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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1924
Page
3
Washington Sunday schools maintain their Christmas program tradition with pupil pageants and musical offerings. The Methodist service features The Pageant Of The Nativity and The Giving Of The White Gift with named participants, while other churches schedule White Gift offerings and carols.
A Sunday school program at the Presbyterian church opens with carols and a dramatic nativity with Mary Josephine Bailey and Wise Men Vernon Witting Lester Long and Cate Shorts. A China mission scene and a Good Samaritan pantomime follow with students and several junior department boys.
The stamp window and mail intake stay open until seven o clock this evening and Tuesday evening to help send Christmas mail. A large volume of holiday mail has been handled, and patrons are urged to mail early while the extra hour is available for those who have not yet sent their Christmas parcels.
George W. Neff aged 72, uncle of Alex Miller of Washington, died at his Wayland home Saturday evening. Funeral services are expected Tuesday at 2 50 P M at his residence. He formerly farmed north of Weyland in Washington county and was a prominent Wayland citizen and Mennonite church member. Survived by widow, two daughters in New York, and four sons, three in Omaha. Fred T Neff in Warland.
A rise in temperature this morning melts snow and ice on Washington Walks and pavements. An inch or two of snow fell that night. The moderation ends several days of sub zero weather but may spoil sleighing and coasting enjoyed by youths.
A W Strum of the Lexington neighborhood is seriously ill. He reportedly suffered a stroke Thursday, sank into unconsciousness yesterday, and has since gradually declined.
The Baptist Sunday school and junior department will hold a Christmas party this afternoon in the church parlors. Teachers have prepared a program with a Christmas tree, stories, games, and music for a profitable and happy 2 30 o'clock event.
Christmas music enlivens services at Methodist and Presbyterian churches with choirs, organ solos, and a cantata. At First United Presbyterian, Miss Carolyn Hamilton directed a fine program featuring four anthems and cantata portions. Gifts to Near East Relief and local needs followed, highlighted by a large crowd and a missionary play.
Amos Chapter of De Molay selects officers for the new year with Clay Bramer as Master Councilor and James Sexton as Senior Councilor. Max McCall is Junior Councilor, Robert Thompson Scribe, Wade Crone Treasurer. remaining posts are appointive.
Washington ministers plan a farewell luncheon for Rev W B Shelley pastor of the Christian church who departs to begin evangelistic work. The event Tuesday at 1 pm in Mrs L G Cherrys dining room on the south side of the square with all local ministers invited and Dr W W Bowers delivering a speech.
Fred Radda reported to the sheriff that a evergreen tree on his unoccupied farm north of town was cut and carried away for Christmas decorations. The theft was reported today and under investigation.
A brief note urges a merchant to thank the newspaper for an advertisement in the Journal. The message emphasizes acknowledging the ad exposure and maintaining courteous business etiquette.
John A. Ryan, 34 year old song writer, is named among 36 alcohol related deaths in the city since December 1. He was found in a coma on a sidewalk and died after admission to Bellevue hospital, as police and prohibition authorities seek the poison source ahead of Christmas.
Arthur Polly sentenced to Fort Madison for burglary and Arthur Stremlaw jailed for a City Island shooting scrape overpowered the Scott County jailer and escaped shortly after 7 p m Sunday night. WOC broadcast descriptions as police and posse conducted an all night search but found no trace of the pair.
The First Baptist Church at Hamburg burned yesterday due to an overheated furnace causing about $10,000 in damage. The fire was reported from Shenandoah on December 22.
Three deaths attributed to severe cold have occurred since yesterday. Edmunston recorded an extreme low of 35 below zero as frigid conditions affected the region.
An intimation reached Washington that Governor Towner of Porto Rico may resign due to health reasons. President Coolidge reportedly wants to retain him if possible.
Mrs Florence Prag Kahn widow of late Congressman Julius Kahn announced she would accept a nomination to succeed him in congress after his death at their San Francisco home last Thursday.
Washington Dec 22 J E Hoover, acting head of the investigation bureau since William J Burns retired, was appointed director by Attorney General Stone.
A fragment quotes George Herbert, noting the idea that a man who aims high, seeking the moon, may outstrip one who targets a mere tree. The aphorism reflects ambition and perspective.
The fragment suggests a quip about thrift and value, mentioning women and time as resources. It appears to be a clipped, tongue in cheek line from a larger humorous or editorial piece. No clear event, person, or organization is identifiable.
Report notes that animals grow faster under light colored cages while those kept in dark quarters experience retarded growth.
The Paisley shawl trade began in the early nineteenth century in Scotland and grew to prominence. The article notes the Paisley manufacture became famous as a key textile craft of the area.
Nature Magazine notes crows are valuable for pest control. About a fifth of an adult crow’s annual diet comes from insects. The birds largely prey on ground-dwelling insect species nearby their habitats.
The chicken market rises on holiday trade with higher prices for newly laid eggs. Poultry demand remains uncertain and buyers say they will pay for quality stock. Call to sellers to contact buyers who are ready to purchase.
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