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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1919
Page
3
A large crowd of over 400 attended a Washington caucus last night. Bovee received the mayoral nomination while Work and McCreery were named for council at large, completing the field for the race.
The ticket lists Mayor Edward Bovee and Treasurer D C Bell with Assessor Purvis. Park Commissioners Charles Deuel and W A Cook. At large councilors H H McCleery and M D Work. Ward councilmen J G Maxwell Green Squire G L Petters and William Libe.
A large audience filled the old Methodist church auditorium as the Non partisan Improvement party placed a complete city ticket for the March 31 election. Bowee for mayor was nominated by acclamation, with Cunningham as chairman and D. C. Bell, D. J. Ross, J. Applegate and others named to city posts.
By acclamation J C Purvis moves, nominating H H McCleery and M D Work for councilman at large. Ward caucuses choose George Maxwell, Green Squire, G L Fetters, William Libe, and D J Ross as ward councilmen with unanimous support.
Fortnightly club announces a joint Home Economics department meeting at 7 30 Tuesday March 11 hosted by Mrs Warfel. Other events include 1812 Hear the Minute Men at M B K church Sunday at 7 and Evening Literature and Afternoon Literature sessions with listed speakers and a special six o'clock dinner at Deans.
A basketball game is set at the Commercial club gym Friday evening pitting the Columbus Junction town team against a five from the YMCA gym class. The gym class squad lost to the town team in a recent meeting but hopes to even the tally with new players. A preliminary game features a gym class second team versus the high school reserves.
A notice notes a fine assortment of fresh can dies available at Deans. The item highlights multiple can die models and emphasizes quality and variety for buyers seeking manufacturing tools.
A brief item notes a stray TT appearing in the want column of the newspaper page. The finder reports the unusual typographical error amid the classifieds, with no further context provided.
Mrs. A J Peterson of Ainsworth walked miles through mud to reach Camp Dodge seeking discharge for her son Lieutenant Fred Peterson who had served in France with the 16th infantry. Red Cross aided with $25 cash and efforts to arrange discharge at Camp Dodge or Fort Logan. Peterson, once sergeant, was wounded twice and gashed in action, now awaiting discharge after transfer requests.
First Sergeant Palmer Wilson of Company K, 168th Infantry writes from Nefiderzissen Germany on February 13 describing rumors of potential homeward travel in about two weeks. He mentions football injuries, visiting friends Jim Burris Tude Burris and Bone Minick, and updates on Swift, Denison, Limerman, and Mullion while noting officers are away and mail delays.
The cafeteria offers hot and cold lunches and regular meals at all times at Deans Dining Hall.
Graham manager Bieford engages a ten piece orchestra of local talent directed by Fred Mannhardt. The group began last night and will be a regular feature at the Graham Opera House, according to today's announcement.
An advertisement invites subscriptions and clubs with contact via 59 Red after 5 30 p m or write to the Journal for economical club options. Authorized representative Nita Belle McKoon promotes the program.
Washington high school men, missing three regulars, used a patched lineup to push Burlington to a 21 to 5 defeat yesterday. McConnell Swift and Davis starred in a guard and center shuffle as Washington played a tight defense and kept Burlington from easy baskets. The game ended after a late rally by Burlington, with Washington arriving home by 12:30 am after a 6:3 departure and 8:35 arrival in Burlington.
The annual meeting of Chapter 1 P E O was held Thursday afternoon from 2 30 to 5 at Mrs Bonnie Thomas home. Officers elected for the new year include Mrs Helen Keck president Mrs Maude Roberts vice president Mrs Myre Helen Crooks recording secretary Mrs Eva Young corresponding secretary Mrs Sarah Wickham treasurer Mrs Florence Patterson chaplain and Mrs Mare Donahey guardian. About 25 to 30 members attended and no program was scheduled as business consumed the session.
The M L Miller home in Aina worth hosted a Wednesday family reunion for Mr and Mrs David Miller before their move to McLaughlin South Dakota A noon four course dinner was served with pink and white decorations and piano vocal selections by Bryan and Wilma Miller Relatives from West Chester Columbus Junction Haskins and other areas attended the five Miller siblings and spouses sharing memories before the departure.
Mrs D No Anwyl acted as hostess to the Navajo club on a Wednesday afternoon gathering chaired by the members. Fifteen attendees were noted at the event.
Ladies hosted at the Anny home lingered over conversation and music on the Brunswick while work and fancy crafts occupied their time. Mrs. J L Brookhart and daughter Margaret helped serve a pink and white luncheon after the gathering. Mary French was secretly surprised by friends who arranged a stealthy doorstep call as music from an Edison device and games provided entertainment.
Mrs. George Reed entertained the Pleasant Plains Missionary society for an all day meeting. Members sewed garments and comforts for French refugees. A noon cafetaria style dinner followed by Victrola music and regular society proceedings. Guest Mrs. Caroline Pace of Illinois played piano selections.
The Good Times club met with Mrs Glenn Swartz Thursday afternoon. Thirteen members attended. They will host a dinner for their husbands on March 13 at the Pringle home. Ladies wear housedresses, men wear overalls. A Chicago Fatherless Children in France note said their adopted war orphan Marcel Maud needs no further help.
An advertisement urges readers to subscribe to magazines with a phone contact after 6 30 p m and directs inquiries to the Journal care of Nita Brulle McKoon authorized representative.
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