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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1925
Page
3
Dr E E Stutsman was elected to a new three year term on the board of education with 593 votes. Masson received 132 and four ballots were spoiled. The turnout was 725. Stutsman praised for faithful service and public confidence.
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. William Busby of Austin Minnesota are to be announced tomorrow with the service planned for Thursday afternoon. The funeral party will ride No. 29 of the Rock Island into Washington tomorrow morning.
Miss Opal Farrington of Mitchell called on her parents at the John Godley home near Haskins and then visited her grandmother Mrs S J Warner.
The article notes that candidates rise from a sense of public duty and cites Dr Stutsman and Dr Masson as examples willing to make personal sacrifices to hold public office without compensation, reflecting hopeful support for Washington's Aptdent School District.
The Sub-district Declamatory contest will be held here in Washington at the high school auditorium Friday evening at seven thirty. Twelve students from eight Iowa schools compete to represent this district in the upcoming preliminary contest. John Matthews of Washington leads twelve entrants with orations, dramas, humor and theatrical pieces, including selections by Herbert Seliger and others.
At the Baptist church last evening the service drew high interest with one decision after Kev Kern's sermon titled The Lonely Train. Music played a key role and the invitation led to a significant response among attendees. Tonight features a boy scout night with a pastor delivering an appropriate sermon and special music planned.
The family of Mrs. John Minick thanks neighbors and friends for sympathy and flowers during illness and after funeral. Charles Warner and family visited Mrs. B. E. Warner and attended W. B. Gordon’s funeral. Allen Green from Minneapolis and St Paul visited and installed a radio for the family.
Six scouts from Dr Clow’s troop presented a knot tying program before Rotarians after a hearty meal. Dave Elder explained the act and led demonstrations of ten to twelve knots, showing practical uses and surprising knots unseen by many. A preliminary ballot elected directors for the coming year: Homer Flarbyshire, BE. OB Hammer, W. M. Keeley, J. S. McElhinney, R. F. Shannon, J. C. Sexton, R. W. Thompson.
The M E church held special meetings with a large congregation. Dr George Blagg from Muscatine preached on A Layman s Minister from Acts 8 6 8 stressing God drawn service and brotherhood. Mr Tem and Mr Cato aided the service and Dr Blagg was warmly welcomed. Tonight the sermon topic is Profession and Practice.
The Girl Scouts Advisory Council met at Mrs. W. M. Keeley s home to discuss business. Chair Missinnie Conner reported both troops progressing toward full scout status with Tenderfoot tests completed and ranks assigned.
An advertisement extols Lyon's Bread with confident claims that the product will please readers. It emphasizes exceptional quality and inviting color imagery to attract shoppers.
One hundred twenty five women signed for membership met at the Y M C A for organization work. National secretary Miss Clara Roe attended with a plan to incorporate, form a local board, and begin classes in arts and crafts and gym facilities.
A 1924 county vehicle tally shows 552 new car registrations in Washington. Ford leads with 382 units followed by Chevrolet 43 Huick 23 Dodge 19 Star 18 Studebaker 13 Overland 7 Hudson 7 and other makes including Maxwell Vicon and Packard.
Auction announces sale of 25 head of horses at Riverside on Thursday March 22. A small want ad notes available for buyers and bidders.
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