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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1932

Page

4

American Girls Face Peerage Ties in Marital Echoes

Adele Astaire and other American women are recalled as near matches for titled British peers bringing social elevation. The article notes romances and marriages into peerage as American beauty standards attract aristocratic alliances, reflecting enduring interest in titles and ties.

Adele Astaire Lord Cavendish Sal Aver AstaiRe Charles Cavendish New York Adele Lord Charles Cavendish Duke of Devonshire Lady Cavendish England Alva Willing Philadelphia John Jacob Astor Alva Lord Ribblesdale America Ogden Goelet Newport R. I Cornelius Vanderbilt May Goelet Duchess of Roxburghe Queen Mary of Millicent Rogers Count Salm Millicent Arturo Ramos

Split Camp in Columbia Over Editor Expulsion

Columbia University faces a student split after Dean Hawkes expelled Reed Harris for editorial comments. Harris had attacked college football and university dining hall management, sparking debate on free speech. A one day pro Harris strike featured the gagging of Alma Mater and a clash with anti Harris factions.

Reed Harris Alma Mater Columbia University Herbert E. Hawkes Harris Jay Jay pro-Harris

Gray William C longer correspondence with local families

Mr and Mrs Lois Rath Iris and Miravne attend Sunday at Frank Salladay near Ainsworth Mr and Mrs Ge Green and family visit Salladay home. Mr and Mrs Mro d Kephart and Josie Puckette and writer spend Sunday at Geo Hopping home. Mrs Wes Finchis returns from Iowa City health recovery. Mr and Mrs Fred Downing visit Dale Woodburn home. H H club meets with Mrs Lois Rath Thursday. Miss Hazel Longer visits parents for a week off from high school.

Geo. Hopping Wes Finchis Iowa City Fred Downing Dale Woodburn H. H. Club Lois Rath Hazel Longer

Former Iowa fire marshal dies at 77 in Des Moines

Ole O. Roe, Iowa's first state fire marshal, died last night from a heart attack in Des Moines. He was 77 years old.

Des Moines Iowa Ole O. Roe

Society Girls Seek Independence In Earnest Living

Society debutantes move away from being society lotus eaters and now pursue self supporting careers. Photos once used for gossip are repurposed as advertising images reflecting a shift toward personal earnings and professional visibility.

Theresa Townsend Theresa Elizabeth Furness Elizabeth Betty Gillette Douglaston S. J Hollywood

Roe Serves as Counsel and Manager at National Life

Roe acted as counsel and manager for the loan department at National Life company, and was a former resident of Story county.

Roe National Life Company Story County

1911 State Fire Chief Reaches Eight-Year Term

In 1911 he became state fire chief, assuming the role for an eight year tenure.

State Fire Y Ceacebal

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