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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1921
Page
3
Frank C. Beatty G W Hay and J L Fifer were named to study probable costs and related items for a proposed Washington swimming pool. They began work today and aim for a mid next week report, with a general committee meeting to outline further plans.
Military funeral services tentatively arranged for tomorrow on the receipt of word. nearly two weeks ago bodies of Washington war heroes arrived in New York and have not yet reached Washington. Expected to arrive in the coming week, services likely a week from tomorrow. The bodies are Orville Means and Floyd Wallace, killed at Chateau Thierry three years ago.
Joseph Conrad announces a contract to sing on three days of the Fairfield aero show next week. He will perform with the Fairfield regimental band for about eighteen minutes daily and will be paid fifteen dollars per day.
Bugs Valuable Bull Boyd Berdo purchased a Brown Swiss bull from J. G Aller of Harper. The three year old animal has led Mr. Aller’s herd for the past two years.
Special notice urges orders for a tent reservation at Chautauqua grounds before Monday August 1. Issued by 14002 Grounds Committee.
Mrs. Alvah BattéFsoh hosts thirty five friends for her birthday with a late supper and out of town guests. The Woman's Home Missionary society plans a January picnic at KR EK Browns south of Iowa Avenue with sixty members attending. Miss Aliene Crone and Rex Long wed at the Methodist parsonage in Washington and plan a motor trip, returning to Crawfordsville on the farm near Long’s father.
Seven hundred pounds of books magazines and pillows were sent from Washington to the Knoxville hospital for disabled World War veterans. The shipment funded by American Legion auxiliary welfare committee donations includes up to 50 pillows, with 59 men to benefit.
A group of young women known as the Ready Maids reunites for a summer of social events hosted in members' homes. Last night a slumberless party at Mrs. Boyd Berdo’s featured an Ouija board among attendees from Chicago Pittsboro and Washington. Later the Martha class from the Methodist Sunday school gathered at Lucille Reister’s home for a damp weather picnic and games with Victrola music after a six thirty supper.
The Lions Club pushes for a community swimming and bathing facility at the city park. Members favor improved amenities over the current river beach setup, but no action has been taken yet.
Grounds committee notes strong demand as many people reserve chautauqua tents at reduced rates this year. Orders for tents will be placed early Monday morning. delays after that time may miss the chance to secure a tent.
The community reports the election on a new school house was spirited and decisive with 324 votes cast. The proposition passed by 86, 202 yes to 116 no, including 112 yes and 73 no from men and 90 yes and 48 no from women.
The W. 8. C s meet with Mrs G Helt Thursday afternoon Aug 4. Havre Social club meets with Mrs Ben Miller Aug 4. Pleasant Plain Missionary society meets with Mrs McCleery on Wednesday Aug 34 for all day meeting. Booster club meets with Mrs Arthur Wyley Tuesday afternoon with needies thimbies and scissors expected. West Chester Aid society Methodist church holds monthly social Aug 3 at 2 p.m. Lexington Aid society hosts gifts for bazaar at Harvest Home Picnic. Y W H M B of the Methodist church picnic supper Aug 1 at 6 30 at Sunset Park bring own dishes dues.
Washington fans at Wyman watched a strong, well-played game despite mud and a low hit day. Little pitched a standout game for Washington, while Davis and the Wyman battery limited local hits. Noonan doubled in ninth, but the rally fizzled as Wyman held on for the 3 0 win with a rematch planned soon.
Massachusetts archivist John H. Edmonds argues Captain Kidd was a privateer of good repute and not a pirate. He cites political motives behind Kidd’s 1701 execution and criticizes Lord Bellomont for false assurances and manipulation in the Kidd affair.
Land owners and tenants of Franklin Township are directed to cut roadside weeds adjoining their land and all noxious weeds on their farms at once by order of the Trustees. 14112
Owing parties are urged to call and settle at once due to change in ownership of the Service Vulcanizing Company at Motor Inn Garage 4013.
Chicago officials report the Federal Reserve Bank reduced rediscount rates to 6 percent for all classes and for member bank promissory notes up to six months maturity. The prior rate averaged 6 percent.
The Bitter Teuth author Joseph Hergesheimer, famed in England, dined in New York and condemned the commercial spirit in literature. He said true art money should never be an object, then noted an exorbitant bill with the remark that money should be no object but not an objection in these times.
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