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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1925

Page

3

Wellman Teams Arrive for Washington Tilt

Wellman brings fast experienced squads for a doubleheader at the high school gym with a 7 30 girls game and a following boys contest. Ottumwa defeated Washington 14 to 10 in a prior clash, Washington poor after first quarter and Duke fouled out, next Friday hosts Fairfield.

Washington Wellman High Pul Ottumwa Cedar Rapids Mt Pleasant Muscatine Duke Sauer Oghuet Fairfield

Boyd Eagerly Wins Malleable Range At Auction

James Boyd of Haskins was the high bidder in the malleable range auction held by Fred Stewart Hardware. Bids were received by mail over the past three or four weeks, with the sale closing Saturday night. This morning bids were opened and Boyd stood as the successful bidder amid close competition. Numerous bids were received.

James Boyd Haskins Fred Stewart Hardware Sale Dodge Mr. Boyd

Drinker Known as Floater In Jail After Local Incident

A man who gave the name Charles F. Young is in county jail after a Saturday arrest for a canned heat debauch. He registered at a local hotel, grew violent in his room, and was escorted to jail by Sheriff Chas. Denison. He had absorbed a large amount of alcohol and carried three unopened cans. He had been peddling a corn remedy and spent the proceeds on intoxicants, remaining under the effects of the drink.

Charles F. Young Chas. Denison

Evangelistic Meetings Open With Strong Attendance at Lexington

Reverend P. B. Gray reports good results and rising interest after the first week of evangelistic meetings in Lexington. Four converts confess faith as crowds gather. a schedule of themed services runs through the week with nights for men and women, big lad, family, Sunday school, and Ladies Aid. Dr. W. A. Longnecker, district superintendent, will preside at the West Chester quarterly conference Wednesday afternoon and preach in Lexington that evening.

P. B. Gray West Chester Lexington W. A. Longnecker

Snow Returns for Sleighing as Cold Eases

Snow began early and continued through the day. Temperatures ease from last week as a new snowfall promises the return of sleighing that was halted by a January thaw.

Revival Meetings at Faith Mission Weekly

Revival meetings continue each night at 7 40 P M at Faith Mission east of Browne shop. A converted family and others prayed at the alter for baptism of the Holy Ghost. Sunday school starts 2 30 P M. Evangelistic E KE Bosley and party manage the event. notice ends with a line about a sale.

Faith Mission Browne Jesus H’m E. KE Bosley

County Board Divides Washington County Into Three Supervisory Districts

Three supervisors will oversee townships under new district lines. Sam T. Donahey covers Lime Creek English River Iowa Seventy six and Marion. R C Ferguson Cedar Franklin Dutch Creek Clay Brighton. E L Barthelow Washington Jackson Highland Oregon Crawford. The board also plans to buy a Holt caterpillar tractor funded from primary road funds and trade in the old unit. Bridge and culvert contracts totaling about sixty six thousand dollars will be awarded in February with emphasis on necessary structures and postponement of nonessential improvements.

Washington County County Board of Supervisors Sam T. Donahey Lime Creek English River Iowa Marion R. C. Ferguson Cedar Franklin Dutch Creek Clay Brighton E. L. Barthelow Washington Jackson Highland Oregon Crawford Holt State Highway Commission

Obituary Notice for Hannah Henderson Burnside of Oskaloosa

The Iowa City community notes the death of Hannah Henderson Burnside, lifelong Elder Daughters member and former University of Iowa student in the early 1960s. She was the aunt of Mrs. John F. Sproat of Iowa City. Funeral services were held in Oskaloosa.

Werd Hannah Henderson Burnside Oskaloosa Association of Elder Daughters Order John F.sproat Iowa City

Assessor Lemley Handles Census Amid Tax Duties

Charles B. Lemley, Assessor for Washington, is conducting the census in relation to his tax assessment duties. The task doubles his workload, but he plans to complete the work without help.

Charles BE. Lemley Washington

Wallace Studio to Move to New Square Location

Wallace Studio will relocate from near Johnson's grocery to rooms over the Nicola and Harmon store on the north side of the square. Mr. Wallace expects to be established in the new location by February 1.

Wallace Johnson Nicola & Harmon

Patent on safety device for aircraft and dirigibles

A. Claire Dewey and Francis L. Morgan receive patent papers for a parachute system intended to prevent crashes. The device stores one or more parachutes in containers released by a driver action, with multiple containers on each craft and potential direct deployment for individuals. A company has shown interest in testing the invention.

A. Claire Dewey Francis L. Morgan Mr. Dewey Dewey Mr. Morgan

Ward and son Hallie honored at farewell Winfield Ad club

The Winfield Ad club held a special session to honor Geo Ward and his son Hallie as they leave town to take charge of the former Blair store after the Ward Company purchased it. Members praised Ward as a useful citizen and club worker, expressing sorrow at his departure and wishing them God speed in their new home.

