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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1919
Page
3
Mayor J E Bovee promotes an eighty acre oak tract owned by George Morrison and farmed by Frank McKune to provide low cost firewood. The program has already delivered fifty loads and many orders remain. Residents with teams are urged to cut and sell wood while supplies last as coal remains scarce.
Washington Hotel corporation board advances lease negotiations with an operating firm and aims to finalize the lease in two to three weeks. The $200,000 structure will cover four stories with 84 rooms and modern amenities on the old McKee site, with bids from several hotel operators.
Muscatine high school announces Friday night lineup with Stevens and Gran at forwards Hoopes at center Disicks and Rosenberg at guards Timm and Minnear as substitutes Grau the only holdover from last year. Washington coach Whitford undecided on lineup with Captain Reid likely at guard others still vying for starting roles.
Olive Thomas appears in The Fol lies Girl at the Graham Theater tonight from a story by W Carey Wonderly. The plot follows a secret marriage between a demure stage star and a rich uncle’s nephew as relatives crave the inheritance while the nurse’s love brings renewal and triumph.
Miss Pansy Pyetin notes terrible suspense as a posted report indicates the magazine will not be released next month. The comment reflects reader concern over the delay in the publication schedule.
Washington residents have mailed a large share of Christmas parcels during December with post office reports of heavy parcel post business. Postmaster A R Miller notes early mailing as Christmas rush looms, urging gifts be mailed by week’s end for guaranteed delivery. Delivery improved as a new vehicle aids Ray Boyer with daily parcels, easing carrier burdens and restoring normal mail flow after earlier hour restrictions and late trains.
Local churches schools and civic groups share a flurry of December events. Candy socials at Bruce Gardner and Pilotsburg schools invite all, with Christmas programs and box gifts, while Lexington Ladies Aid, Presbyterian Missionary Society, and several other groups plan meetings and refreshments through December 19.
Florence Reed headlines Her Game a five reel feature drama about a young southern girl in New York City with wealth love and honor at stake. The Fox Theater presents this top billed production Thursday with Conway Tearle Jed Prouty Mathilde Brundage and Florence Billings in the cast.
Last Thursday the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society held a meeting at Mrs. W C Griggs home. Mrs H C Millice led devotions and reviewed A Crusade of Compassion focusing on hospitals in China. Readings, Mystery Box and refreshments followed. January gathering set for the M E parsonage in Lexington. Shalom Group of the Methodist Sunday school met for sewing and social time at Mrs George Tooman’s home with Mrs James Daniels Florence Petrata and Miss Conrad as guests.
A Ford driver arrived yesterday with a white bear in the truck’s rear. The bear escaped nightly while unattended and has been seen on East Second Street and nearby shops. It is described as gentle and no danger, but witnesses should report sightings to the driver who awaits transportation charges.
A candy social and Christmas program will be held at Fairview school ten miles from Washington on Monday December 22. All are welcome. The event features the students with teachers and helpers leading activities.
The Journal office invites orders for the Washington War History compact on sale as a Christmas present. Books are printed in two colors and include photographs of over 900 Washington county soldiers and sailors. Delivery for orders will occur when printing finishes, expected around February.
Due to fuel shortage the School of Missions will not be sold at the church. Women meet at 311 E Main for Crusade Compassion, men at 106 E Washington for World Pacts with America’s Responsibility, and youths at Claire Dewey's home 106 I-2 BE for New Life Currents in China. All sessions begin 7 30 Wednesday evening and this is the last session.
Notice states all men enlisting in the States Navy at the Navy Station Maines Iowa during December will be granted leave with pay on January 3 19206. Personnel must report to the Station for transfer to a Naval Training Station or Receiving Ship.
The M. E. church invites attendees to a prayer gathering tonight at 7 30 p m. The event will be held at Thomas studio located on the south side of the square.
An Louieville Courier-Journal item notes that the court error isn’t responsible for job issues and insists on clarity, addressing a misreading of court actions impacting employment.
The note discusses executive ability and self-reliance in managing tasks year by year, with a likely reference to Sete ie cab and Ohio State as contextual mentions. It emphasizes doing the work yourself and improving efficiency.
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