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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1923

Page

3

Riverside banks may merge under one strong institution

Riverside Savings and Citizens Savings may consolidate after temporary closures by the state banking department due to frozen loans. Depositors meet next Tuesday at St Marys hall to discuss plans, with J A Heng present. A single management could reduce costs and bolster reserves to reopen the banks.

Riverside Savings Citizens Savings Banks Riverside State Banking Department Riverside Leader Citizens Savings Bank Thruout Iowa St Mary's Hall J. A. Heng State Bank Examiner Heng

Spencer Orchard Yields Large Crop

J B Spencer reports a busy fall selling apples by the tree on Monday, clearing up the season. He sold about fifty trees for over 225 dollars and still holds apples for winter and spring sales after selling several hundred bushels. A Chicago visitor, A R Joyce, photographed loaded trees, while H E Davis of Grasselli Chemical Co visited and sent pamphlets on fruit tree fungus diseases.

J. B. Spencer Chicago A. R. Joyce Joyce-Watkins Company

Military Hall Opens To Public In Davenport Community

Under a cold October rain the new Military hall hosted a successful first social evening. Captain Phil Crall of Troop D aims to make the hall a popular community gathering place with future dances every two to three weeks. Halloween will feature Billy Greer’s ten piece orchestra from the coliseum at Davenport.

Military Hall Phil Crall Troop D Billy Greer Davenport Iowa

Washington Boys Win in Dog Show

John R. Atchison and Clifford C. Hunter enter their German Shepherd Princess Hivana in Cedar Rapids shows, taking first in novice American bred and winner classes against imported females. The dog, part of the Red Cross line, ties to Nores von der Kriminalpolizer and Lady Wacome, with strong connections to Strongheart.

John R. Atchison Clifford C. Hunter Princess Hivana Cedar Rapids Princess Hiwana Red Cross Nores von der Chicago Eric von Grafenwerth

Daniels Star Center Shines in Freshmen Scrimmage

The Daily Iowan lauds the freshmen team at Iowa, highlighting Hoddy Rice at end Moe and Bishop at tackles, and notably Daniels at center. Daniels is praised for quick play diagnosis, ball pursuit, and a touchdown after scooping a bad varsity pass. The freshmen form a tough, charging line challenging Coach Scott's varsity.

Daily Iowan University of Iowa Hoddy” Rice Daniels Washington High School Scott Rice Moe Bishop Hogan Schmidt Terrence Varsity

Webb Brannigar Widow of Noted Railroad Agent Dies

Washington residents recall Webb Brannigar stock agent for the Narrow Gauge line. His widow, who died recently in Chicago, was buried in Burlington. He left seven children and her husband died about five years ago.

Washington Webb Brannigar Chicago Burlington

Edwin E. Durst Dies After Illness in Iowa City

Edwin E. Durst aged 53 died in University hospital Iowa City after a malignant spleen illness. He was born near Washington and lived in Montana before settling in Rowan. Survived by widow Violet Graham and mother Mrs Hannah Durst with several siblings. Burial at Elm Grove cemetery after services in Washington.

Edwin E. Durst University Hospital Iowa City Mr. Durent Rowan Mont Washington Univerisity Hospital Jones & McElhinney W. W. Bowers Elm Grove Cemetery Mr. Durst Joseph Durst Hannah (Helwick) Durst Ottumwa Moravia Kirksville Montana Maude Graham Violet Graham Hannah Durst Miss Dora Viola Squire Arthur Amos John Kalonae Mark Delphos Kansas David North Durst Methodist Church

City Council to Discuss Water Works and Sewage Outlet Monday

The city council will address key issues at the regular meeting next Monday evening. Topics include the location of the new water works and the proposed outlet to the sewer system.

City Counci

Rainfall Totals Reported for Yesterday and Last Night

Official rainfall figures show a total of .97 inches with .74 inches recorded yesterday and .23 inches overnight or early this morning.

Pease couple welcomed a nine pound son

Dr and Mrs T J Pease report the birth of a nine pound son at the county hospital this morning as a family addition to the community.

T. J. Pease

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