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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1925
Page
6
The Shriners held a street fair with varied shows from the Iohuman Fish to the Crazy Hona attracting many with wives joining the fun. Earl W. Corbin supervised the event while Prof. Homer Stephen and his band provided music. Hot dogs and other foods supported Fez club finances.
City Marshal Harry Edwards holds an unclaimed bicycle found on a wall. He says it was abandoned after being borrowed by youths and warns that the next boy found using another’s property may face consequences. The owner can reclaim it by proving ownership.
Fred Minick is back from Davenport and plans a stop at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jake Minick. A small want ad may announce the visit.
Miss Mame Shearer county treasurer reports rumors that a Iowa legislature deferral bill passed the senate but must be approved by the assembly. If enacted it likely takes effect next year, with March due dates and a one percent penalty after the month end.
Friends in the Grace Hill area report the death of Harve Mikach a former resident of the Greece fill community at his Bellefontaine Ohio home on Tuesday He was about seventy two and survived by his wife three children three sisters Mrs Strohm Bettle Engle Engle Hasley and Mary Miksch and three brothers Wes Miksch Davenport Alex Mikch Fairfield Lovine Miksch west of the area Survivors include siblings in the region and distant relatives with the passing noted in local notices
James Nichols a well known procweber and editor who formerly lived in this community will deliver a lecture at the Pleasant Hill Christian church southeast of town next Monday evening Nichols has traveled widely and is an entertaining speaker.
Mrs James Chandler returns to her Mt Pleasant home after a stay with her daughter Mrs J T Chadwick. Her son in law Mr White drove from Mt Pleasant to accompany her home.
Washington Y. M. C. A. defeats West Chester 24 to 4 in a home game. Marshall led with seven field goals. McKinstry added five. Chester's Whitlock and W Bauer scored early. The score was 4 4 after the first quarter, then Washington pulled away to lead 18 11 at halftime.
A special meeting of the Masons of Washington is set for tomorrow evening at the Masonic temple at 7 30. Realff Otteson of Davenport junior grand warden of the lodge in Iowa will deliver an address on The Secrets of Masonry. Other grand lodge officers are expected to attend. The event is under the Masonic service committee of Iowa.
Des Moines police rush to a riverfront shack after boys report a body. Investigators discover the apparent corpse is a cork leg protruding from a pile of rubbish, ending the immediate murder inquiry.
L. H. O Loughlin came back from California where he spent the winter with his grandson and namesake Legora O Loughlin. Legora is employed as a window trimmer in a popular Los Angeles store and is doing well there. The elder O Loughlin is enthusiastic about the western trip.
Fréd M. Hasse state secretary of the YMCA visited last evening for a brief meeting with the YMCA board. His mission was to assist in completing the local organization and perfecting ties between the local Y and the national body. The board voted for full affiliation and pledged proportional support to the state national and foreign departments.
An appeal urges individuals to join the Y W C A of Washinerco tows as charter members before April. It notes thatJudies and children over twelve must be members and pledges support the budget, shaping facilities and conveniences based on total subscriptions.
Mrs Mae Bennett, wife of W H Bennett, denied guilt in the murder of Miss Augusta Hoffman during testimony in Chattanooga Tennessee. The couple earlier pleaded not guilty and stood as the first witnesses in the case brought by authorities.
John Coolidge, son of the president, returns to the White House from Amherst College for spring vacation. It is his first substantial visit with his parents since Christmas, aside from a few hours on inauguration day.
Friends of the Marbourg family report Jim Marbourge in Emporia Kansas has declined over the last two weeks reaching an exceedingly critical condition after a period of little change.
Readable ad items from today show notable offerings across departments. Shoppers can compare prices and promotions, including limited time sales and featured goods.
Judge T W Hamilton heard arguments in a dispute over a roughly 2000 dollar insurance policy tied to a farm near Wellman. Foreclosure proceedings occurred as a barn burned during the case, with parties Paule Hackbart and Cora B K Fisher seeking payment. Attorneys listed include Livingston Richer EF D Morrison Bell Miller Negus. Other matters set for the week as Judge Dewey finishes a Virginia/Oskaloosa session and Hamilton fills in.
At Merlenbach mine in Metz Lorraine a lift cable broke sending the day shift of 40 miners 500 feet down the shaft. Nine injured were rescued by 10 am, with many feared dead below as rescue teams searched the shaft.
The Iowa State House in Des Moines continues a secret session to review the appropriation bill with executive consideration expected to finish today. The measure will then face final action in open session.
James L Nichols will give a lecture about his journey to distant lands and the world at Pleasant Hill Christian church Monday evening March 10. Mr and Mrs Clarence Dodds and son Clyde of Washington visited T I Dodds. other local families joined Sunday visits at various homes.
Mrs. N. E. Moore, who has been ill for some time, is recuperating at the home of her nephew and niece, Mr. and Mrs. Mac De Long.
The fragmented note hints at a contrast between headlined new ideas and a heart clinging to old habits or memories, with unclear terms suggesting a playful or cryptic piece. Read as a quirky column snippet, it evokes a tension between progress and nostalgia.
The report lists 15 676 motor vehicles in the Philippines and 8 648 private ears in BP records, reflecting bureau tallies.
A reader notes a distinct improvement in Lyon's bread, pointing out richer flavor and texture that set it apart from competitors. The comment emphasizes perceived superiority in crust, crumb, and overall freshness.
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