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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1921

Page

4

Hughes for secretary of state praised by journal

The journal endorses Hughes as Harding’s chosen secretary of state praising his integrity, decisiveness, and intellect. It contrasts him with Root and other aspirants, noting Hughes’ physical stamina and balanced temperament. The piece expresses strong approval while respecting other candidates.

Harding Hughes Root Knox Fall Lodge Hill Roots Mr. Hughes

Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason on slow driving and safety

A poem urging New Year restraint in driving as a critique of speed on turnpikes. It contrasts rushing with staying safe, noting lives lost in needless haste and promoting a calmer pace to reach Bilgetown-by-the-Beach. The piece mocks reckless behavior and calls for wiser choices on the road.

Punktown-on Bilgetown

January Thaw Boosts Mood and Market Hopes

Readers note a mild thaw easing mud as a street flushing plan is favored. Livestock and farm goods show strong demand with healthy sales of machinery grain and hay. Persistent buying is seen as protection against panic while rumors spark curiosity about egg treatment and fundraising for Europe.

Pleasant Hill Christian Church Promotes January Revival

County churches announce regular preaching at Pleasant Hill Christian Church next Sunday January 25 with Rev Pettit delivering sermons. Boosters invite members to make 1921 a great year and attend Sunday school on time.

Pleasant Hill Christian Church Pettit

Community notes from Pilotsburg church groups and events

Superintendent Mrs Albert Paul heads a Ladies Aid planning session for a supper and play. Junior League and Epworth League were organized for upcoming Sundays while Floyd Beatty leads the Quarterly Conference plans. Volunteer teachers and a growing youth choir documented at Pilotsburg church.

Albert Paul Ladies Aid Alice Amlong Amy Campbell Edna Eyestone O'Cock King’s Heralds Home Guards Floyd Beatty

Sunday School Opens New Session at Local Church

A large crowd attended the first Sunday school session last Sunday. Plans for next Sunday include a teacher for every class and a new push to boost attendance. A preaching service occurs every other Sunday afternoon with Bible school at 1 30 p m. The invitation comes from KE. A. Anderson, Pastor.

KE. A. Anderson

Regular County Teachers Examinations In Washington Iowa

The notice announces district teachers examinations at the Court House in Washington Iowa on January 26 27 and 28 1921. It lists daily schedules with subjects across three days and is signed by Kathryn Montgomery County Superintendent with Friday and Monday notes.

Court House Washington Iowa

Lexington Worship Service Draws Fifty Amid Cold Winds

In Lexington last Sunday about fifty attended morning worship despite the cold. A quartet with Mr. and Mrs. Wade Gardner Miss Gertrude Beatty and Floyd Beatty presented special music. Church school officers include Wade Gardner as superintendent and treasurer with Gertrude Beatty as secretary.

Lexington Wade Gardner Gertrude Beatty Floyd Beatty Church School Clarence Timmons Ethel Amlong Lielah Timmons Lavera Stewart Lie

Audience Smiles At Statisticians Public Dinner

A renowned statistician speaks on industry during a public dinner. He deflects, stating the figures belong to a man who truly understands the topic, while advertisements are treated as news and read aloud.

Special meetings close after Tuesday evening session

The special meetings concluded Tuesday evening as several attendees discussed ongoing matters and potential decisions remain pending.

Baptismal Profession At Local Church Services

Young people of the church were baptized as a profession of faith in Jesus and commitment to follow His steps. Rejoicing over blessings from meetings. Bible school every Sunday at 10 a.m. Prayer service Tuesday night led by lay members during Prairie Flower meetings. EB. A. Anderson, pastor. Use the Want Ads.

Pilotsburg Finley Rickey Lizzie Ashby Frank Stransky Muriel Stransky Zion Center Ivan Cameron Thom Prairie Flower EB. A. Anderson

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