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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1925
Page
3
Judge Hamilton adjourned district court to next Thursday March 26 at ten o clock. Only case assigned for trial is Blanchard against Cavin with possible later business undisclosed. Grand jury recessed after inspecting county jail and home in good condition.
Secretary Marty Kreiter invites high school boys to a religious meeting on Sunday at three oclock at the YP building. It is the second in a series of afternoon services. Speakers include Meg Til Robb John Matthews and Lloyd Hill with music likely from local high school boys.
In Pritghton on March 19 Gale EFI six years old and Glenn Farrier fifteen were thrown from a horse while riding to school. Gale sustained a badly hurt arm, while Glenn was uninjured. Gale to be taken to Washington county hospital for X ray.
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Ralph Pratt, manager of Fox theater here and Pratt's theater in Winfield, will become a traveling salesman for First National Pictures. He will cover southeastern Iowa, a territory previously handled by his brother. Ay Pray remains with the company as a special representative without a fixed territory. Clyde, with three years at First National, gains promotion. Pratt's road work should not alter Fox theater or Winfield operations. both houses will continue under capable staff.
Supt. Frank Beatty at the Washington county home sold 105 hogs for 14 cents a pound yesterday. The hogs averaged 277 pounds and brought 3 980 90. Sealed bids on hides were received and Charlie Thomas, who hoped to take them to Ottumwa, was the successful bidder. This sale shows strong prices and favorable terms for the county home stock sale.
T R Phillips national secretary of the Photo Finishers Association will depart Monday night for Philadelphia to address a photographers convention. He will then visit key eastern cities including Boston Newark New York Philadelphia Harrisburg Pittsburgh and Columbus to meet local photofinishers and discuss the rapidly growing organization.
The sophomores beat the juniors 15 to 2 in the girls game and the senior boys triumphed over the freshmen 14 to 7. Sophomore Telford and Hunter starred for the girls while Rhodes led the senior lineup in scoring. Referees were McKay and Carlton. Louisville march 1 report notes storms across Kentucky caused injuries and property damage in Glasgow Louisville Springfield and Lexington.
Supt. W C Harding announces that Prof. Robert Rienow of the State University of Iowa will deliver the Washington High School commencement address. Rienow has been connected with the university for ten years and is a highly regarded speaker. The ceremony moves to Wednesday May 27 due to another address that evening.
Dr. Blage announces and preaches on Choosing Life at the Methodist church with reference to the biblical account of David and Israel. He honors the American soldier and argues Christ was chosen of God to guide lives as king. The sermon reflects on leadership, loyalty, and faith.
Chicago Daily News dispatch reports from West Frankfort Illinois that 100 storm victims have been found there and nearby. Officials estimate Franklin county deaths at about 150 as the search continues for more casualties and survivors.
The Fair Store on the south side of the square announces a grand opening sale starting Saturday. Large shipments arrive as experts warn against broad price cuts yet promise record volume and deep bargains. The event runs eight days with early shoppers urged to choose from unbroken lines and save on home furnishings.
Kalona faces the Walona Independents at the Y M C A in a highly anticipated basketball game. The crowd is expected to be large after Kalona’s earlier overtime win. lineups include Marshall and Carltona at forward and Waymacke, McKinstry, and Davis at guard. A junior high exhibition and gymnastic stunts precede the main event with tipoff around nine o clock.
At the recent school election HonR. Seyler was re elected for a three year term. A daughter arrived at the William J. Fritchen home. J. L. Pulver is much improved after a sickness. Fred Henderson writes from Carlsban New Mexico that his wife is improving since moving from Burlington Kansas. David Thomson of Pulaski Pennsylvania visits relatives in Washington County near Keota. He is returning from Eureka California where his brother Ira B. Thomson lived. He notes changes since youth and mentions the oldest son who is a Presbyterian minister.
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