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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1924

Page

3

Building Good Will as Vital to Community Prosperity

L. E. Hooker of Burroughs Adding Machines spoke at the Washington Advertising club on the importance of good will in business and community life. He urged sympathetic treatment of farmers, noting firms rely on farm prosperity and that poor crops lead to business failures. He emphasized mutual support within a trading radius and warned against lack of good will.

Washington Advertising Club L. E. Hooker Burroughs Adding Machines Company Cedar Sh Henson Wood Ile Hooker Ite

Stampede Scene Roars Across Desert Towns

A wild stampede of cattle crashes through desert towns in a dramatic display of power and danger. The article depicts the frenzied herd tearing through settlements, smashing buildings, and leaving devastation in its wake as cowboys struggle to manage the charge.

Caitte Crne Hee

Knights of Pythias elect local lodge officers

Local Knights of Pythias lodge names new officers to be installed next month. Chancellor Commander L. A. Jones leads a slate including Lee A. Holland as vice commander and Harold Ellis as prelate with other posts filled by Howard Sizafoose Chas. Paule Lee A. Howland Jesse Busby John Winga Jesse Winga John Pratt Ed Bovee and John Cunningham.

Lodge of Knights of Pythias L. A. Jones Lee A. Holland Harold Ellis Howard Sizafoose Chas. Paule Lee A. HioWand Jesse Busby John Winga Jesse Winga John Pratt Ed Bovee John Cunningham

Grace Hill Ladies Aid Meets. Christmas Gift Plan Formed

The Grace Hill Ladies Aid met Wednesday afternoon with eight members present. President Mrs. Engle led, devotionals were by Mrs. Frank Anderson, and remaining bazaar orders were finished. A two week meeting will plan Christmas gifts for a children's home to be announced later. Cinnamon rolls and molasses cookies with coffee were served. The Just Us club, led by Mrs. Ezra Gardner, held a regular meeting with carding button sessions and refreshments.

Grace Hill Ladies Aid Just Us Club Ezra Gardner

Bray Couple Visit Friends Near Richland

Mr and Mrs Fred Bray of near Richland visited Wednesday evening with Mrs Emma Bennett and other friends.

Fred Bray Near Richland Emma ,Bennett

Farmer welfare theme drives local business talk

A speaker praises a farmer for practical concerns and urges unity to restore farming to normal business footing. He notes goodwill as a vital, undervalued asset with a company worth two million dollars demonstrating the concept.

Farmers Union Session Set for Saturday Afternoon

A Farmers Union meeting in Washington county will be held tomorrow at 2 PM in the courthouse courtroom. State president Milo Reno and state organizer O Grant Kennedy will speak, marking the closing session of the county campaign. They report strong turnout and several new members, with prior gatherings in Richmond, Riverside, Wellman, and Wellston. Kennedy will also speak tonight at the No 7 schoolhouse north of Havre.

Farmers’ Union Washington County Court House Milo Reno O Grant Kennedy Reno County Union Richmond Riverside Wellman Wellston Kennedy Havre

Wildcats defeat Cyclones in club bowling match by 77

Wildcats beat Cyclones by 77 at the Com’s club alleys yesterday evening. Hunter led with 188 in one game and 504 across the match. Falk, Hunter, Warfel, Whittaker and Miller formed the winning team. Hull Holland Wells Morrison and Shields lost. A second match is set for next Thursday evening. XII bowling schedule to be issued soon after year start.

Wildcats Cyclones Hunter Falk Warfel Whittaker Miller Hull Holland Wells Morrison Shields

Card of Thanks From G W Griffith Amid Bereavement

Gratitude is extended for the aid and comforting words received from friends during the bereavement of G W Griffith. The note expresses deep appreciation and heartfelt thanks for support.

G. W. Griffith

Rough Ashier Lodge Elects Officers for New Year

At the annual meeting of Rough Ashier Lodge of Masons No. 41 the new officers were elected: O M Green as Worshipful Master W W B Williams as Senior Warden Frank Walker as Junior Warden James Redd as Treasurer N L Black as Secretary A Howard as Tyler.

