Council Rejects Water Plant Bids
City council rejected all bids for the water works building and equipment as too high to fit the bond funds. They will revise plans to trim costs and bid again, aiming to start work early in the spring. The 200000 gallon steel water tower was awarded to Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Co. for 14385 dollars. other bids ranged up to 66200 for building and machinery combined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Tower
Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Company
Jake Minick
Washington
Ride
Mumm's Ladies' Band Cancellation Noted
Manager Ralph Pratt of the Graham Theatre received a telegram this morning reporting the band as disorganized and unable to fill the engagement. Refunds are available at McIlhenny's Drug Store. A small for sale ad may move tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Pratt
Graham Theatre
Royal Arch Masons Name New Officers
Cyrus chapter elects 1924 officers W T Carson high priest Charles Sloat king R R Noonan scribe L H Wallace treasurer Arthur Goodin secretary Trustees chosen. Building committee named W T Carson St Clair Lewis Rupert Noonan. De Molay advisory council members chosen H B Young W H Stephen Dr Fred Reid. Zeradatha council officers named Cr Lb Carbaugh illustrious master R R Noonan deputy master C J Sloat principal conductor L H Wallace treasurer Arthur Goodin recorder W T Carson captain of the guard Joe Palk conductor Gail Fox steward E G Squire gentile.
High School Adds Bible Course Next Semester
The school board approved a new elective Bible course for the next semester under Prof. H. E. Case, a science instructor noted for his extensive Bible knowledge and Sunday school teaching. Enrollment will be limited initially to gauge demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Harding
Charree
H. E. Case
Presbyterian Sunday School
Three Weeks Vacation At Young America School
The Young America school north west of the city closes for three weeks during holiday vacation due to scarlet fever in the Ben Briley family and quarantine of the Briley children. Attendance drops to four pupils. Miss Helen Dittmer teaches. Harold Briley has a light case of scarlet fever but is not seriously ill.
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Young America
Ben Briley
Briley
Helen Dittmer
Harold Briley
Washington Teams Impress In Opening Basketball Games
Washington high school opened the season with solid showings against Crawfordsville, with the girls tying 16–16 and the boys losing 18–15. Coach McKinstry’s fresh program yielded strong teamwork, though Washington still fouled and misplayed at times, while Crawfordsville used size and a strong defense to pull ahead.
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Washington High School
Crawfordsville High School
Crawfordsville
McKinstry
Washington
Welsh Choir Set to Sing at Local Church on December 28
The Rhondda Welsh male chorus of sixteen men will perform at the Methodist church Friday evening December 28. Those who heard them at the chautauqua years ago will want to hear this exceptional group of vocalists at the local church.
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Chautauqua
Junior Endeavor Oyster Supper and Fr day Basketball in Olds
The Junior Endeavor hosts an Oyster supper with a fish pond Friday night. A second team basketball game against Mediapolis is set for 7:30 PM after a 40-4 boys and 21-2 girls win over Lockridge on December 4. Huston spouses visited Chicago stock show. Principal Wagner will stay at the school during noon hours this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Huston
Basal Huston
Chicago
Mediapolis
Lockridge
C. H. Long
Carrie Anderson
Crawfordsville vs Washington high school basketball thriller
McElroy led Crawfordsville with 3 field baskets and 3 free throws to edge Washington 18 17 in a fast final period. Washington guards and Marshall provided sharp play while Dou Bois and Duke showed potential, and Washington proved a strong girls team with Davis and Young key baskets in a close 12 12 tie at the final.
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Williams
Duke
Crawfordsville
Cherryholmes
Conrad
Washington
Marshal
McElroy
DuBois
Marshall
C. Huston
Jones
MacGugin
E. Huston
Elwell
Willients
Real
Mershall
Opperman
Letts
Washington High School
Washington Girls
Lola Davis
Lucille Young
Clara Patterson
Miss Edgar
Davis
Young
Caldwell
Davidson
Beal
H. Starr
Patterson
Edwards
Huston
Border
Sipe
Edgar
Starr
H Beal
Operman
Interchurch Christmas Gift Drive Request
Citizens are urged to donate toys books and gifts for distribution to needy city children through the Interchurch committee. Please drop items at the courthouse rest room by Friday December 21. Used toys in good condition are acceptable and will aid local children. Also noting the Freshmen class plays at the Baptist church West Chester Monday night December 17. Magic Washer soap six bars for two cents available at Coulter and Wallace South End Grocery.
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Interchurch Committee
Court House
the Baptist Church
West Chester
Coulter and
Wallace
South End Grocery
West Chester Local to Meet Tuesday Evening
West Chester local members will convene Tuesday evening December 18 at the hall to settle the year’s work. Will Wallace serves as president and presides over the meeting.
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West Chester
Thesday
Will Wallace
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Council
Minick
Mumm
Royal Arch Masons
BIBLE
Frank L. Wilson & CO
East Side Square
Prin. Wagner
White Leghorn Bullets
American Pearl Button Co
Epple
Lennox Oil & Paint Company
Dept. Sales
Cleveland
Ohio
John J. Black
Chippewa Falls
Wisc
Floyd Ellis
East 7Thn St
White Yard
Henry Berdo
Nick Young
J. F. O'Loughlin
Iowa
Geo. W. Stewart
Call
West Sid St
T. Brewer
Buff Rock Cockerels
Wellman
Jesse Campbell
T. W. Hunt
Woodstock
Victor
Jas. Ralston, Keota, Lowe
Ernest Carlson
Nice R. C W. Wyandotte Cockerels
Chas. Palmer
Ainsworth Telephone
Pat Tobin
Ainsworth
Jewett Six
Ford Car Exchange
Win Smouse
Inquire Journal Office
Carl J. W. Warner
Barclay Cash Grocery
W. A. Wilson
L. D. Robinson
Dougherty Bros
Stanley Miller
Mutual Life Ins Co
N. Y. Tel
Black
Warner Finance Corporation
F. & M. Bank
Washington Rendering Works
Rhode Island
Red Roosters
Ray Perry
Arnold
Winchester
Lyon
Ford Car Inquire Journal Office
Jersey
Boyd Berdo
Nela Keating
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Whitman
Lemmon
Iowa Gas & Electrics
REED
McNamara
McElhinney
McEihinneys
Chmas
Nicola
Harmon
McElhinneys
McEelhinney
Wolf
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Tooman Leather Shop
Nicola and
Harmons
Warren
Warren's
Iowa Gas & Electric
Etrayed—Duroc Low
A. W. Clow
Fp, & M. Rank Building
Ralph and
Hazel Hill
Birmington
Fisher
South
Marion Ave
Coulter and Wallace
South End
Pauline
Lenore Doty
M. E. Church
H. S
E. Church
Smith
Dan Cook
Marian
Winfield
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