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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1931
Page
8
Ten years ago the Tri County Civil War veterans held a meeting in Washington on October 11 with more than two old soldiers present. A humorous note mentions hot chocolate. Weather forecast: Saturday fair tonight.
Local notices list a 100 gallon paint sale at the Community sale on Saturday and a Legion Auxiliary rummage sale on October 24. The city will start collecting tin cans on Tuesday October 20 from north to south, cans must be in containers and visible for pickup, Mayor John W. Applegate urges participation. A theater ad promotes The Rock drama on October 21 with low prices, and Iowa Southern Utilities offers a gas and electric bill discount sale ending Saturday.
Oct 1 diary notes report Shiloh tre editor explains being busy with house cleaning and painting ventures. references paint brush and elbow grease, describes improving mood and confidence despite dry weather and muddy conditions.
Saturday is the last day for gas and electric bills. The Rock at H. S. Aud. 35c, students 25c. Weather worsens as gloom and rain linger. Several students out sick with coughing and flu. Florence Wagner ill with intestinal flu but improving. Local happenings include family visits, farm work, and school notes. The writer hopes for clearer weather and promises more news soon.
Centerville defeated Washington 12 to 0 in a hard fought game with several rushes by Randolph Perry and Dusenberry, PP and kickoff coverage key plays, and Washington penalties limiting scoring chances. Officials included North and Dooley with Brown as umpire. The narrative covers multiple drives, fumbles, and line stands through the fourth quarter.
A large bird, about 20 metres long with a 15 metre wing span, was observed paddling and flapping in a stream near One Creek IL. It honked joyously, then plunged its beak into the water to wash. Last seen heading south, it had a dark gray head with an orange yellow bare patch around the eyes and throat pouch, gray cheek back, black throat and belly, a tail of 12 feathers, brownish black wings, and black heavily webbed feet.
Mr SEVENTY SIX and Mrs John Henderson plus children William Henry Mary Martha and Donna Jean spent Sunday with Everette Green and Mrs Hart Gregory's family. Arthur Romine Wilma and Stanleigh Hender received visitors while Joan Fowell and the Shaffers hosted Friday evenings. Jenn Yearns visited Arthur Romine's Monday and Everette Green and daughter Helen called.
The Keota high school auditorium hosts a two class WCTU declamatory contest Friday October 16 with a small admission. Events include music by the high school orchestra readings and a program featuring titles such as A Splendid Record Sing a Song of Sixpence and Why can Little Chaps Do. Judges award medals to top contestants and the event closes with a benedict.
A dazed cormorant was found on the outskirts of town and rescued by B Cady. Identified with bird guides as a cormorant that nests in Minnesota and winters in the Gulf states, it resisted canned sardines, was bagged, and released near the creek north of town where it flopped away.
An Iowa coal car is on track with a price of 4.75 dollars per ton. Farmers Co operative Exchange advertises contact details and a sales pitch. The notice also lists names such as Tom Orville and Henrietta Griffith with osteopathic services. Phone numbers 783 and 490 are provided for day or night calls. October dates 3 6 9 16 3 appear as part of a listing.
George Youngs opens a new eating house at 621 North Marlon Avenue hailing it as Youn lek with plans to serve snacks and light meals to local residents.
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