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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1925

Page

3

Washington Country Club semi finals in golf tourney

Semi final matches are under way at the Washington Country Club with final contests in each flight set for next Monday. Results note Al Baldrige forfeited to Fred Martin. McDaniel Corbin match will be the division final. eighteen hole finals, nine hole earlier rounds. An invitational inter club match with Sigourney is planned for next Tuesday at 2 pm with picnic dinner at Legion Park.

Washington Country Club Guy Knaties Max Marble Fred Martin al Baldrige Ernest Lemmon Ralph Thompson Joe MekEihinney Louis Jones Henry Hull Ward Gilliland Hal Reister Lloyd Lytle George MeDaniel Earl Corbin Will Harwood Washington Sigourney Sigourney News Washington County Sigourney Golf Club Sigourney Crew Legion Park Chas. Baylor J. R. Mackey Harry Reynolds

Odd Fellows to Decorate Sunday at Lodge Hall

Covenant Lodge No. 101 Odd Fellows announce annual decoration ceremonies Sunday at 1 30 PM at the lodge hall. After a program they will proceed by automobile to Elm Grove Cemetery for grave services. Rev. F W Eastwood will give the address with music and a Rebekahs memorial service.

Lodge No. 101 Odd Fellows Lodge Elm Grove Cemetery F. W. Eastwood America Glover Ferrell Rebekahs Oscar Jugenheimer John Belville R. R. Breese

Iowa delegate heads to national Travelers Protective association convention

Fred West leaves tonight for Birmingham Alabama to attend the national convention as one of twenty five Iowa delegates. He will ride a twelve car Pullman special from Chicago with delegates from western and midwestern states. The group plans a Sunday visit in Chattanooga Tennessee. The convention opens Monday and runs a week. West has attended 22 consecutive national T V A conventions. On return he will visit his son Edwin KB Welt in South Bend Indiana.

Fred West Birmingham Alabama Travelers’ Protective Association Iowa Chicago Pullovans Chattanooga Tenn Mr. West South Bend Edwin KB. Welt

Iowa News Survey Questions Dallas County Accounting Methods

A Des Moines report claiming irregular accounting by several Dallas county officials was submitted to Attorney General Gibson by state checkers. The piece notes state auditor questions and dates place it in the Iowa political reform context.

Des Moines Dallas County Gibson State Checkers

Heavy rain today boosts crops after sultry spell

A sharp afternoon downpour cleaned streets and paused the street flusher for a time. The weather cooled from a hot late day and brought milder showers. Rain is expected to help crops with moisture after a warm spell.

Children observe day at Methodist church with three part program

Children’s Day at the Methodist Church will be observed next Sunday during morning worship. The program includes three groups performing the exercise God’s Little Children, a miscellaneous presentation by younger juniors, and choruses from the cantata Mother Nature and Her Children by older girls. Proceeds go to the student loan fund.

Methodist Church

Weeds Thrown On Highways Disrupt Road Dragging

The report states weeds scattered on traveled portions of highways hinder proper dragging and degrade road conditions. It calls the practice contrary to law, likely due to thoughtlessness, and urges immediate stoppage. Board of Supervisors, June 10 11 12 13.

Board of Superviors

Lisle McGugin Hurt Near Crawfordsville

R. L. McGugin of Washington suffered injuries yesterday evening while riding in his new automobile near Crawfordsville. The accident on a bridge left him with a head bruise and a dislocated neck vertebrae but not serious overall. he was cared for at the W. H. McCall home and was resting at home today.

R. L. McGugin Washington Crawfordsville Bob McGugin W. H. McCall

Vacation Bible School Attendance At Presbyterian Church

Rev Mr Eastwood and assistants in the Bible School report high enrollment growth from 46 to 71 as classes run daily for two and a half hours. Misses Mary Roberts Josephine Bailey Jean Johnson Violet Bramer and Blair Law assist, with expectations of even stronger turnout in the next two weeks.

