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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1924

Page

3

Coverdale outlines new grain marketing plans at Ad Club

J W Coverdale, Iowa business leaders, and farmers heard details on a $26 million Grain Marketing Company formed to link producers and consumers in the Mississippi Valley. The plan stresses safeguards, expert staff retention, stock issuance rules, and fair property appraisal to lower costs and improve farmer returns. Ray Woodford introduced the speaker at the chautauqua grounds.

J. W. Cow National Farm Bureau Federation Iowa Chautauqua Grounds Mississippi Valley American Farm Bureau Coverdale Chicago Advertising Club Ray Woodford Clay Township

Plan Reorganization of Brighton Bank

Steps are taken to re organize Brighton State Bank after its closure last week. The plan was presented to stockholders and depositors Monday evening and unanimously adopted by those present. The bank was closed by the directors due to large withdrawal of deposits in the last sixty days. The state banking department is handling the situation.

Brighton State Bank Brighton State Banking Department

Miss Cunningham Heads to Denver for Extended Visit

Miss Marjorie Cunningham departed by car to Burlington to catch a train to Denver Colorado for an extended visit with her aunt Mrs. J L Bell. The dahlias used at the Ad Club convention were donated by Harry Warren of the Warren Seed store.

Marjorie Cunningham Burlington Denver Colo J. L. Bell Harry Warren Warren Seed Store

Schools to Open Monday With Special Program

Washington public schools will open next Monday with special programs at the high school and junior high. Superintendent W C Harding notes talks by the school board president a parent teacher representative and county health director. All pupils must attend at nine o clock Monday and parents are welcome to join the programs which include scripture invocation music talks and performances by students and teachers.

Washington W. C. Harding Parent County Health Service Nacantapeteawee High School FL. W. Eastwood del Riego Rose Brownies Leoni Hugh McCleery C. A. Boice Carolyn McCleery C. W. Stewart An High School

Washington Legion Post Shines at Ottumwa Parade

Washington delegation to the state American Legion convention made a strong impression in Ottumwa, with the Leon Beatty post praised for its creditable showing. The Washington band was regarded as the best in town, and many locals stayed for subsequent convention sessions as Muscatine was chosen for next year’s meeting.

Washington Ottumwa Leon Beatty American Legion Muscaine

Advertising club convention ends with banquet and talks

The Ninth district Advertising Club convention closes this evening after a banquet on the Commercial club east lawn. Alex Miller Louie Lau and W S Nolan entertain with light talk. Morning sessions featured W H Nelson John Blaul James Austin and others on salesmanship water transport and truthful advertising. North English beats Washington 12 to 11 in rough Chautauqua Park game.

Commercial Club Advertising Clubs Ninth District Alex Miller Washington Louie Lau Burlington W. S. Nolan Minneapolis Nolan W. H. Nelson Mason City Iowa Dry Goods and Apparel Association John Blaul John Blaul & Sons Wholesale Grocery Nelson Iowa E. P. Adler Davenport Chautauqua Park Washington Outfit McCrory L. Holland Tolander Hunter W. Holland Barrett Gault Whittaker Rberdo

Huskies Football Squad Grows as Freshmen Enter Practice

Washington high school begins football drills with a small early turnout of 15 to 20 players. Coach McKinstry notes bigger returning players and a strong start as practices resume next Monday at the high school field. Captain Don Duke and other veterans are listed as strong contenders for starting roles.

Washington High School Liberty McKinstry Don Duke Palmer Elwell Marshall McConnell McCartney Hall Schulty Bramer Korf Bain Swisher Weaver Sexton D. Letts G. Letts Rhodes Howard Bevins Reinert Carter McCall Gallagher Morrison Shields McCreedy Thompson J. Blick H. Blick George Turner Gene Turner Gault McKune A. Richardson RR. Richardson Simmering Pratt Brady Lyon McGill Springman Baker

Regular First Team Schedule Aims at Broad Team Roster

A regular first team schedule seeks to provide places on one of the school teams for all who make the sport in the season.

Milwaukee Train Derailment Blocks Tracks Near Station

A freight train derailed on Milwaukee tracks just before the passenger station last night delaying service for hours. The Southwest Limited was detoured over the Rock Island while rescuers cleared the line. the wreck was caused by a dropped brake beam.

Milwaukee Rock Island

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