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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1918

Page

3

Mt. Pleasant Wins State High School Championship

Mt Pleasant captured the Iowa state high school basketball title by edging Iowa City 17 to 16 in a dramatic final at Iowa City. Harshbarger nailed late baskets to seal the win as Shimek led Iowa City and Green starred for Mt Pleasant. A 2,500 crowd witnessed a record crowd armory clash and Mt Pleasant earned a berth to a three-state invitational at Wabash College on March 29.

Iowa City Mt. Pleasant Ames Harshbarger Shimek Stromberg Green University Armory Frank Birch Mt Pleasant Corner Jenson Cedar Rapids Otteopby Sioux Center Altho Ottumwa Henry Iiona Ilinois Indiana Wabash College

Paper drive urged by Presby Church committee

The Presby terian church paper committee plans to ship papers on March 25. They urge residents to save papers and magazines, note last year’s 300 VHS of loose paper, and use strong cord. Country residents should leave papers at the church. town residents place them out the shipping day. Notify the committee if canvass is missed.

Presbyterian Church

The Automobilist Observation

The excerpt contrasts the driver’s frantic pace with the ladies’ passive scenery watching. The man at the wheel is focused on driving, leaving little energy or opportunity for conversation once the day ends.

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Wellman banker’s suicide shocks Iowa town

W. Carr assistant cashier of Wellman Savings Bank shot himself in the basement about 9:30 this morning. He died nearly thirty minutes later after not leaving a statement or clear reason for the act. Carr, 32, had worked at the bank about eight years and was highly regarded in Wellman. Funeral arrangements not yet announced. six sisters and three brothers survive.

Wellman W. ©. Carr Wellman Savings Bank Carr Moore H. G. Moore Mr. Carr I Vie Carr I, N Carr J. N. Carr Nora Schwimley California J. W. DeVoe Kansas City Otto Klockenteger Idaho Falls Idaho Leslie L. Carr Cleremont Iowa Ralph Hull Mia Jasper Green Grand Junction Cole David Carr St. Paul, Minn Roy Carr Promise City Warren Palmer Tyrone Okla Vic

Cut This Out It Is Worth Money Trial Package Offer

Notice urges readers to cut out a slip and mail five cents to Foley & Co. in Chicago to receive a trial package of Foley products including Honey and Tar Compound, Kidney Pills, and Cathartic Tablets. For sale by J. E. Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Foley & Co Sheffield Ave Chicago Lil Foley J. E. Lemmon

Norma Talmadge Stars In The Moth At Fox Theater

The Moth features Norma Talmadge as Lucy Gillam in a tale of a capricious heiress drawn to Cleopatra like glamour and danger. The Selznick Picture promises emotional drama with striking gowns and scenes filmed at Beechhurst Long Island.

Fox Cleopatra Norma Talmadge The Selznick Fox Theatre Lucy Gillam Miss Talmadge

Women Relief Corps meeting and social planned

The Women’s Relief Corps met Saturday with active reports from committees. A social for the first ward is set for Tuesday March 19 at 2 30 at Mrs M Hollinger’s home. Contributions to the Treasure and Trinket Fund continue for war aviation work. A memory service for Ida Skipton was held. Edna Purvis hosted a Sabbath class in which eight children dressed as bunnies enjoyed games and treats. Lara Hogue hosted a farewell supper for friends prior to her move to Pueblo Colorado with her mother.

Women's Relief Corps First Ward Caner Ida Skipton California Marian McLaughlin Miss Purvis Lara Hogue Miss Hogue Pueblo Colorado

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