Washington High Wins Over University High in Iowa City
Washington high school defeated University high school of Iowa City 21 to 13 at the University Armory. Davis led Washington with five field goals and five free throws while Duke and Lemley contributed strong performances. The first half ended 17 to 1, and Washington maintained the early pace despite a late surge by Iowa City.
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Washington High School
University High School
Iowa City
University School
University Armory
Ashington
Duke
Brown
Davis
Washington
University
Lemley
Freshwater
Seco
Rice
Konzer
J. Thomas
H. Thomas
Playman
McCleery
Bannick
Iowa
Mt. Pleasant
Burlington
Fairfield
Ottumwa
Muscatine
Correction notes Fox and Graham theatres unionized
A correction states both the Fox and the Graham theatres now organize labor and will employ union men only. They have signed the contract of the International Alliance of Stage Employes and Moving Picture Machine Operators. The union was organized by Jermain Quinn of the New York office on December 17, 1919.
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Fox Theatre
Fox
Graham Theatres
International Alliance of Stage
United States
Canada
Jermain Quinn
New York
Insects Destroy Wood Threat to Timber Supply
Bureau of Entomology investigations prove insects erase more commercially used timber than forest fires. The findings highlight the impact on wood resources and the scale of damage caused by pests.
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Bureau of Entomology
First United Presbyterian Church Plans Dedication Feb 8
Remodeling of the First United Presbyterian Church nears completion and will be dedicated February 8 with services at the new building. Pastor J M Wishart will preach during evangelistic meetings January 28 to February 8 led by Dr W N Wishart of Pittsburgh.
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First United Presbyterian Church
J. M. Lytle
C. W. McLaughlin
Nellie Tripp
Old Methodist
W. N. Wishart
Pittsburgh
Methodists Reluctant to Let Dr Glendinning Go
The Washington Iowa Methodist congregation pleads for Dr J A Glendinning to stay after Boise Idaho offered him a pastorate. The church official board urges return, cites health and betterment, and notes hope he remains despite a possible western move.
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DR. Glendinning
J. A. Glendinning
Methodist Church
Boise
Idaho
Glendinning
Florida
Methodist Episcopel Church
Washington, Iowa
T. F. Barker
J. A. Y. Ashby
Washington Girls Lead Y W C A Drive For Funds
Washington county locals report more than 350 dollars raised in a Y W C A fund drive. High school girls organized by Miss Deora Lanham canvassed Saturday with guidance from Mrs A R Miller Mrs Leslie Mountford and Mrs F R Sage. They gathered at Second church and lunch at Baptist church before completing the drive with strong community support for the Blue Triangle.
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Washington County
Deora Lanham
A. R. Miller
Leslie Mountford
F. R. Sage
Income Tax Returns Offered by Local Notary Public
Homer R. Murray notary public advertises tax return services at Lytle's Grocery front room in Washington Iowa. He claims two years experience as a government employee and urges prompt mail-in or in-person filings, promising reasonable charges and current year benefits. Date 1-19-20-22 appears as the notice mark.
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Rik
Lytle's Grocery Store
Washington
Iowa
Homer R. Murray
Notary Public
Local Club Meetings Scheduled This Week
Shalom Group M E Sunday School holds a called meeting Monday at 7 30 pm at Miss Alice Atkinson 415 West Main Street The Pytjan Circle meets Wednesday with Mrs W R Mount 8713 The Fortnightly Evening Literature Department postpones to Monday at Mrs F L Wilson 8712 Lat Foch Society gathers Wednesday 21st with Mrs Joe Wilson at 2 pm G A Ty regular Post meeting tomorrow Tuesday at 2 pm attendance urged L A Boyer P C
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Shalom Group
M. E
Alice Atkinson
West Main Street
Eclng
F. L. Wilson
Lat Foch Societie
Joe Wilson
G. A. Ty
L. A. Boyer, P. C
Schedule for Gym Class Is Announced
Secretary W F Huxford of the Community YY M C A announces gymnasium classes start this evening with basketball for men on Tuesday and Thursday and volleyball on Monday and Wednesday at 730 PM. The committee aims for good attendance and lists captains Dr J J Foley Louis Jones Rev W R Oates and Carl Jungbluth.
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W. F. Huxford
Community YY. M. C. A
Huxford
J. J. Foley
Louis Jones
Rev. W. R. Oates
Carl Jungbluth
Cases Assigned for Trial by Judge Dewey
District court re opened this morning with Judge A Dewey presiding. Assignment of cases lists Riverside Savings Bank versus H Noel Lowe versus Lowe for Wednesday January 21 at 10 o clock and Noecker versus Noecker guardianship of John Altimus Anwyl versus Jones for Monday January 26.
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District Court
A. Dewey
Riverside Savings Bank
H. Jk. Noel
Lowe
Noecker Va
Noecker
John Altemus
Anwyl
Jones
How to Get More Houses in Iowa City
Iowa City Commercial Club works to secure more housing before September. A committee will report at a noonday luncheon, comparing Newton’s plan of seventy homes built in a year. Citizens and business leaders are urged to listen and help solve the local housing shortage.
