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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1924

Page

3

Washington high schools basketball team eyes stronger season

Coach Albert McKinstry reports five letter men back and three more with prior play. Beal graduation loss minimal. Captain Kiwell Hill Duke Thompson Marshall and others vie for starting spots. Sixty boys sign up. about fifty to stay through seven periods. Opening games planned December 12 and 19 with a mix of boys and girls teams, plus several nonconference games.

Albert McKinstry Washington High School Beal Kiwell Hill Duke Thompson Marshall Kort McConnell Weaver Sevetn Eastwod Carter Simmering Badham Schulty Rhodes McConaughy McCall Holt Turner Conner Pratt Bales McCreedy Lyons Enalin McKinatry McKay Carlton Eehoor Pirla Mt. Pleasant

Lions Contribute 100 to Washington Girl Scouts

At a weekly Washington Lions Club meeting the club voted to donate 100 to support the Girl Scout organization in Washington. The group will work with the Washington Improvement League, keeping Scouts separate from the Town City organization. The club also approved a Christmas plan to give gifts to those in need and added Dr. C. W. Stewart to the Christmas committee.

Washington Lions Club Girls Scouts Washington Washington Improvement League Plana C. W. Stewart

328 Automobile Licenses Taken This Month So Far

This year starts with a licensing rush, more than twice last year. By noon today 328 cars were licensed, with 168 Monday 110 yesterday and 56 up to noon today. Last year totals by day were 97, 78, and 43. The noon record today exceeded last year’s sixth day milestone. County treasurer staff hope to maintain the pace and avoid month end rush. Nearly five thousand vehicles will be licensed in the county this year.

Wayland Couple Visits Washington Shopping

Mr and Mrs Will Seherock of Wayland spent yesterday in Washington shopping and visiting with friends. Also promotion notes fur coats for winter by H I Ward Co inviting readers to inspect latest styles at reasonable prices.

Will Seherock Wayland Washington Ward & Co

Bailey Purchases F and M Building in Court Deal

In a district court receivership proceeding for Farmers and Merchants Bank Judge Hamilton signed an order accepting Marsh W Bailey’s 50600 offer for the bank building its furniture and fixtures The deal resolves a major question about the future use of the 1912 modern fireproof structure regarded as the town’s largest business and office building Bailey acted alone stating faith in Washington and no immediate disposal plans.

Farmers and Merchants Bank Hamilton Marsh W. Bailey Bailey BE. D. Morrison Washington

Milo Reno to Speak in Washington County Saturday

Milo Reno state president of the Farmer's Union will address a meeting next Saturday afternoon, likely at the courthouse at 2 o clock. The appearance is part of a county wide membership campaign with meetings every evening at various locations this week.

Milo Reno Farmer's Union Court House Washington County Farmer’s Union Washington Place

Junction Game Net Yield Expected From Gates

Washington high school athletic treasury anticipates about 315 dollars from the Junction football game after expenses. Gross receipts were around 760 with year-ago costs near 133. Net funds will be split between Washington and Columbus Junction, band members contributing to the event's success.

Washington High School Athletic Treasury Washington

Campaign invites farmers and business men to meetings

County president Ernest O Carlson issues a cordial invitation to business men and others interested in better conditions for the Iowa farmer. Meetings are open to everyone.

Ernest O. Carlson Ixsu Towa

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Farm Bureau to Meet December 18

Washington county farm bureau scheduled a December 18 meeting at the Commercial club with Prof. J. G. Holden to speak on Community Development and Joe H. Jones discussing bureau organization. Women to provide music. a social dinner follows. morning business session to elect officers and review finances and agent reports.

Farm Bureau Crawford Township Jones Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Commercial Club

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