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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1920
Page
8
Washington Choral Society plans a high grade concert likely late this month under Director Harry Thomas. Members have rehearsed for a spring event with plans to announce details as they firm up. Rehearsals shift to Monday evenings at the Hedg residence with future auditions for volunteers to join the chorus.
Next Saturday preparations for Armenian Relief are underway under Rev. Arthur R. Gates county chairman in Iowa. Washington county ranks twelfth with a 2799.84 dollar credit as donors are asked to leave contributions at designated spots. A short film on Armenian relief played at Fox Theatre and will also be shown at the Graham tonight and next week.
Regular meeting of K O P called for Monday evening at 7 30. Work in the rank of Esquire. Arthur Therion, C C, requests good attendance and directs members to be present.
Ainsworth notes Edwin Porter of Fulton visiting, and H C Pearson with W T Trotter touring Washington. A P Jeffrey returns from Kansas City trip while Chas Stearns attends a Continental Oil Co. meeting in Kansas City. Wm Herbner family moving to Davenport, with Mrs Herbner and Grace visiting in Crawfordsville and Carthage before moving. A & Sands visit Fairfield. Queen Esther circle gives a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Elizabeth Roberts Rees at M B E church parlor with pink and white decor and wedding-themed tables, plus refreshments and gifts.
Valley Valley March 5 community notes report Charles Augustine and other family members on the sick list. Jacob Ramee and family relocate to Washington. Walter Hotle moves to the Ramee farm. A W Hale takes the Hotle residence. Social visits include Myrtle Frank, Winnie Deal, and numerous neighbors at Deals, Franks, and Pfeiffers.
Crawfordsville notices show BE. J. Davidson visiting Washington yesterday at M. D. Yard home. United Presbyterian Missionary society to meet next Thursday at 2 30 pm with Mrs G W Hanna hosting. helpers include Mrs Pie Clark Mrs S G Taylor and Mrs Hattie Cherryholmes. Social Hour club hosted by Mrs Artie Wells. program featured Tris stories and refreshments by Mrs Wells.
Local notes report March 1 business deposits earn 4 percent CDs at Washington National Bank. Miss Maurine McLaughlin returns to Monmouth this evening. Miss Isabelle Lemmon spends weekend at home. Abba San of Old Japan ticketing at Phillips' Drug. seats selling fast. Mrs. G. E. Juzeler home from Ainsworth. Evelyn and Alice Peterson visit Mabel Moore. Miss Florence LaTier of Rogers Producing Co visits Washington for a home talent play. J. R. Coulter returns to St. Louis. William and Boston Atchison visit from Wilcox, Canada, en route home from New Brighton, Pa.
G. W. Kyte from the state auditor's office at Des Moines visits county offices to check and standardize blank forms. A recent law requires all offices to use standard forms and books. Some counties have complied while others still cling to old systems. Kyte surveys compliance across the state.
Lors Frank Bishop died at 5 20 PM Thursday at his Washington area home. He and his father Ed Bishop raised Aberdeen Angus cattle. Born September 14 1888 he married Ora Eckels December 12 1911. Surviving are wife three daughters Maralee Alta Hannah Jane Decela Ruth two years old and an infant daughter Margaret Alice who died in 1913. Also his parents and sister Abagial at home. He was a Christian and temperate man devoted to family and home.
Local merchants offer services from rugs and wiring to shoes and tires. Alex De Bord promotes farm equipment and rental space on the second floor of the Farmers & Merchants Bank Building. Notes mention house listings, reprints of sales on page 3, and social notices of residents visiting relatives and attending events in West Chester and nearby towns.
Auction sale of the late Sarah N. Crawford's household goods at her former Crawfordsville residence Monday at 2 30 p m.
N D Anderson continues repair work at his old stand across from the Opera House. Bring in your cars for spring work during March 3 to 6 and 8.
Notice states management of the armory is transferred to George Morrison who will oversee all rentals. Sidney S. Smith signatures or at least reference appear in the notice.
One of the best 160 acre farms in Howard County Iowa advertised for sale. Land described as excellent with fair improvements. Potential buyers urged to visit the office in the Farmers and Merchants Bank Building Room 307 Washington Iowa and contact J W Warner.
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