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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1920

Page

3

Call Issued for State Convention in Des Moines

Chas A Rawaon Iowa Republican state chairman issues call for the 1920 state convention in Des Moines on April 22. caucuses on April 14 and 17 select district delegates and state delegates at large to the national convention, with precinct and county events preceding the meeting.

Des Moines Chas. A. Rawaon Republican Party Organization Republican State Central Committee of Iowa Republicans of

Basis of representation in state convention detailed

The convention assigns one delegate per county and one additional delegate for each two hundred votes or fraction thereof not less than 100 cast for W. L. Harding for governor in the November 1918 general election.

W. L. Harding

Citizenship School Opens Next Monday

The School of Citizenship begins Monday April 5 at the Washington high school auditorium with Miss Alice Curtis leading sessions on government. Over three days six sessions will run each afternoon and evening featuring a question box to help attendees, especially new women voters, though men are welcome to participate.

Alice Curtis School of Citizenship Washington

Baptist Church Quarterly Business Meeting Scheduled

The Baptists are urged to attend the quarterly business meeting on Wednesday evening at 7 30. Reports of church work will be received and important business will be attended to. Let us show appreciation of democratic privilege by our presence. 3712

City barbers set 6 30 closing after April first

After April 1 the city bar ber shops will close at 6 30 in the evening. Eberlings Barber Shop Remps Hampshire Sherm Welch Harry McCulley Way mack and Karman. Mrs A M Simpson and her granddaughter Doris Olds returned home to Centerville after a visit with relatives here.

Eberlings Barber Shop Remps Hampshire Sherm Welch Harry McCulley Waymack & Karman A. M. Simpson Doris Olds Centerville

Fine 100 and 80 acre corn farms for sale near town

Two large corn farms near town offer level black land with tiling, good houses and barns. The 100 acre tract is seven miles from town priced at 400 per acre with 24000 seller financing. The 80 acre tract nearby asks 375 per acre with 15000 down and five year terms at six percent.

Teachers’ pay raised as board approves 20 percent increase

At the Washington school board meeting yesterday evening, teacher salaries were increased by about 20 percent to better meet living costs. Most current teachers were re elected, though some may not accept due to other offers or move to different work. No decision on a new superintendent was made as the board surveys candidates and considers Supt. C. J. Smith who is not applying for another year.

Board of Education Washington Iowa May Winter C. J. Smith

Community Masonic Announcements and Citizenship School

Announcements from Cyiug Chapter 13 BR A M call on March 29 and 31 for Royal Arch work and new member enrollment. A P and A M lodge holds a Masters Degree meeting on March 36 with a restructured work team. The Kolah club meets with Mrs Steve Crawford. a School of Citizenship is planned for April 5 6 and 7 with details to follow.

Cyiug BR. A. M Peathes Royal Arch Bam Anxi Eoyne Ovyrus Eon Wmh T Garris

World Wide Guild Social at Church Tuesday Evening

The World Wide Guild will hold its monthly social in the church dining room Tuesday evening at 7 30. All W W G girls should attend and a good time is promised. The senior choir of the Methodist church will rehearse Easter music Tuesday evening at 7 30 in the chapel.

World Wide Guild Methodist Church

The Man Who Sticks Wins Through Daily Effort

A motivational verse asserts that success comes from persistent effort not luck. It celebrates the disciplined worker who faces obstacles, stays steady, and casts off excuses to shape a future through constant striving.

New window to restore government life insurance for ex servicemen

The U S treasury announces a renewal window for reinstating lapsed government life insurance until July 1 1920 for ex service members in good health. Red Cross home service provides forms instructions and assistance through Miss Lydia Eicher at the court house second floor.

United States Treasury Department Congress Home Service American Red Cross Bureau of War Risk Insurance The Red Cross Lydia Bicher Miss Eicher Court House

Washington County World War Book Arrives at Journal Office

The first shipment of Washington County In the World War has arrived from the bindery. Advance order holders may pick up copies at the Journal office and all readers are invited to inspect the work. J. T. Matthews commends its completeness size and workmanship.

Washington County Journal Office Journal J. T. Matthews

Community clubs schedule meetings and events

Cedar Community club meets Thursday afternoon with Mrs Arthur Wylie for officer elections and business. Fortnightly current events group meets Tuesday evening with Mrs F L Wilson. Methodist ladies plan car of papers Wednesday March 31. Afternoon Bridge club Friday with Mrs Alex Lytle. Eastern Star initiation Thursday at 8 40. Presbyterian cory tonight at 8 30. Chapter 1 PBR O meets Thursday April 1 at 2 30 with Mrs Homer Stephen. Standard Bearers bake sale at Orrs grocery Saturday April ay. Social Club hosts Mrs Lloyd Swift Thursday afternoon.

Cedar Community Club Arthur Wylie F. L. Wilson Lloyd Swift

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