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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1920

Page

3

Young Woman Injured In Auto Crash Near Ainsworth

Miss Isabelle Carrick of near Crawfordsville drove off the road after being blinded by oncoming lights and was thrown from her Studebaker as it struck a ditch and small bridge. She and two companions were returning from Washington when the car overturned. Carrick was rushed to the county hospital in Washington in an ambulance.

Ainsworth Studebaker Missa Isabelle Carrick Crawfordsville Here Carrick Washington Nellie Davis Frances Eicher Wayland

Accident wreckage remains as car is demolished

The wreckage did not catch fire and neither of the other young women were seriously injured. They suffered minor bruises and scratches while the car was demolished beyond repair.

Early Edition Monday Labor Day Journal

An early edition of the Journal will be published Monday to allow employees to take part in Labor Day events. The paper should be delivered shortly after noon, and the public is asked to place advertisements and notices in time for Monday’s issue.

Journal Fred Canfield Leslie Mountford Second United Presbyterian Church F. A. Canfield Cedar Rapids State Federation of Labor the Journal

County Rural Teachers Meet at Court House

A conference of rural school teachers and the county superintendent is under way at the court house. About sixty teachers attend this afternoon as they receive instruction and supplies for the year.

Court House

Court offices close for Labor Day except district clerk

All courthouse offices will close for Labor Day with the exception of the district court clerk’s office, which remains open as court sessions will be held.

Court House District Court

Freight House to Close on Labor Day

Rock Island freight house will be closed all day on Monday September 6 for Labor Day. No local freight trains will operate. H. W. Russell is the agent.

Rock Island H. W. Russell

Open Part Time Labor Day Telegraph Office Hours

The Western Union Telegraph Office will be open between 9 and 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Labor Day Monday the 6th.

Western Union Telegraph Office

County Court Opens Monday Under Judge Wagner

The county court will open next Monday with Judge H. P. Wagner presiding. The term, the largest ever issued locally, will start with probate matters and proceed to default day the next day. Grand jurors are to be impaneled then, trials begin in the second week, and naturalization hearings are slated for Sept 17. Labor Day observances include a parade, concerts, a basket dinner, a ball game, and speeches by A. L. Urick and F. A. Canfield.

H. P. Wagner Sigourney Petit Kalona Robert E. Lowe Washington England Herman Maurus Riverside William Henrye Knotts Washinton Sumset Park Central Park Sunset Park M. R. Regan The Baptist Church C. A. Dewey A. L. Uriek Des Moines Rubio Wyman Denison

Teachers Hold Conference Toward New School Year

A Washington public schools conference reviewed plans for the year's work. Superintendent W C Harding urged teachers to engage with the community and prioritize pupil welfare. Principal meetings followed as preparations for Monday's start proceeded. Coach A D Dickinson arrived to organize football practice and new uniforms.

Washington Public Schools W. C. Harding J. Harding Washington A. D. Dickinson The Athletic Association

Lumber yard to close for Labor Day all day

All lumber yards will be closed on Labor Day Monday with no services. The notice lists holiday closure and advises customers to plan accordingly.

Two Curiosities Highlight Historic Relics in Journal

Curiosity exhibit includes a Brooklyn letter with singed edges likely from the ill fated air plane cargo. Another item features two papers dated May 2 1789 and Jan 4 1800 found by I Cohn, including notice of General George Washington’s death.

F. L. Broadgate Brooklyn S. H. White White

Unidentified Iron Piece Found at Haney Home

Mrs. D N Haney reports a large eight inch to two foot long triangular iron fragment uncovered during improvements on North Seventh Avenue The object is odd and ends in a sharp point She wonders what mechanical part it once formed while nearby trees are being cut and the yard leveled. other improvements proceed.

D. N. Haney Journal Haney North Seventh Avenue

Wives Invited to Union Men Labor Day Picnic

All wives of Union men are requested to bring well filled baskets dishes and silverware to Labor Day picnic. Tablecloths are furnished.

Last Day of Vacation Inspires Child Restart to School

The piece reflects on children returning to school after vacation and the shift from play to study. It notes mixed reluctance and later appreciation for school life and mentions everyday family life including buying eggs, poultry, and cream, with emphasis on quality employees.

Columbus Junction Grid Schedule for season

J H Shipton of the Columbus Junction consolidated schools announces the football schedule for the coming season. Games listed include Letts at home September 18 Morning Sun at home September 25 Lone Tree at home October 2 Richland at Richland October 9 Wapello at Wapello October 16 Open October 23 Open October 30 Winfield at home November 6 and 13 Open Navy November 25 Washington at home.

Brighton W. A. Harper Washington Wyman McComb Sisters West Chester School Board John Kline Sale W. R. Gannon Geo. M. Groendycke Wellston L. Fi. Rinner Noble H. J. Paul Western Hog Oiler Bldg Joln Wagner Pete Welch Mrs. Dougherty M. C. DeLong Geo. Hopping Columbus Junction J. H. Shipton Columbus Junction Consolidated Schools Letts Morning Sun Lone Tree Richland Wapello Winfield Navy

New Rural Principals Course at State Teachers College

Cedar Falls Sept 4 A new course at Iowa State Teachers College aims to prepare principals for consolidated rural districts amid rapid consolidation. The program includes administration of consolidated schools rural sociology economics and community leadership with field visits to local districts.

State Teachers College Cedar Falls Iowa State Teachers College Iowa Macy Campbell Iowa State Teachers’ College C. C. Swain Minnesota Jesup Wadsea Consolidated State Teachers’ College

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