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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1919
Page
3
Notes of the Day recount a large Washington county welcome with two bands Ottumwa’s Fifty fourth and local group under Fred Mannhardt. Citizens praise street cleaning pageant floats and Red Cross displays while tanks entertain crowds and a city parade.
Washington's public schools will open at nine o'clock with the largest enrollment yet. About 335 students have registered for the high school and Principal Smith expects at least 375 by Monday. The new high school building will host the opening assembly at nine, with doors opening at 8 30. Sixth graders move to the old high school now the junior high for grades six to eight. Kinder gartens Wallace Centennial mornings Heights Lincoln meet Monday. Five birth year cutoff allows entry to kindergarten. Teachers' meeting held this afternoon. one new intermediate teacher ill at home. Cleaning and preparation work continues though the building is not fully completed.
The article credits the city’s business men for contributing to a perfectly enjoyable day in Washington, noting their efforts and positive impact on the community.
Woodworth Club secretary of the Greater Iowa association will deliver an address Tuesday evening to Washington Advertising club members. President Henderson reports Mr. Clum will attend, and the Miss Houdek meeting will be turned over to the visitor. Clum, a noted speaker, holds much useful information from the Greater Iowa association. An effort will invite local businessmen to attend at the usual hour.
J A McCoy received word this morning of the death of his brother Frank McCoy formerly of Washington He had lived here for many years and moved to Spokane about thirty five years ago to make his home He had been ill for the last few years He leaves a wife two daughters and two sons Two brothers J A McCoy and W R McCoy live in this county.
When an unfinished hardwood floor shows gray color apply a solution of two ounces of oxalic acid in enough water to wet the surface. Let stand twenty minutes then rinse with cold water and wash as usual without soap.
Funeral services for Mrs Orville Rider who died yesterday at her South Iowa avenue home will be held Sunday at 2 pm at the residence conducted by Rev Arthur R Oates pastor of the Presbyterian church. Interment will be in Win Grove cemetery.
Morning services at Bethel Church planned for Sunday the 14th with preaching by Rev. Mr. Plufer of Maryland. The notice notes a county church gathering and identifies the speaker from Maryland in 1783.
Roy Moore, a resident of Ainsworth, suffered a severe hand injury while supervising an ensilage cutter at Mack Gordon farm, 31 miles north on the Red Ball route. His right hand lost a thumb and first finger. he was rushed to Iowa City hospital with family and Dr. A J Laird, and possible further amputation considered.
Chairman J. D. Glasgow of the Red Cross home service says soldiers who did not receive Victory Buttons Thursday can obtain them through his office. Every man in service is entitled to one. veterans receive bronze buttons similar to G A R awards. Present discharge papers and answer simple questions to apply. buttons will be issued in a few days after filing.
Governor W L Harding and three state education leaders will visit Washington county schools next Monday. They plan an 8 PM address at the old Methodist church to discuss rural educational problems, with a tentative schedule visiting several area schools and counties.
A Thursday noon meal at Mr and Mrs J A McCoys featured old fashioned serving and a warm reunion with relatives Miss Frances McCoy came from Iowa City for the event Also present were Mrs McCoys sister and husband Mr and Mrs Oscar Meek and their daughter Mable of Grinnell Yesterday Afternoon Helen Wilson hosted the Afternoon Bridge club at her East Washington street home Guests included Mrs Ludawine Fulton Barrett of Marysville Kansas Mrs Vera Alberson Duell of Goldfield Nevada and Mrs Ellen Reid Babcock of Chicago
Baptist ladies plan an eatable sale for September 20 with a later notice to follow. The Portnightl year books are available at the Chilcote library and may be picked up by members. The Fortnightly club Music department postpones the Monday 15th meeting and will instead meet Monday September 22 at Mrs. J. L. Fifer's home, 8013.
The article notes flamingos once common in Florida and parts of other countries are now scarce. It warns that few remain in this country and predicts they could be extinct within years due to dwindling numbers.
Ancient Egyptians mastered durable pigments using lampblack for outlines clay whites ferruginous reds ochres yellows and green from jasper carbonate or copper mixed with ochre. The methods yielded long lasting colors across artworks and artifacts.
A Lake View community article highlights increased tech efforts around Lake Erie. It notes local organizations and residents pushing for stronger environmental monitoring and broader studies of the lake system.
The American Forestry Magazine notes jelly can be produced from a plant named Reselle pont. This annual grows to seven feet and is cultivated in the Philippines Hawaii and other regions. The edible part used for jelly is the calyx valued for jelly and related products.
A quotation arguing that understanding a nation’s past is essential to engage with its present and future. It asserts that knowing the nation’s plan and purpose is required to work understandingly for its future.
The funeral service for Donald Anderson who died of typhoid fever in Oklahoma City Tuesday morning was held this afternoon in Washington following his body’s arrival yesterday evening aboard the Mil- line.
Mrs. Don Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Anderson attended a Milwaukee gathering for the deceased aunt of C. W. Stephens of Pawhuska Oklahoma. Services were set for four o'clock at Goodin funeral parlors with Rev. A. K. Oates of the Presbyterian Church leading the burial at Elm Cemetery.
The Ford touring car owned by Bert Dickerson of Clay, reported missing Thursday, was found yesterday near the Milwaukee passenger station on North Iowa avenue. Sheriff Walace urges car owners to record license and engine numbers to prevent theft and verify ownership.
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