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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1924
Page
3
Seventeen members of Amos chapter of the order of De Molay for boys, led by T. L. Brockhart, W. T. Carson and C. J. Sloat, went to Keota yesterday evening and instituted a new chapter with twenty members, most of whom were formerly connected with the local chapter.
Washington boys were entertained by the Keetans and enjoyed a great time with the performance. The lively event provided cheer and memorable moments for local youth.
Judge Dan Hamilton presided in district court with miscellaneous matters on the docket and no specific cases scheduled for hearing at this time.
The Methodist church hosts a week of evangelistic services directed by Dr W W Bowers and music director Jesse J Miller. Attendance rises nightly and a larger crowd is expected tonight. Each evening opens with a song service at 7 39 led by Miller. Tonight’s sermon theme is Taking Raymouth and yesterday’s was Thirsting for a Drink From the Old Well.
Mayor A. N. Alberson again walks the Washington streets after a weeklong illness. He says he is not yet robust but shows clear improvement and regrets missing the De Molay boys event in Keota where the new chapter was instituted.
Captain P J Crail of Troop D 112th Cavalry reports radio messages on the Iowa National Guard to be broadcast from Davenport. Led by Lieutenant Lancaster these talks air at 7 PM on Saturday February 9 and February 16 under Station WOC authority to inform the public about state guard activities.
Fifty five boys and girls from country schools are taking the eighth grade examinations at the courthouse today. Twenty who were scheduled could not attend due to deep snow and poor roads. The juniors are writing in the jury room and upstairs corridor as no other space is available.
The shagbark hickory is cited by the American Tree Association as a valuable tree from multiple standpoints. It averages 60 to 80 feet tall at maturity with a trunk 1.5 to 3 feet in diameter, though under favorable conditions it can reach about 120 feet in height.
The board of education rented T. J. Dempsey residence at South Avenue C and Madison Avenue to house Centennial pupils as the 1876 building is condemned for safety. Kindergarten moves to Lincoln while the district shifts operations, with a goal to establish students in temporary quarters by next week.
Chief Justice Taft suffered an indigestion attack and was ordered to rest for a few days. He improved overnight and chose to remain in bed as a precaution. Dr. Claytor said he is not seriously ill and should be fully restored soon despite overwork prior to the court reassembling on February 18.
A private soldier carries a full kit including clothing totaling 72 pounds, reflecting the heavy burden of standard issue gear in the United States Army.
Architect Parke T. Burrows of Davenport presented final plans and specifications to the Y M C A building committee after an all day conference with Marsh W. Bailey. Burrows praised the completeness and ideal layout of the proposed Y M C A structure, noting plans are nearly ready for contractor bidding late February or early March.
In the Commercial club bowling tourney first round doubles were rolled yesterday evening. Brookhart and Shields led with Noonan and Cunningham second. Ten men bowled last night. ten more will bowl Friday. Five man teams will play matches next week.
The official thermometer fell to one degree below zero early morning then rose to fourteen degrees by noon as sunlight melted the snow. Washington is recovering from heavy snowfall and blizzards with roads improving and train service returning to normal after disruptions.
Four families with six cases were released from quarantine yesterday for scarlet fever. A few new cases have appeared recently, but the local situation remains under excellent control and not serious, with some disease likely to linger for a time.
Iowa Supreme Court ruling addresses whether a death caused by burns in a burning garage qualifies for double indemnity. The case, Hiatt v Travelers, involved Alice Hiatt seeking $2,000 on a $1,000 policy after her husband died from injuries from a gasoline explosion. The court reversed the lower court, granting Mrs. Hiatt the double indemnity.
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