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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1923

Page

3

Washington High grid prospects look bright for 1924

Washington high schools football outlook for 1924 is strong with 33 players remaining from this year’s squad and eleven graduates. Eight lettermen leave, but experience on hand and a large freshman sophomore pool promise keen competition and improved teams next season. Coaches McKinstry and Edgar praise the squad’s support and the lasting impact of outdoor sport and sportsmanship.

Washington High School Washington

Acquit Bidwell After 19 Hour Jury Deliberation

The state of Iowa versus Jap Bidwell ends with a not guilty verdict after a 19 hour jury deliberation. The lengthy Washington County case drew a large crowd as jurors wrestled through ballots until the thirteenth ballot shortly before ten this morning. County Attorney Michels led the state, Col Wilson and Morrison defended Bidwell with E E Ferguson presiding as foreman.

Towa Jap Bidwell Washington State of Iowa Nick Elmore Bidwell Coppock T. A. Michels Mr. Bidwell Col. C. J. Wilson George F. Morrison E. E Ferguson

County Bask Reappoints Beatty Rawn and Officials

Frank Beatty the county home steward was reappointed for the year starting January 1. Mrs Beatty remains matron. W P Rawn is reappointed as county engineer. Howard Fulton continues as assistant. Will Cunningham hired as courthouse custodian. Re E Lawrence hired to operate tractor and repair road machinery. Dr C W Stewart to head the new county public health department. offices across from the courthouse to be used as headquarters. Edna Lewis transfers to public health staff. another nurse and secretary to be selected.

Frank Beatty County Board of Supervisors Beatty W. P. Rawn Howard Fulton Will Cunningham RE. E. Lawrence Stewart C. W. Stewart County Department of Public Health Court House Edna Lewis

County Car Registrations Grow as License Work Continues

The county treasurer reports 228 cars registered so far this morning. Officials note nearly five thousand registrations remain, urging faster processing at the automobile department to clear the backlog.

Automobile Department

Pleasant Hill Church Meeting Extends Through December

Pleasant Hill Christian church holds nightly sessions through Friday December 14 with plans for a great day Sunday December 5. Pastor B. W. Pettit urges cooperation and prayers from attendees.

Pleasant Hill Christian Church B. W. Pettit

Ad Club hears readers views on advertising strategy

The Ad Club audience heard Karle Libe and Mrs. B C Briley discuss what appeals to readers of ads and how to improve advertising and merchandising. They stressed customer testimonials, advance notice of sales, clear pricing, and engaging catalog descriptions as ways to attract both town and country shoppers.

Karle Libe B. C. Briley Ben Briley Karl Libe Maceeh Libe Iocal

Honor Roll Near Hundred Names At Local High School

For the first six weeks fifty nine names appeared on the high school honor roll. The second six weeks nearly doubles to ninety six names across multiple grade bands including Barbara Miller Ellen Morrison Isabelle Minick and many others with A and B grades.

Barbara Miller Ellen Morrison Isabelle Minick Dorothy Anderson Helen Mauthe Alice Hesseltine Helen Brown Mildred Woodburn Marjorie White Dorthea Thompson Isabelle Davis Frances Thomas Catharine Hull Martha Kos Martha Crone John MecGugin Alice Poole Elizabeth Sherman Margarita Foreman Ruth Anderson Carl Clara Petratz Harold Brock Ella Sojka Jerry Carris Helen Beal Clarence Booth Ruth Hedges Frank Bandy Clarice Wenzel Helen Livingston Carolyn McCleery Mary Roberta Ruby Reed Alm Belle Minick Robert Sage Evelyn Gibson Paul Horak Edna Caldwell Faye Wilson Vernon Witting Blanche Zdarsky James van Nostrand Lyle Schulty Harold Turner Marion Stransky Florence Rohrer Clarence White Margaret Corbin Alice Bailey Sterritt Robb

Death Interrupts Meetings at Bethel

Rev. W F Vanderlip conducting evangelistic meetings at Bethel Presbyterian church northeast of town received word of a near relative's sudden death. Despite the loss he delivered a strong sermon then took the midnight train for Kansas City. Community sympathy accompanies him as he resumes work next Monday evening.

W. F. Vanderlip Bethel Presbyterian Church Vanderlip Kansas City

Death of Kelona Resident L L Rogers At About Sixty

L L Rogers of Kelona died yesterday as relatives in Washington reported. He was about sixty years old and a well known local resident. A farm sale note lists 1200 bushels of good corn in the crib 1% miles southeast of Havre, by Qeo J Breitenbach.

L. L. Rogers Kelona Washington Havre Qeo J. Breitenbach

Putnam's Selling Out Sale Offers Silk Hose Deals

The store advertises silk hose in white brown and navy at deep discounts. Quality $3.25 now $2.25. $2.50 now $1.85. $2.00 now $1.48. $1.50 now $1.00, a life saving for Christmas shoppers.

Putnam's

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