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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1922
Page
3
Keen interest grows as Dodge Brothers announce a major price reduction to be revealed February 1. Aims at expanding production and shipping more cars daily, with preparations seen in New York and a revealing motion picture. Industry watchers forecast a strong year amid substantial investment and demand.
Editorial notes we spent days shopping and conclude suits will be very popular this spring with strong demand for tailored looks and versatile styles.
Seven Washington county high schools Crawfordsville West Chester Wellman Kalona Riverside Brighton and Ainsworth compete in a declamatory contest at United Presbyterian church West Chester at 7 20 pm Speakers in humorous dramatic and oratorical classes include contestants from each school Judges come from state university and Penn College The article notes Washington barred due to size and mentions a Dodge Brothers industry move as a surprising industry context.
The Steele divorce case dominates the week in district court as local residents from Riverside area and Washington's crowd fill seats. Fred Moore of Ainsworth was fined $160 and costs by Judge Wagner after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated following a Sunday collision between his car and a Ford truck from Iowa City near Ainsworth and Riverside.
Dr J B Schreckengast former pastor sends a letter praising Rev W D Hamilton and announcing a series of special meetings to begin February 5 at the Methodist church where Dr W W Bowers is pastor.
A letter from Dr. J B Sehreckengast to Dr. W W Bowers praises Brother Hamilton's meeting work at University Place Nebraska. He notes 400 converts, effective singing, and high respect from faculty and students as preparations begin for forthcoming meetings and committees finalize plans.
Postmaster A. R. Miller hosted an oyster supper for Washington postoffice clerks carriers and janitors who formed a local welfare council. Elected officials include John Allen chairman Clayton Nelawanger vice chairman and Fred Downing secretary with W. G. Stewart Lane Wilkin John S. Wilson and Hayes Crayton on the executive board. Meetings will be held monthly to discuss service improvements.
Yesterday evening the Christian church was filled for an illustrated life of Christ lecture by Dr. R. S. Campbell of Lincoln Nebraska. W. F. Lintz led singing and performed solos and readings to great appreciation.
The Baptist church introduces a "Church Night" to combine meetings of all church organizations into a single weekly event. On Wednesday at 6 15 p m families bring sandwiches and another dish for luncheon, then meet in separate rooms before a 7 45 p m prayer gathering in the auditorium.
The note indicates eggs priced two cents higher for Wednesday, signaling a cautious wait to see how demand shifts. No further details on suppliers or locations are provided in the readable text.
At a called meeting the First United Presbyterian Church unanimously extends an informal call to Rev. J Reade McCrory of Monmouth to become pastor. A special meeting on February 10 will formalize the action with Rev. G W Hanna moderating.
A sales notice from Smith's advertises famous prolific brood sows at a farmer friendly price with a delivery option on March 1st if desired.
The Kalona drainage district six bonds, issued to pay contractors and landowners, face delay as Geo M Bechtel and Company of Davenport refuses to close the purchase at par. The bond market weakness and a vacationing attorney cited as reasons. failure to act may lead to legal remedies by county officials.
J C Hamil brought the body from Idaho as relatives gathered for the funeral service at two o clock conducted by Rev D M Davis of the Ainsworth church. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery. Hamil, born February 7 1832 near Marysville Blount County East Tennessee, lived in Iowa before retiring to Idaho. He leaves two children and four grandchildren with other relatives noted.
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