Washington High Faces Uncertain Start To Basketball Season
Washington high school faces an uncertain season start with plans for a game versus Muscatine next Friday likely canceled due to fuel shortages. The Southeastern league schedule includes Muscatine Ottumwa Burlington Fairfield Mt Pleasant Washington and other matchups from December to March with several open dates being filled by non league games. Principal Williamson is negotiating with Columbus Junction and possibly additional schools to schedule one or two games per week if feasible.
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Washington
Muscatine
Giveston
Burlington
Ottumwa
Mt. Wiewsbe Ie
Fairfield
Mt. Pleasant
Pairfield
Oskaloosa
Williamson
Columbus Junction
Battery care tips for storage and freezing risks
The notice advises battery users to keep storage batteries fully charged to prevent freezing during winter. It details specific gravity readings at varying temperatures and states that a battery should be stored in a location not dipping below 20 degrees above zero or kept fully charged at all times. It mentions testing and purchasing provisions for syringes and parcel post pricing.
Washington High Opens Library as 200 Tuition Students Attend
The Washington high school reports 2062 pupils with 168 tuition students living outside the district and 4 additional grammar tuition pupils. The new library houses 800 volumes in a north end room with Miss Ella Woodford as librarian and assistants Mildred Mauthe Hannah Jones Ethel Beatty Virginia Cunningham Phillip Weldin and Fred Klopfenstein.
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Washington — High School
Washington
Ella Woodford
Mildred Mauthe
Hannah Jones
Ethel Beatty
Virginia Cunningham
Phillip Weldin
Fred Klopfenstein
The End of the Road receives city approval at Grand Theatre
A private showing before a censorship committee including the mayor and city officials awarded The End of the Road a clean bill of health. The war era drama follows two young girls and contrasts sheltered upbringing with exposure to life, highlighting venereal disease's impact. it will close tonight at the Graham Theatre and is expected to draw capacity crowds.
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Grand Theatre
Ft. Madison
Syracuse
New York
Frederick W. Betts
Moral Survey Committee
Train Service to Be Normal Soon in Des Moines
Des Moines and Iowa expect normal train service within ten days following the coal strike settlement. About 159 trains statewide have been abandoned with many lines resuming service and added equipment observed on in service trains as railroads anticipate coal deliveries to restore prestrike schedules.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Midianapolis
Chicago
State Railroad Commission
C. W. Jones
Rock Island Lines
Raymond Kaga Receives Navy Cross Distinction
Raymond Kaga of Washington Iowa is named among 179 midwesterners honored with the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism or distinguished service. The Chicago Tribune lists his address as Washington Iowa and notes the cross’s bronze design with crossed anchors and destroyer bow motif. Secretary Daniels announced the public release of the recipients.
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Raymond Kaga
Washington
Chicaco Tribune
Kaga
Iowa
Daniels
Navy
U.8.n
Not Out Yet A Golf Match Proves It
A Boston Transcript remark notes that a player can be down but not out in golf, illustrating resilience and the possibility of a comeback during a match.
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Boston Transcript
Eclipse lumber yard destroyed by fire at Fairfield
Fairfield Iowa December 12 The Eclipse lumber yard buildings equipment and stock were totally destroyed by fire last night with losses estimated between 75000 and 100000 partly insured. Firemen lost time due to a Burlington freight train blocking access. Wind pushed flames away from nearby stores but embers endangered homes half a mile distant. The blaze began in the office near a stove and firefighters worked to confine the damage to the Eclipse yard, a chain yard in several towns.
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Fairfield
Eclipse Lumber Yard
Burlington
New Chicago
Eclipse
Towa
Royal Arch Masons Name New Officers
At the annual election of Cyrus Chapter No. 13 Royal Arch Masons officers for 1920 were chosen: H. T. Carris high priest Elliot Creyeon king Wilder Bell scribe L H Wallace treasurer T A Michels secretary Recommendations for Temple Building Company membership selected Dr B T Wickham J C Ream and J S McElhinney The new officers will be installed at the January meeting.
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Cyrus
Royal Arch Masons
H. T. Carris
Elliot Creyeon
King
Wilder Bell
L. HH. Wallace
T. A. Michels
Temple Buildue Company
B. T. Wickham
J. C. Ream
J. 8. McElhinney
Virgo Held as Slayer in Trunk Death Case
Joseph Virgo, an undertaker and former husband of Maud Tabor, is held in Paw Paw Michigan on murder charges connected to the trunk death. Extradition papers for Maud’s mother Sarah L Tabor and brother Walter C Tabor were issued in Sacramento, and they will be brought here.
