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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1920
Page
3
Rothschild of Washington Iowa was elected president of the Iowa State Retail Dry Goods and Apparel association at its initial meeting. The group, formed mainly as an educational body, aims to discuss merchandising methods with about forty central Iowa merchants in attendance.
The Vawter meetings featured strong singing led by Miss Reaves and evangelist Vawter delivering The Great Feast sermon urging souls to conversion. He illustrated Christian fervor with a Ukiah, California story about salesmanship and personal evangelism, urging diehard earnestness for the soul rather than dollars. A Kinross delegation including Frank H. Shaul may attend tonight, and Fox & Dewey begin a big shoe sale June 17. The fishing season opens May 15 under state laws restricting gear, with bag limits and size requirements for bass, pike, pickerel, crappie, and overall daily catch limits of forty game fish.
The Eworth League convened amid a large turnout as delegates gathered for the district session. Speakers addressed community issues, while attendees anticipated policy discussions and local initiatives.
The Muscatine district Epworth League convention opened at the Methodist church with over seventy out of town delegates attending. Sessions run through today and tomorrow culminating Wednesday evening with a Holland address and a consecration service. An Anlique pageant The Uplifted Cross is planned for tonight led by Alma Hearne Holland with a Washington origin, while Rev Barker and Dr Minear address morning sessions.
The Journal notes mising local news and jokes about plate glass shattering trends. Bruce Cowden is thanked for the apology while McElhinney’s costs are described as high. A Ford collision incident is linked to Ed Kunath, who is called the “quictim.” The piece jokingly warns to keep Fords off the terrace or face consequences.
The Women's Interchurch Committee supervises a daily playground program at Sunset Park starting with Dolly Day. Miss Willa Gibson leads the playground, with older volunteers from churches aiding. Each day features a different church, all children welcome regardless of denomination, with activities aimed at mothers and children including sewing lessons and a Saturday carnival plan.
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