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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1923
Page
3
The pulpit committee endorses Rev. John D. Kern as pastor candidate to be presented to members next Sunday morning. Kern has preached for two Sundays with favorable reception, especially from the youth. Dr. Hugh F. Moore of Des Moines will preach at Sunday services. Moore oversees Baptist interests in southeast Iowa.
City of Washington Iowa warns residents that the garbage collector will not remove items forbidden by Ordinance No 119. All garbage must be placed in covered, water tight cans kept in the rear of the property.
For Sale or Trade for property in southern California. 97 acre farm ½ mile northwest of Lexington Iowa known as the C. H. Combs farm. Hog tight tiled and a good black loam soil with a barn double granary and home on the Washington and Wellman road. If interested visit the farm or write C. H. Combs 1613 East Anaheim St Long Beach California for more information.
Two young men appeared before Justice D. C. Kyle and were bound over to the grand jury under $1,000 bonds. Elwood Snider of Keota faces forgery after signing his brother’s name to a check cashed at a Wellman store. Lester R. Aldrich, listed as Omaha, is charged with grand larceny for stealing property from a fellow road worker and was arrested in Oskaloosa while buying a ticket to Des Moines. Both may be brought before a district judge on county attorney information rather than the grand jury.
Mrs F Boller and Mrs Omer Jones hosted a one o clock bridge luncheon at the Jones home with ten tables and a yellow pink orchid theme. Melvin Crawford and Hazel Osteen wed at the Christian parsonage with friends in attendance. The Bethel Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society met at Mrs George Genkinger’s home for devotionals and a review of Home Topics.
July notes from West Chester report residents preparing for garbage collection change, travel updates, and social musings. Town columns cheer the moon as a woman, complain about rain, praise a Washington trip, and admire new cars amid a gravel road upgrade near Young America school.
Final preparations for the Davenport booster delegation reelection are under way. An auto caravan of about 300 Davenport citizens led by a 40 piece band will reach Washington next Wednesday before noon. They will dine at the commercial club rooms, stay about two and a half hours, then a concert in Central Park followed by a brief speaking program. Souvenirs will be handed out and the trip promotes the Mississippi Valley fair. Committees from local civic groups will greet them and help them navigate Washington.
Robert Hood Shaffer died at his home four and one half miles southeast of Brighton after a six month health decline. He suffered a heart attack about seven last evening and passed before relatives could be summoned. He was 68, born March 7, 1855 in Pennsylvania. Survived by wife and six children Ada Pfeffer, Hattie Kessel, Bertha Saunders, Howard Shaffer, Allie and Clarence. He leaves two brothers Mendell and Lem and three sisters Curt Wells, Del Skinner, and Mary Smith. Lived in the community over 35 years and was well known. Funeral plans pending relatives’ arrival.
Centerville visitor M L Olds and family spent the weekend with relatives including Thomas Olds and Mrs Howe of Kansas City. Wm Trottar Jr fell from a wagon injuring his collarbone on a cement walk. Many locals hosted guests from Galveston Des Moines Alberta Canada Fairfield Letts and Davenport. A death notice noted the passing of Mrs T J Riley of Burlington with funeral attendance planned. Billy Chord has been ill but improving.
A humorous note from the Allentown Record about a long whiskered man who shows no concern if his wife buys his neckties for him. It playfully contrasts domestic shopping with personal preferences and fashion.
Ray Archer, manager of Jess Willard, visited last night at his aunt’s home in north Washington. He says Willard plans an exhibition for the American Legion in Wichita before retiring, and that the ex-champion will not return to active boxing. Archer notes Willard’s wealth from oil and land investments.
Mrs Harry White and sons Merle and Vernon and Everette Mitchell spent the weekend at Cedar Falls with Miss Freda White. Mr W G Robertson and children of Ainsworth visited Sabbath evening. he will preach a funeral sermon in Kirkwood Ill today. Mrs A L Graham and daughters from Monmouth WI visited Mrs C A Sprague. School directors signed all teachers for next year with grades assigned and staff listed. The board trimmed expenses by 7750 dollars compared with former years.
Crawfordsville notes a Sabbath visit by Mr and Mrs Tom Owen of Cedar Rapids to Mrs S W Huston. Dr H L Gingery and Miss Eliza beth Squires wed in Washington Tuesday evening with Dr Gingery now serving as local veterinary. The newlyweds are praised by friends. Other locals, including Mr and Mrs R C McCleary and family, visited Washington, while Miss Thelma Sipe returned from Cedar Falls after tonsil surgery.
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