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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1921
Page
6
A. Anderson marked his eightieth birthday with a day of calls and good wishes from friends aged four to eighty seven. Mrs. Anderson hosted with cake coffee and sugared nuts, making for an enjoyable celebration in the company of devoted friends.
Chicago January 10 McWhorter McGrath a youthful burglar who stole about 50000 in valuables from 200 North Side homes is described by Chief Justice Harry Olson as having holes in the back of his head where a fist could fit He says the man admitted fear of dark houses and the urge to return to rob them.
In 1920 the district clerk issued 198 marriage licenses the highest annual total in the county. The year saw 15 divorces and 24 new divorce actions. Births were 463, nearly unchanged from 461 in 1919, with births showing little year to year variation.
A Presbyterian church held a sacred morning service with the Lord's Supper and twelve accretions. Bertha Hay sang Hearken Unto My Voice, and the choir performed For God so Loved the World. Mannhardt's orchestra featured in the closing service. The evening included a Young People’s meeting, installation of new officers, an illustrated sermon Our America, and a grand hymn finale. 5000 foreign born per day cited to urge evangelization.
Roy Miller returns from a two week home visit to west of town with his parents Mr and Mrs Ed Miller. Doris Boileau returns to Des Moines after a week at home and works as floor lady at Gaper Cafe Mannhardts for Batteries. Verne Kerr and family leave for Caldwell Kansas visiting sisters in Kansas City on route. Mildred Ebner of Haskinge spends Saturday in Washington. Firestone and Miller Tires advertised at the White Way Garage with right price and quick service.
A line from the Toledo Blade quotes a man on a car claiming in jest that prehistoric women wore hair loose down their backs to be easier to catch. The remark reflects a dated stereotype about gender and dating attitudes.
Random town notices report Dr S B Watson moving to Washington with hog specialist practice. auctioneer D F Macon in Washington phone 251 Red. Miss Juliet Wilson dies in Uniontown with double funeral for sisters in same home. tire services and local business ads. George Clapper new high school fireman. local visits and travel notes including Cedar Rapids Davenport Ames Keota and Oskaloosa.
Announcements list K of P work at Castle hall January 10 with expected large attendance. Shalom Group meets January 11 at 202 W 2nd St to work on quilt blocks. Spanish War Veterans Unit 26 meets January 11 at G AR Hall, election postponed to January 11 due to weather. Music Department Fortnightly Club meets January 9 at Mrs George Morrison home with 15c refreshment. Highland Center school house warming January 14 with play When Smith Stepped Out admission 35c adults 15c under 15. Cyrus Chapter 18 ReALY M- called meeting January 11 for Mark Master’s Degree. Baptist St Guild meets January 10 at church 7:30 pm. Christian Church choir to attend.
Numerous local groups share schedules for January meetings. The Ladies Aid, Embroidery club, Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid, Home Economics sections, Missionary Society, Fortnightly club and Mothers club plan gatherings with times ranging from afternoon to evening. A Chinese relief voluntary offering is noted.
N C White writes from Marianna Florida to his brother Sam White cashier at F and M State Bank about Jim Varner selling pecan land in Florida. He claims Varner’s grove purchases impress buyers and predicts 2000 acre pecan orchard and Blue Springs could attract winter tourists making the area a pleasant year round home.
The article advises filling plaster holes in plaster or painted walls with plaster of paris mixed with wall color to blend with the surrounding surface. By matching the wall tint from washed waists, the repair becomes less noticeable and avoids a stark contrast.
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