This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1923
Page
3
A congregational vote at Second United Presbyterian church unanimously invited Rev. Willard Wylie of Reinbeck Iowa to serve as pastor. If he accepts he could begin duties in April and is highly recommended by local clergy and church leaders.
Dr W B Crooks leads at Commercial Club alleys with a 526, the tournament’s highest score to date. His performance helps Shields defeat Morrison 2070 to 2078, with Morrison using several substitutes including Maxwell Holland and Holmes.
The Educated Covenanter Rev. Mr. Wylie, a 35 to 40 year old married father of two, with United Presbyterian background, is endorsed for the pulpit of the Second Covenanter Church. His father recently died at Reinbeck and Mr. Wylie has led Reinbeck for five years with notable success. The church has been pastorless since Rev. Leslie Mountford left for Mercer, Pa. If Wylie accepts, the congregation hopes for renewed leadership and continued good work.
The local employment board announces a clerk carrier examination to be held at the Washington post office on March 17, 1923. Full particulars and examination requirements are available at the post office.
The upcoming two day tournament features strong squads from Ainsworth Olds Kinross Williamsburg Parnell Wayland and others. Washington hosts eleven schools including Riverside Brighton Crawfordsville and Wellman with balanced rosters and solid records this season.
The funeral for John W. Miller, who died yesterday, will be conducted at Goodin funeral parlors Friday afternoon at 2 30, instead of at the family home. Rev. J. Reade McCrory of the First United Presbyterian church will preside.
Benteco Cash Store advertises Wenatchee apples at 1 95 per box. The short item notes a low price in a local shop listing.
Walter A. Stone of Chicago wrote and directed The Elopers a De Molay home talent show at the Graham theatre drawing a second large appreciative audience. The well staged production with a competent local cast drew hearty applause and gave entertaining entertainment for the order.
Susannah Hannis born July 9 1854 in Wilkes Barre Pa died at the Mulhern home near Crawfordsville yesterday at 3 30 pm. She married Jacob Clouse in 1853 and Mr Hannis in 1866. Survived by four grandchildren five great grandchildren and four deceased children. Funeral at Pleasant Hill church Friday at 1 pm with burial in church yard.
All Washington banks closed today for the annual group bankers convention in Burlington. C M Keck of the Commercial Savings bank will respond to the welcome address. Post office and courthouse close for Washington's birthday while most other businesses stay open.
An explosion at the Illinois Powder Company plant near Ganston Illinois 16 miles from Alton at about 1 PM today reportedly killed six to eight men. Fire from the blast endangered the dynamite magazine and the shock was felt in Alton.
The notice advises customers planning moves to inform the utility in advance so meters at both old and new residences can be read. It suggests decisions on moving a gas stove or buying a new range and possible electrical work like outlets or lighting changes.
Sioux City engineer W. E. Buell visits Washington to present completed sewer survey plans. Council may buy the Buell firm’s plans to guide future improvements, though a full system installation is not imminent. Buell proposed single, double, or triple outlet options. council leans to a single outlet.
Two high school basketball contests are set for Saturday afternoon at the local gym. Lone Tree girls, among eastern Iowa's strongest, have defeated Muscatine and other top teams. Lone Tree boys, with a solid season record, will provide fast opposition for the locals.
Major General H. T. Allen former commander of American forces in Germany sailed yesterday on the George Washington for New York. The steamer carried seventy American officers and their families.
The verse profiles numerous women by nickname and appearance, detailing failed courtships as the narrator notes rejections and evasions. The closing lines report cash buyers of cream, eggs, and poultry with a brief financial update from Migs of Washington Buttes, noting no price changes.
An Associated Press dispatch from Dumas Saskatchewan claimed a Victor Masson confessed to a murder there. Washington Mrs. D J Masson’s son Victor is in Fort Russell Wyoming, not in Canada, and the families traced the name origin to French roots with many Massons in Canada.
Merced Baiba and Jeff Cruz faced Squire D C Kyle for ducking Hazel Collett nine, at the reservoir by Rock Island yards. They denied the act but evidence led to guilt, and both paid a $25 fine plus costs claiming innocence.
The early Egyptians provided for the dead by wine and beer though not as liquids. The wine berry served as the wine medium while barley supplied the beer foundation for the deceased.
A discussion on maintaining personal health habits and self care comparing discipline to caring for a horse or a dog. Notes the difficulty of regular routines, grooming, dieting, and restraint. Mentions Price Collier in Arinners.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.