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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1920

Page

3

Frank Burns Owned Taxi Involved In North Town Accident

Report states a St. Paul woman was injured in an accident north of town in a car owned and driven by Frank Burns. Charles Denison clarifies Burns’ taxi business is independent of the Denison line. Two girls selling magazines needed two cars. Denison provided one and arranged with Burns for the other. A typographical error earlier omitted Burns’ first name.

St. Paul Frank Burns Charles Denison Burns Denison

Reception for New Students at Washington High

The YWCA and Washington High School hosted a reception in the school gym for about 300 freshmen. Activities included a long-distance relay, songs, yells, races, and non alcoholic punch with wafers, creating an evening of spirited socializing and better class spirit.

Highlab Washington High School

Lemmon Buys The Pharmacy Corner On Square

J F Lemmon proprietor of Lemmon s Pharmacy has purchased the Smouse building on the southeast corner of the square. The deal closed recently and includes the store room the Smouse real estate office and the flat above. The Smouse office will continue to operate, while the Lemmon family will move to the upper rooms. The Lemmons sold their East Washington Street home and will give possession to Mr Flanders. Mrs Mercer will move to Des Moines where her son Phillip works for Coolidge Advertising.

J. F. Lemmon Lemmon East Washington Street Flanders

Heavy Rain Follows Warm September With Peak 91 Degrees

Heavy rainfall yesterday reached 0.8 inches, the heaviest in weeks. A torrid day prior saw temperatures around 91 degrees, while today remains sultry with 84 degrees as farmers note improved corn conditions.

Krebs Lecture Tonight on Personal Efficiency

Dr. Stanley L. Krebs speaks at 8 p m in the old Methodist church on Personal Efficiency. His Richland talk follows a successful address to business people highlighting sales attributes and Aristotle's two lights. Richland high hosts Washington for the season opener with free admission and season tickets priced at 1 50, offering access to multiple games.

Dr. Krebs Old Methodist Stanley L. Krebs Krebs Richland High School Washington High School The Athletic Association Treasury Harding Richland Washington Teeter Parsons College Fairfield Wapello Burlington Ottumwa Sigourney

Plane to Feature County Home and Farm Picnic

W S Falk of Falk Motor Co reports a telegram from Curtis Trown Air Craft Co promising at least one plane for the County Home and Farm Bureau picnic next Tuesday September 71st. Plans include closing country schools for the day and a strong program with Carl Sturgess, nephew of Mrs J S Crooks, likely pilot from Des Moines.

W.S. Falk The Falk Motor Company Curtis Trown Aiircraft Company County Home and Farm Bureau Montgomery Carl Sturgess J. 8B. Crooks Des Moines

Flag Raising at Stringtown School in Crawford Township

A flag raising ceremony occurred at nine o'clock this morning at Stringtown school Crawford township with Miss Frances Eicher as teacher. The school has recently installed new seats and improved the building equipment and grounds.

Stringtown School Crawford Township Frances Eicher

Car of G B hog feed McCall Bros 17716eed

A car associated with G B is linked to hog feed in a note involving McCall Bros. The listing references the identifier 17716eed and notes a connection to agricultural goods handled by the McCall brothers.

G. B McCall Bros

Be a Man

Poem by Louise Kiser speaks to courage self control and grit needed to reach goals. It emphasizes endurance facing battles without quitting and accepting bruises as part of striving for glory and victory.

Louise Kiser

White Way Garage Ad Promotes Grease Services

Local ad urges customers to grease differential and transmission at White Way Garage. The message emphasizes maintenance and quick service, noting availability and a direct call to action for customers seeking vehicle lubrication needs.

White Way

Keota Hosts Record Fall Festival Crowd

Keota drawn by warm weather sees over 5000 attendees from Washington and nearby towns for a fall festival. John Hammill of Britt delivers a non political address about current topics. Keota wins a 7 to 6 baseball rally in the ninth. The parade pony show bands stalls and plane stunts highlight a day of free amusements.

Keota Washington John Hammill Britt

Doctor E J Perry Sells Local Dental Practice

Dr C H Evans purchases the Dr B J Perry dental business in Waterloo and takes over current operations. Perry plans a short stay then travels east and west to enjoy ranch life after almost fifty years of practice. Evans is a Chicago College of Dental Surgery graduate who studied with Perry on the faculty.

C. H. Evans Waterloo B. J. Perry Perry Evans Chicago College of Dental Surgery Dr. Perry Washington

Veterans meet changed date at court house for September

Albert M Huff Post No 26 Spanish War Veterans will hold a regular session at the court house Tuesday evening September 21 at eight oclock instead of September 14. Installation of new members and regular business planned. Full attendance urged. H H McCleery P C 17718. The Delta Alpha class of the M E church hosts a monthly social Thursday at 2 30 at Mrs Harrison DODDERs 617 South 2nd Avenue. Each member should represent a Bible character and bring thimbles. 7913

Albert M. Huff Court House H. H. McCleery P. C Delta Alpha M. E. Church Harrison Dodder South 2Nd Avenue

G A R Dinner Invited by W R C at Court House

Notices invite G A R members to a W R C dinner in their Court House rooms next Thursday September 16 at 12 noon Be there Also upcoming social events include the 1913 Ladies Aid August and September at 2 30 pm the Christian Endeavor social at the Presbyterian church Friday evening at Mr and Mrs J H Baird home and a Jubilee Tea by the Fortnightly Civics department to mark the Susan B Anthony Amendment passing on September 21 at Mrs Frank Wilsons home

G. A. R. Post Court House Christian Endeavor Society 2Nd United Presbyterian Church J. H. Baird Baird Civics Department Susan Anthony Frank Wilson Sita

Church groups plan meetings and welcome new minister

Church programs include Chapter J P E meeting Thursday at 2 30 with Mrs M R Regan social and business gathering in the church basement. The 18012 Voluntary Slum Army moves into 429 S 3rd Ave with orders to 417 Green 8113. The Methodist choir hosts a Thursday banquet at the church to welcome their new minister of music Mr Johnston 8112.

S. 3Rd Ave Green Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church Mr. Johnston

Marion Township Democrats Meet to Name Township Ticket

A Marion Township notice calls a Friday evening meeting of the Democrats on September 17 at 7 30 at the Township House. The committee orders the gathering to place candidates on the Township Ticket.

Marion Township

Hipple Concert Company to Open Ainsworth Lecture Series

The first Ainsworth lecture course features a Hipple Concert Company concert on Friday September 17. The program includes xylophone strombone piano solos quartet numbers novelty drum selections monologues and orchestra numbers. Mr and Mrs W M Perry of Palmyra Illinois visit Mrs Perry's mother Mrs E M Wright. Mr and Mrs W C Berdo expected soon from Kansas City and Wm Wright from Omaha with a partial family reunion planned.

Ainsworth Hipple Concert Company W. M. Perry Palmyra, Ill

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