Washington Wins Fast Game 13 to 6 Over Mt. Pleasant
Washington high school opened the Little Six schedule with a 13 to 6 win over Mt. Pleasant in a fast floor contest. Mt. Pleasant center M Carnahan scored all his team's points with one field goal and four free throws as Washington rallied in the second half to pull away.
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Washington High School
Mt. Pleasant
Yarmouth
Washington
M. Carnahan
Caris
Marshall
Carnahan
Duke
Cernalan
Ait
Pleasant
Piwell
Marettell
Asylum City
Washington Basketeers
Hill
Mt. Vieasant
Elwell
Weaver
McKinatry
Elwell Puke
Guarda
Ceris
Lamm
England
Juarde
Ewart
Caries
Christmas at County Home Display Open to Public
Superintendent Frank C. Beatty announces the county home Christmas celebration with a big tree and festive decorations in the east room. The display is open to the public now until 5 p.m. Wednesday, inviting county residents to view the attractive display and presents for all residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Beatty
Schools Observe Christmas Programs Across Washington
The Washington schools held Christmas programs yesterday afternoon with the grade schools presenting informal, miscellaneous events. The high school and junior high had prior celebrations, and the two week vacation begins, with classes resuming January 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ross Named Chairman of Educational Committee in Iowa Bankers
D. J. Ross cashier of Commercial Savings Bank was appointed chairman of the educational committee for Washington county by the Iowa Bankers association. Other Washington county bankers will help deliver a series of talks linked to the association's educational work, per M. E. Tate of Ft. Madison, group eleven chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Ross
Commercial Savings Bank
Iowa Bankers Association
Washington County
M. E. Tate
Ft. Madison
Group Eleven
Ross
Association
Tate
Ambulance Trip Covers Fort Madison to Riverside
Keith Sweet drove the Jones and McElhinney ambulance home after a long cold trip to Fort Madison. An ambulance from Fort Madison, carrying a patient from Iowa City, broke down at Riverside but relief was secured locally. The Riverside ambulance then completed the leg to Fort Madison between six and ten o clock yesterday evening.
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Keith Sweet
Jones & McElhinney
Fort Madison
Iowa City
Riverside
Wolf measurement dispute and high school hoops notes
Ainsworth observer corrects a timber wolf size from five feet six inches to six feet two inches. The page also covers high school basketball practice during a coaching absence, upcoming games, and recent Little Six results with Burlington beating Fairfield and Muscatine losing to Ottumwa.
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C. A. Reubsam
Ainsworth
Conesville
McKinestry
Muscatine
Burlington
Fairfield
Ottumwa
New League Aims to Protect Wild Life in Washington County
A chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America will organize in Washington County to combat stream pollution and overdrainage. The article notes declines in fish catches, forest loss, and costly drainage taxes, urging public action and outlining dues and membership details.
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NEW League
Wild Life
Lazah Walton League
Amerca
Washington County
America
Great Lakes
Wapello
Burlington
Izaak Walton
National League
Commandery of Bethlehem Elects New Officers
At the Bethlehem commandery Knights Templar annual meeting officers were elected: P. J. Wallace eminent commander Walter Brown generalissimo J. B. Grayson captain general W. C. Bell senior warden L. Blake junior warden Charles Freding prelate L. H. Wallace treasurer Arthur Goodin recorder. G. W. Browns 4. T. Curtis and Dr. G. Kerr were recommended for Temple building company membership.
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Bethlehem
Knights Templar
P. J. Wallace
Walter Brown
J. B. Grayson
W. C. Bell
Ten Below Zero Halts Rail Traffic Across Region
Winter bitter with ten degrees below zero shoves trains late in Washington and surrounding lines. No. 29 the mail from the east four hours late. Burlington line two hours late. Rock Island trains mostly on time though No. 36 local three hours late. Severe cold, broken rails, and low steam demand slow service despite some improvement.
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Washington
Burlington
Rock Island
Milwaukee
Traifa
Senator David Bagby Jr. Dies In Ice Road Crash
Fayet te Mo December 20 State Senator David Bagby Jr 38 was killed last night when his automobile skidded on an icy road and turned over A special election will be required to fill the vacancy Be sides the social side of this organization it will have an instructive and educational program
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Fayette, Mo
David Bagby, Jr
Burlington
School Farm Show Highlights Washington High Exhibits
The Washington High School agriculture class under Prof. H. G. Montgomery presented a strong farm show despite cold weather. Stanley Mouser led corn with the best ear, Leon ard Marie won ten ear samples, and Hubert Kolosick topped several vegetable and grain categories. County Agent H. V. Ellis served as judge as students showcased crops, farm tools, and shop creations.
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Washington High School
H. G. Montgomery
Stanley Motser
Leonard Marie
Erwin Koenig
Milford McCreedy
Stanley Mouser
Hubert Kolosick
Walter Harter
Harter
Lester Caldwell
Jesse Kolosick
Max Donaldson
Leo Marie
Harold Booth
H. V. Ellis
Montgomery
Theodore Meyer
Bread prices rise as bakers cite higher costs
Bakers across Washington raise bread prices to cover increased costs for flour and materials. The move mirrors actions in other cities as general cost levels climb after prior reductions.
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Journal Today
Washington
Waterways Board Seeks 5 Million for Mississippi Warrior Project
The Inland Waterways advisory board reported to Secretary Weeks that both the Mississippi and Warrior sections of the water system could operate as successful paying common carriers, but would require a 5 million dollar expenditure to accomplish it.
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The
Inland Waterways Corporation
Weeks
Mississippi
Warrior
For Sale Rhode Island Roosters
For sale single comb Rhode Island roosters listed with contact R 36 135. Readable text limited. no further details available.
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Rhode Island
Ted Roosters
Want Toys for Needy Children Christmas Drive
The Interchurch Committee distributes toy packages each Christmas to city children in need. Donated used toys in good condition are welcomed along with books, handkerchiefs, and similar gifts. Please leave gifts at the Court House before next Tuesday.
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Interchurch Committee
Christmas Programs Shine at Ames Ward Schools
Miss Lois Brown returned from Ames where she attends State college and Christmas programs impressed parents. Washington schools held afternoon shows with plays and songs of the Wise Men and Shepherds, showing thorough student training. Mrs. Raymond Condit left for Pueblo Colorado for a two week Christmas vacation.
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Lois Brown
Ames
State College
Washington
Raymond Condit
Pueblo
Colorado
Ll saw your ad to the Journal
A shopper notes a newspaper ad in the Journal and records telling the merchant the line. The remark reflects a customer habit of referencing print advertisements when contacting businesses.
Veterans Must File Claim Now Immediate government care offered
Mrs. Belle G. Rice of the Women’s Auxiliary to the American Legion reports ex service men with tuberculosis or neuros psychiatric disability may receive immediate government care even if not war related. Local WWI veterans entitled should notify her at once. all claims must be filed with the Veterans Bureau before January 1.
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Belle G. Rice
Women's Auxiliary
American Legion Post
Rice
Veterans Bureau
Journal Advertisers Recognized For Smart Promotion
The Journal promotes advertising as a longstanding, valuable service and invites readers to use its platform for effective promotion. It emphasizes consistent support for advertisers who invest wisely and rely on the paper’s reach.
Reister Creamery Ad Promotes Cream and Eggs
A playful promotional verse urges readers to try the cream and eggs from Reister Creamery. The rhyme highlights whipping cream sold in sanitary containers and suggests it is ideal for the Christmas season and retail shoppers.
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