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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1925

Page

3

Shimek Urges Conservation at Washington Walton Banquet

Dr. B. Shimek of the State University of Iowa outlined conservation of natural resources at a Washington Walton League banquet attended by about 150 residents. He warned against stream pollution and overdrainage, stressing timber protection and responsible land use, with reports and humor from local figures and a rabbit dinner.

Washington B. Shimek State University of Iowa Izaak Walton League Walton Organization Shimek Washington County Ed Wells Ralph Livingston P. L. Etter T. J. Pease R. R. Breese Frank Miller O. J. Boller Charles Wilson George Breitenbach Preston Wolfe Shields Livingston Claire Dewey Schuyler Livingston Charles A. Dewey H. B. Knight George Morrison Don Bell al. Baldrige E. L. Preitenbach Paul E. Huston Paul E. Huston af.Gedar Rapids, President of the Tift A. J Farber Davenport State Walton Organization Morrison Claire Dewey Farber Huston Izaak Walton

Installing Incubator at Ramseyer Hatchery

J. W. Ramseyer, local manager of Ramseyer Hatchery, oversees installation of a large incubator. Completion expected late next week. Ramseyer can be reached at North Iowa Ave location or 214 East Washington Street evenings. full operation planned by January 1.

J. W. Ramseyer Ramseyer Hatchery Mr Ramseyer Iowa Ave F. & M. Bank East Washington Street

Iowa Road Program Details Delayed Until Tuesday

Governor Hammill and Iowa highway chief engineer Fred R. White said the detailed road building program for 1926 1927 and 1928 would not be released until Tuesday and warned newspapers against publishing advance material A commission meeting will be needed Tuesday to finalize details While hospital news reports Henry Bailey recovering from ruptured appendix at Mercy Hospital Iowa City is listed as improving

Serociated Pree Des Moines Hammill Fred R. White Iowa Highway Commission Iowa Commission White Henry Bailey Mercy Hospital Iowa City

St Pauls Evangelical Vworsteington Service Notice

Regular morning services at 11 00 am in the Eneveh language. Do not fail to attend if you can possibly get there. Everybody is welcome. Carl W Klein, Pastor.

Carl W. Klein

Washington Girls Win Opening Came

Washington high school girls' basketball team beat Columbus Junction 21 to 13 at the Juneion. Washington led 8 to 4 at halftime with strong play from Dorothy Clark Gertrude Hammer Vera Keating Ruth Pol Hazel Starr and Martha Shalla. Substitutions and scoring details follow.

Washington High School Columbus Junction Junction Washingtas Howard Freshwaters Wandie Washington Dorothy Clark Gertrude Hammer Vera Keating Ruth Pol Hazel Starr Martha Shalla Marguerite Morrett Hammer Edith Tomfelt Margaret Rodruck Evelyn Alen Frances Aleip Ruth Kerr Wildred Spaeth John Son Chirk Tomfelt Rodruck Clark Johnson

Widows' Pensions to Be Considered December 21

Judge Charles A. Dewey will hold court here on Monday December 21 to act on widows' pensions, taken up every two years. About thirty cases to be considered. Today Judge Hawes held a brief session issuing several subcellaneous orders.

Charles A. Dewey Hawes

Cold Weather Foreseen for Week Across Mississippi and Missouri Valleys

Weather outlook forecasts snow and rain in northern areas and lighter precipitation in the south starting Monday. Temperatures expected to run below normal across the Cedar Rapids region as the week progresses. Earl Eaton seeks a divorce, citing his wife’s smoking habit as a factor.

Washington Dac Mississippi Missouri Cedar Rapids Earl Eaton Cin Are. Ter

Last day to save on electric bills from Iowa Southern

This notice urges customers to act before closing time nine p m at the Iowa Southern Utilities Co office. A sports schedule follows with Ington s team opening against Wellman on Tuesday on the local floor and other YMCA games at Lone Tree West Chester and Mr Pleasant versus Washington later in the week.

Iowa Southern Utilities Co Ington Bove Wellman Lone Tree West Chester Mr. Pleasant Washington

High School Notes from the Week at W. H. S.

Delegates return from the Olderboy's Conference at Keokuk with a half dozen performers forming voice sections for assembly singing led by Miss Hay. The Hi Y group hosts a late week meeting in the MC A building with a notable lunch. Miss Neville's debate class discusses federal ownership of coal mines with a Brighton meet planned in January and Girl Reserve activities highlighted by librarian Miss Denny.

W. HH. S Keokuk Mies Hay Miss Hayy MC. A Brady Mra Rad- Nam Rittler Miss. Neville Richard Stewart Florence Brookhart Catherine Hull Hal Wil- Tome Winifred Allen Sane Merion Stramsky Winifred Inter Harold Briley Chuib

Christmas social and club notices at local schools churches

Multiple community notices list events from December including a box and candy social at Kaypt schoolhouse December 15 with a Christos tree, a Christmas supper December 16 serving from 5 30, and various meetings and bazaars hosted by local clubs churches and school groups.

Kaypt Christos Tree Marjory Smith Hots

Fortnightly Home Economies Meeting and Christmas Program

Department No 1 Home Economies meets with Mrs J D McLaveht on Tuesday December 15 for a Christmas program. Attendees are asked to bring Christmas gifts for display and a quarter for the orphanage. Holland Missionary Society meets Tuesday at 6716 church asking attendees to bring per personal dishes and food items.

J. Dp. McLaveht Tues Alan Rearm Holland Missionary Society

Community program supper at No 11 on Wednesday

A program and supper are planned at No 11 on Wednesday evening December 16. Ladies are asked to bring boxes and all are welcome. Organized by Mabel Rice, teacher, 5713.

No. 11 Mabel Rice

Prize Winners for Student Advertisement Contest

The text outlines prizes for a student ad contest with first prize three dollars, second prize two dollars, and third prize a free IM Life. About fifty to sixty ads by students will be published, with prizes awarded from those. For details contact Probod Johnston Harold Balley or Miss Montgomery.

Local Club Meetings And Donations Noted In Brief

Notice W S C will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs Ross Whitt acre for Christmas exchange with good attendance desired. Havre Social club to meet with Mrs Jim Thompson Thursday afternoon for election of officers and Christmas exchange. DAR donations for Christ use bow to Miss Eva Smeltzer by the 15th. box sent to Orphans home at Council Bluffs. West Chester RR meeting Tuesday evening December 16. Mrs C Neffner and two children from West Chester spent a short time on business. Mrs D B Bromback and Hazel shoppers in town today.

W.S. C Ross Whittacre Havre Jim Thompson Alao Eva Smeltzers Orphans Home Council Bluffs C. Neffenerver West Chester

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