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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1920

Page

5

Bank Robber Gangs Threaten Iowa Banks Warned

DES MOINES July 24 Three gangs of bank burglars are operating in Iowa. They cover southern eastern northern and western areas and target banks with careful preplanning. Banks are urged to hire armed watchmen and keep bonds insured while watching suspicious entrants.

Iowa Des Moines Iowa Bankers Association Warner

Correspondents of Journal Send in News Reports

Crawfordsville July 25. Lee Huston and the Misses Hazel Anwyl Velma Orris were among about 60 guests entertained by Mrs Ruth Orris Hulquist at her Swedesburg home Wednesday night. Mrs G W Manussier and son Billy of Washington visited Mrs Clarence Young yesterday. Mrs M F B Vesey of Winfield spent the day here at her brother W H Hagies. Elwyn Davidson was a visitor in Iowa City yesterday. Mrs Charles Millson was a business visitor in Washington yesterday afternoon. Alfred Nash returned home from Chicago yesterday morning. Miss Minnie Manners of Wahoo Neb and Mrs Eva Barnes of Davenport arrived last night for a week's visit at the Manners home.

Crawfordsville Lee Huston Hazel Anwyl Hazel Velma Orris Ruth Orris Hulquist Swedesburg G. W. Manussier Billy Washington Clarence Young M. FB. Vesey Winfield W. H. Hagie Elwyn Davidson Iowa City Charles Millson Alfred Nash Chicago Minnie Manners Wahoo Neb Eva Barnes Davenport Manners Home

Nira Notes On Local Life And Distinct Events

Irvin Curl helps his father in the hay field. Will Eckerman’s mother funeral held at Keota. Ed Hradel buys a new Ford. Charley Rowe family and Luellie Hanley to Muscatine. Mrs Evans, a respected Nira citizen, critically ill. Agnes Reif to teach Nira this fall. Lola Bull and children at Carl Brown. Mrs Adams and Mrs Davisson to Mt Pleasant. Opal Green visiting Clyde Stoutner. Maud Mattison visiting sister near Williamsboro. Mrs Barrett improving after illness.

Nira Agnes Reif Lola Bull Carl Brown Adams Mrs. Davisson Mt. Pleasant Opal Green Clyde Stoutner Maud Mattison Williamsboro Mrs. Barrett

Visitors and residents seen in Crawfordsville on July 24

Crawfordsville July 24. Mrs C A Sprague, Mrs J J Anwy and Hazel their daughter, W H McCall and sister visited in Washington yesterday. T J Long of Sumner, Iowa, came to see his ill brother John Long. Dr and Mrs Pratt of Winterset Iowa visited at J W Paschal home. Rev and Mrs W S Covert left yesterday for new home in Sharpsburg Iowa.

Crawpvordsvil Crawfordsville C. A. Sprague J. J. Anwy Hazel W. H. McCall Washington T. J. Long Sumner Iowa John Long

Minnesota pays bonus to Storm Lake veteran

July 24 Minnesotas Carl Peterson of Minneapolis, in Storm Lake with Standard Construction Company for nearly a year, received a state bonus check totaling 330 dollars. He earned fifteen dollars per month for twenty two months of service and plans to save the funds for a rainy day rather than spend it in riotous living.

Storm Lake Carl Peterson Minneapolis Standard Construction Company Minnesota

Evening Journal report on Washington County events

Washington County items dominate the Evening Journal with brief notices on local happenings, public meetings, and community concerns. Highlights include mayoral activity, school updates, and upcoming civic events affecting residents. Several organizations are named in passing, reflecting a typical daily county newspaper snapshot.

Women Bet Mad In London Says Exchange

London papers lament English women and girls have gone betting mad with wagers from sixpence to a pound. Office workers stage bets on tennis and golf engagements to marry and even on who will speak next. A business man complains office chatter centers on odds over work and a cook worries about ovens.

London

Proceedings of the Board of Supervisors June 1920 meeting

The Board met Monday June 7 1920 with J W Parrow and C O Dayton present. J W Parrow served as Chairman in A J Morgan’s absence. May meeting minutes were read and approved. Regular claims included Iowa Gas & Electric Co and repairs totaling 21.04 dollars.

Board of Supervisors Dane Sid Clay Township Washington Township Will Cunningham C. B E. Guzeman Truscon Steel Company 8. C. Stout Standard Building Department A. L. Griffith N. BE. West Harry McCall J. D. Glasgow Fred Minick Charles M. Dennison R. H. McCarty Belle Rice T. A. Michels Geo. W. Hay A. J. Morgan J. W. Parrow Co. C. Dayton Marsh W. Bailey W. P. Wells Geo. W. Reed Jackson Township E. L. Stewart Chas. Sojka Wes Reiner Bb. T. Foster Rush Helwick W.S. Brown H. L. Walker K. J. Kallaus Lime Creek Township L. S. Bradford Fred Herr R. B. Stafford W. S. Henderson W. B. Webster C. M. Livery Marion Township W. H. Sigafoose Clarence M. Benson C. P. Grosscup Sam L. Marsh Oregon Township C. 0 Dayton Iowa Gas & Electric Co Varreee

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