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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1923
Page
3
Community interest in a Washington country club grows with talks of golf courses and tennis facilities. Residents urge timely organization and funding to realize a local club, with potential sites near town and plans likely before summer.
Revival services will begin Sunday June 17 in Wellston at the converted lumber yard tabernacle led by Rev. C. E. Riddington of Raritof and music by Josephine Caldwell of Cedar Rapides. Washington county residents are invited to participate.
The annual chautauqua runs August 14 to 23 with afternoon and evening performances each day except Sunday. Notable attractions include Bachman’s Million Dollar Band Maude Ballington Booth Senator Lenroot Sidney Smith Davies Opera Co and the Crawford Adams Co. Bible classes and youth programs are planned under Rev Howland Hanson.
An expert from Pittsburg Plate Glass Co. in Davenport showcases a unique plate cutting method. Known as Young, he lifts glass on edge and scores with a ten cent cutter to achieve precise lines, drawing attention for his skilled technique.
Architects Temple and Burrows lead the effort on a new building on the east side, working closely with the local board in a cooperative, principled manner to create a structure that will stand as a credit to the Washington community.
The Washington Advertising Club marked its sixth anniversary at the Commercial club with 60 to 65 attendees. The event featured toasts and roasts of Louis F Henderson, culminating in a gold watch presentation to Henderson from the club, amid humor and praise for his work and leadership.
Hundreds gathered at the Second United Presbyterian church for a formal welcome to Rev. Wilard Wylie and his family. Dr. W. R. Sawhill, former pastor and current moderator, joined the reception and shared in the event before departing for Seattle.
Sale notes 80 head of two year old white faced steers left from last Saturday’s sale. Weather rain forced sale disruption. Owner will offer close price to close out as they depart for a Texas ranch soon. See Congress Hotel Shirley and Offield.
Covenant lodge No. 101 Washington held a regular session electing Rev. W. H. Hampton noble grand and Fred Diller vice grand by acclamation. The lodge reports growth and a memorial service Sunday at 2 30 pm in the Christian church with neighboring lodges expected and the state grand master delivering the address.
Clare Dewey delivered strawberry stems to the Journal showing many dead berries and predicting a much shorter than expected crop. Local authorities in the vicinity agree the prospective yield is overestimated and there may be only about a half crop.
By order of the trustees F S Shebeck, Clerk calls Franklin township farmers to remove noxious weeds sour dock and thistles growing along roads without throwing them into the road. Drag men find seeds spread and nuisance. request farmer participation to remedy the difficulty.
A motion by Mr Rothschild to cable greetings to Joe Mark, club president visiting Germany, was nearly forgotten. A committee of J. W. Enslin and Ralph Shannon will send the cable today. An orchestra entertained. Mrs. Dodd attended, and the service went smoothly. Members hope for seventh anniversary access. The Ad club has secured a definite role for Steels in Washington.
The county board of supervisors, meeting Monday and Tuesday, will reconvene next Monday to discuss employers liability insurance. Policies for county employees renew yearly and lapse on July 1.
Claire Dewey recalls a wild gander attack as he notes a new goose hatchery moment in which a gander struck him from behind. He describes planting a 300 tree orchard with shrubs and expects a showy bower in time though he may not invite visitors during hateline season.
The Burlington Rotary club hosted about 100 boys and girls from local schools for a dinner last Monday. Rev J B Rendall of Muscatine spoke on character and worth while youth, followed by song and fellowship. Lions Rotarians Gyros and Kiwanians praised for their community interest.
The Walker family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for support during Edith’s illness and passing. They thank those who sent flowers and donated car rides. Signed by Mrs. C. W. Walker and Family, Leroy Jugenheimer, Mother and Sister.
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