Legion Team Wins By Close Margin In Local Basketball
Washington American Legion edged Columbus Junction Legion 18 to 17 in a tight high school gym battle. Washington shot poorly, missing about a hundred easy baskets while benefiting from strong defense as both teams searched for a late winner. Leading scorers include Pine, Overholt, and Minick with several field baskets and free throws.
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Washington
Washington American Legion
Columbus Junction Legion
Whittaker
McLaughlin
Minick
Lane
Stewart
Columbus Junction
Hanft
Pine
Overholt
Lewis
Estle
Peck Willis
Brookhart
Willis
Hliek
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Christmas Music at St James Catholic Church Program Announced
Christmas day services at St. James Catholic Church begin with a 6 30am high mass, a low mass, and a 10am high mass. The St. James Choir conducts Leonard's Mass in E flat with solos and alto, tenor, and soprano parts. Christmas hymns at the low mass include Glory to God and Cantique de Noel. Several clothing stores are listed as closing at noon tomorrow for Christmas Day.
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St. James Catholic Church
St. James Choir
Harry Thomas
Leonard
Kyrie Bleison
Mark Critz
Sacu
Laudamus
Bertha Dempsey
Clara Eagle
Gratias
Ernestine Dean
Peni Sunt Coeli
Elizabeth Henke
Benedictus
Seesee Wibeuuens
Agnus Die
Nellie Ryan
Agnes Thompson
God
Adolphe Adam
Eight Divorce Cases Filed for January Term in Washington County
Eight divorce cases have been filed for trial at the January term of the district court, opening January 3 with Judge Don Hamilton of Grinnell presiding. Additional cases include civil actions for promissory notes, damages, and other claims against various defendants, with sums ranging from tens to thousands of dollars.
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Washington County
Daisy Bush
Clarence
Bush
Augusta Maquinom
Jacob O. Putnam
Mark Glider
Pearl Glider
Normaean
Dorothy Bean
Zella
Todd Stuart
M. Swartzendruber
Dave E. Miller
Baer Bros
W. P. Moothart
Omer Jones
J. M. Perry
Central Lumber and Coal Co
Ainsworth
the Disposal Plant Co
Iowa
W. R. Crawford
W. BK. Yeeh Ye
John Clark
Brighton
Joe Buszerd
Christmas program by MFE Sunday school
The primary and intermediate departments presented a Christmas program in the church auditorium. The largely attended event featured new and novel acts by the children, followed by Santa Claus distributing a collection for European refugees.
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proma@ry
M. FE
Santa Claus
Europe
Gore
Lias
Raymond Barnes
Robert Smith
Clarence Lee
Christmas Office Gift From The Gang
A holiday note describes a brand new office chair received by colleagues from the “gang” with a wish for a merry Christmas and a prosperous new year. The writers thank their workers and say they value the boys as friends, not employees, and will be closed most of Christmas day.
Goodfellows Raise 359 60 for Christmas Benevolence in City
Donations totaling 359.60 were raised by about 300 volunteers renewing or joining the Goodfellows club in Washington for a Christmas program. An additional 100 from last year remains. 100 to 150 Christmas dinners were prepared by a women’s committee at the Methodist church and distributed by trucks this afternoon, with more baskets to be handed out after supper. Members include local banks, schools, businesses, and individuals. Mayor J. E. Bovee and J. B. Crall are involved in recruitment.
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Good Fellows Club
Goodfellows
Washington
Methodist Cnurch
Livingston & Eicher
J. B. Bovee
F. R. Sage
S. H. White
Washington National Bank
Commercial Savings Bank
A. E. Putnam
T. R. Phillips
F. W. Brindley
Clark & Enslin
W. M. Keeley
C. H. Evans
White Way Garage
W. T. Clark
Farmers Union Lore
F. B Appleby
Sherman Brothers, Co
G. Conard
Klein Kilo
Win Smouse
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Alex DeBord
Lytle Bros
E. D. Morrison
Leigh H. Wallace
John Shields & Sons
J. S. McElhinney
Jones @ McElhinney
Harvey & Warfel
Journal
Lemmon
R. L. Lytle
M. H. Fedderson
Hugh McCleery
Eva Denny
W. P. Littlefield
C. B. Root
BE. F. Foot
C. B. Lemley
FE. E. Stutzman
Jas
EB. Edgington
O. J. Dankwardt
H. W. Benn
J. A. Cunninghams’ Sons
W. D. Weidner
Outright
F. EB. Neigwanger
Bessie Busby
Stella Donaldson
Jim
Richards M. L. Foodick Ward McCutcheon
Louck Co
J. &. Walls
Mle. Findlay
FE. M. Bridges & Co
Geo. Stewart
Geo. Duke
Orber & Sneer
Sam Marnatt
H. G. Hagoo
Dave McLaughlin
Bill Gibram
Frank Kurtz
McCloskey
Lir McGngin
E. Dean
R. Johnson
Funeral of Mrs J B Crooks
The funeral for Mrs. J B Crooks was held yesterday at 2 30 PM from her North Second Avenue home. The Presbyterian church choir sang favorite songs and Rev Mr Oates spoke of her devotion and faith. Pallbearers included F L Wilson C C Cunningham L S Patterson J M Wilson B H Forman and Dr E R Jenkins. Interment followed at Elm Grove cemetery.
