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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1920

Page

3

Washington Baseball club defends game terms on Labor Day

Washington team rebuts Trades Assembly charges of breaking faith. They recount offers and rejections over purses of 100 to 150 dollars, noting Rubio and Letts as opponents, and urge fair play as they book a Labor Day game at Hayes Ball Park against Letts for southeastern Iowa championship standing.

Trades Assembly Committee Rubio Washington Trades Assembly Baseball Committee Trades Assembly Wyman Iowa Journal Hayes Ball Park Labor Day

Fine 120 Acre Farm With Large House For Sale

A 120 acre farm features a large house including fur insulation and multiple outbuildings. The property boasts expansive land, country setting, and potential for housing improvements. Sale details and contact information not fully readable in the fragment.

Washington schools prepare for Labor Day parade

Supt W C Harding announces kindergarten sessions halted until Tuesday while all other classes assemble Monday at nine. High school will run through assignments in about an hour and junior high will brief pupils and announce tasks. Miss Isabelle Hoyman of Cedar Rapids named kindergarten teacher replacing Mildred Stewart of Armstrong, completing the year’s corps of teachers.

Supt W. C. Harding Washington Isabelle Hoyman Cedar Rapids Mildred Stewart Armstrong

Mort Bickfords and George in Oregon and California Tour

The letter from George to Mr and Mrs Mort Bickford describes a lively orchestra tour in Oregon and California. They plan to return via Vancouver and the Dakotas around Christmas, with a prior clipping noting the Shubert Original Jazz Orchestra's lively Eagle’s Hall dance in Oregon and an upcoming La Grande engagement.

Mort Bickford George Oregon California Vancouver B. CC Dakotas Eagle's Hall Shubert la Grande

Southern Town Fair and Exposition at Oskaloosa

The Southern Town Fair and Exposition runs September 4 to 11 in Oskaloosa with Entry Day on Saturday and Children Day on Monday labor day free for under fifteen. A wrestling match features Paul Prehn versus Heine Engel for the Labor Day celebration.

Southern Iowa Oskaloosa Paul Prehn Heine Engel

Banks Close for Labor Day in City

City banks including Washington National Bank Commercial Savings Bank Farmers and Merchants State Bank and Washington Loan Trust Co will close for the all day Labor Day holiday.

Washington National Bank Commercial Savings Bank Farmers and Merchants State Bank Washington Loan & Trust Co

Apology to unions over baseball view and plans

The note apologizes for an incomplete view on baseball and calls for settling with two games. It suggests having Washington play the winner and notes a desire to avoid hard feelings. The piece mentions closing early on Labor Day and promotes their uptown business location.

Washington

Home Coming at the Christian Church

Sunday’s Home Coming service draws expected large attendance with Brother Hygard of Des Moines as guest. Morning worship at the usual hour and an afternoon service planned along with a basement dinner. Bible school remains ahead in the contest as New London trails but keeps on.

Christian Church Ous Brother Hygard Des Moines Bible School New London

Jesus the Carpenter theme for Labor Day services

Sunday morning will feature Jesus the Carpenter as the churchs Labor Day message. Evening will pose the question What Do You Glory In for thoughtful reflection. Special music will enrich both morning and evening worships. Sunday school begins 9:30 with worship at 10:55 B Y P U at 6:30 and evening service at 7:30. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30. Other meetings announced on Sunday. You are welcome to our services.

Jesus the Carpenter

Methodist Church Cancel Sunday Sermon for Conference Trave

No preaching services will be held at the Methodist church on Sunday September fifth due to Dr Bowers attending the annual conference in Griffnell Iowa. Sunday school meets at 9 30 a m Epworth League at 6 30 p m Senior choir rehearses tonight at 7 30 with music by Harry Thomas for services on Sunday September 12.

Methodist Church Bowers Griffnell Iowa Epworth League Harry Thomas

St Pauls Evangelical Service Notice

Washington Morning service at 11 99 o clock with German and English preaching. Regular service will drop out on Sunday evening September 12 and Sunday morning September 19 due to the pastor assisting at Mission Festivals in North Star Minnesota and Franklin Iowa. Sunday school opens at 10 60 o’clock and will meet at regular 10 00 o’clock on the two following Sundays. Carl W. Klein Pastor.

North Star Minnesota Franklin Iowa Carl W. Klein

County Churches Grace Hill Moravian Service

Sunday school and service at the usual hours Sunday morning. All invited. Rev. E. Drebert, Pastor.

Grace Hill Rev. E. Drebert

Pleasant Hill Sunday services announced by S P Telford

The Pleasant Hill Sunday school gathers at 10 with preaching at 11 am and 7 30 pm by S P Telford of Fort Madison Iowa. Morning topic Signs of the Times or The Call of the Twentieth Century. Evening talk The Divine and The Human Side of Salvation. All invited to attend all services.

S. P. Telford Fort Madison Iowa

Local notes and upcoming sunset park picnic announced

Sammel Hall returns from Indianapolis for a brief family visit. Community members report shopping, travel, and social visits including Mrs Cady Mrs Edwards and Gladys of West Chester. A September 6 sunset park picnic is promoted along with hospital news on D J Patterson’s recovery and radium therapy plans.

E. C. Cady Walter Edwards Gladys West Chester

St Pauls Evangelical Valley to hold regular service updates

Regular evening service at 7 30 o clock scheduled but the two following Sundays will drop out due to pastor absence. He assists at Mission Festival of North Star Minnesota and Franklin Iowa congregations. Sunday school remains each Sunday morning. Holy Communion will be celebrated at the September 26 morning service.

Mission Festival of the

New Entrance at Oskaloosa Fair Grounds Opens on D Avenue

A new gate at the Southern Yowa Fair and Exposition Grounds Oskaloosa fronts on D Avenue and serves traffic from the west south and from Pella Evans roads the Great White Way and Knoxville roads. The gate includes a ticket office and will handle much of the crowds. It brings the total access points to five avenues for entry and exit.

Oskaloosa D Avenue Pella Evans Knoxville

Reynolds and Gibson and Reister and Sons announce noon closing

Reynolds and Gibson and Reister and Sons will close at noon Monday September 6. Mr and Mrs John Sinclair are expected to arrive this evening from Allerton Iowa for a visit at the home of his aunt The fey D J Masson.

John Sinclair Allerton Iowa D. J. Masson John Robertson Marjorie Mary Lousie Ralph Robertson Lorene J. W. Guy

Local Notices and Social News Briefs

Miss Pauline Beal heads to Tarkio College this year. Edna McCarty visits from Greeley Colorado for a month with her McCarty relatives. Dale Atkinson welcomes six pound Marsh Glen born yesterday. Local families host gatherings at the J W Guy home with the Robertson and Robertson families visiting.

Pauline Beal Tarkio, Mo Tarkio College Edna McCarty Greeley, Colo W.W. M. McCarty Greeley Dale Atkinson Marsh Glen

Farm cattle boom at Newton area farm

John Munger of the H. B. Alfree farm near Newton raises a notable cow that became mother to three healthy calves. The farmer hopes to extend his herd of diverse cattle colors and breeds, aiming for well priced beef.

Newton John Munger H. B. Alfree John

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