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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1925
Page
3
A fire heavily damaged the Stewart home near the fore, with attic involvement and water damage predominating. Firefighters kept the blaze from spreading despite high winds. the family plans temporary relocation to Ralph Smith apartment. Insurance may partially cover losses. cause undetermined.
Dublin reports from the registrar general show 192% as Ireland’s healthiest year on record. Marriage and birth rates rose while deaths fell to 13.242 thousand versus the ten year average 15.89. Births total 61,690 with 31,808 boys and 29,?8 girls. estimated population about 3,160,000 with no census since 1911.
Misa Althea Montgomery chair of the Y W C A board says membership pledges received by April 1 will count toward charter leadership. All women and girls over 12 must join the Women’s Association to use gym and pool facilities. No fixed pledge amount set. contributions chosen by each member help fund more equipment.
The Baptist church meetings drew the largest weeknight crowd yet with five decisions reported. The topic The Fatal Day sparked varied ideas and deep impressions. The children's choir performed a special number and will sing again tonight, as Rev Kern speaks on Christ and Man's Need.
We express appreciation to friends for tokens of love and kindness shown at the loss of our loved one. May peace rest on and abide with all rebels relatives and friends.
We express gratitude for the kindness shown at the funeral of our brother and uncle James Rathmel and for the support given by Mrs. Mattie Shenefelt.
The Finney Brothers and families express sincere thanks for kindnesses during the illness and death of their father Joseph C Finney.
Thos K Kelly of Minneapolis spoke to the Washington Advertising Club urging retailers to know their merchandise and defend local shops against aggressive house-to-house salesmen. He warned of growing canvasser competition, calls for aggressive retailer action, and noted high commissions paid to itinerant sellers and their impact on established stores.
A large crowd gathered at the Methodist Church to hear Dr. Georen Ringe of Mases speak on the topic Choosing Life. The minister quoted from Deuteronomy and urged attendees to consider the message as the two weeks of meetings continued with spirited song and special numbers.
Davis describes a five o clock volleyball practice at the Y Mo cA Gymnasium as prep for a Wash'naton Mo CLA team. Davis aims to bring a Kewanee Ut team for a locals game and notes two practicing lineups plus upcoming indoor circus near late April or early May.
The Fortnightly Club Music Department will present tenor Wylie Stewart in recital Tuesday evening in the city. Washington music lovers will welcome his return as those who heard him before were delighted and urged he come back.
Washington Y M C A overwhelmed Kalona 40 to 15 behind a quick start led by Waymack McKinstry and Carlton. Kalona struggled to score early as Washington maintained the pace in twenty minute halves with strong team play and inside baskets. A junior high contest preceded the game, with the first team defeating the junior squad 22 to 7.
Funeral services for Joseph Finney were held Thursday at eleven in the Jones and McElhinney parlors with Meg Malcolm of Albia assisted by Rev Willard Wylie. The body went to Mansfield Ohio for interment by his three sons.
The report notes Hazel room moving to Fairfield then returning to Cody Neb for a closing sale. Washington visitors Mr and Mrs Godlove stay with relatives. Will Murphy Tom Morgan and Will Boyd buy cattle in Kansas City. Davis Bros ship cattle to Chicago. Wilbur Gardner ships rock from Kansas City. George M Ebner sawing wood. Community dinner postponed. Several residents visit Ottumwa and Washington amid poor road conditions with rail travel noted.
An unclear note mentions Velocity and hyon's Bread. It references wood bread and a coupon offering a dinner set with every loaf, implying a promotional deal.
The Iowa Live Stock Co reports cattle at 11.25 per cwt for RA Stewart yearlings and Clegg Bros cattle from near Ainsworth sold for the same price. John Babcock notes the news brings sound profits to Washington County farmers who supported him.
A speaker recalls a slow journey through mud likened to a section hand. They describe misplacing the car house key and the post office key, causing mail disruption. The poem links these slips to deflated hopes of becoming president of a produce business concern.
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