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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1923
Page
3
Postal officials announce that Christmas day work ends at noon and that any undelivered mail should await the next day. Postmasters urge prepaying postage, plain addresses, sender’s name in the upper left, sturdy packing, and proper labeling to ensure prompt handling and delivery.
The YWCA cabinet at the high school will stage a two day fair on December 7 and 8. Booths representing many nations will be decorated in the gym with a gift shoppe at the American booth. Italian Irish Eskimo Norwegian Dutch German and other booths will be featured along with a Japanese tea room. Evening programs are planned.
The annual delinquent tax sale was held at the courthouse by county treasurer Miss Mame Shearer. One hundred seven tracts were sold for $9,741. 217 pieces remain due for $11,784, including 44 Rock Island pieces involved in a lawsuit. The sale adjourned to January 21 to offer remaining tracts.
At the county treasurer's office the auto department logged 136 car registrations by noon. About ten percent were registered on Saturday, the first day of the month. A separate ad from Clark and Enslin's promotes silk and wool dresses on sale for 1-3 off.
Judge Charles A. Dewey reopened the November term of district court after a weekend recess, with the petit jury list in for further service. The next trial is State of Iowa vs Jap Bidwell for bootlegging. jury panel includes Jean Bevins, F L Stewart, Eva Durst, Eugene Sherry, L J Cook, Leo Keifer, Melvin Whetstine, Helen Harvey, George Yeggy, EF KE Ferguson, H O Banks, Mac Wallace. In a separate order, State of Iowa vs Charles E Brown ends with a guilty plea and a $50 fine plus costs, and potential revocation of vehicle registration is recommended. Katy B Jenkins and Dr Jenkins are examined under oath in Miller vs Lewis. examination completed and witnesses discharged.
Howard Cook sued Howard Hopping before Justice D C Kyle on a Saturday trial. The court awarded Cook 22 dollars and 75 cents. The dispute covered work by Mr and Mrs Cook and pasture rent.
F. L. Broadgate comes home after a business trip to the northwestern part of the state. He visited several firms, met with clients, and reported progress on ongoing projects.
Kenneth Bailey, son of Mr and Mrs John Bailey of Washington, has been appointed director of music at Fordham University New York City. He will direct the glee club of 120 voices and head the piano department while playing organ at the university church. Fordham, established 1841, has over 5000 students and a growing campus. Bailey is also a composer with religious works performed at Davenport First Presbyterian Church.
Will Cherry of South Marion Avenue, Washington, narrowly escaped serious injury when his horse bolted on a farm west of town. Dragged by a stirrup for a distance, he was unconscious before reaching the Turner home. Joe McElhinney fetched him home, and Cherry remained dazed with a deep head cut and multiple bruises but not believed to be in danger.
With only three first team veterans, the high school basketball season opens this afternoon. Captain Marshall leads a green squad while Dor Boia and MccGugin provide hoped for support. Several players from last year and other schools show potential as the season begins, with Crawfordsville visiting for the opener and both boys and girls teams scheduled to play. The Little Six schedule lists multiple games through February with referees named.
Local harness repair service advertises thorough repairs and reliable workmanship at Tooman Leather Shop with a concise public notice about harness maintenance.
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