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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1921
Page
3
The Legion auxiliary will meet this evening at the Legion room in the F M bank building to close the charter and push for at least 100 members. Each signer at the first meeting should recruit another woman by Tuesday night as samples of pins arrive and an order is prepared.
The Christian church presented a humorous old fashioned district school session yesterday evening. the house was packed and many were turned away. A free will offering of $31 was collected. Mr A Overholt, the piano tuner, is in Washington this week. Phone orders to 610 Blue.
Muscatine and Washington high schools plan a debate next Monday with an at home affirmative team and a negative team traveling. Two teams will debate each side due to a scheduling misunderstanding, with three judges including Prof Diefenbach, Prof Roberta, and Prof Weems. Admission is 25 cents and extra costs are expected.
The funeral for Simeon Bell who died Tuesday evening at his home near Seventy Six church was conducted yesterday at the Keota Methodist church with Rev. T F Barker of Washington and Rev. Shan D Thom of Lexington officiating. Active pallbearers included Bell’s sons and sons-in-law Clark Malvin Earl Bell Welter Romine Wm Fountain and Lee Cummings. Honorary pallbearers were longtime friends and neighbors. Interment followed at the Keota cemetery amid beautiful floral tributes.
George Bickford signs with the Fox Theatre to play the pipe organ regularly after a western tour with Shubert Orchestra. He plans to settle in Washington with wife Mrs. Bickford who will run the ticket window. His skill as pianist and organist will enhance Fox programs and screen plays.
A new corral will be secured for the cavalry horses and the lot on West Second street abandoned for that purpose after yesterday's agreement. The horses will remain housed in the barn on North Marion avenue.
A farmer Brown recounts buying a calf at a public sale thirty four miles away and shipping it home by express. He and three companions rode in the same car, paying eighty five cents each while the calf fare was three forty eight. The tale prompts questions about express versus passenger fare and potential changes.
Washington defeated Rockford high school 25 to 7 in the Cedar Falls tournament first round. This afternoon Washington faces Lime Springs which placed third in the state teachers college tournament last year and is noted as a dark horse contender.
Mrs J B Kupka hosted a six oclock dinner for Mrs Kupkas birthday with twelve guests including Dr and Mrs R D Temple of Burt Iowa. Chapter 1 PEO elected officers at a meeting hosted by Mrs W M Keeley. Other events include Pollyanna girls fare well at the Methodist church for Nellie Anderson and the Independent club gathering with bridge and a St Patrick theme luncheon. The Pleasant Plains Missionary society celebrated Ruth and Helen Fosters birthdays with a midday dinner for fourteen and a study program in the afternoon. Choir birthdays prompt a church dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Cloyce Stewart and Mr and Mrs Marvin Williamson as absent guests penned greetings for the newlyweds.
City crews spray water on Washington streets this afternoon to settle dust and ease downtown business activity. Officials say funds are insufficient for full street washing. American Legion offers to lend equipment but Mayor Bovee declines due to water costs. A physician notes most throat and nasal issues stem from street dust. Citizens welcome the relief.
Announcement lists a Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M meeting Friday March 4 at 8 pm with petitions and Second Degree work Elliot Grayson W M 32403 includes W R C meeting Saturday at 2 30 pm G A R hall Rebekah lodge Friday 7 30 pm asks ladies to bring sandwiches Moose band rehearsal Friday evening invites any instrument owners to bring instruments Moose members prospective members and families invited to Moose hall Thursday night for a literary program suate
A Farmers Union convention will be held in Washington on Wednesday March 9 at 2 o clock in Woodman Hall. Wm Sutherland is president and I B Rabenold is secretary treasurer. Representatives from all locals are expected. The Woman's Auxiliary to the American Legion will meet March 8 at 8 o clock in Legion rooms. The Young Woman's Home Missionary Society meets March 7 at 7 30 in the church nursery. All members are urged to attend.
Section 3 home economics notes a Fortnightly Club meeting set for Tuesday at 2 45 in the afternoon at Mrs F L Wilson 2613 home. Members are asked to bring 15 cents for the demonstration.
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