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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1920
Page
3
Rev. C W Klein, county chairman for the Interchurch World Movement, calls a county conference at the Washington Methodist church on April 7. Delegates and all interested congregations are invited to attend the three sessions and form an advisory committee to lead county movement efforts.
A party of eight officials including council members the fire chief and water works superintendent toured Albia to view the Albia fire truck with engine and pump. They were impressed by its utility and consider purchasing similar equipment for Washington.
Local Adyt announces mmon's Pharmacy selling a rheumatism remedy linked to Judge Barhorst, who is recalled as having many friends in the community. The note touts the product as a cure or relief for rheuma.
The Damascus Shrine of the White Shrine of Jerusalem will hold a meeting Thursday March 25 at 7 15 PM in Moose Hall with balloting election and installation. An anniversary party follows at 8 30 PM with guest invites and refreshments.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the M E church meets at Mrs E T Wickham 401 West Washington March 26 for a memorial observance to Mrs Anna Anderson. The Nineteenth Century club hosts a Saturday session at Mrs Homer Darbyshire's home. Boy Scout meeting Thursday evening at the Y M C A office at seven sharp for instruction.
W. F. Huxford requests strict order study and rope practice for Third Degree work at Masonic Lodge No. 26 A. M. meeting Friday March 26. Refreshments after labor. Ladies Aid Society of Christian church holds work meeting Thursday at 2:00 at Mrs. Frank Gobble’s home. Ladies League Baptist church hosts ten cent thimble bee Friday in church basement.
An important meeting of the Washington Choral Society will be held at 7 30 o clock Thursday evening at Harry Thomas studio. All members and officers are urged to be present. The text also recalls a moral message attributed to Jesus and notes Mrs. C W Busby.
75 acres near Washington with a 4 room house, barn for six cattle, corn cribs, windmill and good well. Land tiling, 8 acre well watered pasture, hog tight fences. Price 265 dollars with terms. Also 80 acre farm 3 miles from town with 6 room house barn cribs large implement house on good road near school. 300 dollars per acre easy terms. Watch space tomorrow.
The Rebekah lodge announces a bazaar on April 3 in Odd Fellows Hall featuring apron booth, fancy work, ice cream, home baking and other stalls. Hart-Parr 15 30 tractors offered for sale at $100 each on April 1, 1920. Mason.
Hope Mission plans an all day sewing event on Thursday. Volunteers will produce garments destined for Washington residents in need and will distribute them when ready.
Mannhardt Brothers have received patent papers for a valve cap designed for inner tube tires. The device attaches permanently to the valve stem, uses spring tension, and protects the valve while speeding inflation. Aimed at convenience, it eliminates the need to screw on and off the dust cap and is expected to hit the market soon.
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