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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1922
Page
3
A community meeting at the Graham theatre tonight will feature Clifford Thorne, Republican senator candidate, speaking at eight o clock. The event aims to draw both Thorne supporters and other voters as the campaign generates strong interest and Thorne is noted for his speaking ability.
A yard tent used as a playhouse by Mr and Mrs Kempe Hampsher was destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon. The blaze damaged the playthings inside as the family was away. Neighbors alerted the fire alarm. the fire is believed to have started from nearby trash burning.
In Washington, Art Swifts umpiring and key hits spurred a six inning opener where Dickinson Waymack Holland and Conner led the high school to a 9 to 8 victory. Montgomery and Daniels shared battery duties for the school and Holland and Tolander for the bankers.
Eight athletes from the local high school will travel to Iowa City tomorrow under Coach Dickinson. The squad aims for several points but an outright cup win seems unlikely as Cedar Rapids is favored to lead, with Des Moines schools close behind. Ft. Madison and Ottumwa alsoentered after their Parsons meet showing.
J. M. Lytle broke the radial bone in his right wrist and sprained the other wrist in a fall from the top of the stairs at his home. He fell while in the dark while moving between rooms. The Lytles had just returned from Iowa City where he had Eye operation.
A. Pratt, longtime Fox Theater manager, accepts a traveling position with Associated First National Pictures. He will turn Fox and Graham operations over to his brother Ralph Pratt. R. E. Pratt will be replaced at the Winfield house by his father. Clyde Pratt will retain interests and cover southern Iowa, visiting Washington biweekly by car.
O. J. Moore of Sioux City former National Wholesale Grocers Association vice president and International Education Committee chair for the United States and Canada stops in Washington to back Clifford Thorne for the senate. He compares Thorne’s campaign to Beveridge’s Indiana effort and notes Thorne’s notable ability and value to the state.
Tonight the high school hosts a declamation meet with thirteen students in a program coached by Miss Kate Glover and Miss Eleanor Walker. Eight perform humorous pieces, three drama, two orations, opening at 7 45 with a short band number, admission 15 cents.
A fathers and sons banquet builds at the Methodist church with a parade to the 1st U church led by Washington Bang volunteers. Tickets 50 cents. about 400 seats likely to sell quickly. No soliciting at the event. funds campaign begins after the banquet.
Harold Putnam notified his father A. E. Putnam that he withdraws his name as a candidate for county clerk. He has moved west and accepted a U S forestry service position at Red Bluffs California. A telegram this afternoon confirmed he cannot be a candidate. Friends had urged him to run for the clerkship.
Owing to pressure of other business the Fourth of July pageant staff has not yet assigned leading roles for the Independence Day spectacle. By early next week preliminary arrangements should be finished and all parts officially chosen. The pageant is planned as a mammoth affair for the community.
The piece highlights Amos Alberson wearing a full dress suit and a blue hat, attracting attention for his striking appearance and style on the event day.
Park board opened bids for Sunset park concrete pavement but deferred awarding. Three bids came in higher than expected, and the board plans to reconvene this evening hoping to award at a satisfactory price.
Examinations for eighth graders in Washington county rural schools are under way. A total of 187 pupils took the tests at the courthouse, 60 at Kalona, and 15 at St Marys parochial school in Richmond. Commencement is planned for mid June.
Mayor A N Alberson presided as grand master of Iowa Masons at Davenport over ceremonies for the new Masonic temple. The 2 million dollar building promises elaborate rites and will be among the state’s finest.
A promise of perfect evenings of enjoyable rides at a small cost is stated, aiming to reassure customers about value and satisfaction. The message emphasizes affordability and consistent quality to attract interest.
The West Chester high school senior class will stage Patty Makes Things Hum on May 9 and May 11 in the high school auditorium. Admission is 25 and 35 cents, and the production is described as entertaining.
Woodlawn lot owners may have lots cared for under a Washington Improvement League committee before Memorial Day. Send a $2.90 check to Mrs. J. B. Crail, committee chairman, at 6912.
The quotation asserts that even amid reality there exist noble dreams and desires for beauty justice and love shaping human experience beyond material possessions.
The American Forestry Magazine calls the great horned owl the most powerful woodland bird, noting its strength and fierceness rival even the eagle.
Miss Blanche Fouchek returns to Graham store this week while Mrs. Ella Proudfit vacations. Dean's offers fancy sundaes and sodas. Mrs. C. M. Maxwell of Crawfordsville shops in town. Edw. F. Havel of Riverside is a business visitor. J. H. Witting, Mrs. D. R. Williams, W. E. Berry, G. G. Neff, W. A. Sanders, Rev. J. D. Odell all noted as Washington business visitors yesterday or today with various origins Coastal towns and Keota Kalona Crawfordsville listed.
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