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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1920

Page

3

Bethlehem Commandery Convocation Evening Meetings

Announcements list a 7 45 p m convocation at Bethlehem Commandery with work in the Red Cross and Temple for two candidates concluding until September with no July August meetings. J D Glasgow BE C notes 34 candidates since January and refreshments between degrees. World Wide Guild girls host monthly party Tuesday. bring a dime. Regular K of P meeting Monday, Page rank, Arthur Therion C C. Community clubs and church groups schedule meetings June 23 and related notices with locations in West Chest er and 509 West Washington Street.

Convocation of Bethlehem Commandery Order To the Red Cross Order of the Temple J. D Glasgow Be.c World Wide Guild Arthur Therion C. C

Club Meetings Schedule Notices From Havre

On Tuesday evening, June 22, a gathering will be held. The Havre Social club meets Thursday afternoon, June 24, with Mrs. Will Easter. The Rebekah club meeting set for Tuesday afternoon has been postponed until further notice.

Havre Will Easter Rebekah Club

Old Style Time Still In Use In England And Europe

The unreformed calendar persists beyond eastern Europe under the Greek church. In England Christmas is still on December 25, but government payments on the national debt follow Twelfth Day and June 24 for summer dividends with July 5 noted.

Europe England

County Farm Land Valuation Totals in 1920 Abstract

County Auditor A L Griffith reports the 1920 tax assessment abstract for Washington county. Farm land valued at 29 647 568 dollars and town lots 5 453 452 dollars, totaling realty at 35 562 892. Farm acreage 347 890 at 85 64 per acre, Washington township highest per acre at 113 06, Lime Creek largest acreage 32 549. Personal property lists livestock totals and values, merchandise stocks, and moneys and credits totaling 6 169 376 and 10 162 605 respectively.

A. L. Griffith Des Moines Agaditor Washington County Washington Township Brighton Township Lime Creek Township Washington Brighton

Red Cross Finance Committee Meets in Washington County

A Washington county Red Cross finance committee meeting was called to allocate funds among seven county branches for the employment of a county public health nurse. Members include Rev A H Barker N A Buck A J Baschnagel C M Keck and Max Waterhouse with Keck treasurer and J D Glasgow ex officio. Walter Davidson of Chicago headquarters waived the national quota of 3400 dollars, leaving the possibility of further waivers or reductions.

Washington County The Red Cross A. H. Barker Wellman N. A. Buck Brighton A. J. Baschnagel Riverside C. M. Keck Washington Max Waterhouse Clay Mr. Keck J.D. Glasgow Glasgow Walter Davidson Central Division Red Cross Chicago National Red Cross Davidson

Challenge Track Meet By Methodist Sunday School

The Red White and Blue class of the Methodist Sunday school invites any class or organization aged 11 to 14 to a track meet. Date to be decided. Contact Robert Thompson at phone 654 Red 10812 for details.

Methodist Sunday School Robert Thompson

Washington Butter 68c for sale at all groceries

Butter priced at 68 cents per unit advertised as available at all local grocery stores. Listing notes standard grocery distribution channels and asks readers to purchase from participating shops. No additional details on brand size or quantity provided.

Washington

Express Co Enforces New Office Rules

Agent C McCloskey said the Express Co will strictly follow new eight hour schedules. Office hours are 8am to noon and 2pm to 6pm Mondays through Saturdays, closed Sundays. Wagon delivery runs 9am to 5pm with no Sunday service. Pickup is 8am to 5pm with calls in by 4pm, and shipments arriving after 1pm may miss delivery outside the district.

C. McCloskey The American Railway Express Company

Gods Galore Images in India Reach Vast Counts

India reportedly holds about 300 million images of diverse gods reflecting deep religious imagery. The estimate highlights the cultural prominence of deities in daily life and artistic expression across the country.

India

Wins Prize Through Artistic Ability

Mrs. J. W. Cox learned she won two hundred dollars in a Rural Weekly contest two months after submitting a water colored piece. She cut out movie star likenesses Doug Fairbanks and Mary Pickford and painted wedding decorations, earning praise though the first prize went to a Wisconsin man for eight hundred dollars. Mrs. Cox has previously won several prizes for artistic skill.

County Home Service Held by Methodists

Residents at the county home enjoyed a service arranged by the women's interchurch committee. Dr W W Bowers of the Methodist church spoke briefly and a double quartet from the Methodist choir sang gospel songs. The Twenty third Psalm was recited by the audience. Further services of this character are planned.

Women's Interchurch Committee W. W. Bowers Methodist Church Methodist

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