, funding an expanded program of talks and entertainment. The event features a Monday smoker, business discussions Tuesday and Wednesday, and a Wednesday banquet on August 27 with registrations including a plate for the banquet.
Chicago August 6 Antonio Entensa a San Francisco attorney was appointed regional manager for California and Nevada of the LaFollette campaign.
Leon Beatty post American Legion meets to set a Sunset park picnic on Wednesday August 13 under Clarence Barnett and division. The event follows a recent membership contest loss to Ned Brookhart’s side with a “feed” for the losers. State convention at Ottumwa August 25 26 and 27 draws a large Washington delegation. Sheriff Charles Denison Clarence Barnett and O D Suttor form the On to Ottumwa committee. A Washington band contract is set with caps and canes for the delegation. Members urged to report plans for travel by car or train.
Funeral services for Claude Hancher, World War veteran, were held at Jones & MacElhinney with Dr. W W Bowers officiating. The American Legion quartet provided music, Moose lodge pallbearers served, and the Legion escorted the procession to Elm Grove cemetery. A firing squad and taps marked the service.
The opening sale of chautauqua season tickets shows sluggish demand as patrons buy only a few scores so far. Management urges immediate purchase to avoid last minute rush and ensure financial success. Tickets are sold at local banks at two dollars for adults one dollar for children under fifteen and parking for $1.25. Hugh McCleery leads distribution with plans for booklets in every home.
Twenty five years ago today the Tribune notes Schuyler W Livingston of Beverly Hills was elected president and Miss Daisy Stinson of 143 California Avenue secretary of the Young Peoples Christian Union at its Pittsburgh convention attended by thousands of delegates and visitors.
W A Cook, longtime official weather observer for nearly fifty years, shows continued improvement after a serious illness lasting days. Family and friends express hope he is on the road to recovery as weather records have been disrupted by his illness.
At Saratoga on August 6 Eral Sande America's leading jockey sustained a broken leg and possible internal injuries after riding Sport. He was unconscious when carried from the track, with medical staff rushing to treat him.
After three hot days a heavy shower with a cooling wind fell last night. Official measurement shows 1.30 inches of rain with additional showers today. Muddy roads hinder travel and threshing operations in the county were postponed.
June storm forces Washington county board to keep levy near last year with a seven mill bridge tax instead of five. hospital fund to be set at similar to last year. total proposed levy around 260 440 plus dedicated fund allocations and a September hearing.
J A Edgerton of Washington DC called on Governor Bryan this morning at the governor’s residence in Lincoln Nebraska. He had been working on Bryan’s acceptance speech and was described as a visitor awaiting further word.
A new mutual benevolent association called the Protective Benevolent Association was organized in Washington for K P lodges in Iowa. It provides death benefits up to 1000 dollars funded by member dues and assessments, with no medical exam required, relying on secretary treasurer verification for payments. Officers include Ward Ferguson president J C Ford secretary treasurer and trustees from Washington. About 270 Washington lodge members are expected to join others statewide in Iowa.
A Ton messenger delivered Mr Bryan’s potential running mate John W. Davis’s acceptance speech to Edgerton. The aim was to forward the speech to Mr Bryan so he would not repeat Davis’s expressions in his own notification remarks.
First round results from Washington Country Club show Fred Martin Charles Barrett and Ed Wells advancing. Scores posted include Martin 55 McKenzie 80 Barrett fa Stutzman 34 Wells 62 Stephen 4. Upcoming pairings list Ward vs Park Clow vs McCleery Carter vs Carris Dewey vs Grayson Bell vs Jones.
Peter Wittrig purchased the Havre general merchandise store from the Farm er's Co operative company at a Monday meeting. He will take charge immediately as Lloyd Moothart remains briefly. Wittrig, formerly of Havre, plans to update stock and seek new merchandise while his family stays in Washington until Vernon's high school graduation next spring.
A report from Councill Bluffs Iowa notes a surge in railroad activity with the Union Pacific recalling nearly 100 yard men and handling over fifty westbound fruit trains daily. Grain shipments rise and nine transcontinental lines report busier yards as crews return from layoff.
Charles Whitlock, 55, died Monday evening at his father T. J. Whitlock's home in Ainsworth after a period of ill health. Born in Roane Tennessee, he moved to Ainsworth with his parents in childhood and was raised there. He married Elizabeth Hardin and had one daughter.
Born Mrs Pearl Myers of Lancaster. His wife and mother preceded him in death. He leaves his daughter and four grandchildren. His father T. J. Whitlock of this place and two brothers Saml in Missouri and Ross in Arkansas. The body was taken to Lancaster Missouri where the funeral will be held and burial in the family lot.
Damage estimated in the thousands occurred in the onion valley near Davenport from storms that dumped about two and a half inches of rain from six last night until after midnight. Unharvested onions in the ground suffered as growers face losses from the weather.
Des Moines reports Robert M LaFollette Jr or Philip LaFollette will attend the Iowa LaFollette convention on August 16 to select presidential electors for the LaFollette Wheeler ticket. J C Lewis president of the Iowa Federation of Labor will chair the event and manage the campaign until a permanent organization forms. Several names are considered for the keynote.
Five candidates reported to the clerk of the house that they had not expended one penny to secure their primary nominations. Reps Ware Trist McFadden Porter all Republicans of Pennsylvania and Britten Republican Illinois. Reports from others seeking election included Rep Green Iowa 7.25 and Haugen Iowa 10.
The speaker cites a pledge to manage the important day and notes that his writings suggest he will have much to express.
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