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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1920
Page
3
An early inspection offer invites drivers to have tires checked before travel. The note reminds motorists that prevention saves trouble and quotes a proverb. Brown's Tire Shop remains open until noon tomorrow to facilitate the inspection.
Carpenters Local Union 1398 announces a special election at the hall on Thursday November 25 1920 from 4 to 6 pm to ballot on the general officers of the International Albert Simpson recording secretary 3913
The Red Cross membership push in this community shows strong results with many memberships turned in by former service men and volunteers. Despite progress, Washington goals remain distant as many are away or indifferent, with canvassing continuing today through Friday and a post office booth available Friday and Saturday. Country districts report gains, including Marion township’s school district with a fourth more members than last year, while solicitors face busy schedules and mail campaigns.
C R Conner and Ross Benson were hurt when a timber truck struck a stump. Conner was thrown through the windshield and robbed with a badly injured eye while Benson suffered a painful stomach injury and unconsciousness. The front axle was bent but the machine was not severely damaged. The crash occurred when the truck failed to clear the stump in the timber.
Sale at residence on Friday and Saturday November 26 and 27 includes a bookcase buffet electric washer refrigerator sewing machine gas plate gas stove kitchen range hall tree two rockers commode two stands and other articles. Mrs J C Swift 603 N Ave B 24112.
Dead storage for the winter noted with reference to Curtis and Lovelett. The fragment mentions storage context and two individuals, Curtis and Lovelett, in a terse archival note.
The Washington Rotary club organizes with eighteen charter members led by President J D Glasgow and Vice President Frank L Wilson. The club plans 12:15 p m luncheons on the first and third Mondays, aims to support public projects, and traces its genesis to ideas discussed in Chicago in 1917 and revived in 1919.
It was the day before Thanksgiving and the poultry business was busy. Turkeys were scarce and geese limited while thousands of chickens remained. ducks were leftover. Butter and cream prices dropped two cents, as did eggs. Retail demand seemed unfazed by the slide.
The Bible study book Gospel Harmony by Eva Livingston, published in 1912, shows steady demand. It condenses the life of Christ from Matthew Mark Luke and John, is arranged for teaching reference, and reflects Livingston’s years of dedicated preparation.
The Journal requests all announcements or advertisements be submitted by Wednesday or very early Thursday morning to ensure inclusion in the Thursday noon edition.
Local church groups hold rehearsals services and meetings this week. Union Thanksgiving service at West Chester Methodist church on Thursday at 10 30 a m features Rev Anderson. Jane Chilcote Library closes for Thanksgiving. The Busy club and Ladies Bible class plan sessions with various hosts, plus a masquerade at Moose Hall and a Farmer s Union meeting at Young America schoolhouse.
The Express and Western Union offices will close tomorrow for Thanksgiving Day except for the hours 9 to 10 a.m. and 6 to 6 p.m.
Licenses to marry were taken out today at the district court clerk office by Robert Schants and Olive Doran of Washington J Roy Bauer and Dot Elizabeth Dusenberg of West Chester and Lloyd Co Glant of Kinross and Gladys Dunbar of Keotas.
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