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Paw Paw
Mich
Joseph Virgo
Maud Tabor
Sacramento
Col
Gen. Stevens
Sarah L Tabor
Walter C. Tabor
Virgo
Alsb. Warthin
Ann Arbor
Suites
H. H. Adama
Yreka
Cal
FACES LOSS ON CURED PORK
New York reports losses of millions on cured pork products due to British purchases exceeding ship and dock capacity. The Institute of American Meat Packers says the British ministry of foods faces the issue. Paris dispatch notes Italian delegation denies rumor of French troops engaging at Fiume and states no French depot has existed there since September.
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New York
Ministry of Foods
Institute of American Tent Packers
D'Annunzio
Paris
Gabrieto
Fiemme
Fiume
Quote on wisdom and public opinion by Joseph Hall
A quotation from Joseph Hall extols the wise man who avoids crowd opinion and clings to well chosen resolutions. It contrasts fools who know what is done with the wiser who know what is best to be done and cautions against vulgar censures.
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Joseph Hall
Domestic church notes and club announcements from December events
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Second United Presbyterian Church calls a meeting after morning service to elect two delegates for the May national convention. Priscilla Club meeting postponed. Mrs. Will Knox hosts J F W ladies for a small gift exchange on Dec 18. Christmas box supper at Egypt School with pupil program and Victrola music. Embroidery Club meets with Mrs. Sam Marsh for Xmas exchange on Dec 17. Candy night Dec 18 at Bruce Gardner School with pupil program.
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Woman’s Missionary Societies
Second United Presbyterian Church
Will Knox
J. F. W. Club
Washington
Egypt School
Edith Reed
Eod
Embroidery Club
Sam Marsh
Bruce Gardner
Wellman
Rosella Stewart
Fortnightly club hosts Home Dressmaking event and gifts
A Thursday evening at Mrs. R. E. Dougherty’s home featured the Fortnightly club’s home economics department with papers on Planning a 1920 Costume and Symmetry and Character of Hats. Miss Dora Minick and Miss Mike C. Lewis presented, round table led by Miss Nelle Tripp, and Mr. Smouse played records. About thirty attended and Busy club guests helped Mrs. Walter Hayes celebrate her birthday with a chicken dinner and exchanges.
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R. E. Dougherty
Will Wilson
Dr. Hay
Carlton Wilson
Helwick
Dora Minick
Mike C. Lewis
Nelle Tripp
Smouse
Edison
Walter Hayes
Charles Hays
Ed Grayson
Washington Lodge No. 26 Masonic Meeting Announced
Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M schedules a regular meeting Monday evening at 7 30 for first degree work with G E Mace acting as secretary.
Clerk Carrier Examination Bulletin Issued for Postoffice
Bulletin announces a United States civil service open competitive examination for clerk and city carrier positions at the local postoffice on January 10, 1920. Applicants must be 18 to 45 unless age waivers apply. full details and applications available at the post office.
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United States Civil Service
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QVER
State Board of Education
Navy Cross
Nita Belle McKoon
Red
Washington, Iowa
Evening Journal
Washington County
Dempsey Real Estate Company
Thos. J. Dempsey
North Side Square
Jno. W. Teeter
Geo. J. Breitenbach
Calfornia
Britain
Wise
Priscilla Club
Caroline Tucker
Hayre
Koch
Will Stafford
Mra. Lloyd Master
R. H. Fetters
White Way
Boyd Berdo
Gih Ave
County Hospital
Elizabeth Finlay
Bors
McCall Bros
Call Haskins Mutual
International Mills
Norristown
Remington
John Leonard
Civil Service
Equitable Bldg
Washington, DD. C
H. J. Ward & Co
Hoover
Mannhardt Bros
Uff
Orpington
Ainsworth
S.cal Red Cock
Harry Kracaw
White Rocka
Roosters
Frank Pringle
Wall Bred Stock. Co
Wayland
Plex Mfg. Co
Temple Bidg
Detroit
Co. C
Coppock and
Washington Road
Journal Office
Washington Concert Band
Floyd A. Bower
Keota
Ead
West 2Nd Street
New High
15Th Inst. Inc
Teler & Co
North Side
Stanley White
South
Iowa Ave
Black
Arthur May
Supreme Bench
Atlantic
Thomas Arthur
Cass County
M. Weaver
M. Ladd
B. J. Saling
Pen
Lawrence de
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Graham
Dempsey Real Estate Co
J. Dempsey
Dno. W. Teeter
Techtenbach
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