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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1920
Page
3
The annual roll call for club memberships will occur early next week inviting all residents to join. Members help assemble nutritious Christmas dinner baskets for the needy and promote brotherhood across race religion and politics. Both men and women may join.
Accommodations at the Hotel De Bum behind the city hall are in greater demand than at any time in the last five years. Hoboes pass through Washington in increasing numbers as industrial plants close, with some seeking city lodging to avoid being blamed for any nighttime mischief.
The American Pearl Button company announces all factory departments will resume operation next Monday. A three day schedule remains in place with workers in cutting and other departments on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday each week. Management hopes a full return to top level activity will come in a few weeks.
Kalona defeated West Chester 29 to 8 at the Troop D armory last evening. Kalona held a 15 to 0 halftime lead as West Chester, playing on an indoor floor for the first time, improved in the final period with three field baskets and two free throws. Moser of Keota refereed the slippery court contest.
The Bethlehem commandery No. 45 Knights Templar elected officers last night led by Dr. George S. Kerr as eminent commander and R L Bunce as grand generalissimo. Also chosen were H T Carris captain general Dr R H Dean prelate L H Wallace treasurer Arthur Goodin secretary Walter Brown senior warden A N Alberson junior warden. Building committee nominees include L H Wallace H T Carries and Charles Nodecker. The commandery voted a $50 Christmas present to the Hoover relief fund for east and central Europe.
Washington area calendar items note a Masonic lodge called meeting to confer second degree on Dec 20. Baptist church announces White Gifts for the King Christmas service Sunday at 7 p m with Sunday school program and open invitation. Also social events at Enterprise and Eureka schools with candy gifts and programs. K P lodge announces regular Monday Esquire rank work.
A studio notice announces availability for photography services at the east side square. The message specifies location 2606 W. L. DUSENBERRY and expresses readiness to take various kinds of fine photographs.
The Highland Sewing Club met with Mrs. Will Murphy for a business meeting planning a Christmas Eve program at Union Dale Church. Fifteen members and a visitor attended. A separate Rebekah social with over sixty five people featured impromptu scenes, readings by Mrs. Charles Baker, and a luncheon.
Mrs J B Crooks received news of a nine pound son born to Mr and Mrs Lyle Nicola of Norfolk at 1130 this morning. The baby’s mother is formerly Jessie Crooks. Mr and Mrs J H Hamm of Route 5 plan to move in the new year to Davenport where Mr Hamm has become stationary engineer with the Independent Jobbing Company.
J G Love of Central Point Oregon reports 145 acres of level land with pear orchards including 16 acres of thirty year trees and eight acres of Bartlett pears plus plums peaches and grapes. He notes shipping 146 tons of fruit from the season and a fine Breaf country climate while inviting the Journal to cover his trip.
A clever Christmas pageant titled The Gifts We Bring was staged by the sophomore class at the high school. Nellie Ryan Mary Gale Letts and Irma Waymack played the mother and children in the opening scene. The dream sequence featured fairies Santa and gym class participants with festive costumes and music. Miss Ada Wilson directed the production, and Miss Elizabeth Finley urged donations to the Red Cross. All proceeds fund the school nurse salary. Bertha Hay sold items to enthusiastic applause.
Christmas seals go on sale today at post office booths and banks with additional sales planned at drug stores all next week. Seals offered at the junior high school this afternoon and evening. A $21 tally was raised for the public health fund at the sophomore pageant last night. Full reports on last week's sales will be issued Monday with prize winners named. Navajo club and D. H. McLaughlin each bought a $5 health bond. Mrs H H Eicher invested in a 25 denomination bond.
Judge Charles A. Dewey heard arguments on motions for new trials in L. A. Guy versus John Barton Payne and First Savings Bank of Crawfordsville versus W. J. Edgar. Edgar motion overruled, Guy taken under advisement with vacation ruling. Possible appeals to supreme court. Also heard Jesse Merick annulment bid regarding Nora Ridge. Probate orders entered including guardianship and estate actions. William M. Galloway executor named. Ingham administratrix discharged. Final ward final reports approved.
Glen Eldridge notes upcoming basketball doubleheader schedule at the high school gym with possible Riverside and Kalona games. Coach Dickinson intends all players to participate, aiming for strong crowds from Washington and other towns as well as student delegations.
Information from seasoned poultry brokers warns of a sharp two week slump in the poultry market and uncertain conditions. Buyers are silent, sellers face difficulty moving stock as eggs trend lower with no clear bottom.
The article presents two candy recipes published at the Fortnightly club on request of members. Maple Nut Cream uses light brown sugar, corn syrup, milk, marshmallows, maple flavoring, buttered tins, and English walnuts. Cocoanut Bars combine sugar, corn syrup, milk, shredded coconut, vanilla, egg white glaze, and coconut coating.
The quotation asserts public health as the foundation of happiness and national strength as a statesman’s first duty. A final note adds that a well placed want ad will sell it.
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