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Iowa City
Commercial Club of
Commercial Club
Iowa
Newton
Commerceial Club
Local Church Activities and Community Notices
The J F W ladies meet Mrs Roy Like Wednesday afternoon for work. Royal Neighbors elect officers at Woodman Hall on January 20. Presbyterians call for warm clothing for distribution. A M E church hosts a debate on black progress with Elizabeth Redd Catherine Turner versus Raymond Hall Marie Whaley. Bethlehem Commandery Knights Templar holds Red Cross degree work January 21 with ten candidates.
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Erskine
South Dakota
Athenian Society
Elizabeth Redd
Catherine Turner
Raymond Hall
Marie Whaley
Bethlehem Commandery
Knights Templar
Red Cross
J. DL
Glasgow
H. Richards
Queen Esther Circle Meeting at Mr Harry Thomas Studio
Queen Esther Circle girls of the M FE church are asked to attend a regular meeting this evening at the studio of Mr Harry Thomas on the south side of the square over McNamara's. Be there at 7 30 and bring dues if unpaid. Mrs Woodford plans to attend to help make a good program.
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Queen Esther Circle
M. FE
Harry Thomas
Square
McNamara’s
Masonic Lodge Plans Called Meeting for Second Degree
Washington lodge No 26 A F and A M schedules a called meeting Friday January 23 1920 for work on the second degree. Chas Fred ing W M 28805 The Girls Gym class meets at the high school gym tonight at 7 20 The Kolah club will be entertained at Grimner Thursday Jun 22 by Mrs Gertrude Brook 8813
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Masonic Fraternity
Washington Lodge
Chas, Freding
W. M
Kolah Club
Grimner
Gertrude Brook
Walnut wood used for gunstocks in early county history
The passage notes that most of the oldest trees in the county were planted not for fruit but to supply walnut wood for gunstocks. The wood is described as tight, strong and resistant to warping, making it ideal for firearms components.
Washington Choral Society Rehearsal at New High School
The Washington Choral Society holds its regular weekly rehearsal Tuesday at 7 45 PM in the new high school SK12. The Christian Culture club marks Thrift Week with a program Thursday at 8 PM at the A M E Church. A lecture event is noted.
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Washington Choral Society
Christian Culture Club
Grace Hill church annual dinner and meetings set
Mrs A R Miller features a program then refreshments in the lecture room. The Grace Hill Church annual dinner is scheduled for Wednesday January 21 at noon, followed by a church council and at 2 PM the Ladies Aid society will elect officers. Members and friends invited. The Social club meets Thursday January 22 with Mrs J K Beal.
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A. R. Miller
Grace Hil Church
Ladies Aid Society
J. K. Beal
Havre Social Club Plans January Meeting
The Havre Social club schedules its January gathering for Thursday in the home of Mrs. Martin Weston. Members are to discuss club activities and upcoming events.
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Havre
Martin Weston
Called meeting of Cyrus Chapter No 13 Royal Arch Masons
The Cyrus Chapter No 13 Royal Arch Masons will hold a called meeting at 7:30 on Tuesday night January 27. Members are urged to attend for work in the Royal Arch. H T Carris, Worthy Patron 8713.
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Royal Arch Masons
Cyrus
Royal Arch
Athree
H. T. Carris
When Duty Calls and Emerson Guides Duty
A compact reflection on a man who faces danger for the right. The text praises courage in peril, arguing duty guides him through pain, flame, bullets, or illness, with Emerson as a moral compass.
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Man Wade
Emerson
Finger Marks Cleaners Listed for Furniture Finish
Sweet oil removes finger marks from varnished furniture while kerosene cleans marks on oiled furniture, according to the aged note.
Four Year Old Cranks Toys and Cat in Explosive Delight
A Chicago American item describes a curious four year old nephew who loves anything mechanical. He even cranks his grandfather's car and toys during errands and laughs when the cat reacts by turning and spitting, exclaiming I got an explosion that time.
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Chicago
London Surpasses Paris in Population Growth During Tudor Era
Paris was the world’s largest city for centuries, but by 1680 London overtook it with about 530 000 residents. The rise reflects rapid trade and commerce growth in the Tudor period.
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London
Paris
Kitty's Airplane Insula Theory Explored by Child
A four year old Caroline believes her kitten holds an airplane inside him. She explains that when she sits on her father’s lap she can hear the distant sound of an engine, suggesting a playful misinterpretation of noise and imagination.
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Kitty
Caroline
Alet
Kitthe
Daddy
Caraling
Ancient Montessori Methods Used by Herodes for Sons Play
Herodes educated his son Attiends with 24 young slaves of his own age. Each child was named after a Greek letter and the boy learned the alphabet to call them by name, turning dullness into play with peers.
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Herodes
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