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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1925

Page

3

Maxwell Carries All Wards in City Election

George Maxwell defeated I Bb. Lupton for mayor with a 17 percent majority as more than 1400 votes were cast. Maxwell and the rest of his ticket won in all wards with varying margins, led by a first ward majority of 19 and a fourth ward gain of 88. Other council races favored Maxwell’s ticket in close totals.

George Maxwell I. Bb. Lupton Maxwell Joe McElhinney Will Gibson John Squire Ed Wells A. E., Putnam Elliot Grayson A. L. Young John Buttler Will Eldridge Charles W. Davis

Car crashes into Graham theater door. no injuries reported

A Ford car with Missouri plates attempted a forcible entry at the Graham theater this morning. The driver lost control briefly, crashed onto the walkway, and struck the main door with minor property damage and no injuries.

Missouri Graham Theater

Maxwell Wins City Mayor Race Amid Official Count

Official tally confirms Maxwell defeats Lupton in the mayoral race with wide support for the winner who has prior council service. Lupton, a popular former mayoralty candidate, put up a strong showing as ballot boxes opened for the lawful count. Maxwell and his wife leave for Sioux City due to their daughter's illness and are to be sworn in next Monday unless the girl's condition requires staying longer.

Korf Haney Young Butler Maxwell Lupton Mckihinney Gibson Eldridge Davis Lee Holland Charles KE. Lemley Charles BE Devel Sioux City Roy Tripp

Jailbreak in Toledo Two Inmates Escape County Jail

TOLEDO Iowa March 31 O M Hall of Portland Ore and L R Smith residence unknown escaped from the county jail by sawing the cell door lock. Hall was serving a sentence for obtaining money under false pretenses. Smith had just been arrested. The sheriff believes the law was passed in. Hall had been living in Cedar Rapids recently. His wife and two children were here to see him last week. It is understood his wife comes as a fine family at Calgary Canada.

Toledo Iowa Hall Portland Ore L. R. Smith Smith Cedar Rapids Calgary Canada

Identity Case in Court Over Disability Claim

In Minneapolis on March 31 the fight to establish identity for Arthur Lopez-Frazier moved to federal district court as his lawyers filed a petition to collect total disability compensation from the government. An affidavit asserts he is Arthur Frazier, a presumed dead Indian war veteran, not Arthur Lopez, a Mexican imposter per his confession.

Minneapolis Minn Arthur Lopez-Frazier Federal District Court Lopez-Frazier Arthur Frazier Arthur Lopez

Mission Program at M. E. Church Opens Five Year Cycle

A Methodist church program last evening launched the Missionary Cycle 1925 1929. Delegates explained the five year scope and threefold stewardship of prayer personality possession with lanterns and a family album display. A procession pledged participants and a choral finale followed by a social hour with old fashioned refreshments.

Methodist Church Foreign Missionary Societies United States T. F. Barker Woman's Auxiliary S. W. Brookhart Will Jones Alma H. Holland W. W. Bowers Willa Weldin Florence Brookhart Helen Jungbluth W. R. Stryker A. White Evelyn Bambrick Donald Stutsman Alma Holand Raipur India King Heralds Little Light Edna Mercer Alice Klippel Edna Lewis Gertrude Beatty A. Ll. Griffith R. F E. Brown King's Highway M. E. Dicken

County Treasurer Office Rushes Tax Payments

At the county treasurer's office Miss Mame Shearer handles the final day for paying the first tax installment without a one per cent April penalty. Yesterday and Saturday saw heavy traffic as many waited to pay today.

Mame Shearer

Boy Scouts Enjoy Outing During School Vacation

Rev. Jon D. Kern leads his troop of Boy Scouts on a hike taking advantage of school vacation and favorable weather. The group is described as lively and active as they plan a few days of outdoor recreation.

Jon D. Kern Boys Scouts

Mrs. C. E. Hillis Delights Rotary With Ladies Night

Mrs. C. E. Hillis spoke on The Home to a full Rotary Club crowd during Ladies Night. The wife of Rev. C. E. Hillis and fellow Baptist preacher, she impressed with practical Christian philosophy and wholesome address. Musical interludes by Mr. and Mrs. Stewart and a Jesse Miller song routine complemented the program, while Boy Scout demonstrations and a humorous stunt committee finale closed the evening.

Rotary Club C. E. Hillis New Haven Harvey Young Hillis Wylie Stewart Methodist Jesse Mr. McCrory Crow Frank L. Wilson Harry Ward Fred Neiswanger Rotary Grow

Pieper Speaks at Community Dinner in Richmond

The program committee announced Richmond figures Joe Pieper will speak at the Y M C A community dinner Friday evening. Speakers include Joe Jones Crawford township Frank R Sage and Frank L Wilson. Music and stunts planned with Fred West as toastmaster as tickets go on sale.

Pieper Joe Jones Crawford Township Frank R. Sage Frank JL. Wilson Fred West

Bootlegging Sweep Nabs Willis Turner in City Raid

City authorities arrested Willis Turner on bootlegging charges and seized a few gallons of moonshine at his residence. The incident highlights ongoing efforts to curb illegal liquor activity in the area.

Willis Turner

Dinner and Program Planned for GALR Day

Women of the relief corps plan Grand Army Day observances for next Monday April 6 with a noon dinner at the First Baptist Church. Old soldiers widows and W R C members are invited along with all W C ladies who wish to attend. A program will follow the meal.

Women’s Relief Corps First Baptist Church W. St. C

Restore Full Rights to Ferguson Former Governor of Texas

Former Texas governor Jos B K Ferguson had all political and civil rights restored today by amnesty signed by his wife, the first woman governor. Mrs Ferguson called the signing the happiest signature she has written as she signed the bill.

Ferguson Texas Associated Prose Austin Jos B K. Ferguson Becming Mrs Ferguson Bolu

Social event notice at Castle Hall April 1

Wnights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters announce a 4 ten cent social at Castle Hall on Wednesday evening April 1. A play will be given.

Pythias Pythian Sisters Castle Hall Jsts

Lyon Bread Coupon Offer for Dinner Set

Lyons Bakery promotes coupons with every loaf promising a 50 piece dinner set upon redemption. Save the coupons and continue buying Lyon's Bread to claim the prize.

Lyon

Lyon's Bread Invitation From Mrs Logan Alrens

Mrs Logan Alrens invites readers to try Lyon's Bread and sample its genuine goodness. The message encourages getting acquainted with the loaf and its quality.

Logan C. Alrens Lyon

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