Winfield Ward

Court Opens As Judge Wagner Presides At January Term

This morning the January term of district court opened with Judge Henry F. Wagner of Sigourney on the bench. Several probate orders were issued, the docket reviewed by the court and attorneys, and cases prepared for assignment. Tomorrow at 10 the grand jury will be impaneled for the term and petit jurors report next Monday afternoon for term jury cases unless ordered otherwise.

District Court Henry F. Wagner Sigourney

Infant Moore Dies. Rites Held for 2 Month Old

Funeral services were held today for Mertha Eugene Moore two months old son of Mr and Mrs Lyle Moore who lived between West Chester and Lexington. He died yesterday and interment followed in Lexington cemetery with Rev C F Hill officiating.

Mertha Eugene Moore Lyle Moore West Chester Lexington Lexington Cemetery C. FE. Hill

Norma Talmadge in Secrets Portrays Aged Woman On Screen

Amusement notes describe Norma Talmadge as an old lady in the film Secrets directed by Horace Portage. The piece praises her port of a 73 year old, drawn with Whistler inspired makeup by Mario Larrinaga and Stephen Gowaan, showing growth of drama across five decades.

Whister Pitture Norme Talmadge Norma Joseph M. Sch Frank Portage Whistler Mario Larrinaga Stephen Goowan

Old Custom Retained In Arabia and Other Eastern Lands

The article notes that many solemn agreements in Arabia and nearby eastern countries remain ratified by salt, a traditional practice observed to this day.

Arabia

Tides Burn Heavy Across British Channel

The tides in the British Channel are among the heaviest known with spring tides reaching nearly TM feet. Inington plans a booster addition as Ward store closes to move merchandise before Saturday. Beacon assures Ward he remains welcome in town.

Ington Ward

Ideal anti-lote for the chilly home feeling

An unusual phrase suggests a remedy to counter a cold draft in a residence. The wording implies a product or method designed to improve warmth and comfort indoors during cold weather. No clear人物, organization, or location is identified.

Local social notes from Kalona area gathering updates

Richard Burkett and wife reside in the Edmondson flat. Clifford Lakey visited Rivardide Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Chris Hohtiager welcomed a baby girl. A men’s excursion went to Arkansas. Joe Hwartzendruber and others visited the M R Ehrenfelt home Sunday. Loyd Miller of Chicago visited Kalona relatives last week. Joel Miller is recovering from pneumonia. Edith Smith left for Boulder Colorado to resume teaching. Mrs Nellie Edmondson to host Baptist ladies meeting. M E church ladies meet at J N Arnold home.

Richard Burkett Edmondson Clifford Lakey Chris Hohtiager Arkansas Joe Hwartzendruber Finthhen M«R Ehrenfelt Fred Hasty Jare Alvin Masty V'gil Reber Fred Small Clan Orvil Bell Sigourney Tom Lahey John Sakulin Marista Louck Baptist Nellie Edmondson Loyd Miller Hié Kalona Joel Miller A. Seléiehter Seleichter Washington Edith Smith Jast Priddy Boulder Colorado Ladies Society of the M. .E. Whurch

Braden Club Sees New Officers and Social Evening

Clare Twinam and Henry Fredrickson returned to S. A. Sunday. Lelan Maxwell left for Water ville to teach. Ray Smith and wife planned a six week southern trip via CC B and Q from Crawfordsville. Braden club met with Mrs. James Long. new officers took charge and a short business meeting followed.

Braden Clare Twinam Henry Fredrickson S. A Lelan Maxwell Ainsworth Waterville Ray Smith Via CC. B Crawfordsville Florida Washington, D. C Chicago Braden Club James Long Harry White Ray Renshaw Winfield Elmer Mason Louis Jugenheimer Washington Carr'e Long Wellman Harrys White Solomon White Farry White Yugenheimer Doris Maxwell

Kalona Coasting Scene Draws Married and Youth

Kalona residents and youngsters enjoy coasting on the hill north of town. The lively group includes couples and teens sharing the brisk thrill as winter days continue.

Kalona

Law of Progress in Human Attainment

The passage asserts that all things strive toward a higher divinity, calling this the great law of progress guiding humanity. It presents a philosophical view of development as an impulse pushing individuals toward greater spiritual elevation and perfection.

Lerzeet Monastery in Tibet Houses 8000 Monks and Students

The Dunung Crarioualy spelled Lerzeet Monastery in Lhess Tibet is described as the world’s largest Buddhist monastery. It houses about eight thousand monks and students in a historic religious complex.

Thie Dunung Spelied Lhess Tibet

Busy crews load car of poultry for shipment

Workers rush to finish loading a poultry car and get it underway, anxious to start the journey.

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