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J. B. Crooks
North Second Ave
Terlan Church
Presbyterian
F. L. Wilson
C. C. Cunningham
L. S. Patterson
J. M. Wilson
H. Forman
E. R. Jenkins
Elm Grove Cemetery
Last Night Below Zero Temperatures Record Cold War
The mercury dropped to two degrees above zero marking the coldest night of the winter so far. Today’s forecast is moderate with dry streets and no slush or mud. Last year at this time there was above zero weather for comparison. Gardner farm sale slated for Thursday December 30 1920 at two o’clock p.m. on the 320 acre property north of Haskins near Ainsworth on Red Ball Route. Teeter referee notes.
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Altho
Gardner
Haskins
Ainsworth
Teeter
Christmas Cantata At Baptist Church Promises Inspiring Service
Zeredatha Council and R. & 8S. M announce a regular meeting tonight at 7 30 and a full attendance at the Common Laborers' meeting next Monday. The Baptist church will host a cantata The Christ Child next Sunday at 7:00 p.m. with a faithful choir and an inviting worship in song.
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Zeredatha Council
Common Laborers
Baptist Church
Baptist Choir
Washington Lodge to Confer First Degree Monday
Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M calls a called meeting for Monday evening December 27. The first degree will be conferred. Chas. Freding, W M.
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Washington Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Chas. Freding
W. M
High School Girls Basketball Practice Set for Tuesday
The girls basketball team will hold practice at 2 o clock Tuesday afternoon December 28 at the gym.
Wallace and Portnightly clubs host holiday gatherings
The Afternoon Bridge club and husbands are invited by Mr. and Mrs. L H Wallace for Tuesday evening December 28. The Portnightly club music department plans a Christmas program with a mixed quartet and children's carols. Members urged to attend. Y W H M S of M B F church and regular meetings noted.
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Bridge Club
L. H. Wallace
Ab Anderson
Church Dinner and New Year Gift Exchange
A Monday evening gathering on December 27 in the church basement will feature a tureen dinner served at 7 PM. Guests should bring sandwiches and another substantial dish plus utensils and a plate. A New Year gift exchange is limited to 25 cents.
Small Roof Fire at Pattison Home
Firefighters responded to a late afternoon blaze at Mrs. John Pattison’s North Avenue B residence. They quickly extinguished a small roof fire with chemical extinguishers. A morning test of the fire bell was conducted to check new wiring installed yesterday.
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John Pattison
North Avenue B
C M and F Clothing Co to Close Tomorrow at Noon
The C. M. & F. Clothing Company will close tomorrow at noon. The notice states an immediate early absence of hours and signals a brief shutdown.
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C. M. & F. Clothing Company
City Library Closed All Day Christmas
Notice for charitable drive from Farmers and Merchants Bank and the Volunteer Rescue Army calling for clothing and footwear donations. Volunteers list contact numbers and addresses for drop off and collection.
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Legion
Junction
al Tho
Bill Hull
Troop D
Olds Independents
Wellman Legion
Stephen the Jeweler
Boneyard
H. R. Sitler
Merry Christmas
Brown’s Tire Shop
Graham Theatre
Spaeth & Company
Isle OF Flowers
Piykiab
MTC
le Lee
Lasses White
Docurne
Arade
Lemmon’s
Gram
Alec Tricity
Santa
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Bente Et di
Mary Pauls
Ireta Fetters
Putnam
Priscilla Morrison
Ruth Cunningham
Hender
Ed Flander
Mart Essiey
George Fos
Good Fellows
Evening Journal
Underwood
Batt
Jau
Watson
Oliver Typewriter
Park Motor Co
Callbruns Beed Co
E. Main St
Poland
China
Farrow
Choice Goods
Chas
Griffith
S. W. Knox
Brunswick Phonograph
Belknap Music House
FORD
Bargbin
Falk Motor Co
Red Rock Cockerels
H. A. Engel
C. A. Ruebsam
Poorman
D. W. Crawford
White Way
S. C
Bullman Washing Machine
Cloyce Stewart
Mankhardt Bros. Kjant
Mannhardt Bros
F. L. Mannhardt
O. K
Bargain, Falk Motor Co
A Motor Co
Block Wood, W. Darbyshire
Child’s Reed Coe
Green
Ralph Zeck
Call Green
Brone
Old Taylor
Rock IE
M. BF. Church
Stocks & Bonds
Mid-Continent Consolidated Oil, Gas & Ref
A. L. Deibel
Boatmen's Bank Bldg
St. Louis
Walter L. Johnson
Pattison Home
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Volunteer Rescue Army
Siam Army
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