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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1920
Page
3
Washington and opponent brace for a physical contest at Junction. Both teams said they plan to rely on disciplined defense and quick transitions to control the pace in a matchup that could shape conference standings.
Columbus Junction prepares for a Thanksgiving clash with the Junction using open style football. Washington also rehearses forward passes and end runs as a scrimmage between first and second teams is set at Denison's field. Swift returns from illness as the squad trains hard and crowds rally with Beat the Junction tags and a large lobby sign urging support.
About fifty American Legion members attended the funeral for William Keller hals, a Washington county soldier who died in France. The service at Etcher church near Noble featured three ministers and full military honors both in church and at the cemetery.
The Fleur de lis club will meet with Mrs John Stewart at 2:60 o clock Friday p m.
After a sixteen hour deliberation the jury returned a verdict for the defendant in the Firaty Savings bank of Crawfordaville versus W J Ledger case. Attorney S W Livingston said the bank will appeal to the supreme court. Other cases were dismissed or set for trial including Ruth Bidwell versus Matthew R Porter over a taxicab collision and L A Guy versus Hines against the Rock Island railway.
Announcements list choir rehearsal for Thanksgiving music at the Christian church Tuesday at 7 00 PM promptness urged as some must leave early W R C inspection next Tuesday at 2 00 PM by inspection officer Orpha B Turner Fairfield 3812 notice K of P regular meeting Monday eve work in rank of Page nomination of officers good attendance desired Koleah club will not meet this week 3912 Lady Legionnaires to entertain Moose Lodge members and families at masquerade party
The Fortnightly club evening literature department meets Monday at 7 00 pm at Mrs F L Wilsons home to discuss Amos and Hosea. Mrs David McLaughlin leads with questions on early missionaries politics society and spiritual decline.
A draft for 119 dollars was mailed by D J Ross to Paul MacEachron in Techow Shantung China. Friends had gathered funds to aid famine victims and additional gifts were announced in churches and expected this week. Mr MacEachron had not asked specifically for help, but the fund is needed and appreciated.
Carpenters Local Union 1398 schedules a special election at the hall on Thursday November 25 1920 from 4 to 6 p m to ballot on the general officers of the International Albert Simpson recording secretary 3913
The Volunteer Rescue Army asks for clothing shoes hats and similar items to help those in need. All donations are distributed directly. For requests or donations call 417 Green or visit 429 S Third Ave with Major and Mrs Sneath in charge.
Washington churches held vesper services honoring the Pilgrims who arrived in America three centuries ago this month. The Methodists staged the day’s grand program at 4 30 with a cantata The Pilgrims of 1620 by E S Hunter performed by the senior choir and Cecelian children choir and orchestra. An audience filled the church as praise and reflection marked the observance. Mr and Mrs John Koeh and sons and Mr and Mrs J L Mayer visited relatives and friends after attending services.
New York Nov. 22 At the Bowery Mission the focus shifts from shelter for men in need to broader educational work for women and children and social services. Directors say prohibition reduces drunken shelter demand while expanding opportunities for schooling and reform of the Bowery’s destitute. Christian John Wentz backs the change, noting the end of a booming “bum business” and the rise of mission work among families and the rising generation.
Local program at the high school auditorium features Oyapela in a pane show for tonight. Audience is invited to hear performances and enjoy a likely community event.
A vintage ad extols Washington Butter as superior beyond the common butter. It recalls a long history of serving customers for twenty eight years and emphasizes consistent satisfaction and year round poultry purchases.
Burlington reports the Iowa Press association plans to seek state aid to create a printers school integrated with the Ames journalism program. The goal is to educate future printers alongside other professions, using student work for college printing needs.
Ida County Superintendent Julig Jacobs resigns citing financial unsatisfaction. Iowa counties face reduced leadership as financial relief is deemed necessary to sustain the office.
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