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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1921
Page
3
A deal was made Wednesday by the Dempsey Lang Company whereby Boyd B Berdo trades his 122 acre farm near Washington known as the McCaulley Place to R P Minner for a $4 acre farm located about 2 1/2 miles north of the city. Both properties are described as ideal farm homes and among the best in the county.
The appeal urges gifts for a winter feeding program aiding central Europe and asks Washington County Iowa residents to donate via Frank R. Sage at the Washington Loan & Trust Co or through the Journal. A ten dollar gift is described as saving a life and feeding a child through winter to harvest time.
The Near East Relief asks Washington county to donate corn to ease Armenia and Syria hunger. Railroads offer free transport for Iowa county corn. County committee includes Walter R. Brown D. H. McLaughlin Ralph Livingston and Rev. Arthur R. Oates. Bring corn to the nearest elevator by next Tuesday January 18.
I L Colthurst testified in a $4000 note suit brought by Commercial Savings Bank over California land purchases. He described visits by Steve Lalor of Daniel Hayes company and notes sold to Fire Savings Bank with one later owned by Commercial Bank. The hearing to continue this week with rebuttal witnesses. a divorce decree was granted in the Putman case.
Washington high school must bring more fight to Ottumwa after a slow 57 to 11 victory over Wellman. Coach Dickinson used fourteen players including Brown Freshwater McCreedy and Davis with shifts by Molesworth Buice Kiesey Duke and Waymack.
The region had experienced a dry spring period with dusty pavements. By midday a snowstorm began and continued through 3 PM, marking a notable weather change from dry to snowy conditions.
The Washington Improvement League committee announced plans for a municipal skating rink at the Lincoln school grounds. City officials may begin flooding the lot this evening to create suitable ice for a Saturday opening. If successful, a second rink may follow.
Brighton defeated Washington American Legion on their home floor 35 to 26 in a fast, close contest. Washington featured forwards McLaughlin and Frechin with center Stewart and Jackson and guards Latie Tolander, while the small arena hindered local play. Upcoming games include Wellman Legion here January 20 and a return with Brighton January 27, with Brighton set to visit Columbus Junction tomorrow.
A small roof fire broke out on the Commercial Club gym earlier this morning. Janitor Jerry Curran extinguished the flames before the fire department arrived, scorching a few shingles.
The note recalls a mislaid advertisement and gratitude for an anonymous helper. It highlights strong poultry arrivals and rising egg prices as freight costs shrink. The author urges saving travel with Saltonie on a future trip.
Gregory Mason, a widely traveled magazine correspondent, warned that an alliance between Germany, Russia and Japan is seeds of the next war. He urged the United States to cultivate friendship with England France and other Allies and to oppose bolshevism. He argued America is powerful and popular nations look to it for help while Russia dislikes the Allies and Japan seeks a square deal.
The Methodist choir announces a special rehearsal at 7 15 tonight and urges all members to attend. The notice also mentions the Women's Relief Corps meeting Saturday at 2 30 PM at the G A R hall with a cordial invitation to members. Mrs Will Stewart will host the Afternoon Bridge club Friday at 401 South Iowa Avenue.
Col. Smith W. Brookhart of Washington was elected president of the National Rifle Association at its annual meeting in Washington D C He has served on the board of directors and led promotion of military rifle marksmanship and is regarded as a top coach in the field He is expected home from the capital city tomorrow.
Yesterday the Journal cited F. A. Stanley as proprietor of the Washington army store. Today it is learned Stanley is the store manager representing the A. Bowman Company of Moline.
Residents recall the monthly Monkey Wrench once edited by Mason. The revival appears on Page 2 of today’s Journal with Mason promising weekly opinions. The editor cites a toothache as the reason for the previous hiatus and hopes readers embrace the new series.
The Miller family thanks friends and neighbors for support during the illness and death of their daughter and sister Alice May Miller. They also appreciate the generous floral contributions which provided comfort. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller and children.
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