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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1920

Page

3

Boost Eicher for District Delegate at County Convention

At the county Democratic convention in city hall the delegation was instructed to back EF C Bieber of Washington as district delegate to the national convention in San Francisco. The move reflects Burlington district consensus that Washington county deserves the district’s delegate this year. G G Rodman served as permanent chairman with R L Bunce as secretary. about twenty people attended the meeting.

Democratic Party EF. C. Bieber Washington

Delegates Named for State Convention in Des Moines

Delegates to the state convention in Des Moines on February 25 include William Sutherland A R Miller G G Rodman KF C Bicher A N Alberson of Washington A G Johnson of Brighton W P Davidson of Crawfordsville Mike Truxan of Riverside W Deuker of Wellman and Lee Poster of Washington township Rodman urged a full county ticket for 1920 and a complete county Democratic Women organization.

Des Moines William Sutherland A. R. Miller G. G. Rodman KF. C. Bicher A. N. Alberson Washington A. G. Johnson Brighton W. P. Davidson Crawfordsville Mike Truxan Riverside W. Deuker Wellman Lee Poster Washington Township Mr. Rodman

Community Announcements For February Meetings

Local notices list schedules for Monday February 23 and Monday evening gatherings. The D A RR celebrates Washingtons birthday at Mrs R S Cook home. The Young Womens Home Missionary society meets at the church nursery. Priscilla club assembles Tuesday February 24 with Mrs J A Ashby. Sew and So club gathers February 26 at Mrs Martha Walkers to install new officers. Queen Esther Circle meets Monday evening with Mrs C S Woodford for social time.

D. A. RR Washington Young Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Sew and So Martha Walker Queen Esther M. E. Church Woodford J. A. Y. Ashby

County Churches Set Sunday Services and Lincoln Lecture

County churches will hold regular Sunday services. In the evening an illustrated lecture on Lincoln, postponed earlier, will be presented and all are urged to attend.

Lincoln

Three Boys Adopt Gang Nicknames Says Squinch

In a brief exchange, three boys known as Red Squinch and Bones explained their nicknames. Squinch stated the names suit their looks and reflect their gang identity.

Squinch Bones

Churches Observe George's Birthday and Stewardship Day

Nationwide observance linked to the Interchurch World Movement marks February 22 as Nation wide Stewardship Acknowledgment Day on Washington's birthday. Churches focus sermons on stewardship and accountability to God while urging contributions to fund evangelistic and social services, highlighting a potential tax exemption of up to fifteen percent of income.

Interchurch World Movement Interchurch New York City Interchurch World Interchurch Movement Interchurst World Movement

Educational Gala Honors Campaign Supporters

A local event acknowledges supporters of the educational campaign and confirms some attendees and donors. The card highlights Christian rewards and a September gathering linked to the series.

Ehip Ty Cone Christian Periah Freen

Notice of Will Exhibit in District Court

In the District Court of several counties an installment of probate for the last will and testament of Antonnette Hamilton, deceased, has been filed and set for proof on Wednesday the 17th day of March 1920. Dated February 1920. J.D. Glabrow, Clerk District Court.

Pargoritog Antonnette Hermilton Ford Hewethy J.D. Glabrow Clerk District Court

Miss Snyder Resigns as Graham Theater Manager

Miss Snyder quits after six months as manager of the Graham theater. Mrs. Lois Morrisy succeeds her, coming from an Adama syndicate theater in Albia. Snyder will move to Washington with her mother and sons from Tipton. the Graham thrived under her leadership.

Mike Hazel Snyder Graham Theater Grahamd Lois Morrisy Adama Syndicate Albia Graham Misa Snyder Washington Charles 1, Snyder Tipton

Allen to Move to Arkansas Fruit Farm

A. E. Allen former assistant secretary of the Washington Loan and Trust company resigns to relocate to Springdale Arkansas where he has bought a fruit farm. He will stay with the bank until after the March rush. John Allen from Winfield is well regarded. a successor is being sought.

A. E. Allen Washington Loan and Trust Company Springdale Ark John” Alien Winfield Trust Company F. R. Lane Enid Ren

The Right to Happiness at Graham Theatre Feb

Dorothy Phillips stars in The Right to Happiness a Universal photodrama shown at Graham Theatre Feb 28 24. The film follows Sonia and Vivian Hardcastle sisters amid political unrest and a mob scene in St Petersburg with supporting players Robert Anderson Hector Sarno Henry Barrows Winter Hall and more.

Graham Theatre Dorothy Phillips Phillips Dr. Jekyll Mr. Hyde Sonia Newverte Vivian Hardcastle Vivian St. Petersburg Miss Phillips William Stowell Universal Robert Anderson Hector Sarno Henry Barrows Winter Hall Margaret Mann Stanhope Wheatcroft Alma Bennett Allen Holubar

On the Go Comfortable incomes today

Boston Transcript notes that many people have comfortable incomes now and can sustain themselves without further support. The piece reflects on economic resilience and personal finance in contemporary life.

Boston Transcript

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