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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1925

Page

3

Locals Prepare for Muscatine Visit in Key North Iowa Clash

Washington high boys and girls basketball teams, coming off home wins, prepare to face Muscatine Friday. The boys seek a winning season and a step toward the Little Six title behind Dake Elwell Hill Marshall and Weaver, while the girls focus on sharp practice against a strong Muscatine squad led by returning lettermen. Muscatine, strong on their home court last year, aims to repeat, with Coach McKinetry guiding an eight to ten man rotation as they travel to Washington.

Wess Muscatine Washington Ten Mt. Pleassant Tnet Washington McKinetry Mt. Pleseant Dake Elwell Forwarté Hill Marshall Weaver Howard Preshwaters Cnact

Funeral services for Frank F. teck set at Bethel church

Funeral services for Frank F teck who died at the county hospital will be held Friday afternoon at two o clock at the Bethel church near Marper. The casket will be open to friends this evening and tomorrow morning until 430 at Jones McElhinney funeral home. Mrs Roseson 32 died from shock after being told her son Hanford four was seriously injured by a car. Two boys said her son was hit, she collapsed on the sidewalk. Hanford tripped on a manhole cover and sprained his ankle. Miss Lucile Montgomery plans to leave tomorrow for Chicago for a hospital position.

Frank F. Teck Bethel Church Marper Jones & McElhinney Funeral Home New York Lme Grayson Mittee Rodney Crai Miss King Professor Nightshade Ed Squire The de Molay W. M. Keeley Wilds of Canada Shriners Hop” Shearer Kenneth Carri Lawrence Wilson Henry Berdo Ventson Alph Gibson Ralph Shannon Harvey Young L. A. Jones Will Harwood Milan Shields Mixa Edith Boileau Lori Grimes Mins Boileau Hanquet Earl Corbin Carl Jungbluth Homer Stephen Fitz Grayson Joe McElhinney Hal Reister G. W. Mannusier Will Carson Ralph Dibson Riley Provence Mr. Jungbluth Wisconsin

Washington county licenses reach 3392 cars in 1925

By close of business yesterday the treasurer reported 3392 motor vehicles licensed in Washington county for 1925, 82 more than year end. About 406 applications are pending by mail. A $1 penalty starts today for late licensing as required by law.

Washington County

Tom McCarty of Sigourney Dies in Washington

Word from Washington reports the death of Tom McCarty of Sigourney at his home after a brief illness. He was a veteran of the Spanish American War and a Methodist active in Sigourney, leaving a widow and two children. He was brother to several Washington residents and formerly ran a Sigourney grocery and later a feed store. Funeral details were not set.

Washington Tom Mc Carty Sigourney McCarty R. H. McCarty W. N. McCarty James Risk Charles Ollie Act Brighton Mary Lamb Kansas Ann Parcel Clay Katheryn Neal Washington Camp W. H. Hamilton

Crawford Funeral Here Friday at Two

Funeral services for Howard G. Crawford will be held at his home in Ainaworth Friday afternoon at two o clock. It is announced.

Year Opens With Snow and Speech Tours

The first day of the year saw a tight fall of snow from morning into afternoon. Alex Miller returned yesterday from Doubuque where he spoke at the Travellers Protective Association banquet and annual celebration attended by many members. He also addressed the Woodrow Wilson club in Oskaloosa on Monday night to a fine and appreciative audience.

Alex Miller Doubuque Travellers Protective Association Association Mr. Miller Woodrow Wilson Club Oskaloosa

Shriners Host Humorous New Year Party

Shriners and ladies enjoyed venison and a home talent show at the Washington Fes elah. Ralph Shannon sparked a brief welcome attempt as the program delivered nonstop comic sketches, music, and minstrel acts.

Washington Feselah Shrinere Ralph Shannon Shiek

Washington Horseshoe Club Divides Into Seniors and Juniors

The Washington Horseshoe Club split into Seniors and Juniors divisions for a series of matches. In the first round the Seniors defeated the Juniors by 306 to 290, winning by at least 16 pins. The next match is set for Wednesday of next week. The Seniors lineup includes Caldwell Moore Briley Moxworth Marboure Humphrey Hotle Owen Rudolph Frederickson McElhinney Gardner. The Juniors feature Roberts Miller Warren Zeigiewsky Negley McAvoy Ferguson Davidson Young Sigler Reubsam McCarty.

Washington Bill Moore J. H. Briley Charles Moxworth A. J. Marboure Grif Humphrey Jake Hotle Charles Owen John Rudolph John Frederickson T. J. McElhinney Ezra Gardner Will Roberts B. Miller Sam Warren Ave Zeigiewsky Leo Negley Chick McAvoy George Ferguson John Davidson A. L. Young G. Sigler BU Reubsam Bill McCarty

New Court Cases Filed as January Term Opens

The district court closes serving papers for the January term and begins docket prep tomorrow. Trial notices will be filed, with many new cases expected to appear from the November list. Clerk Miss Frances Wilson and assistants worked through the night to ready the office for PD C Kilgore the incoming clerk.

District Court Frances Wilson PD. C. Kilgore

Washington welcomes 1925 with quiet New Year

The city observes New Year 1925 with little disturbance. Police report none. some street noise at midnight, modest celebrations, plus armory dance and Shriners banquet. Banks, courts, post office, and shops observe holiday. most business resumes normally later in the day.

Washington Armory Shriners Court House

F. and M. Building Goes to New Owner in Transfer

The Farmers & Merchants Bank building has a new owner Marsh W Bailey. The $50 000 deal includes fixtures and equipment with occupancy starting today. H B Knight continues as vault supervisor and rents are collected by Knight under Bailey management. The five story fireproof Vine Building houses 53 rooms and 70 percent of floor space rented. Redecorating plans target the interior banking room for possible banking use.

Farmere & Merchants Bank Marsh W. Bailey H. B. Knight Farmers & Merchants Bank Edna McKimmey Knight Mr.Bailey Farmers & Merchants Bailey

Prevent a Bad Fire at Junction

Fire started in the White Way bakery on Front Street in Junction Columbus. J A Green town marshal discovered the blaze and firefighters gained control quickly, saving the block though interior and furnishings suffered from fire smoke and water. Building owner J W Morris and bakery owners Culver and Daniels held insurance on the property. The stove is suspected as the source and a baker left two hours before discovery.

Columbus Junction White Way Front Street J. A. Green Maerehal J. W. Morris Culver and Daniels

Barber Shop Moves Into Basement Of Building

Arnold Moyes announces his barber shop has moved into the basement of a building where he and his crew are now established. The new space is described as large and commodious with conveniences for customers.

Arnold Moyes Rodney Arnold Arnold

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