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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1925

Page

3

Stopping Leaks Buckley Theme Looms in Retail Talk

Homer J. Buckley of Chicago addressed Washington business leaders at the YMCA about stopping leaks in retail stores. He urged definite policies, records, mailing lists, service reputation, and an organized sales force to boost customer retention and profits.

Homer J. Buckley Washington Mr. Buckley Chicago Marshall Field America Buckley Iowa Advertising Club J. W. Enslin Club Muscatine Cedar Rapids

Chester to Meet Y Team in Big Thursday Game

West Chester Independents head to the Y M C A floor Thursday for their third game of the year against the Y basketball squad. The locals boast a win over Kalona and expect a strong showing with Whitley and Lauer in the lineup.

West Gheater Independents West Chester Kalona Chester Whitley Penn College Lauer

Fire Damages Will Clark Home on East Main Street

A fire damaged the east gable and contents of the Will Clark residence on East Main street. Firefighters arrived after a passerby alerted Shirley Clark and George Young who controlled the flames before the department's arrival. A large crowd gathered as the blaze burned through dry shingles near the chimney.

Will Clark East Main Street Shirley Clark George Young Clark

Cold Night Hits Zero Degrees As Weather Moderates

The official thermometer read zero last night, five degrees colder than the night before. The cold spell eased today as temperatures began to moderate.

Luncheon Planned for High School Boys at Y M C A

Davie of the Y M C A announces a pitch in luncheon for high school boys tomorrow noon in the community room of the Y building with expectations of large attendance.

Wreeter Telehard Davie

Inter-Church Bake Sale Set for Tomorrow

The inter church committee announces a bake sale to be held tomorrow at the Benteco store. Proceeds will aid the A. M. Kk. church.

Inter-Church Benteco A. M. Kk

Burlington Here for Game Tonight in Little Six Race

Washington and Burlington meet at the high school in a top league showdown that could reshape the Little Six standings. Burlington aims to stay undisputed first, while Washington hopes to tie for third if Otumwa defeats Fairfield. Hill returns from a cold to reinforce the lineup. Before that, Washington girls face Junction, seeking revenge after a 17 to 12 win last week, with Lynch of Letts refereeing the 7:30 start.

Washington Purlington Burlington Fairfield Otumwa Ottumwa Hurlington Hill Weaver Lynch of Letts Grinnell College Athelete

Interchurch sale supports ABA church at Benteco Store

Local notices list events including a bake sale at Benteco Store with proceeds to the ABA church, a West Chester Woh meeting Saturday at 2 20, Baptist social at the church Friday, a library story hour Saturday at one, a Presbyterian committee housecleaning talk, Boostey club gathering Tuesday, Girl Scouts Troop 1 drill at Dr Stewart’s office Saturday at 2 30, and St James P T A meeting Tuesday at four.

Presbyterian Committee Girl Scouts

City records praised after three week state inspection

City Clerk Kellogg received a report from State Auditor J G Me Clune detailing a three week inspection of city records. The state inspectors found the records in excellent condition with little to fault, a compliment Kellogg valued given Iowa cities often face scrutiny.

Kellogg Statenditer J. GC Me.Clune State Office Mef. Kellogg Kellogg Ealeen Iowa

Washington Girls Debate Team Loses Narrowly

The Washington high school girls debate team lost to Fairfield high by two to one after a strong showing for a recently organized squad. Members Josephine Bailey June Steele and Florence Brookhart argued the affirmative on the world court topic under judge Prof Hugh Brower. Fairfield’s Esther Lyon Elizabeth Moorhead and Josephine Ball faced them with Fairfield attorneys W. C. Keesey and John A. Tinglein.

Washington High School Fairfield High School Washington Fairfield Josephine Bailey June Steele Florence Brookhart Esther Lyon Elizabth Moorhead Josephine Ball Hugh Brower Parsons College John A. Tiuglin W. CC. Keesey Ofield

Nevada Judge Calls for Modification of the 18th Amendment

Former Nevada Supreme Court chief justice Frank H. Norcross urges Congress to amend the 18th Amendment by delegating liquor control to federal lawmakers. He supports a national convention to replace prohibition with a regulated system allowing limited sale similar to Canadian provinces.

Reno Nevadag Fe Frank H. Norcross Nevada Supreme Court Congress Canada Norcross

Over half Y W fund subscribed signals drive progress

At a YWCA conference the membership committee reported well over half the required fund for a movement expansion has been subscribed with $1,500 needed to hire a part time secretary and sustain planned activities A canvass follow up is planned today and tomorrow to secure the remainder.

Y. W. Co A Y. W

Eddyville Savings Bank Closes Amid Withdrawals

Eddyville Savings Bank closed this morning amid continued withdrawals and withdrawals extensions. banking operations halted as customers faced access limits.

Eddyville Savings Bank Eddyville

Recommends Miss Hamilton's Work

Carolyn Hamilton instructor in the art of singing returns from Chicago after a month of daily instruction by Mr Charles Granville. The Granville method traces to la Vietor Maure and Caruge with Mrs Mary Clark Granville as accompanist. Hamilton praises the teacher and notes his personal interest in pupils and that she heard him instruct many others.

Carolyn Hamilton Chicago Charles Granville Granville Caruge Hamilton Mr. Granville

Sunday Dinner Invitation and Bread Advertisement

A Sunday dinner invitation from Mer. and Mrs S. A Dickerson invites guests to a special meal. The text also promotes Lyon's Bread available fresh daily at grocers, urging readers to request Lyon's Bread for quality loaves.

Lyon Mer S. A Dickerson

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