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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1922

Page

3

Demoley Order Installation Delayed for Amos Chapter

The Amos chapter of the DeMoley order for logs, planned for this week, is postponed and likely set for Friday February 17. Frank Glaze of Oskaloosa leads the order with about thirty members to be brought for the local chapter initiation, while forty applications are on hand and more expected from Washington and nearby towns. Homer Stephen is to be notified to join as charter member. The Des Moines branch lists over five hundred members and the group targets boys aged sixteen to twenty one.

Amos DeMoley Frank Glaze Oskaloosa Washington Order Homer Stephen Des Moines

Notedale drives for clothing at G A R rooms

The W R C seeks all kinds of men’s and women’s clothing and shoes for all ages. Items may be left at the G A R rooms or by notifying Mrs E V Simonds or Mrs Ernie Garrett.

E. V. Simonds Ernie Garrett

Hamil Undergoes Operation. Local News From Crawfordsville

J D Hamil underwent an operation at Washington County Hospital yesterday forenoon. Friends hope he will soon be better. The Methodist Ladies Aid held a social afternoon with inviting refreshments and a good time reported. The Ruffnecks defeated Ainsworth at Ainsworth Monday night, though several local boys were slightly crippled in the game.

J. D. Hamil Washington County Ladies Aid Society Methodist Church Ainsworth

Derby and Jon Mystery Rumors Circulate

Motter described two individuals seen together as peculiar figures in a blurred scene. He stated they never argued and appeared calm, though he questioned what events followed the supper and the meaning of the image.

Tilly Derby Jon Weed Motter

Chats With Your Gas Man Advised On Oven Use

A brief consumer tip explains preheating gas ovens before baking and broiling. For baking ten minutes is normal and five minutes for broiling. Cooking in a cold oven wastes gas and yields poorer results. Adjust times by recipe and keep burners lit for quick ovens.

Coal reserves near Iowa Gas and Electric plant amid strike fears

Iowa Gas and Electric manager Homer Darbyshire reports stocking coal ahead of April contract expiry for miners. A possible five day week and wage increase are cited as likely strike triggers. A pageant plan, July Fourth festivities, evangelist meetings, and local basketball notes fill the rest of the issues with community events and schedules.

Homer Darbyshire Iowa Gas and Electric Company Darbyehire

Club Women Meet in Des Moines March

Washington women serve on Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs committees and will attend a three day session in Des Moines at Hoyt Sherman Place March 9 to 10. A large Red Cross convention coincides, so early hotel reservations are advised. Program lists executive and advisory, finance, district chairmen, luncheons, and joint board meetings led by Mrs Armstrong and Mrs Taylor.

Leon Beatty Peat American Legion Oates L. D. Henderson Rolce Kurtz Armes Walter Conner H. J. Montgomery Cloyce Kerr Arthur Duensing Sigourney Don Beaty Bueinese Lincoln Washington Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs Boar Des Moines Hoyt Sherman Place Red Cross Iowa Cubs E. Fo Armstrong Taylor Tilden Ditrict Hoyt Sherp Armstrong Cherman

Light Opera Company to Perform in Washington Tuesday

The Harry Leiter Light Opera Company will entertain Washington residents next Tuesday February 14 as the fourth program in the Washington Improvement League lecture series. The troupe features Marty Leiter Hazel Huntley Martha Cook Joseph Kendrick and Harrison W Burch with operatic scenes in costume and a broad range of oratorio and concert selections. The last lecture on March 2 features Ida Warbell noted journalist.

Harry Leiter Whch Ida Warbell America

Notice of Will Proof in District Court 1922 Iowa

State of Iowa Washington County No 5127 an instrument purporting to be the last will of James Boyd deceased was filed read and opened on February 15 1922. Hearing proof is fixed for 10:30 a m by order of Judge H F Wagner. Dated February 5 1922 J D Glasgow Clerk District Court.

Washington County James Boyd H. F. Wagner Sixth Judicial District of Iowa J.D. Glasgow

Roof Fire at Williams Home Causes Little Damage

At about seven this morning the fire department answered a call to the Walter Williams home on South Avenue FB where a chimney spark set the roof alight. The blaze was extinguished with damage limited to a few burned shingles.

Walter Williams South Avenne FB

North 4th Avenue Restaurant Sold to New Owners

Little & Sanders, operators of the North 4th Avenue restaurant near the water works since last April, sold the business to Alfred Johnson and J. A. Oswald who took possession today. Colonel Little says he will do tiling work and play some baseball this coming spring and summer.

Little & Sanders Alfred Johnson J. A. Oswald Little

Hit By Auto Crank Loses Three Teeth

Claude Tucker of Tucker & Eicher Buick dealers suffers three broken teeth and a cut lip after a crank detached from a second hand roadster at a garage. He also has a slight forehead bruise.

Claude Tucker Tucker & Eicher

Program for New Members at Christian Church This Evening

A church program lists hymns readings and addresses by Edith Boileau Merlin Stewart Aurill Mayhew Helen Tucker and Max Marble among others. The service includes a right hand of fellowship and a finance summary by G L Fetters followed by refreshments and a notice that C E members should arrive early.

Christian Church Pirat Edith Boileau Eciint Misses Wetters Albert Hampton Eee J. W Enslin Merlin Stewart Elder Benson Henderson Aurill Mayhew C.K Homer Dusenberry Edna Maurine Mayhew Addiss Logal Boys and Girls Bod Sale Feds Henderson RG Eugere Tucker Our Women’s Missionary Society Sateen Frank Gobble Helén Tucker tee DSS _ Moore Office of Con—Lsts Cte Max Marble Ceeb N. Honey G. L. Fetters C. E

Federal Aid Builds 28 741 Miles of Permanent Roads

A federal report shows the federal bureau of public roads assisted states in building 28 741 miles of permanent roads over five and a half years. The total cost reached 500 million dollars with half paid by the federal government and half by the states. Texas leads with 1 216 miles, followed by Minnesota 1 066 and Illinois 728.

Des Moines Federal Bureau of Public Roads Texas Minnesota Ilinois Nebraska Georgia Wisconsin Arkansas Iown North Carolina

Glass blowing in transition slows as skilled workers dwindle

The article notes a drop in gas blowers and a decrease in skilled glass artisans especially in fine cyanimiteries. A glass blower once essential now faces reduced hours and absence, while a machine opera tion tears a baby apart from compressed air in the glass-blowing setup.

Rolland B Organ Addresses Schools About Forest Preserves

Rolland B Organ spoke at a city high school this afternoon on forest preserves and insects. Introduced by Postmaster A R Miller, Organ urged ongoing timber preservation and expressed appreciation for forestry as a community priority.

Nolland B. Organ Organ Chicago A. R. Miller Washington Miller Mr. Organ Mr. Miller Forestry Service

The Coldest Place Havre Meat Cites Extreme Cold

The article notes Havre Meat as the coldest place in the United States with winter lows lower than Alaska. At Point Barrow the northernmost point of Ahisha the lowest recorded temperature is 34 below zero and readings below 60 degrees occur regularly.

Havre United States Alaska Point Barrow Ahisha Qeowest

Simple Pacts on Your Income Tax

The 1921 revenue act allows deductions for bad debts either fully or partially when worthless or partially recoverable. It permits reserve-based deductions for bad debts, with specific rules on charging off amounts against reserves and documenting uncollectible portions. Unpaid loans to needy relatives, gifts, or continuing extensions to debtors are not deductible, and prior year income rules apply.

Commissioner of Internal Revenue

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