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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1920
Page
3
The Leon Beatty post American Legion rents basement space under Farmers and Merchants Bank to set up a post quarters. They install a billiard table and plan more recreational features, with rooms to host meetings and the Legion baseball team. Friends are urged to donate suitable pictures flags books or other items.
Anyone wishing to assist would be warmly welcomed, with expressions of interest directed to Philip J. Crail at the Crail store.
The Journal Office faces a large buildup of smalls accounts mainly for classified and local advertising. Many are forgotten, so statements are sent and readers are asked to settle at once. We will continue telephone orders for ads but urge prompt payment after publication.
A brief reflection on the value of small efforts. The piece urges attention to minor details as the seed of major accomplishments, noting that great outcomes start from humble beginnings and tiny steps.
Yesterday afternoon the local American Legion baseball team lost to Keota 7 to 4 in a hastily arranged game. Keota drew players from Clay, Kinross, and Harper with Shafer starting on the mound and Beauchamp pitching well. Freshwaters started for the Legion, relieved by Bob Noonan after four innings as Keota scored five off Freshwaters and two off Noonan. The Legion lineup mirrored the Letts game with Bill Kelsey adding infield work. Legion will play Letts tomorrow as Keota builds a fast team under Alex Gillis with community funds backing recruited players if needed.
The Baptist choir reports no rehearsals in July. The South of Town Embroidery Club meets July 14 with Mrs Darbyshire. The Ladies Aid of First United Presbyterian Church holds a social July 17. A temporary clerk will be paid 60c/hr, dropping to 48c/hr when permanent. Representative Davey cites slogans from American history.
At a called city council meeting a petition from the town Gas and Electric Company sought a 45 cent gas rate increase from 1.75 to 2.20 per foot, effective now. Attorney F. E. Bicher and Manager H. F. Darbyshire urged amendment to the ordinance, citing rising material costs and the need for profit. The request was referred to the ordinance committee and city solicitor for study. A paving hearing for Clara Barton Street with concrete and lava was set for August 2, with contract award following the hearing for fall completion.
Miss Lydia Eicher, executive secretary of the county Red Cross chapter, announced a schedule of visits to all county branches to boost activity. Next Tuesday she meets Crawfordsville committees at People's Savings Bank to assist veterans with insurance and service matters, then Clay Wednesday morning and Brighton Wednesday afternoon. The following week she plans Ainsworth and northern branches, with Miss Letha Taylor handling the county towns in the secretary’s absence.
Mrs Attia E Wells died at 9 10 am at her brother A Andersons 406 East Washington Street after eight weeks illness. Born Independe nce Pennsylvania daughter of John T Anderson and Sarah Baxter Anderson she would have been 83 on the sixteenth. Survived by two brothers A Anderson and J T Anderson. three brothers Marion Waxter Charles C and Samuel preceded. sister Mrs Sarah M Craig died recently. She was married 1871 to Barbel Wells of Schaller Iowa, two infants survived. She taught 27 terms and was a devoted Christian with many benevolent church gifts. Funeral 3 pm at A Anderson home. buries in Schaller Iowa beside husband.
The A M E Jubilee Singers brought a crowded Bethel Church audience a successful concert. They netted 60 dollars for door receipts and were celebrated for high standards, with many attendees arriving by free autos arranged by Col Palmer, Mrs Harvey, and John Shields. An ice cream social followed, organized by Bethel Women’s Missionary Society and Bethel Sunday school classes led by Edith Reed and Belle Davis, sharing in the proceeds.
A community team at Keota yesterday faced a squad of hired players and made a strong showing. The article urges local support at upcoming games, stating the players will strive to deliver wins with fan backing.
Des Moines reports Polk county coal mines operate at full capacity with available workers. State mine inspector urges Des Moines residents to buy winter coal now to avert a future shortage amid car delays. Operators expect higher prices next winter, but bids for contracts remain scarce.
Miss Florence Wilson, 23, died from severe burns in a Springville house fire on Monday. She lived with her mother and sister who were away at Whittier celebrations. Neighbors heard the call for help and found her after 10 a.m., but the cause of the clothing ignition and details of the accident remain unknown. Local inquiry continues.
Miss Wilson, a country school teacher from Whittier who had moved with her mother and sister to Springville, suffered fatal burns after clothing caught fire. She reportedly jumped into a water tank to extinguish flames, changed clothes, and died at a neighbor’s house. Funeral services were held in Whittier. burial at Vinton.
The Moscow defense council appeal spurs volunteers from all sectors including teachers, students, scouts, and civil service workers. Women join in large numbers, parade with officers, and march to barracks as Moscow notes first female recruits under women leadership amid national mobilization.
Sugar production across Louisiana's 22 sugar parishes shows fluctuations from 1917 to 1919 with 5.652 million gallons in 1917, 10.793 million in 1918, and 8.672 million in 1919 due to a short crop. 161.4 million pounds were produced in 1918 and 242 million in 1929, reflecting changing output levels.
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