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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1921
Page
3
County nurse Miss Haines lists daily health chores for children. The items include washing hands before meals, washing face ears neck and nails, avoiding touching mouth and nose with unclean items, and brushing teeth after meals.
The Modern Health Crusade promotes daily chores and routines to foster physical and moral improvements. It cites a Knight Lanterns program with 20 to 54 weekly tasks over weeks, urging tidiness, restraint, and public health awareness as core outcomes.
Nine Spud boys, including Willie Spud, set out early for a musk of mosquitos bull heads carp and pickerel in the northern woods aboard a custom home on wheels. The group travels under names Gary O Loughlin McCall Harry McCall Harry Bell Ralph Dougherty Mil Gibson W W C Harding J L Brookhart Willis Todd.
A fragmentary diary entry describes a road trip by the Spud Boys with two cars and a tense moment when a shot is fired during a wireless update mentioning Senator Jim Brookhart rehearsing an oration. The letter notes travel plans toward fishing, a return to town, and onlookers’ reactions.
The Commercial Club annual officer election chose BF B Hammer as president Joe Falk as vice president and Robert Noonan as secretary and treasurer The board includes R L Lytle C C Reister F L Wilson H F Darbyshire W M Keeley T L Brookhart H A Paais J G Maxwell and W W Wilson They were unanimously nominated and will be installed at the next regular meeting
The funeral of Clarence Carmichael was held at the Presbyterian church yesterday at 2 20 PM with Rev. A R Oates in charge. Miss Hertha Hay sang a solo and a quartet performed. Pallbearers included Orville Caldwell Howard Caldwell Ralph Stutsman Aaron Stafford Cyril Birka and Sam Lambert. Interment was in Fim Grove cemetery. The large gathering reflected the high esteem for the deceased.
The late James Prebyl was honored with funeral services at the Prebyl residence nine miles north of Washington at 5 p.m. conducted by Dr. W W Bowers of the Methodist church. A quartet sang and pallbearers included Vincent Marek Charles Marek W M Marek Joe Prebyl James Prebyl and James Horshotsky. A large crowd attended and interment followed in the Richmand cemtery.
A lyrical notice extols Reister for producing Washington Butter with skill and dedication. The poem lauds his long career serving the public, his energetic management of the line and staff, and his pride in his sons, ending with a nod to Mrs. Gertrude Brooks.
Washington County plans to employ local labor on road improvements this summer with at least three contractors ready to hire local men. Waugh & Tackman of Clarkesville Iowa have begun two bridge crews on the Aineworth road. A. P. Munson of Marion Iowa will build a new bridge over Long Creek. Des Moines Steel will construct a bridge over Crooked Creek and numerous culverts on the Brighton road. J. W. Peed Son of Port Dodge Iowa will bring a grading outfit to the area. The county aims to finish grading and construction as work progresses to minimize travel disruption. Next year the Highway Commission estimates an allotment of 178000.00 for Washington County, compared with 141000.00 this year. County Engineer W. P. Rawn will supervise state work in the county, with wages paid by the Highway Commission, reducing county costs.
Seventy seven pounds of homemade candy was sent by the American Legion auxiliary welfare committee to the soldiers hospital in Knoxville. A freight shipment of 340 pounds of books and magazines was started, with a note sent to consignor Mrs Gebhart. Generous non members contributed to the boxes. Ceph Dodd carried parcels free and Russell funded the freight. Mrs Russell oversees this work and plans further relief for troops still in need.
Miss Nita McKoon of Washington Iowa a student at Iowa State Teachers College was appointed a member of the Cedar Falls YWCA cabinet for the summer quarter She will chair the social committee and take on additional duties The YWCA already has a due to enrollment of more than 1000 members this summer and cabinet positions carry notable responsibility McKeon earned selection for her past YW work and suitability.
Louiseville Courier Journal notes a civil service exam in mathematics for a government chauffeur, framing it as intricate and puzzling to readers curious about civic testing and public service duties.
Baptists announce an eatable sale at Orr's grocery on Saturday June 18. Presbyterians remind of the visit by Dr. and Mrs. Spence of Point Barrow Alaska the same night. A Children's Day program is set for New Haven church Sunday at 2 pm with a free will offering. Methodist senior choir rehearses Thursday at 7 30 pm and all are urged to attend. Church events continue Thursday evening June 16 at 8 pm with full attendance requested.
The W. BR. C. will meet Saturday at 2 30 PM in the G A R hall with a convention report and all members urged to attend. The Rebekah lodge meets Friday at 8 PM with balloting and initiation. ladies to bring lunch. Prairie Flower BB Y P U hosts an ice cream social Friday evening at the church. The Christian Endeavor of First United Presbyterian plans a bake sale at Farmer's Action Store on Saturday June 18.
The Pythian Sisters invite brother Knights to a Tuesday evening gathering at Castlehall on June 21. All members are expected to attend and a good time is assured.
The 4th division of the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church will hold its June social at the church on Friday afternoon led by Mrs. Henry Bowes and Miss Alice Rownd.
The Loyal Sons and Daughters of the Christian church will hold a meeting in the basement of the church building, with details to be announced to attendees.
The new year book will be distributed at the Fortnightly general meeting on Monday evening June 20 at 8:60 at Mrs. F L Wilson's home. Reports from the State Biennial of the National Federation of Women’s Clubs in Clinton and the National Biennial of the Mailed Clubs in the Tri Cities will be presented. All department members are urged to attend along with new members.
The Pueblo flood disaster prompts a Red Cross appeal for relief contributions. Donations should be mailed to Carl M. Keck, treasurer of the local chapter, via Commercial Savings Bank. The plea notes severe loss of life and property and urges prompt help.
The group asks residents to contribute clothing and shoes for the needy. Those with items to give are asked to call Mrs. B. V. Simons at 297 Black. The message is from the Woman’s Relief Corps.
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