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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1920
Page
3
Washington schools resumed today after a two week Christmas vacation. Most teachers returned on schedule, with Miss Edna Mercer joining the high school staff to handle crowded math and home economics classes. An assembly announced new classes and reductions to improve service as a coal car was placed in the high school fuel room for the coming weeks.
Notices to merchants and individuals with bills against the Goodfellow Club urged to present accounts to J. B. Crail for immediate settlement. The notice emphasizes prompt action and provides the settlement contact point.
Judge Charles A. Dewey adjourned the January term court after a brief morning session. Court will reconvene Thursday morning in Washington with the grand jury reporting and three Washington county residents set for naturalization. Jury trials begin Monday afternoon with cases assigned including Steinke v. Keokuk County and others across multiple dockets.
In Ainsworth Nebraska on a Sunday night Miss Hazel Woodburn and Miss Helen Chihak of Ainsworth and Dick Willis of Washington escaped serious injury when the Ford they rode in capsized after hitting a rut near Weston farm. Willis unhurt but shaken, Woodburn badly cut and unable to work at the cooperative store. the car was towed to town for repairs.
A YMCA gym class basketball team traveled to Columbus Saturday and lost to a Junction town squad by 26 to 1 0. Hull and Letts starred for Junction while Pine scored four times. Frechin led the Washington team with Paul Jones and Crone Tyler in reserve roles. The first half ended 18 to 5 and the second 18 to 4. A rematch is planned with expected stronger Washington play.
Mrs Weekly of Decatur Iowa, visiting her son Fred, traveled this morning to Mt Union to see her son Virgil who lives nearby, continuing her stay with relatives in the area.
At Keota Iowa a westbound passenger train struck a buggy carrying Jim Morrow 17 and Willard Reighard 18 both of Rubio. The collision crushed the buggy and left Morrow unconscious while Reighard suffered a head gash and deep bruises. They were taken to nearby homes for care.
Funeral services were held at two o'clock this afternoon for William A Vinton at the Ernest Garrett home. Rev. T F Barker conducted the service with music by a quartet from the Methodist choir. Pallbearers were Elmer Mason W S Reister Otto Schiebel James Little J F Bovee and W M Conner. Interment was in Woodlawn cemetery.
D J Bevins, long tied to Washington autos, takes Chandler and Cleveland agency for Washington county and plans Bevins Motor Company headquarters. Location talks ongoing with a new building likely. first car load arrives this week for display. Bevins is an experienced, energetic car salesman poised for success in the territory.
A peculiar report notes a pig eon that coos without moving its bill, described as remarkable by witnesses and adding a curious note to local natural history.
Mr and Mea J B Rittler return from a month in Garden City Kansas and visit with their son in law and daughter, Mr and Mrs Harvey F F Jones, and their granddaughter Marguerite.
A reflective line suggests true talent lies in doing what one can well and doing it well without seeking fame. The quote mirrors Longfellow's sense that effort and skill define merit rather than public recognition.
Rural Women's Club meets with Mrs Sam McKee Thursday afternoon January 8. Rebekah club hosts an all day session at Odd Fellows Hall 7612. Fort nightly Music Dept meets tonight at 7 80 at Miss Carolyn Hamilton studio 221 East Main Street with leaders Miss Lena Lyon and Mrs Henry Hull. Women's Foreign Missionary Society Lexington M K E church meets Thursday February 8 at 2 00 at Lexington parsonage led by Mrs H C Millice. Young Women's Home Missionary Society meets Monday evening 7 36 at Miss Jeasse Klein 108 W Jefferson Street with Thimblebee and guest. Havee Social Club meets Thursday afternoon January 8 at Mrs Will McBride home.
The Pythian Creele will be entertained at the home of Mrs Langworthy on Wednesday afternoon.
The Kolah club will meet Mrs Logan Ahrens on a Wednesday afternoon. The date reads as afternoon 27 but the exact month is not specified.
A historical note on Virginia's secession and the 1860s shift that created West Virginia. It discusses how Virginia's division and wartime actions led to the new state, amid calls for troops and partial ratification by eastern voters.
Nita Belle McKoon authorized representative in Washington Iowa promotes magazine subscriptions with club arrangements. Customers may contact via phone at 59 Red or write in care of Journal for pricing and calls.
A note says nearly every rain torrent in Switzerland hosts an electric plant with power carried by wires for distribution. The report highlights the extensive use of hydroelectric power and the spread of transmission networks across the region.
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