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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1924
Page
3
Washington city reports November pumping costs cut by eleven cents per thousand gallons after installing modern machinery and electric power. The November total pumped reached 7,727,000 gallons with 252,000 on yesterday’s run, and the plant requires three workers instead of five.
Washington interchurch committee appeals for gifts to brighten Christmas for every child and elder. Citizens, Sabbath schools, and church groups are urged to contribute small items reflecting the holiday season, as the city nears the festive period.
Former Washington high players join inter-fraternity league at Iowa University to contest the championship among 32 fraternities. Six sections stage 60 first round games with six new teams entering the league. Notable players Earnest Beatty William Boice Harold Boyd Arlington Daniels Cloyce Dusenberry Hiene Bicher Ned Haney Charles McLaughlin and Harry Rice will compete in league games.
A wave of illness strikes the university affecting Washington students. Richard Leffler is in isolation with a light scarlet fever attack and will miss class for at least three weeks. Clarence Carris suffers sinus trouble keeping him from classes, while Harold Boyd Joseph Kelly and Arthur Teeters report minor colds to student health.
Riverside Dec 9 At the regular meeting of Robert Allen W. the following officers were elected President Anna Griffin senior vice president Ethel Flynn junior vice president Kila Knittel chaplain Edna Graig treasurer Edna Bushek conductor Mra C Fitsimmons guard Lacy Kman Installation of officers will be held on Saturday afternoon January 1st.
A Paith Mission note announces services in the Mission room north of the Graham Theater Thursday night at 7:20 led by the Hosley Evangelistic party. Everyone welcome. Mrs. C. W. Bushy.
Residents are urged to help children unable to enjoy Christmas by donating CANDY dolls toys and used items in good condition. Paper bags are needed and donations may be left at the courthouse rest room before December 23. The appeal also asks for help for elderly shut ins.
Stanley McConnell, popular Washington athlete, elected captain of the 1925 football team after the banquet. With eight lettermen returning, he is praised as a hard scrapper and ideal captain. Banquet drew over 50 players, faculty, two school board members, and local press as they praised the team and coaches.
Three preliminary declamation contests will be held at Waeshington High School next week to pick top declaimers from over thirty entrants. Winners advance to a post Christmas contest to represent the school in district events. The oratorical class performs Monday, dramatic class Wednesday, humorous class Thursday at Room 101 starting 7 30. No admission charge. Miss Bernardine Neville leads.
The 1924 Washington High School football season is praised as one of the school’s best. Coach McKinstry commends graduates, second-team effort, and team spirit while Captain Duke is highlighted as a strong leader. The season saw tough close losses against Davenport, Burlington, and Fairfield and wins over Keota Ottumwa Muscatine Wellman and Columbus Junction.
Public Health Unit of Washington County Iowa led by Dr C W Stewart invites residents to a December 13 1924 1 30 PM public meeting at the Court House Washington IA to hear the first annual report and discuss future work. The report will be presented by Dr Stewart Dr Bolees Edna Lewis Mae Campbell Marguerite Crail and others and attendees are urged to participate.
Announcements note an oyster supper at West Chester Baptist Church Friday evening with all invited. A Baptist ladies missionary social is planned at Mrs. L. McAvoy's home Friday afternoon at 2:30. Partners Union meets Thursday evening December 11 at No. 7 school house with state organizer Grant Kennedy present.
Mrs Mary Woods mother of P C Woods and C L Woods died after illness at Canton Illinois. She lived with her son in this city recently and visited a daughter Mrs Fred Williams. Funeral in Canton today then burial in Elm Grove Cemetery Friday. Surviving children include Mrs George Ingersol Mora Minnesota and reverends W F Woods Walnut Grove IL and Arthur Woods New Lisbon Wisconsin.
Kicker and place kicker form a reliable scoring trio with an accurate passer. The Marshall half back keeps drives alive as the offense leans on disciplined kicking and steady leadership. Continued on page 5.
Members of the Lions club call for donations of clothing and shoes in good repair for needy children. Those wishing to contribute may leave items at W. Stewart's office, No. 4, as club members will collect the articles early next week.
In Mexico City on December 10 the Nicaraguan delegation opposed a motion to urge governments of the western hemisphere to form a Pan American League of Nations aimed at preventing international conflict. The proposal was publicly debated, signaling a split over the plan.
The official weather observer recorded a low of 4.5 degrees, a degree and a half colder than the previous low. Winds were light, and conditions began moderating today after a frigid night.
The hospital extends appreciation for the flow er vases sent by the Hospital Auxiliary. Mrs Anna E House is acknowledged in the notice.
A brief note urges shoppers to tell merchants I saw your ad in the Journal, signaling readers' awareness of local advertising. The line underscores how readers reference the paper when engaging vendors.
A pupil in Washington submitted an essay that took an unexpected turn, delivering a fresh twist to the typical school assignment. The piece sparked interest among teachers for its creative approach and inventive perspective.
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