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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1920

Page

3

Royal Arch Masons Elect New Officers

Cyrus Chapter No 13 Royal Arch Masons held its annual officer election with Wilder Bell as king, HW, OP, Dr RO OH as dean, Ws. T Carson as scribe, L H Wallace as treasurer, Arthur Goodin as secretary. Building committee candidates named St Clair Lewis, Dr G B Kerr, Carl Junghraith.

Cyrus Chapter Royal Arch Masons Wilder Bell RO OH. Dean King Ws. T. Carson L. H. Wallace Arthur Goodin St. Clair Lewis G. 8. Kerr Carl Junehrath

Notice of Non Responsibility for Bills

A notice states I am not responsible for any bills urged by Mrs. Henry J. Shillig. Address not provided and no further details given. The message references the name Henry J. Shillig and a number 25612.

Henry J. Shillig

Relief fund for China famine reaches 300 dollar goal

D J Ross at the Commercial Savings bank sent two drafts totaling 261.50 to Paul MacEachron at Techow Shantung China for famine relief. A further 22 was received and a third draft will be sent. The effort aims to reach 300, aiding 15 per year per child and supporting a region with twenty million starving. Local groups and individuals already gave, and more may donate through Mr Ross.

D. J. Ross The Commercial Savings Bank Paul MacEachron Techow Shantung China MacBachrons Washington Mr. Ross China

Card of Thanks for Clifford Brown

We thank our many friends through the Journal for the kindness shown during our son's illness and at his funeral. We are grateful for the pretty floral offerings sent by Mr. and Mrs. George Brown and Family.

Clifford Brown George Brown

Bauer Sale Includes Cows and Steers in Auction

G. M. Fulton announces the L. Bauer sale for next Thursday featuring 6 cows including 1 milk cow near refreshment and 3 yearling steers. Auction entry 25612.

L. Bauer Bauer G. M. Fulton Eli Jackson

Washington beats New London in Portland area opener 16 to 4

Washington high school won the opening basketball game of the season at the local gym over New London high school by 16 to 4. The game featured poor shooting with both teams missing many baskets while Davis Brown and Duke stood out for Washington. An upcoming rematch is planned for next Friday before the holidays.

Washington High School New Onery High School Duke Washington Washington Five Davis Brown Swift Rice Kiesey Daniels New London Frank Snyder Kalona Burlington Hart Obermeier Wellington Walls Clow

Licensing Rush at County Treasurers Office

The county treasurer reports rising interest in auto licensing with owners flocking to register. Daily registrations average under 100, but 200 per day are needed to license about five thousand vehicles by year’s end. Eighty nine applications were processed yesterday and plates for trucks have arrived. others will be mailed after applicants receive numbers.

Altho Harry McCall

France Faces Large Fresh Meat Deficit In Coming Years

France expects a deficit of 300 000 to 400 000 tons of fresh meat yearly for several years. The shortage will be partly offset by increased fish use but frozen meat will be imported to cover gaps.

France

Hobson Advocates World Prohibition Campaign

Richmond Pearson Hobson former naval hero and congressman spoke at the Methodist church urging global prohibition through the Anti-Saloon League. He argued alcohol fuels social decay and war costs while linking recovery and national vitality to ending liquor traffic.

Richmond Pearson Hobson Merrimac Santiago Harbor Congress Alabama Methodist Church Anti-Saloon League W. W. Bowers Hobson League “America Europe

Frustrated Truck Driver Mistakenly Calls Wife at Wrong Number

Arthur Torey, a truck driver, intended to call his wife for supper plans but reached another man's wife by mistake, leaving him speechless as the mix up unfolded. A later market note suggests poultry prices easing with eggs expected to fall gradually.

Arthur Torey Keota Central

Large Crowds Arrive as Christmas Trade Opens Early

Washington experiences steady holiday crowds with fair weather and good roads. Parking around the square fills daily as out of town shoppers flock to stores. Businessmen report an unusually strong start to Christmas trade and urge early purchases two weeks before Christmas.

Washington

America Urges World Prohibition Led by Anti-Saloon League

A speaker from the Anti-Saloon League exhorts global action to curb alcohol. He links liquor to societal decay, warns of brain and reproductive damage, and calls for worldwide prohibition led from Washington and state capitals. The league’s World League Against Alcoholism expands its reach, seeking education and enforcement. Advertisements are news.

America World League Against Alcoholism

Community notices and events collage from Havre area

Local items list parish and club gatherings across Havre and nearby, including a chicken pie supper at Grace Hill Community House December 14, Fortnightly club musical meeting at Miss Carrie Hamilton's home, Ladies Aid social at West Chester Methodist, Shalom Group social at 509 2nd Ave Havre, Havre Social Club at B F Miller residence, Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid meeting, Havre school candy social at the local school, Vera McCreedy meeting, and a Christmas card offer from The Journal office.

Grace Hill Alaska Shalom Methodist Sunday School Chas, Pauls 2Nd Ave

Masons to Hold School of Instruction Next Week

A school of instruction for blue lodge Masons will be held at the Masonic Temple on December 14 15 and 16. George Riemeke of Muscatine a leading Mason will direct the sessions with afternoon and evening meetings and services after nine each morning. Lodges from Washington Louisa and Muscatine counties totaling about twenty are urged to send officers and members for any or all days.

Blue Lodge Masons Masonic Temple George Riemeke Muscatine Washington Louisa

Supervisors Finish Up Work of the Year

County board members are in session finishing the year’s work after an earlier meeting. The board will remain intact for the next year with all current members re-elected. The next meeting is scheduled for January.

County Board of Supervisors

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