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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1919

Page

6

Lemley to lead Washington high football team 1920 outlook bright

Lemley elected captain for 1920 after a banquet at Miss Ann Hondek's. The 1919 squad, with fourteen letter men back, aims to improve on five wins two ties two losses. Putnam, Gates, Duke, Neill, Carson and Swift star players. Coach Whitford praised for building fighting spirit. next season schedules and training to start.

Ann Hondek West Washington Street Washington F. J K. Williamson Secial Giory Todttmaster Giulesis Mbsat Thankeg Wing Ting Duke Lemsey McCreedy Ross C Neill Carson Reid I. Jones R. Jones Putnam Getes Hunter Swift Eli Wisen Macon Brown Dusenberry Freshwater Mintler Morrow Work F. Neill Haney Hill Applegate Reister Anderson Foster Gardner Stephens Hyink Wil Hamson Earl Whitford C. J. Smith H. E. Case Lee Dunlap Ray Overmyer Outfit Lemley Dwight Lemley Washington High School Lemtey Gates Daniels Hak Pow Russel Conver Wil Ha Riess Waymack Wehr L. McCreedy Neill Whitford Ton Chinie Jack Reid Iva Jones Mintier Wilson Ralph Jones Jones Hall Ottumwa Mnoire Altho Jon Columbus Junction Williamson Ther University of Wisconsin

Bethlehem Commandery Conclave Called for Knight Templar Work

A called conclave of Bethlehem Commandery No. 45 Knights Templar will meet Monday evening for work in the order of the Temple. Officials urge a large attendance of Sir Knights at this interesting conclave.

Bethlehem Commandery Knights Templar Order of the Temple James D. Glasgow B.C

Stage Set for Farm Bureau Drive Across Counties

The Farm Bureau membership drive kicks off Monday and will run about a week. State promoters aim to increase Iowa membership to boost influence on farmer issues. Township assistants are named for each area, including Washington, Jackson, Dutch Creek, Oregon, and many others with lists of individual workers.

Farm Bureau Iowa Cbekly Washington County Tewnship Washington Township Frank Beatty RE. O. Carlson Will Galloway Geo. Foster Glen Beal Francis Swift Dave Jacob Hotle Oregon John Jones Will Atcheson John Clegg Ray Townsend Jim Love I. K. Beal Ed Linns J. W. Edmondson F. H. Edmondson N. Schmitt Jno Gretier B. S. Gregory R. J. Beherman M. Pulver R. C. Wilson Jno. Powell S. W. DeLong Clay C. D. Robinson Ray Woodford O. M. Schmither Homer Rinton A. J. Morgan Wilber Day John Dark Lime Creek H. W. Deuker Chas. PD. Green Fay Rugg E. C. Jones Edw. Henn Ralph Ashby C. F. Shafer Paul Mathers John Franklin—Dump Dayton Walter Boyer J. L. Johnson Mike Hollinger Glen Martin Roy Dayson John Griffith Riverside J. N. Schnoebelen John Bulger Charley Larak Robert Toban John Moss C. W. Walsh Edd Godlove R. C. Rhimihart Clair Fiynn Marion John Boshart J. &. Roth

Battle of Prairie Grove Remembered by Nineteenth Iowa

J W Morton of Co C 19th Iowa recalls the December prairie fight at Prairie Grove Arkansas. General Herron and General Blunt led divisions against Hindman’s Confederates in a brutal Civil War battle that left many wounded and one colonel dead. Morton narrates the march, the night retreat, and the high casualties among the blue uniforms.

Prairie Grove Arkansas Iowa Twin Springs Wilson’s Creek Herron Blunt Cane Mill Ark van Buren Holney Prairie Grove Boys In General Herron Hindman Hubert Hubbard McFarland Nineteenth J. W. Morton Co. C 19Th Washington

Knights of Pythias elect officers for coming year

Knights of Pythias of facera area elect officers at the December meeting naming Arthur Therion as Chancellor Commander Dell Walker as vice chancellor Howerd Sigafoose as prelate John Squire as master of work Eugene Parks as master at arms Sherm Welch as master of finance Robert Noonan as master of exchequer John Applegate as inner guard Joe Campbell as outer guard and John Squire as trustee. Officers to be installed at January meeting.

Knights of Pythias Arthur Therion Dell Walker Howerd Sigafoose John Squire Eugene Parks Sherm Welch Robert Noonan John Applegate Joe Campbell

Want Column Clue Found In Classifieds

A brief note in the want column directs readers to a missing item or opportunity. The clue appears in the classifieds section with a terse hint for the finder.

Pig Club Winners Enjoy Fine Trip From Iowa Contest

John Miller of Washington area won the Farm Bureau pig club contest and a trip to the International Live Stock Show in Chicago after starting with a 54 pound pig and finishing with 270 pounds following 120 days of feeding. Two other entrants, Earl Booth and Glen Minner, posted strong gains with 80 to 320 pounds and 59 to 285 pounds respectively, each with varying cost per pound. Miller also arranged a self feeder to prevent chicken interference with pig rations.

John Miller Samuel F. Miller Washington Farm Bureau John Chivtego Iowa Chicago Ames The International Farl Booth W. D. Booth Glen Minner Glen

Washington Lodge elects officers at annual meeting

Washington Lodge No.26 A B P and A M held its monthly session yesterday evening. Charles Freding was chosen master Elliot Grayson senior warden H T Carris junior warden L M Wallace treasurer and T A Michels secretary. J D Dayton BE B Jammer and L D Langworthy were recommended for membership in the Temple Building company. Dr J E Edgington gave an entertaining address on his service in France and Germany.

Washington Lodge A. BP A. M Charles Freding Minster Elliot Grayson H. T. Carris L. M. Wallace T. A. Michels J.D. Dayton BE. B. Jammer L. D. Langworthy Temple Building Company J. E. Edgington France Germany

Curious Fact. The people who are most accomplished do not always accomplish roost

The Boston Transcript notes that high achievement often defies simple standards and that even the most capable individuals may miss expected milestones, suggesting humility and persistence as key traits.

Boston Transcript

Webster orders hour day in state

L H Wallace state fuel administrator has not yet received the formal order from Charles Webster to shorten business hours. Stores will open at ten and close at four. factories and offices at nine to three. except drug stores meat markets groceries and theaters. The measure goes into effect Tuesday with publication Monday.

L. H. Wallace Local Fuel Administration Charles Webster Mr. Wallace Webster Des Moines Dispatch Wallace Des Moines Ainsworth Brighton Washington

County Red Cross Reorganization Under Way in Washington

The Washington County Red Cross is reorganizing with details to follow in about a week. The initial task will be a membership drive after delays. County boosters, active during the war, are ready to meet postwar needs in home service and public health promotion.

Washington County Red Cross Home Service Department

Friendship as the greatest bond of love and faithfulness

A quotation defining friendship as the supreme form of love usefulness open communication noble sufferings exemplary faithfulness severest truth heartiest counsel and union of mind Bravery cited by Jeremy Taylor.

Jeremy Taylor

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