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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1921
Page
3
Tonight a large attendance is anticipated as receipts will support the Washington high school athletic fund. Proceeds also aid Muscatine and Fairfield in meeting expenses for the event.
A South Eastern Iowa high school final between Muscatine and Fairfield set for Xe high school gym tonight at 8. Admission for adults and students is listed, with a large Washington crowd expected. Fairfield and Muscatine each plan over a hundred rooters and Fairfield will bring its band to boost atmosphere before and during halves.
M A Hunter, previously on the Alabama and Des Moines line, is transferred to the Washington and Knoxville run. He moved his family to Washington at the start of the week to establish their home. Hunter has worked on the Alabama and Des Moines route and the Knoxville run is a promotion. He will assume his new duties in April.
Washington Temple No 135 Pythian Sisters organized as an auxiliary to the Knights of Pythias with 86 women and 49 knights. Grand officials from Sioux City and Burlington directed the ceremony, followed by a banquet. visiting members from Wapello attended.
Mayor-elect A. N. Alberson plans a series of conferences with councillmen to map policies and appointive offices. The final pre inauguration meeting Friday aims to align the new administration’s work with city finances permitting, as all councilmen show energy and responsibility toward the voters.
County Agent M H Fedderson urges farmers to present tax assessment complaints to township boards on the first Monday in April. Trustees will act as boards of review to equalize assessed valuations. If taxes seem high, meet trustees Monday April 4 to explain why an adjustment is needed.
Washington motion picture theaters show high class attractions with enthusiastic patronage. Dorothy Dalton in Once to Every Woman at the Graham drew praise for a distinct success and solos by Mrs. Besse Plumiey pleased audiences. The Fox featured Go and Get It with an exaggerated yet entertaining plot last night and tonight.
Accords, ex partner of the Gong cafe on North lacal avenue, repurchases a half interest and takes active management after selling to Clem Escher. Mr Bacher shifts focus to other interests while Dick Willis and Mr Olds invest in a Colfax restaurant.
Washington Lodge No 26 announces its regular meeting on Friday evening April let at eight o clock. Regular business includes petitions to ballot on and examinations on the third degree. Encourages good attendance. Ellot Grayson W M.
A new exterior design for the Fosdick electric shop on North Marion Avenue uses six paint colors arranged like a patchwork quilt. The two coat painting will be varnished, with electric lighting at night making the front striking and highly noticeable. Louis Baird notes it will be visible and audible from afar.
The Sacrament of the Lords Supper will be observed at First United Presbyterian church next Sabbath at 11 oclock. Preparatory services are scheduled for Friday evening and Saturday at 2 30. Because of a high school entertainment, services will begin promptly at 7 oclock Friday evening.
Damascus Shrine No 10 will convene at Moose hall tonight at 8 06 with a good crowd expected. Ainsworth Chapter O E S holds regular meeting Friday April 1 at 8 p m. Baptist choir meets Friday at 7 30 in the dining room. Ladies Society of the Presbyterian church gathers Friday April 1 at 2 30 with Mrs L S Patterson. Rev Oates will speak. Rebekah lodge meets Friday at 8 with balloting. bring sandwiches. Ladies Missionary society hosts Friday afternoon at 2 30 with Mrs George Alexander and Mrs J B Randall assisting. Junior Bible school meets at Christian church after school. Pleasant Hills Christian church all day event next Sunday with Sunday school 10 a m sermon 11 a m luncheon noon conference 2 30 p m and an Easter program at 4 30 p m
W. Rister & Sons advertise a new electric sign and promise quick cash for produce. Customers receive cash on the spot, can spend it anywhere, and may complain if not satisfied. The firm stresses no bank trips during the day and offers courteous service with well trained help. No price changes for Friday.
All interested in the new Fortnightly club art department are invited to meet Thursday evening. The gathering seeks members to discuss aims, activities, and future plans for the department.
Children's story hour at Chilcote Library Saturday from 1 00 to 2 00 p m invites all children. No charge. Conducted by Women's Interchurch committees. Local community notices include a bake sale by The Woman's Auxiliary to the American Legion and various club meetings in town.
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