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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1922
Page
3
Motorists in Southern California are warned not to pick yucca blossoms along highways. The plants are protected by an ordinance passed by Los Angeles County to prevent extinction as tourists pluck them. Also note a two day grace period to pay water rent without penalty.
Washington residents enjoyed relief from a heat spell as thunderstorms arrived evening rain totaling 0.65 inch and a 30 degree drop from a high near 96 to about 66. Skies remained cloudy with more rain and cooler temps expected. Pastures benefit while dusty roads turn muddy and corn crops face light late-season damage.
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at three in the Second United Presbyterian church. Rev J Reade McCrory of the First church conducted the rites. Pallbearers included four sons and two sons in law, Joe Frank John and Tom Shebeck Frank Dutler and Harry Springman.
Workmen replace the office partition to double private space. The new partition runs from the southeast corner to the west wall, extending the private area to the full width of the room.
A brief item from the London Opinion notes a joyous birth with the father announcing the arrival of a son described as nine hours old. The tone captures early delight and domestic happiness.
In Des Moines on September 9, contempt of court proceedings began in district court against Austin Haines editor of the Des Moines News. He published an article attributing Judge James C. Hume's decisions to the labored efforts of a village smart Alec.
Sheriff Charles Denison sold at public auction a phonograph advertised to satisfy a judgment against a Brighton store. The large machine was purchased by Earl Hender for 47 dollars and 50 cents.
Des Moines September 9. Members of the tax committee of the thirty ninth general assembly met at the state house to complete work assigned earlier. They will propose changes to tax laws to better equalize burdens, possibly including amendments to statutes, fair property valuation, replacing local with county assessors, and creating a tax commission for utility taxation. The group duties and member list are outlined.
Sept 9 Ames reports first football practice under Sam Williaman former Ohio State star directing work at Iowa State college. Green squad includes freshmen from last season with prospects. Williaman replaces Maurie Kent and brings a top coaching record including state titles and undefeated city league seasons. His brother Frank Williaman also to assist in athletics.
About four thousand people attended a re organized Commercial Club event in Brighton. Washington concert band performed, two thousand ate barbecue, beef and buns totalled over five thousand servings. Sigourney defeated W O W Omaha 5 0, with Washington, Trenton and Wellman teams favored in horseshoe pitching. Rain halted the evening platform dance after band concert.
Gilmore Portland Cement company of Gilmore City with Fort Dodge offices has been shut since July 15 due to high coal costs. President M. J. Nicholson says coal is now affordable and the plant should resume operations within two weeks, after two months of suspension that left about 100 men out of work.
Two thousand colored veterans who fought for the union in 1865 will hold their first national reunion at the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Des Moines from September 24 to 29. Opening services will be held in colored churches, G A R veterans will lead pulpits and music, and a motor trip around the city followed by an entertainment at the Publishing plant of E T Meredith, former U S Secretary of Agriculture.
Witnesses describe a crowded Brighton event disrupted by a storm and a heated fight among locals. Many Washington attendees stayed, while others rushed home, delaying travel as rain fell.
The Rosemary club will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Dewey Weeks. The Fortnightly Bible department meets next Monday September 11 at 2 20 with Mrs. Frank Wilson. The Monday Afternoon Bridge club meets Monday at two at Mrs. Pete Berdo. The Bible Department of the Fortnightly club meets Monday September 11 with Mrs. Frank Wilson. The Lexington Ladies Aid holds Harvest Home dinner display and bazaar Thursday September 21. Further announcements later. Section 1 Home Economics Fortnightly club meets Tuesday at 2 30 with Mrs. L S Patterson. First fall meeting aims for good attendance. bring recipes. Home Economics Department Fortnightly club meets next Tuesday evening at Mrs. Dan Bevins home. change of meeting place notice. The Shalom Group Sunday school Class of the Methodist Episcopal church will hold a business meeting.
Former Illinois Governor Frank O Lowden told Madison county residents that farmers will turn back the menace of anarchism threatening the world. He praised the American Farm Bureau Federation and its progress and endorsed farmers cooperative societies to solve agricultural marketing problems.
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