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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1923

Page

3

Health Director Stewart Begins County Plan Implementation

Dr Charles W Stewart newly named county health director works with the county board of supervisors to finalize the department under a Washington county plan. He notes nursing staff shortages and seeks a health nurse and an office secretary as Rockefeller foundation and state funds back the expanded program.

Charles W. Stewart Washington County County Board of Supervisors Stewart Rockefeller Foundation State Board of Health

Parsons Dramatic Club Presents The Ghost Story Cast

Gladys Lohrer daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Lohrer 1108 East Washington street played Lennie in The Ghost Story at Parsons College Fairfield She earned a high score in a recent Parsons intelligence test with 150 points to 196 possible while the top student had 159 and the average was 118 Participation in a Parsons play eligible for membership in the drama club and potential Theta Alpha Phi later benefits.

Gladys Lohrer Henry Lohrer East Washington Street Dramatic Club Pareons College Fairfield Lohrer Parsons Lennie Parsons Dramish Club Theta Alpha Phi National Honorary Dramatic Fraternity Lehrer

Washington High School Girls Basketball Preview

Washington High School lines up a strong girls team for the season with four regulars back, plus 1923 substitutes and new talent. Captain Lucile Young leads as Edna Caldwell and Helen Beal return, while Crawfordsville looms as a tough preseason foe on December 14.

Washington High School Willa Gibson Crawfordsville Washington Lucile Young Lola Davis Edna Caldwell Helen Beal Helen Livingston Bertha Lohberger Carrie Haney Elsie McBride Edna Morrow Irma Waymack Olive Genkinger

Table scarfs for linen and cotton with face inserts

Ward's offers table scarfs in linen and cotton with face inserts priced from 75 cents to 2.85 dollars.

Fairfield Visitor Alice Stever Calls On City Friends

Mrs. Alice Stever of Fairfield is visiting at the C. L. McGugin and J. Martin White homes and with other friends in the city.

Alice Stever Fairfield C. L. McGugin J. Martin White

The Heart Raider at Fox Theatre Wednesday Only

Agnes Ayres stars in Paramount drama The Heart Raider leading Mahlon Hamilton in a tale of a wealth driven woman who boasts romance. A runaway, pageant, yacht sea rescue and storm drive the plot toward a hopeful finale with strong supporting players.

Agnes Ayes Paramount Miss Ayres

Christmas Seal Campaign Opens in Community

At a meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary a campaign to sell Christmas seals was launched. Mrs. M. Hollinger heads the committee, planning to sell 100000 seals at one cent each. Five thousand seals were delivered to local schools for teacher and pupil sales. Proceeds support hospitalization work and tuberculosis fighting. Stamps will be mailed to locals to request payments by check or return of stickers. Miss Clara Wallace oversees school sales outside Washington.

American Legion Auxiliary M. Hollinger The Legion Auxiliary Auxiliary Committee

Restricted Residence Zone Petitions Reported by City Council

At yesterday evenings meeting two petitions from West Washington street and Fast Main street residents asked for restricted residence districts prohibiting any business structures. A similar East Washington petition from a prior meeting was noted. The zoning committee will review all petitions, while the town clock lighting project was assigned to the light committee with authority to act. The contract bond for Ole Johnson and his crew on the new sewer outlet was approved.

West Washington Street Avenue B Sunset Park Fast Main Street Second Avenue Fifth Avenue East Washington Street Ole Johnson

Miss Votaw to Perform at Methodist Church Tonight

Harpist Miss Votaw will headline a Epworth League concert at the Methodist church at 7 45 this evening. The program includes readings by Jesse J Miller a male quartet and Mary Hunter on the pipe organ with Hazel Smith vocal solos.

V. V. Votaw Lyceum Methodist Church

Wallace and Lincoln Tie In After School Soccer Scramble

Wallace and Lincoln played a hard fought soccer game yesterday after school that ended in a 2 2 tie. Mervin Shuman scored for Wallace while Lincoln benefited from an own goal. Everette Putnam and William Masson scored for Lincoln. Columbia Concert Co. hosts Friday night admission 75 cents tickets still available for the lecture course attraction.

Wallace Lincoln Mervin Shuman Everette Putnam William Masson Columbia Concert Co

Washington and Columbus Junction Turkey Day Record Questioned

The Des Moines Register notes a discrepancy in a Turkey Day football record between Washington and Columbus Junction. Local tallies through 1923 show Junction 13 12, Washington 12 0 at various years. the piece urges verification of figures and recalls the 1912 52 to 6 game where Washington lost to Junction.

Columbus Junction Des Moines Register Washington Junction Columbus Journal

Fire department called to East Main street home

Yesterday evening the Webb Dayton family on East Main street reported a possible fire but investigators found no blaze. Charivar party guests allegedly grew nosy and the family feared disruption, yet no fire was evident.

Webb Dayton East Main Street

Renewal option offered for 1919 War Savings Stamps

Postmaster McCall announced that the U S treasury authorizes exchanging 1919 War Savings Stamps for new 4 percent treasury savings certificates. Each 1919 stamp presented this month accepts at its $5 face value toward certificates dated January 1, 1924. He aims to process exchanges before Christmas rush.

McCall U. S. Treasury Department Treasury Savings Post Office Devines

Bartholowia Attends Ive Stock Show in Chicago

Bartholowia in Chicago attends the Ive stock show linked to Iowa State College of Agriculture and Rock Island company. Charles earns this distinction for stock feeding proficiency and won first honors in county for economical hog production. He enjoys the big show and the city’s spectacle.

Has. Bartholowia Chicago Dowa State College of Agriculture Rock Island Kh. Co Charles

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