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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1926
Page
6
The Independent club hosted Mrs. J. C. Bridges with twelve members enjoying flowers games and a lunch. Various other groups including Friendship Club Kolah Sunshine and D of Union Veterans report meetings with demonstrations programs and planned social events across Washington and surrounding areas.
L Smith leads efforts to form a county wide 4-H girls club with ages twelve to twenty one. A name will be chosen at the June third meeting under Mrs Smith. The club invites eligible girls to join and share in activities. Club reporter notes a pleasant closing with candy.
The Security Loans and Investment Company's mortgage business, about 6 million dollars and 8000 mortgagors, is transferred to the Continental Trust and Savings Bank following bankruptcy. Marion D. Woods, president, announced negotiations complete pending court order.
W H Fulton declares bid for county auditor nomination in the upcoming June Republican primary. The announcement appears in a local political notice with small advertorial branding.
The Associated Press releases a Pathe feature showing how daily world news is gathered and transmitted from carrier signals to newspaper pages. A large cast demonstrates the process from initial dots and dashes to final reads, with a Pompeii catastrophe as the dramatic example. The film premieres June 6 in select cities and broad release begins June 20 in theaters worldwide.
Chicago Journal reports Chauncey Jenkins head of public welfare announced in Joliet that Russell Scott the prisoner in Chester state prison for criminal insane has been found sane and will be brought to Chicago to face hanging.
Howsare died early this afternoon at his Crawfordsville area home after a period of illness. He had farmed near Crawfordsville for years and previously lived in Washington. He was treated at Washington County Hospital weeks earlier. Funeral plans had not yet been announced.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lewis E. K. McFarland were conducted yesterday afternoon at the Goodin funeral parlors by Reverend Linden Meyer of West Chester. Six nephews served as pallbearers. Music by a West Chester quartet. Burial in Ainsworth Cemetery.
Kansas City Missouri May 20 hogs sold at 414.50 per hundred pounds the highest price on the local livestock market in six years. The previous peak was 413.30 in March of last year while the all time high for this market stands at 423.40 set in July 1919.
James York Jr of Washington a Grinnell College senior took second place in the 21st Spaulding Contest with an oration titled World Brotherhood earning thirty dollars. First prize went to Robert Burlingame of Eldora and third to Edward Bonnifield of Ottumwa.
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness shown at the death of our wife and mother. Mr L E McFarland and family Mr and Mrs Howard Mundt Charley McFarland and family.
Des Moines reports the mortgage currently held by the Security Loan and Investment Company will be transferred by its receiver William W. Wilcoxen to the Continental Trust and Savings Bank. Marion D. Woods, president of the bank, announced the move.
Announcements note a regular meeting of the Rebekahs Friday at 8 o clock with initiation planned. Ladies are asked to bring sandwiches.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will meet at 2 30 Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs C S Lemmon, 2013.
The Prairie Flower school of Cedar Township under Miss Margaret Schmitt will crown the May queen with a program on Friday evening June 21. Everyone is cordially invited and ice cream will be served after the program.
The Woman's Relief Corps of West Chester schedules a Saturday afternoon meeting at 8013 with Miss Helen Wilson. The 19th Century Club meets Saturday at 2 30. Installation at Rethel church moved to Friday May 21 at 8 PM. Prairie Flower School presents Crowning The May Queen Friday May 21 followed by ice cream social. T S BP Club hosts Mrs U Wilson Friday evening. Revival services at A M E Church continue with Rev. Wiley Thursday 7 20 and Rev Kern Friday evening. Rev Jackson pastor urges attendance. $212
Cyrus Chapter No 18 Royal Arch Masons will hold a school of instruction and inspection this evening. All officers are urged to be present.
A Baptist choir schedules Friday at 7:30 PM rehearsal urging all members to arrive on time. The notice lists a payment of $212.
The West Chester Baptist Mission Circle will convene with Mrs Poore Friday afternoon at two o'clock. Attendees are urged to attend as important plans will be made.
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