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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1920
Page
6
A packed crowd enjoyed a school program with Vera Palmer reading As the Moon Rose and Ruth Palmer playing violin. Harrison auctioned boxes for ninety two dollars while the top cake prize went to Miss Eva Godwin, netting twenty four dollars and fifty cents for school needs.
N A Fields of Muscatine and Davis of Penn college named as referee and umpire for the Washington versus Sigourney clash set for ten o clock Saturday. Washington trains short on practice after city celebration. Sigourney brings a determined squad for a hard fought game likely to be closely contested.
Mrs. A. B. Schmoeller discussed garnishes while Mrs. G. B. Kerr demonstrated chicken royal. The session ended with the dish served alongside coffee and sandwiches after a general discussion.
A meeting to reorganize the young women's gymnasium class will be held at the high school Friday evening at eight. All eligible young women are invited to participate from the start with Miss Ada Wilson in charge. Last year the group had about 30 members and is expected to grow.
The Volunteer Rescue Army formerly the Slum Army requests clothing shoes hats and related items for charity distribution. Those in need may call 417 Green or visit 429 5S Third Ave with inquiries. Major and Mrs Sneath are officers in charge.
Mr and Mrs Walter Zachmeyer departed last evening for their Burlington home after a several day visit at the Jason Grinstead residence.
Two years after Armistice Day readers are reminded of towns and nations in celebration. Dispatches describe Paris London and New York rejoicing, plus a chronology of peace negotiations from 1917 to 1918, detailing Germanys surrender and Wilsons fourteen points.
A collection of local announcements lists inspection at Bethiehent Commandery on November 12 1920 7 30 p m the last work of the year 37 candidates to be conferred followed by refreshments choir rehearsal at Christian church change of date to Saturday sock social at Second United Presbyterian church dress penny drive program meetings for O B S Armenian orphans clothing drive gym class at high school and an interchurch talk by Mrs Effie O Loughlin Dunning with 25 cent admission all from various local churches and organizations.
A cold wave persisted today as a sharp north wind swept the area. Residents dug out heavy coats and winter gear while schools and businesses adjusted to the chilly conditions.
The Junior W W G will hold its program meeting Friday evening at Helen Durham's home on South Iowa Ave 2302 A Congregational social to be held this evening in the basement of the First United Presbyterian church. The third division of the Ladies Aid Society will entertain at a program starting at 8:00 o'clock. The Ladies Aid Society of the First United Presbyterian Church will meet Friday afternoon November 12 at 2:30 o'clock at the church.
The Senior choir is asked to attend tonight’s rehearsal with vesper music, Baptist ladies are urged to send items for the Christmas box, and the Young Women's Missionary society meets Friday with Mrs White to sew. A patriotic tea with Dr Wyckoff is set for Monday at the Commercial Club from 3 to 5.
Red Cross official served in Czecho Slovakia during the previous year, coordinating relief and medical aid. The move followed regional turmoil and displacement, with operations focused on field care, supply distribution, and refugee support.
TRICHTER & SONS announce a one day fur gale at A Putnam Co Washington Ia on Wednesday November 7 featuring a complete assortment of season’s latest styles with guaranteed quality and fashionable pieces from Our Furs.
The article announces regular preaching services next Sunday with Bible School at 11 a.m. Morning worship and sermon at 7 p.m. Evening worship and sermon follow. E A Anderson is the pastor and extends a hearty welcome to the general public to worship with them.
The West Chester Baptist reports good services despite bad weather and announces regular preaching every two weeks starting from last Sunday. A mid week meeting is set for Thursday evening until a more suitable night is chosen. Sunday school is scheduled for next Sunday at 10 00 a m led by Pastor B A Anderson.
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