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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1920

Page

3

Deputy Sheriff Named Fred Sweet by Sheriff Denison

Charles Denison announces Fred Sweet of Brighton as deputy sheriff elect. Sweet has long served Brighton as town marshal and will reside in county jail living quarters while Denison maintains his own flat. Sweet is Milton Sweet's son and will join the office at year’s start, succeeding Sheriff R. H. McCarty and Deputy G. W. Wallace.

Charles Denison Fred Sweet Brighton Milton Sweet Denison Sweet R. H .McCarty G. W. Wallace

Marriage Licenses Granted in District Court Office

Licenses to wed issued at the district court clerk’s office include Robert Schantz of Noble and Alice B. Doran of Washington Norman Palmer Schilling and Stella M. McGlone of Washington Paul D. Peters and Estella Dickson.

the District Court Robert Schantz Noble Alice B. Doran Washington Norman Palmer Schilling Stella M. McGlone Paul D. Peters Estella Dickson

Washington Wins Thanksgiving Classic at Junction 12–0

Washington High School defeated Columbus Junction 12 to 0 on Junction field in the sixth annual Thanksgiving battle. Putnam scored on two twenty five yard drops kicks and a Washington TD followed a Junction fumble. Referee decisions and penalties shaped the game as Washington dominated from start to finish.

Washington High School Columbus Junction Junction Washington Aley Dike Dickinson Putnam Hill Daniels Eby Tarely Washington Gang Piltham Freshwaters Jones Duke

Automobile Turns Turtle Close Call on Wayland Road

Wells had a narrow escape when his roadster skidded on snow near the Ross Van Nostrand home south of Washington. He rolled the car, escaped injury, crawled out, and was driven to town by Dr. M E Dicken. The vehicle suffered noticeable damage but was repairable.

Wells Wayland Road Washington Mr. Wells Ros S M. E. Dicken

Community meetings announced for week and upcoming events

Zeredatha Corneil No 21 Ryerd S M will meet this evening at 7 30 with large attendance expected. The Busy club gathers Friday with Mrs L H Richardson for an all day session. bring darning needles and thimbles. Farmer s Union meets Friday evening at Young America schoolhouse November 26. Pleasant Plain missionary society meets December 1 for all day gathering with Mrs Cora Rathmel. Young Women s Home Missionary society of the M E church meets Monday evening at the church. 24 pound High rock fleece Union suits offered at 2 25 per suit. The New York Store carries Beautiful colored handkerchief linens.

Zeredatha Corneil Ryerd L. H. Richardson Young Women's Home Missionary Society of the M. E. Church

Local Car Trade and Market Notes from Town

J. C. Fields owns a Saxon car similar to mine and works at H. D. Smith's. Local ribbing claims the Saxon is poor and jokes about a car repair yesterday. Chickens have risen in price but may not stay, and Saltonic is recommended. Washington Butter is advertised as premium by the maker from selected cream.

J. C. Fields H. D. Smith's Washington

New Auto Repair Shop Opens East End Garage Name Gardner

A. N. Gardner, expert mechanic from Wellman, has opened a repair shop in the East End garage. Formerly manager of the Iowa City Motor Co. he now offers help with autos tractors and trucks. The Gardners moved into the Jud Thomas property. D. N. Haney and wife visited Columbus Junction for the funeral of William Arington. The Hesseltine sisters of Cones Milke visited relatives.

A. N. Gardner Wellman East End Gardner Iowa City Motor Co Iowa City Gardners Jud Thomas

Goodyear Belts Adverts and Local Travel Notes

Local items note Goodyear belts in stock at Mason’s with a waterproof no dressing belt. Mrs Glover Ferrell and Mrs John Belville visited Richland this morning. Mrs Carl Roberts rushed to Ypsilanti Michigan last night for her ninety year old father. Question about landowners in the township. Kingston County Athletic will be listed.

Goodyear Mason's Glover Ferrell John Belville Richland Carl Roberts Ypsilanti, Mieh

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