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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1920

Page

5

Guard Association to Meet in Cedar Rapids

Copies of the National Guard Association of Iowa program arrive in Washington as the group plans its December 28 Cedar Rapids meeting at the Montrose hotel with the annual dinner on December 27 at the chamber of commerce. Col. J. Wilson Col. B. Brookhart and other veterans are expected to attend along with local participants. officers and committees are listed for the convention.

National Guard Association of Iowa Washington Cedar Rapids Montrose Hotel Iowa National Guard Col Co. J. Wilson

Tipton Sabbath Movie Vote Shows Opposing Results

Tipton canvass on Sunday film show operation reports 490 against and 280 for closing the Sabbath venues, a 210 lead for closing though only about half the town voted. The text notes unsigned cards and numbering may influence secrecy perceptions.

Tipton

Legion to Host Two Holiday Basketball Games

The American Legion athletic officer schedules two home games with visiting towns during the holidays. On December 23 the Legion faces Columbus Junction in a return contest at the high school gym, aiming to even a prior Junction win. On December 25 they play Wellman, noted for a strong Legion lineup, with both games drawing expected big crowds. Daily workouts continue through holiday vacation as the high school breaks until the new year when Burlington High School visits.

American Legion Legion Columbus Junction Junction Wellman Burlington High School Burlington

Bare Knees Barred in Cedar Rapids Show

In Cedar Rapids on December 21 the Womens club revue Facts and Fancies faced dress code controversy as Coe College girls clashed with two ministers and faculty over costumes. Ministers urged action, the dean was contacted, and the girls were pressured to wear more modest gowns. The incident spurred debate about upcoming moonlight fetes and beach parties.

Cedar Rapids Womens Club Coe College Evening Gazette Coe Women's Club

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Guard Association Cedar Edwin F. Lucas Wilbur Conkling Col. Smith W. Renaubhaet Committee On Federal Relations Guy E. Logan Ralph P. Howell Herman Knapp Louis G. Lasher Lloyd D. Ross Mat A. Tinley Brewer Des Moines Matthew Tinley Council Bluffs C. B. Robbins Cedar Rapides Frank E. Lyman State House Ernest R. Bennett Smith W. Brookhart Ivan Ellwood Red Oak Iowa City Hubert A. Allen D. B. Cassat Fairfield Fred Front Fort Dodge Association Thomas P. Hollowell Keokuk Edward Steller Ottumwa Edward JL. Murphy Sioux City Donald MacRae Council Bluff FE. E. Lucas Fred Holstein G. C. Haynes S. Conkling Davis Fairchild, Jr Clinton Frank L. Love Iowa Smith Harry G. Utley Manchester Frederick Larrabee Fred 8. Holeteen Davenport H. H. Canfield Boone William Larrabee Clermont Claude M Stamey Corning Fred W Hubbell Arthur L. Rule Mason City T.d. Mahoney R. P. Howell Wm. KR. Hayes Db. B Cassat Dan W. Turner C. B. Rebbine R. 8. Whiter Harry H. Polk Charlies J. Wilson Military Schools and Colleges Ames Geo W. Ball Joseph R. Frailey Fort Madison Wm. Larrabee Marseilles J. B. Crail Welimas C. H. Evans Perry W. Washington St Mutual Commercial Savings Bank C. M. & F. Clothing Co Washington, Iowa
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