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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1920

Page

6

Ustreamers Picnic and Election At Meth Dist Church

The Ustreamers of the Meth dist church enjoyed a picnic at Sunder Park last evening with eleven class members present and four visitors. Officers and three-person committees were elected and chosen, with Beulah Harv ey as president and Edith Otto chairing the Social Committee. A separate note reports a double wedding at Haskins where Roxie Criss and Rosa Criss married Charles and Walter Stafford, respectively, at the Presbyterian parsonage.

Golda Schulty Gladys ‘Knupp Hazel Askea Edith Otto Bea Sperra Jessie Rice Dorothy Hazen Rosa Derby Mary Hunter Edith Haskins Roxie Criss Charles Stafford Rosa Criss Walter Stafford Ainsworth Conesville Presbyterian Parsonage Bowyers Ralph Stafford Stafford

Washington Band Elects Officers For The Year

The Washington Band held a meeting last night and elected officers: Harry Springman manager Hal Relstey assistant manager Edwin McGee secretary Hubert Craft treasurer Fred Mannhardt director Ed Arnold assistant director. The group discussed goals and pledged support for Mannhardt’s leadership and thanked benefactors for financial help.

Washington Band Harry Springman Hal Relstey Edwin McGee Hubert:Craft Fred Mannhardt Ed Arnold

Parrots in captivity need specific daily diet and care

Wild parrots live on seed and fruit and captives should receive similar foods. Feed sunflower seed hemp seed boiled yellow corn stale bread soaked in water occasional apple or banana roasted peanuts and dry crackers. Provide ample water and gravel. Clean the cage every day.

Pity the Egotist Critique Reveals Self Blindness

The egotist resents criticism yet, due to self regard, readily judges others. He remains blind to his errors and clings to costly, faulty paths even after others point out their folly.

Talk on Motor Overhaul and Ford Service Plan

A Ford shop outlines motor and transmission overhaul steps from removal to run in. It describes cleaning with a special air and gasoline system, disassembly, inspection of crankshaft, bearings, pistons, rods, camshaft, valves, and timing. Worn parts are replaced and reamed, with a $30 labor charge and Ford catalog pricing for parts. It urges car owners to learn about care to extend service life.

Ford

Denison Voters Back Sunday Baseball at College Park

Denison Iowa electors approve Sunday baseball by more than four to one in a special election. Four hundred sixty four votes favor permitting use of the college athletic park for Sunday games, 119 oppose, five ballots spoiled. Polls opened 1 to 6 pm with evident campaign effort and car caravans.

Denison Nore College Athletic Park Board of Education

Sunday Ball Incident Hopes for Dismissal

The Review notes the ongoing Sunday ball matter and expresses hope that it will be dropped now, signaling a potential settlement or withdrawal of charges. It emphasizes the hoped resolution and the desire to end the dispute.

Lions Hard To Tame Through Food Rewards

The text argues lions resist food rewards unlike other animals. It notes lions eat only meat and are given limited amounts, making training difficult for lion tamers.

Elements Gifts to the Deity Myth Recited

An old myth recalls the elements offering gifts to a god. The air sends a rainbow halo while fire provides a meteor lamp. The earth presents a ruby for the forehead and the sea a pearl for the heart.

Dictionary Insight Echoes Jonson on Worth of Effort

A compact reflection notes that dictionaries resemble watches and that the worst result may be better than none while the best cannot be expected to be perfect. The aphorism reflects on imperfect human endeavors and the value of effort.

Jonson

Disabled Soldiers Train for New Jobs

Washington, July 10 is noted as the Civil Service Commission reports the rehabilitation branch of the Federal Board for Vocational Education has nearly 60,000 men in training to overcome war injuries and return to self support. Many are in commercial trade and agricultural programs. Training assistants are needed to supervise and place graduates in jobs with initial salaries up to 2400 dollars per year. Applicants need education equivalent to high school graduation and at least one year in teaching or relevant industrial or military experience.

Washington, D. C United States Civil Service Commission Federal Board For Vocational Education Vocational Board Army Navy Marine Corps Civil Service Commission

Applications Open Until Further Notice for Several Positions

The notice states that it will receive applications for the listed positions until further notice. It names the positions and the issuing organization, signaling ongoing recruitment and potential changes to deadlines. Applicants are advised to monitor official announcements for updates and submission details.

Vera Cruz Passes Veto Amid War memories

Vera Cruz, a city twice captured by American forces in 1846 and 1917, shows bold pride by vetoing tribute to its defenders against the Gringees, indicating residents feel protected despite past vicissitudes.

Vera Cruz Mexico

Benefit In Joy Giving Keeps The Joy Flowing

The piece urges starting a habit of giving joy as a means of happiness for the giver and recipients. It notes that joy returns to the giver, enlarging the stream of goodwill and making one feel incomplete without helping others toward brighter days.

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