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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1925
Page
3
Miss Ethel McCreidy, principal, led creation of a school library with reference books initially. The board invested about one hundred dollars in fiction and literature while Mrs McCreedy added fifty dollars more. In a few weeks the room drew students during rain and teachers began assignments to lead them to quality fiction and poetry.
O H Clark, previously with the Penney store in Washington and with Miles Brothers at Corydon, Iowa, starts a department store in Brighton Iowa. The opening is set for Saturday the 24th with Clark and his wife running the business and aiming for strong customer traffic.
Heaton Harbor and St Joseph Michigan with 25000 population raised 306000 for building and 25000 for endowment in two and a half days under George L Goodwin of Financial Service Bureau. Public schools push literature as Junior High under Miss McCreedy shows progress.
Burlington expects to beat Washington high school football on Saturday. The Burlington grid squad arrives Saturday morning and aims for a convincing victory to extend its winning streak after a strong defense in recent games. Washington hopes to spoil the plan with improved defense and a tougher effort, seeking a different outcome than prior meetings.
Physical Director Jwood Detrick of the Y M C A called a meeting of community basketball players at the Y gym to plan the early start of the season. Although the team is still forming, the Y may field a stronger squad than last winter with Detrick as coach drawing players from local winter indoor athletics.
Clifford J Coffman born August 18 1892 at Brighton Iowa died October 20 1925 at Rochester Minnesota. He leaves brothers and sisters Mrs Pearl Arthur Sierre Madre Cal Mrs Myrtle Bisett Philadelphia Pa Mrs Arthur Coffman Cleveland Ohio Mrs Nelle Barker Chicago Ill Mrs Bertha Short Buffalo NY Mr Oxcar Coffman Buffalo NY Mrs Marguerite West Dav esport Iowa Mr Vernon Coffman Vinton Iowa and his parents Mr and Mrs W A Coffman Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 30 at the home of his parents at Brighton Iowa
Washington County board of commissioners inspect the state hospital for the insane at Mt Pleasant to review conditions of county patients during their annual visit of inquiry.
A preview notes a balanced game plan with potential for a stronger offense. Coaches plan to keep players in good shape after a week of scrimmage practice and a prior Tuesday workout, as they prepare to enter Saturday’s matchup against Burlington.
The Washington county health unit will stop funding due to missing state funds and unexecuted conditions with the Rockefeller foundation. Dr. C W Stewart and Mrs. Crail will leave, the county nurse position ends, though welfare work continues under Mrs. Riley Miller and the poor relief office. The district notes prior epidemics controlled under Stewart and a rummage sale by the First United Presbyterian church.
Three Washington musicians entertained the junior high pupils at the weekly assembly. Robert L. Grimes played three cornet solos, Mrs. Hugh McCleery conducted four contralto numbers, and Ralph Shannon played tunes on a hand saw. The event, led by Miss Glendolyn Long, drew lively response. Next week’s assembly will be arranged by Miss Florence Cunningham.
The 16th district convention of Knights of Pythias will meet in Wellman Iowa on Friday October 28 at 1 30 PM. Grand Officers will accompany the Washington delegation and a banquet at 6 30 PM followed by dancing at the Million Dollar Pavilion. A program and candy social are planned at Dutch Creek Center School No 5. E G Fox Geo Simmermaan Jno Applegate committee members invite all to attend and a fortune teller will be present. Ladies of the First United Presbyterian hold a sale Saturday from 9 AM to 4 PM
Display highlights in our east window show best pictures for a cheerful room. Buy now for immediate selection and we will lay them away as gifts if desired.
The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed Judge Hamilton's ruling in favor of Sidney S. Smith in a land deal dispute over 240 acres west of Washington. The case questioned whether the last purchasers assumed mortgages. the foreclosure value difference was about $25,000. Attorneys Morrison & Morrison represented the Smiths, with Keeley Eicher and Wilson for the defendants.
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