Mr. Eastwood Presbyterian Church Eastwood Mary Roberts Josephine Bailey Jean Johnson Violet Bramer Blair Law

Des Moines Prepares For Inaugural Air Mail Service

Des Moines readies for the air mail launch on July 1 with new distributing cases marked for every state. The schedule shows planes leaving New York at 9 30 p m and arriving in Des Moines at 9 p m central time, with eight cent rates to Chicago and sixteen cents to routes east or west of Cheyenne.

Ite Des Moines Chamber of Commerce New York City Omaha Iowa Iowa City Edwin J. Frisk Chicago Cheyenne

Shenandoah Squirrel Bird Debate Sparks Public Stance

In Shenandoah Rev George Bennett the Outdoor Life Minister argues against exterminating squirrels and urges feeding and housing birds in winter to protect avian life. He notes no concerted offer to kill squirrels and hints that ending protection could renew the conflict as residents debate squirrels versus birds.

Shenandoah George Bennett Benn Shenandoa Boys Scout

Warren S Stone Dies in Cleveland

Warren S Stone president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and a leading labor financer died in a Cleveland hospital. He led the engineers, championed compulsory life insurance, and helped build a 14 story office building valued at over 3 million. Born 1860 in Iowa, Stone began as a locomotive engineer in 1879 and later shaped labor policy and finance.

Associated Press Cleveland Warren S. Stone The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Stone Engineer's Brotherhood Engineers Brotherhood Kentucky West Virginia Mr. Stone Ainsworth Iowa Washington Academy Washington Western College Central Committee of Adjustment Rock Island Carrie Bk, Newell Avency

Women from local churches attend Presbyterial Missionary Convention

A large party of women from the First and Second United Presbyterian churches traveled by train to Winfield for the Presbyterial Missionary Convention in session there. Fern Crozier and William Stewart headlined the traveling group, with Mrs J J Humeston presenting the Ford to India missionary Elizabeth Caldwell and Carolyn Hamilton directing music.

First Second United Presbyterian Winfield Fern Crozier William Stewart Second Church J. J. Humeston Ford Elizabeth Caldwell India Carolyn Hamilton Willard Wylie Hugh McCleery Nettie McLaughlin Doe Porter Jennie Achehon Eva Livingston Mra Dave McLaughlin Ila Gordon J. . Winmeton Faith Palmer Luin Cherry Sam McCleer

Thanking Neighbors for Support After Daughters Death

The Leng family expresses gratitude to neighbors and the community for flowers and kindness shown after the death of their daughter Virginia.

Igienda Tittle Ereter Virginia John W. Leng Amity

Attorney and politician Donnell dies on eve of 69th birthday

Denver obituary notes the death of Thomas Jefferson a Donnell a nationally known attorney and politician on the eve of his 69th birthday. Night News Summary Bucharest reports falling behind France in settling war debts with the United States. Washington reports the U S board of tax appeals allows obsolescence of buildings from rapid business center changes as a deduction from gross income for tax purposes.

Bucharest Romania France United States Denver Thomas Jefferson A’. Donnell Washington United States Board of Tax Appeals

Noted singer Madam von Mitzlaff dies in car crash

Springfield report states Madam von Mitzlaff a famed concert singer from 80 years ago died in an automobile accident. Dublin notes poet William Butler Yeats stirred the Senate with a plow for divorces and broader reform.

Springfield Madam von Mitzlaff Dublin William Butler Yates Pree Sisio

Notice of Nonresponsibility for Debts

Washington Ta June 12 1925. To whom it may concern I will not be responsible for any bills made in his name excepting those I make myself. By order of Frank Walker June 12 17.

Washington, Ta Frank Walker Washington County Sarah Parrow Wacshinaeton Iowa

Roy Daview Takes Summer Job at Bottling Works Airfield

Roy Daview visits the airfield at the start of the week to begin a summer position with the Bottling Works. He will work on site for the season.

Roy Daview

Sky Shifts From Bright Dinner Hour to Dark Return

Readers note a transition from a clear bright sky at dinner to a night black sky upon resuming work. The contrast highlights changing weather or lighting conditions within a single day.

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