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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1925
Page
3
Clara Roe national Y W C A secretary spoke to local women at the M C A building about using the new Y M C A for girls and women. Maresh W Bailey opened the meeting and Mr Batley outlined plans for staff and access with emphasis on community use and enthusiasm.
The chief operator training program continues at the local phone plant with participants from neighboring towns. Led by Prof. J. W. Lynn of Iowa State College, the courses cover material handling equipment and worker management, with demand growing for these schools across Iowa.
Francis J. Morgan of Washington Iowa receives a patent for a watering device. The story also notes community efforts toward a Young Women’s Christian Association with Miss Roe outlining aims and the triangle of life including religious and social duties. Local women are urged to participate in planning and to discuss the idea at the Washington Improvement League meeting Friday.
A big local crossword puzzle appears on page five with Washington Iowa words and merchant ads. Initial letters hint at tough clues requiring some research and store or phone help. The puzzle is described as a national pastime and profitable, with a solution due in Saturday’s issue and a chance to win cash prizes.
Tomorrow marks the eighth graduation at Washington County Hospital Training School. The 1916 start had one graduate, Mrs. May Jay, and the 13 nurse class tomorrow includes Doris McNeill Hattie Mc Connell and Marguerite Springman. The ceremony at 8:00 pm in the new Y M C A auditorium features speeches by Hugh H. McCleery and Dr W W Bowers, with music by the high school girls chorus and a male quartet. A reception follows.
Our words fail to express our deep gratitude to the many neighbors and friends who gave us helpful service and words of sympathy during the sickness and death of our beloved wife and mother. Thanks for floral offerings and kind words from Rev J D Kern, N J Griffin, H M Nelson and families, and C E Griffin and families.
Washington authorities enforce muzzle or tying rule for dogs as Marshall Harry Edwards threatens action against violators. Hardware stores report high demand as suppliers promise head-pieces. residents urged to keep pets at home until muzzles arrive.
Edward J. Dempsey, 65, died at the county hospital after a brief illness. Born in Washington on June 5, 1872, he worked at Rock Island during WWI, later entering insurance with C. Lemley. Funeral is set for 2:30 p.m. Thursday at St. James Catholic Church. family asks no flowers.
Word from relatives in Phoenix says the body of Henry Witting who died in Arizona will reach Washington early Saturday morning. Funeral plans are not definite but a service likely in Wayland with burial in Crawfordsville. Witting was a former resident of this county.
James C. Crail died suddenly of heart failure at his home 662 South Second Street in Fairfield. Funeral services will be held at his late home conducted by Dr. C. L. Tennant of the First Methodist church, with burial in Evergreen cemetery. Crail, born December 11, 1892, was a lifelong Fairfield resident, married Margaret McDonald on February 22, 1914, and they had a daughter Margaret Elizabeth. He was a member of the Methodist church.
Tokyo Jan 20 Foreign Minister Shidehara says Japan will sign a fundamental agreement with Russia in interviews published in Japanese newspapers. The statement outlines a diplomatic accord shaping postwar relations between the two nations.
The Abraham Lincoln movie described as a landmark achievement will screen at the Fox Theatre in Washington for three days in February February 11 12 and 13 to mark Lincoln's birthday. Proceeds benefit the Washington Chapter D A R with matinees each afternoon and two nightly showings.
D Jenkins plaintiff in Jenkins v Sheriff Charles M. Denison testified as the main witness, claiming the car attached in October 1923 was used for his livelihood and not subject to attachment. He seeks $800 for the car value and damages from its loss, detailing his hay baling work and car use.
John Van Roekel, former Oskaloosa grocer, now with the Graham Company in Washington, Iowa, was in Oskaloosa Friday preparing for a return here to join the local Graham Company branch.
Classified ads and notices provide transit schedules, job offers, real estate details, and sale listings. The readable fragments indicate typical local commerce, service offers, and community notices common to historic newspaper pages.
Muscatine officers will take Lewis Lydy, a Washington youth, into custody after he admitted forging a Muscatine check for 26 dollars. A long-standing Muscatine warrant preceded his boastful confession. He has escaped Eldora reform school, traveled widely, and hinted at a Chicago holdup, while state agents arrive to return him to Eldora.
A party of twelve Washington men visited Wayland for a banquet of the Wayland social club reported as very successful. Speakers included J W Enslin Sam T Donahey Carl M Keck Alex R Miller and others. principal addresses by Jake Roth President Enslin Frank Wilson and Super visor Donahey. Dr McKierahan of Wayland acted as toastmaster. About 150 attended and the main topic was improving the Wayland Washington road.
Charles Frederick Wagner died at his home in Smithshire on Tuesday January 13 1925 at age 17 years 7 months 123 days He was the son of John R Wagner and Bell McCollum and suffered infantile paralysis from age three He was a nephew of Bolce Wagner of Wayland formerly of Washington.
A fragment notes that poor merchandising undermines ads and that guides exist to improve merchandise presentation. The text implies caution for advertisers and retailers.
Mrs Sherm Welch and Jannie Miller traveled to Omaha after the accidental death of cousin Martin Houk. Houk, a C B and Q railway yard worker in Omaha, was reportedly killed on duty. Details remain unavailable as word of the incident is received.
Grinnell Savings Bank closed its doors in Grinnell yesterday amid heavy withdrawals. The bank had capital of 150000 dollars and deposits listed at 750000 dollars, according to local reports.
Word received today from our tour ists that they are getting along fine and enjoying the trip despite fighting Alabama mud.
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