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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1921
Page
3
The sophomores defeated the seniors 13 to 9 in the opening Inter class series game. Readily faster and more agile, the sophomores outplayed the older team with many open shots. Bill Livingston hit three long baskets for the seniors.
H T Carris was named Master and W T Carson senior warden at Washington lodge No 26 A F and A M during the annual election. L B Lupeton junior warden, Arthur Goodin secretary, and L H Wallace treasurer were chosen. Carris Sexton and Dayton named as lodge representatives to Temple Building Co to replace Judge C A Dewey. Installations set for the first Friday in January.
Senior Vera Palmer starred with ten field goals as the seniors routed the sophomores 29 to 5 in the junior senior girls contest. Palmer led 17 to 1 at halftime, with teammates Mace and Hay also contributing, while Edna Caldwell and Lucile Young led the sophomores scoring efforts.
A W Alberson the Iowa Magons grand master attends Pioneer lodge No in Des Moines for past masters day. Franka Cramer is lodge master. Dr Purtis R MacHatton of Plymouth Congregational church gives an address after a six o clock dinner. Alberson is a guest of honor.
In the sixteenth century it was customary to place on one side of the Nadese of table knives the musical fates of the benediction before meat and on the other side the grace after meat.
Fred Goodwin of Brighton Iowa, called a "second man in a million," travels to Davenport to assist his wife Laura Pilo in a bigamy trial. The Davenport report parallels Chicago case where Ralph Obenchain aided his wife Madelynne amid remurder allegations in California.
George Bickford contracts with Joe Kayser's novelty orchestra for a December 12 dance at the armory in Washington. The New York based group, praised for high pricing, features Dick Johnson and Bob Chaudet and includes five members from Earl Fuller Rector's NY ensemble. Seats will be sold for a combined concert and dance.
The county churches outline a Bible school at 10 a.m., preaching at 11 a.m., a Young People's meeting at 6:30 p.m., and a sermon at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting starts at 7:30. A B Y P U rally may be held at Kalona Saturday and Sunday if weather permits, said Pastor E A Anderson.
The New Haven Baptist Church announces a 2 p.m. Bible school and 3 p.m. preaching service led by Pastor E. A. Anderson. Members and friends are urged to attend and show support.
Prairie Flower Baptist reports revival meetings progressing in fine spirit with Rev Cochran preaching at both services Sunday. A shorter meeting is planned this time so attendees should come early to gain the benefit while it lasts. Services at 7 15 p m with a sermon by Bro Cochran. All are welcome and urged to bring others.
A humorous poem contrasts Job’s trials with a husband teaching his wife to drive. The speaker imagines Job’s missteps on gas, brakes, gears and street car tracks, suggesting teaching a spouse to drive would bring further woes. The piece closes with a market ad line about price changes.
Judge Hamilton ruled for the defendant in the Cox versus Clapper case, dismissing the plaintiff’s petition for specific performance. The court valued the property at 36000 dollars and noted the key issue was whether the contract could be rescinded.
Mrs J F Buxbaum and Will Wooley visited in Washington yesterday. Mrs C O Burris traveled to Burlington for her husband’s appendicitis recovery and is expected home today. Mrs S W Huston hosted Social Hour with fancy work and tips. W G Huston and Elias Williams returned from Chicago. Mediapolis boys edged Crawfordsville 15 14 after a 6 5 halftime lead. Edgar of the Washington high faculty officiated. Our team has won every game so far this season.
Public sheriff sale scheduled in Washington County Iowa on December 12 1921 for the property described as the Southwest Quarter of Section Ten in Township 76 north of Range 6 West. The sale is to begin at 1 p m cash terms with proceeds to satisfy a writ of special execution issued to J M Soukup against Homer W Prymek and Bessie L Prymek. Additional notes mention local social and family events in the area.
Mrs Fannie Brolliar and her baby Charline of Cedar Rapids visit Elrod Dayton and relatives. Mrs Emma Weyand returns to Chicago after a week with the Brier family. Christian church ladies serve a chicken supper at the Ford garage raising about 40 dollars. Dr H L Gordon visits Packwood. A Masonic gathering in Washington includes D J Kyle and J G Haacock aiding the work. Harry Wentworth returns from Boston after Mrs Wentworth underwent brain tumor surgery. she is at her parents in Birmingham with many friends relieved.
An article notes that dirt on lamps and fixtures reduces light output. A test showed cleaning and renewing lamps increased illumination by about one third. After the demonstration, owners hired a man to maintain lamp cleanliness and replacements when needed.
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