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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1924

Page

3

Washington High Eyes Turnaround Against Burlington

Washington high school football seeks revenge after a 20 to 0 loss to Burlington last year. Coach McKinetry and players plan a stronger showing, recalling last year’s weak effort and highlighting returning starters and Burlington’s 60 to 0 win over Monmouth.

Washington Burlington Harry Macon McKinetry Monmouth Washington High School Davenport Duke Marshall McConnell Kort Shamer Hill Swisher Elwell Gallagher Rhode Thompson Tiedge Dickinson Colton Affleman Rideout

United Presbyterian services move to First church

Special meetings of the United Presbyterian churches were held at First church with excellent attendance. Rev. Fred Elliott of Des Moines preached on the great love of God shown in giving his son for sinners, while Rev. Reade McCrory presided. Scripture was read by Rev. Willard Wylie and prayer offered by Dr. W. W. Howers of the Methodist church.

United Presbyterian Churches Fred Elliott Des Moines Reade McCrory Willard Wylie W. W. Howers Methodist Chuch

Fine Meetings at Pleasant Hill Revival at Pleasant Hill

The Pleasant Hill church enjoyed a splendid revival with seven以上 thirteen converts this past week. Rev W B Shelley of Washington will preach each evening this week. Next Sunday October 26 is the annual homecoming inviting all old neighbors and friends to return home.

Pleasant Hill B. W. Pettit W. B. Shelley Washington

Centennial Wins In Grade School Soccer Thriller

Centennial school defeated Heights two goals to one at Centennial grounds in a standout grade school match. Centennial remains unbeaten atop the league standings as Wallace and Lincoln meet at Lincoln school Wednesday afternoon.

Centennial Heights Centennial Grounds Wallace and Lincoln Lincoln School

Wreck Injures Mrs Mode Harbison and Daughter Near Gladwin

Mrs Mode Harbison and six year old Modell of west of Ainsworth were injured when their Ford wrecked near Gladwin on Sunday. Mrs Harbison received facial injuries and both mother and daughter improved. Daryl and Miss Hazel Harbison escaped unhurt. The crash was blamed on a fire in the car.

Mode Harbison West of Ainsworth Modell Harrison Gladwin Tharbison Daryl Harbison Misa Hazel Harbison

Washington Second Team to Meet Wayland High Friday

Friday afternoon this week, Washington second team will meet Wayland high school on the local athletic field. The game is billed for four o'clock. Mr and Mrs L EB Westmayer of Moline TM have returned home after a brief visit here with her brother L C Harper.

Washington Wayland High School L. EB. Westmayer Moline, TM L. C. Harper

Changes in Automobile Law and Registration Rules

Miss Besse B Jones registrar of automobiles in the county treasurer office outlines the new automobile law going into effect on the twenty eighth of the month. Key changes include a higher county registration fee of fifty cents per year and a ten day limit for completing car ownership transfers to avoid a five dollar penalty plus the transfer fee.

Besse B. Jones Iowa

Family thanks friends for help after death of Mrs. Faye Cherwinker

The note expresses gratitude from Mary Luella Cherwinker Nefile Luce Cherwinker Walter Stewart and Ezra Pekerman of Kinrose for support during the death of their loved one Mrs. Faye Cherwinker. It also notes Mr. Eckerman visiting Pleasant Hill and stopping at Will Caldwell Glenn Pratt and Doc Moore homes.

Faye Cherwinker Mary Luella Cherwinker Nefile Luce Cherwinker Walter Stewart Ezra Pekerman Kinrose Daniel Eckerman Eckerman Pleasant Hill Will Caldwell Glenn Pratt Doc Moore

Andy Gump Wins Leads in Lions Club Straw Vote Today

Andy Gump of Chicago led the Lions Club straw poll taken at noon for president of the United States with a majority of votes. President Coolidge placed second, with Davis and La Follette tied for third. For vice president, George McDaniel of Washington Iowa won the largest share. Rev. Fred Elliott of Des Moines, a guest, delivered a brief address.

Andy Gump Chicago United States Lions Club

Dawson Ford Sedan Is Practically Demolished

The Ford sedan owned by Clyde Dawson on the White Way west of Washington was wrecked Saturday evening while descending the Welle hill. It struck the guard fence on the north side, shattering the top and bending the front, with the front wheels torn off and all glass broken. No information on occupant injuries is available.

Clyde Dawson Welle Hill Washington

Prairie Flower Dinner Funds Hopeful Total

The Prairie Flower Repetiet church ladies expect a net of 250 to 375 dollars from the Harvest Home Festival at the church last Thursday. The event featured dinner booths bazaar and exhibit vale with auctioneer Chas Brown donating services. Mrs Blanch Scott and Pearl Phillipe led bazaar and door duties respectively.

Blanch Scott Pearl Phillipe

Best Remaining Vote And Added Prize Offer Ends Saturday Night

The Eve ning Journal circulatio n campaign offers the biggest remaining vote inducement. It ends at 9 o clock Saturday October 25 and will not be extended. Subscriptions count more votes during this period than the balance of the campaign. After 9 o clock next Saturday fewer votes will be available. Encourage friends to extend long term subscriptions to maximize votes. Time is flying as next Monday night reduces votes. Get every possible extension.

Evening Journal

Campaign fundraising pushes in town race

The notice extols candidates who led campaign collections by 6 pm and urges supporters to secure subscriptions. Dora Godwin and Bernice Maas are mentioned as top contenders with route details and calls to maximize votes through cash-in promises and subscription sales.

Y M C A Leaders Meet Local Men

The Y M C A building committee met Marsh W Briley's office with local officers and visiting secretaries to discuss personnel and maintenance. They aim to serve the entire community and seek a capable secretary to manage men and boys programs and related clubs and activities. The group hopes Washinton delegates attend the state older boys conference at Waterloo November 28 30 to exchange ideas with Iowa cities.

Marsh W. Briley BE. Harold Stevens Marshalltown Geo. J Ross Newton Chas. BE. Ford Bovn Des Moines The Hiv Club Pioneer Clube Ford Wash Seton Waterloo Iowa

Machinery Installed at City Water Plant

At a city council meeting Engineer W P Rawn said Iowa Gas and Electric completed installing machinery at the new water plant. The council accepted the machinery and authorized final payment. A depository funds resolution under the new code was approved. A petition for a sidewalk on the west side of South Third from Van Buren to Clara Barton was referred to the sidewalk committee.

W. P. Rawn Iowa Gas and Electric Company New City Water Plant Electric Company South Third Avenue van Buren Street Clara Barton Street

Ruling Limits Tax Deductions for Lease Replacements

In a general ruling the Board of Tax Appeals held that a lessee of chattels may deduct only replacement amounts actually expended in the tax period. The decision affects leasehold income tax and limits deductions to cash outlays for replacement during each year. For sale notices and help wanted follow as read in the page listing.

Washington Board of Tax Appeals

Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Bazaar to Auction Quilt

The Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid society schedules a quilt auction at their bazaar at three o'clock Saturday afternoon on the south side square. D. of A reports the comfort ready to work on. Mr. Wheelan.

Pleasant Hill Mr. Wheelan

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