Colored Lodge Rough Ashier

Funeral services for William H Goble at Ainsworth home

Funeral services for the late William Goble were held at his home in Ainsworth yesterday at ten o'clock with Rev W G Robertson leading and music by a mixed quartet from the Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church. Pallbearers named Frank Williams Richard Ferrell Franklin Leslie Royal Waggoner and Mack Wilson accompanied the procession. Interment was to be in the cemetery at Ainsworth.

William H. Goble William Goble Ainsworth W. G. Robertson Ainseworth United Presbyterian Church Frank Williams Richard Ferrell Franklin Leslie and Royal Waggoner Mack Wilson

Concert at Hi School Tonight by Junior Students

Tonight the Junior High School presents an evening program under Misa Berths Hay. Admission is twenty five cents at 7 45 PM in the High School auditorium. The show opens with Paul Huss Three Springs and concludes with the Nativity Story performed with costumes and action. The High School orchestra directed by Prof. McKay provides additional music.

Misa Berths Hay Paul Huss McKay

City Churches First United Presbyterian Service Times

The church lists Bible School at 9 45 A M Morning worship at 11 60 A M and evening worship at 7 00 P M with Y P C U at 4 00 P M and MT P C VU at 6 00 P M The pastor preaches at both services We invite all to join in study and worship Morning theme The Bible and Victory Evening theme Jesus endorsement of the Bible.

First United Presbyterian Zanfer Y. P. C. U P. C Jesus

Sunday School and Evening Services at First Church

A M F Sunday school 9 20 am morning service ta m text for I will show him how great things he must suffer for my name s sake A Cc E league 6 20 pm evening service 7 20 pm text in hell he lifted up his eyes Prayer meeting Wednesday night at home of Henry Campbell Sunday school board Thursday night We cordially invite all to these services especially those with out a church home J B Easley Pastor

A. M A. Cc. E Henry Campbell J. B. Easley

Grab Bag Era Offers Various Bargains and Local Notes

A quick item list highlights a 50c to 10 dollar grab bag with items of value, a note on Mrs W W Bowers returning home from Glen Ridge and Boston area visits, orders for Hickory Nut cake at Ideal Bakery, Hemstitching services by Westphal's, and Fat VITACKREME Breakfast Grit promotion at Warren's Store.

W. W. Bowers Glen Ridge New Jersey Boston Warren

Receiver First Report Receives Court Attention At Bank

District court received the first Periodical report of the bank receiver for Farmers and Merchants State bank. The filing shows $29,007.71 in notes collected plus $1,032.59 interest, $75,300 in stockholder assessments, cash items $141.91, $98.56 rent for safe deposit boxes, $1,105 in office rents, and $512.88 interest from other banks. The report dated November 1 indicates steady progress since the receivership began July 1, with H. B. Knight acting for receiver Robert L. Leach. The hearing drew many interested. No objections were filed. Brenneman Wins Case In suit against RF G Shaver and Brenneman, the jury found for Brenneman on a note dispute. The defense claimed the note was for $1,900, not $1,500 as shown. Judge Hamilton will adjourn the term today or tomorrow, then begin at Sigourney next week.

Farmers and Merchants State Bank H. B. Knight Robert L. Leach Hamilton Sigourrey

Rainfall totals Near Two Inches Reported

Rain yesterday brought measured rainfall to nearly two inches per official records. Officials recorded about 1.60 inches in the gauge, noting the amount as the day’s total.

Baptist Bazaar and church notices on December events

Announcements list a Baptist ladies bazaar at Washington Cleaners and a home and foreign missions bazaar with a dinner at the church priced 25 and 26 cents for December 10. Other items include a Sunday chicken dinner at Mrs. Cherry's, a Masons meeting, denatured alcohol product notice, and a dairy advertisement.

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