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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1921
Page
3
Sale on Saturday boosts season ticket sales for the Washington chautauqua with a large Riverside turnout. Officials note about 300 tickets sold so far and warn thousands more needed to ensure the assembly. Tickets priced 2 adults 1 child, bank outlets. Washington offers a ten day program with lectures music and Bible sessions.
Mr and Mrs C L MacGugin traveled to Chicago for a few days. Mr and Mrs Henry Shields and Harry Bell are on a fishing vacation in the Canadian woods.
The Washington band of 20 plus members visited Wellman last Thursday evening, delivering a 90 minute concert to several hundred locals. Organizers arranged it on short notice and many country residents missed the event. The band entertained but two speakers were not called to the platform, and Alex Partner and Judge Dewey were not heard. Afterward the musicians were hosted at Lewis restaurant by the Wellman Commercial Club.
Funeral services for Mrs. M. D. Scott were held at 308 East Second Street yesterday afternoon at four o'clock conducted by Hoy M. R. Regan of the Baptist church. Burial followed in Woodlawn cemetery with pallbearers J. M. Wilson J. M. Lytle J. G. Latta TT Keeers Jack Keating and Dr A M Cowden.
A Kansas City area relief effort ships a second lawn swing and nine teen pillows to Knoxville hospital for disabled soldiers. Donors include Mrs. H. W. Russell and Miss Mabel Wallace of the American Legion auxiliary, with a total of 53 pillows sent so far. The group plans further shipments, aided by the McEhinney Furniture store and a distributing committee led by Mrs. Gebhart, noting the grateful response from patients and hospital staff.
Washington county hosts a Chautauqua in the park with a baby clinic supervised by Miss Effie Haines and Miss Sophie Potgeter. Nurses, doctors and dentists will score participants under Home Companion guidelines, with registration possibly required for all babies up to four years. An ice cream festival by the Washington Improvement League supports local improvements and fund drives.
Cyrus Chapter No 153 A A M will hold its regular meeting Friday evening August 12 at 745 with regular business and balloting. At 8 Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M will confer the third degree on one candidate. All companions and officers be present. Refreshments at close of work. W C Bell H P Ellitt Grayson W M. 503
The Washington tennis club began elimination matches to form a quartet for a next week tournament with Crawfordsville. H J Montgomery won the first set 6-2 against Appleby and took the third 6-4 after Appleby claimed the second 6-2. Ralph Gibson defeated D J Rose 6-2 and will finish their set tonight.
Ames August 12. Three Iowa State College engineers who recently sat for commissions as second lieutenants in the regular army not only passed but earned grades high enough to choose their branch. The men named are David A. Morris of Washington to engineers, Charles E. McKelvey of Des Moines to chemical warfare service, and Haro G. Lathe of Dubuque to SS corps. The exam had 208 qualifiers from 12 hopefuls. An examination for all branches is set for August 23 with college men able to seek information from the military department.
Poem from Mrs. I. L. Mikseh of Washington Iowa extols Reister & Sons as a local Washington firm delivering auto trucks for farmers poultry and dairy. It boasts cash payments during hard times, up–to–date advertising, and local loyalty with mentions of local outfits and products.
Local volunteers plan an all day festival at Central Park featuring ornamental waste box displays prizes for war gardens birdhouse projects and fund drives for Miss Elder memorial sun set Park and the A M E church. A lecture series crafts and a chautauqua supported program will run with ice cream cones and take home treats.
The Woman's Relief Corps of Fairfield plans a chautauqua grounds picnic on Wednesday August 17 two days before the Fairfield chautauqua opens. Nearby corps are invited to join with hosts providing hot coffee and ice cream. Washington members should notify Mrs R H Walker by Monday evening. Department president Mrs Nora Bryson and department secretary Mrs Sadie Hollinger from this city will be guests of honor.
The text argues the burro or ass is more domesticated and hardy than the horse. It notes the ass originated in dry regions, thrives on sparse creosote, and can subsist on scraps from camp prevender, highlighting the West’s burro adaptability.
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