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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1920

Page

3

Washington Highs Football Schedule Complete

Washington high school finalized its 1920 schedule by booking a Sept 25 home game with Richland high school. Richland, coached by Teeter, is expected to pose the toughest opener, while Wapello visits Oct 2. The slate also includes Burlington Davenport Winfield Fairfield Ottumwa Sigourney and Columbus Junction with Lloyd G Maxwell sale postponed to Oct 15 at 2 PM.

Washington High School Richland High School Keota Washington Richland Teeter Parsons Wapello Burlington Davenport Winfield Fairfield Ottumwa Sigourney Columbus Junction Dickinson

Washington County Calves Shine At State Fair Show

Washington County youths showcased ten calves with Dennis Jones' Shorthorn fetching the top local price of 18.75 dollars. Everette Stewart and Chas McTee led county Angus entries to third place in grooming and showing, while the overall county prize money totaled 126 dollars.

Washington County Dale Duncan Everette Stewart Bishop Chas McTee John Cannon Wilmer Lauderman Mr. Bishop Leland Maxwell Arthur McTee Vaughn John Day Heel Producers Association Paul Witting Dennis Jones Eugene Martin Verle Maxwell Chas. McTee Helfer Chas. MceTee Washington County Pig Club Homer Jones

Minor collision draws crowd near square at seven thirty

Two cars collided on the northwest corner of the square yesterday evening about 7 30. Neither vehicle was badly damaged and no one was hurt. The minor mishap drew a large crowd.

Krebs Lectures Open This Evening

Dr Stanley L Krebs of Philadelphia arrives in Washington at 1 15 pm to deliver three lectures for local business men and salespeople at the old Methodist church The Ad club reports enough season tickets sold to cover the course and individual tickets are 50 cents each The lectures start at eight oclock each evening and attendees with course tickets are urged to arrive promptly for the expert sales mans pointers

Stanley L. Krebs Philadelphia Washington Old Methodist Church Krebs Ad Club Dr. Krebs

Miss Babcock Joins the Journal Force

Miss Josephine Babcock a Washington newspaper veteran joins the Journal force today handling advertising duties after leaving the Washington Democrat last fall for a California vacation. Beatrice Wallace leaves the Journal business office due to ill health and is succeeded by Edith Nebergall, formerly at the Connell Hat Shop.

Josephine Babcock Washington Journal Force Miss Babcock Washington Democrat California Journal Beatrice Wallace Edith Nebergall Miss Connell

Riverside Team Misses Scheduled Game This Week

Riverside was unable to play yesterday due to an open date not available. A potential contest may be booked for next Sunday.

Riverside

Freight tariff relic from 1852 in New York and Erie lines

LeRoy Jugenheimer finds an old 1852 freight tariff sheet of the New York and Erie Railway. He discovers its age while helping tear down a building in the northeast town area. Jugenheimer plans a Des Moines trip this week for a railway mail service civil service exam.

LeRoy Jugenheimer New York and Erie R. R Roy Des Moines

Frank Barnes and Gip the dog faithful servants at work

Frank Barnes works all day while Gip the black and white dog catches chicks. When Barnes hurries Gip sleeps but remains faithful to his chores. They are steady companions who work side by side at any hour, serving without fail.

Frank Barnes Gippy Barnes Gip Frank

Farm near town with 116 acres in corn belt

A 116 acre farm sits in the corn belt near a good town and a solid high school. The property description highlights proximity to local amenities and productive farming land.

Corn Belt

Nearby Towns Prepare Christmas Season Festivities

Keota plans a fall festival costing local merchants several thousand dollars with an all day program and many free attractions. Wellman holds its annual old settlers picnic with airship flights and expanded amusements. Washington band to play in Keota and Wellman boosts expect large crowds. Senator Hammill of Britt and Judge DeGraff of Des Moines are listed as principal speakers.

Keota Wellman Old Settlers Washington Washington Band John Hammil Britt Lawrence DeGraff Des Moines Supreme Justice

U P Synod to Meet in Washington October 5 7

Ministers and laymen of the United Presbyterian church will gather in Washington for the Iowa synod meeting on October 5 6 and 7. Expected attendance exceeds 100 with delegates from every Iowa church. Noted speakers include Dr W McCulloch Dr W C C Williamson and Dr R Ames Montgomery.

United Presbyterian Church Washington Iowa Pittsburgh General Assembly W. C.C. Williamson Clarinda R. Ames Montgomery Fairfield J. M. Wishart First Keokuk Keota

Community notices and club meetings scheduled this week

Local announcements list gatherings for Mrs Shearer with Pythian circle at Mrs Geo Hebners home. Spanish War Veterans meet Sept 21 at the courthouse with new member installations. Home economics groups convene Sept 14 at 2 30 and 7 30 PM. G A JR and W R C encampment fare certificates issued Sept 15–20. Delta Alpha M E church class hosts monthly social Thursday at the home of a leader.

W. A. Carson W. Madison St G. A. JR W. P. Moothart Delta Alpha M. E. Church

Evening meetings announced by local clubs

The Fortnightly club evening literature department meets at 7 30 this evening at Mrs F L Wilson's home. The Kolah club gathers Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Lauder Kennedy. The West Chester Methodist Ladies Aid plans a 10 cent social at the church Wednesday afternoon. members are urged to attend with their fancy work.

F. L. Wilson Kolah Club Lauder Kennedy Ladies Aid Society West Chester

G A R Post Dinner Hosted by W R C at Court House

Members of the G A R post are invited to a noon dinner hosted by the W R C in their rooms at the Court House next Thursday September 16 at 12 o'clock. Be sure and be there. Also K of P regular meeting Monday evening work in the rank of Esquire Arthur Therion C C Ff 7812

G. A. R. Post Court House Esquire Arthur Therion C. C

Marion Township Democrats to Meet September 17

A Marion Township notice calls a Democratic meeting at the Township House Friday evening September 17 at 7 30 to place candidates on the regular ticket. By order Mittre 7h3

Marion Township Fieanin Mittre

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