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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1925

Page

3

Y M C A Team Defeats Crawfordsville In Slow 39 To 20 Victory

Washington Y M C A edged Crawfordsville Independents 39 to 20 in a sluggish contest. Marshall led Washington with 11 points, Pletcher starred for Crawfordsville with strong moves, and Davis debuted for Washington as a playmaker. Substitutes saw action in the final period. A ladder pyramid exhibition and school orchestra preceded the game.

Washington Y. M. C. A Crawfordsville Independents Ense Fletcher Crawfordsville Marshall Washington Davis Iowa Carlton Waymack Davis MeiKinstry Patterson F Woods Pletcher G. Woods Cherryholmes White Holland Fisher Kiesey McKinstry Botman Baskers Mershall Merstry F. Woods Ohbermier Jons Wesleyan Richard Davis Kiesers Haney Winja Swisher Milburn McKay

Cold Snap Hits Iowa With Near Zero Readings

Last night brought the coldest stretch in weeks as the temperature dropped close to zero in parts of Iowa. Reports state Charles City flagged zero, Mason City recorded two below, Des Moines eight above, while a northwest wind persisted under clear skies.

Altho Iowa Charles Cty Mason City Des Moines Ray Venter Town City Havner, Flick & Powers District Court R. L. Leach WH. BO Kotewe EF. M. Morrison

Hold Another Series of Prayer Services

A series of prayer meetings prepared for the M. B. S church opening services on March first were held at multiple homes last evening. Leaders and scripture topics varied, with singing and music provided by named local participants, and interest in the meetings growing week by week.

M. BS F.C. Coppock Harry Warren Acts Peter Eather Martin Tobias Mintek A. Anderson John Christ Lyman Bunce Clara Huber Carl Hedges U. S Hedges Oleta Stewart

Drive for Y W Fund Continues Across Community

Thirty women canvass the community over two days to raise funds for the Y W C A movement. About $600 of $1,500 goal reported, with more reports pending. A membership meeting at 7 30 p m in the Y M C A women's room will review progress and plan continued effort for the week.

Y. Woca Washington Y. M C.A Champe Y. W

New Agriculture Secretary Pushes for Better Farm Breaks

A garbled note mentions a new agriculture secretary seeking improved breaks for farmers and includes fragments about a missing Denver musician, a drummer, European debt questions, dental health, corn on the cob season, and a Louisville man admitting arson of 14 buildings.

Farm Sanitation Talks Planned by County Agent

County agent Harold Vo EMis has arranged two farm sanitation meetings with Dr. L. M. Buffington of the U S Bureau of Animal Industry to discuss swine sanitation and common swine troubles. One meeting will be at Jackson Center Friday night February 27 at 7 o clock and the other at Crawfordsville Saturday at 2 o clock.

Harold Vo Emis Couny L. M. Bure Fington United States Bureau of Animal Industry Buffington Jackson Center Crawfordeville

Davenport Lawyer Severely Scored by Judge Letts

Muscatine Iowa February twenty fifth judge F D Letts severely reprimands Davenport attorney F C Harrison in Swan versus Giesler and American Kings Bank case. Motion to set aside judgment filed by Elsie Swan for lack of notice denied after the judge cites repeated calls to counsel and warns against neglecting court calendars.

Muscatine Iowa F. C. Harrison Davenport F. D. Letts FE. C. Erwin District Court Elsie C. Swan Park Drive J. L. Giesler American Kings Bank Letts Harrison Hoffman & Hoffman

Deferred Hearing on Bank Case Moves to Washington County

Depositors contest the Parmners and Merchants receivership settlement delaying today’s Oskaloosa hearing. A new hearing was set to be held in Washington county as objectors seek to block the $36,000 settlement and demand full review before any money is paid.

Oskaloosa D. W. Hamilton Parmners and Merchants Washington Partic Mahatka H. Knight Mahacks County Court House DD. Morrison

Peace by Fighting Principle Speech

Uncle Eben asserts his principle against violence saying he aims to stay true to his beliefs and will not let anyone force him to break them. He emphasizes a pacifist stance despite pressures and threats from others.

Lyon's Bread Ad Promises Free Sample Loaf

A clipped advertisement touts Lyon's Bread quality with a promise of a free sample loaf of Big Dandy Sally Ann or Lyon's Health Bread upon presenting the clipping. It urges readers to ask grocers for Lyon's Bread and mentions Mrs G Stewart by name.

Lyon WL. G. Stewart

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