Washington to Host Columbus Junction in Friday Basketball Duel
Washington high plans a Friday night game against Columbus Junction on the Junction floor next Friday evening January 9. The Burlington contest was scratched by Burlington and may be rescheduled. Columbus Junction will visit for a return game on Saturday February 7, while Washington eyes a tough schedule as coach Earl Whitford returns and practice resumes. Washington sits second in the league after a setback to Ottumwa and aims to rebound in district play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Columbus Junction High School
Junction
Burlington
Columbus Junction
Washington
Earl Whitford
Ottumwa
Whitftord
Muscatide
Mt. Pleasant
Fairfield
Battery Storage Guidance for Winter Exposure
To storage battery users, keep the battery fully charged to prevent freezing during winter. Test the battery with a hydrometer. a syringe can be mailed for $1.50. The electrolyte freezing point varies with specific gravity and charge, so store in a space above 20 degrees Fahrenheit or maintain full charge at all times.
William A Vinton obituary notes long Washington residency
William A Vinton 67 died at home of his daughter Mrs Ernest Garrett 438 South Ninth avenue after a three day illness from hardening of the arteries. Funeral at the Garrett home next Monday at two with Rev T F Barker. burial Woodlawn. Survived by four daughters a son, foster family ties, former city employee and police night duty veteran. A Methodist church member and former fireman honored by death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Vinton
Washington
Ernest Garrett
South Ninth Avenue
Garrett
T. F. Barker
Methodist Church
Woodlawn
Vinton
William Abel Vinton
Washington County
Ohio
J. C. Vinton
Ellen Cone Vinton
Iowa
Henry County
Mr. Vinton
Harriett Norton
Crawfordsville
Kedta
Hise Egg and Poultry House
Joseph Maxwell
Edgar Vinton
Earl Simpson
Glenn Hays
Joseph Vinton
Muscatine
Newton Boileau
Jane Smith
Fire Department
Sabbath school and worship schedule for Reform Presbyterian church
The schedule lists Sabbath school at 10 60 o'clock, public worship at 11 00, Young People's Society at 6 15 p m, and Bible study at 6 45. Week of Prayer includes prayer meetings at various homes, with public worship at the church Thursday at 10 30. W G Robb, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Society
W. G. Robb
Presentation of Bills to J B Crail Immediate
Merchants or individuals with bills against the Goodfellow Club are urged to present them to J B Crail for immediate settlement. Do this at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodfellow Club
J. B. Crail
Neighborhood New Year Parties Fill Rural Homes
A string of festive gatherings marks New Year celebrations across the county. Twenty two attend a Country Card club party at the Randles home, while the West Chester WCTU holds a study meeting on Sabbath observance. The American Maids club enjoys a watch night in West Chester with a 366 day countdown. George Heiden hosts New Year Day dinner near Wellston with neighbors. The Methodist Sunday school inaugurates a Junior department for ages nine to twelve with games and refreshments. A surprise New Year visit to Mr and Mrs John Baer near town features music, cards, carrom and abundant baskets. A late December wedding in Muscatine closes the fragment.
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the Country Card Club
Tom Randle
West Chester Women's Christian Temperance Union
Morris Crayne
Dr. Henderson
American Maids Club
W. S. Boyer
West Chester
George Heid
Wellston
C. H. Brinning
Ralph Brinning
J. W. McClelland
Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
Methodist Sunday School
John Baer
Bear
Tillie
Lena
Chas. Zieglowsky
Lena Baer
T. J. Harvey
East Main Street
Kenworthy
Disomfield
Floyd Harvey
Paul Harvey
Vera
Martha
Charles Faulkner
Harvey Waggoner
Tommy
Hannah
Wanda
Beulah Harvey
Mr. Kennedy
Ora Dilley
Iola
Kansas
Mrs. Keating
Howard Stewart
White Way Club
Rural Iowa Couple Wed in Ainsworth Ceremony
Adams and Ralph Norris of Ainsworth married in a ceremony led by Rev. J B Rendall. The bride, Grace Adams of Washington, attended by family, wore a blue traveling suit with furs and plans to teach at Xenia school east of town. Norris, a young farmer, will live on the home farm after a short honeymoon.
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Xenia School
Norris
Ainsworth
Church and society announcements for January evenings
The First United Presbyterian choir meets Friday at 7 15 in Miss Carolyn Hamiltons studio with full attendance urged. 742 Pleasant Plain Missionary society gathers January 7 with Mrs Peter Berdo for an all day meeting. Several other group meetings follow with dates January 6 and 7, all requesting full attendance and prompt arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Presbyterian Choir
Carolyn Hamilton
Pleasant Plain Missionary Society
Peter Berdo
Fortnightly Club and Regula Meeting Notice
kK OFP Regula holds Monday meeting with installation of officers and oyster service after. Child's Study department meets Monday at 2 30 PM with Mrs Speer at 413 West Jefferson Street.
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Kk. Ofp
Regula
J. H. Squire
C. Co
Masonic and Eastern Star Installation Notice
Officers elect and appointive of Washington Lodge No 26 Cyrus Chapter No 13 Bethlehem Commandery No 45 Zeradatha Council No 21 and Order of Eastern Star No 98 are hereby notified that a joint installation of officers of the accompanying bodies will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge
Cyrus
Bethlehem Commandery
Zeradatha Council
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall Installation Ceremony Announced
The upcoming installation will be held at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday evening January 6 1920 at 8 o clock. All officers elect and appointive must attend the installation. L D Langworthy W M J P J 8 McElhinney I M J D Glasgow EB M Mrs Sarah Walker W M 7414.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
O'eléék
L. D. Langworthy
W. M
McElhinney
Town Team Plays at the Junction Tonight
A YMCA gym class composed team travels to Columbus Junction to face the Junction independent team in the first local game. Possible players include E Frechin Tyler Crone Peck Paul Stewart Perry P Frechin and Jones. The Junction squad features seasoned local basketball stars. tonight marks the Junction's first home game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Junction
E. Frechin
Tyler
Crone
Peck
Paul
Stewart
Perry
P. Frechin
Jones
Local Holiday Visits and Bank Reopens Highlight Community News
Mr and Mrs Pressey Frank visit Mrs Wilber Miller and plan a longer stay while he returns to Waterloo. Mr and Mrs N W Thompson and daughter Dorothy came back from Madison visiting relatives including Mrs O W Sundberg and J H Mayer. George J Breitenbach resumes duties at Commercial Savings Bank after months away for health. Allyn Hays of Knoxville visits J D Hays with Mrs Hays, then returns to Knoxville while she stays for a longer visit and trips with grandfather J F Leonard.
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Mrs
Pressey Frank
Mrs. Frank
Wilber Miller
Mr. Frank
Waterloo
N. W. Thompson
Dorothy
Mad
O. W. Sundberg
J. H. Mayer
George J. Breitenbach
The
Commercial Savings Bank
Bank
Allyn Hays
Knoxville
Hays
J. D. Hays
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STAG
Sip
Eldridge Battery Company
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Washington Cit
Izen
Reformed Presbyterian
Presbyterian
Mildred
Charles J. Wolfe
Mrs. Wolfe
Mothers’ Club
A. F. Schmoeller
Young Men's Brotherhood
Methodist
F. N. Gass
Earl Salterberg
Salterberg
W. S. Reister
Evening Journal
Chocolate Shop
Journal
Journal Office
Ornce
Joe A. Limerman and Son
Inquire Journal
T. H. Barnes
B.”’ Care Journal
A. R. Smith
Ross Crawford
Henry Trier
Keota
R. B. Brown
WOOD
C. H. Bear
Eadh
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Birlen Spencer
C. Pearson
Town
Atcherson Heaton
Washington St
N. Avenue B
Iowa Avenue
Baat Polk Street
Ficher
Livingston & Eicher
Wasiene Brady
W. Keeley
Ee Leerern
Cunningham's
F. M. Batik
J. Leonard
Civil Service
Equitable Bldg
Washington, D
A. R
Second United Presbyterians
Young Women’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Jessie Klein
W. Jefferson Street
Thimblebee
Masonic and Eastern Star
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