W R C Plans Mount Pleasant Picnic and Chautauqua Tent Duty
Society notes from a Saturday W R C meeting with 35 members include the August 25 Mount Pleasant black and white picnic with Washington invited, and the rest tent at chautauqua with hostesses to be announced. Barbara Miller hosted a luncheon for Miss Gertrude Gardner heading to Hollywood. Helen Jones marked her tenth birthday with a two to five party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Pleasant
Washington
Chautauqua
Helen Jones
Louis Jones
Helen
Community notices announce plays and meetings in August
The Camp Wire Girls plan The Doo Funny Family play next Tuesday August 4 at 8 15 in the Y building followed by an open council fire. Pleasant Plains Missionary Society meets August 5 at Sunset Park at noon for picnic and program with dues to be paid. Rebekahs district 92 hold 16th annual convention August 观 at I C O F hall with basket dinner and program. Harmony Club annual picnic August 8 at Sunset Park with supper at 6 45. West Chester Baptist Kensington meets August 5 after noon at the church with serving committee listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Wire
Pleasant Plains Missionary Society
Sunset Park
Harmony Club
West Chester Baptist Kensington
Deb. Brumback
Howard Hotle
Regular and virtual notices from local groups
Notices list meetings for Pythian Sisters Grand Lodge report G A R Ladies Aid Bethel church lawn social Friendship club Ainsworth M B E church W P M S Rebekah Prairie Flower cantata Church of Christ youth picnic with times and hosts across August 1925
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
Grand Lodge
Children of the Prairie Flower Church
German War Policy Defended in Volume by ex Crown Prince
Berlin July 13 a former crown prince writes I Seek the Truth defending Germany against war guilt claims He argues great powers pursued similar expansionist policies and that conservatives opposed colonies He condemns Allied reversals and cites Copenhagen 1807 as context He says peace requires nullifying the Versailles Article 231 note and vows truth will bring lasting peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Bismark
Kaiser Wilhelm 11
England
France
Pacific
Copenhagen
Clemenceau
Local Shoppers from Nearby Towns Visit Washington
Noble resident Marie Johnson joins out of town shoppers in Washington. Wayland’s Mrs. Jacob Roth and Charles Nicola were Saturday visitors. Ainsworth’s David Akeman Orie O Connor Orville Griggs Keota’s John Wehr Crawfordsville’s J B R Lange J W Summer and George Koehler also spent Saturday in Washington. Several residents traveled for shopping and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Johnson of
Noble
Jacob Roth
Wayland
Washington
J. BR. Lange
Crawfordsville
John Wehr
Keota
George EE. Koehler of
Ainsworth
Club notices and meeting reminders
Church gathering set for 6 30 sharp girls to bring sandwiches and one other article of food. Bring friends. B O W club to meet Tuesday at 7 at Mrs Amos Norton 4412. Rural Woman's club meets Thursday afternoon at Mrs Hiram Baker 4405 for discussions on yavation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the M. BE. Church
W. F. Salterbert
Friendship Club
Ainsworth M. EB
B. O. W. Club
Amos Norton
Rural Woman's Club
Hiram Baker
Chautauqua Tickets On Sale At Local Banks
Season tickets for the Washington Chautauqua went on sale at local banks with a special inducement this year. The opening attraction Adam and Mira costs one dollar instead of fifty cents, and season ticket holders save more. Two dollars buys admission to the opening program and all events during the ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chautauqua
Mrs Martha Duncan Dies in Columbus City
Martha Sands Duncan, widow of J Calvin Duncan, dies at 10 20 AM at her daughter Mrs Robert Smoytie home in Columbus City Iowa. Born March 20 1852 at Agency, she married in 1881. She leaves one daughter, stepchildren and six grandchildren. a son Nathaniel Duncan is deceased. Funeral arrangements not yet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Martha Duncan
J. Calvin Duncan
Robert Smoytie
Martha Sands
Agency
Iowa
Local Visits and Sales Highlight Community Notes
Noberta Brown of Kansas City visits her aunt Mrs. Harry McConnell while Irene Fordyce of Emmetsburg Iowa stays with her brother Oscar Brock and sister Sadie Hollinger. Crail's offers substantial discounts on Warner Bros Rust Proof Corsets across sizes 22 to 33 with prices cut to 1.88 and 2.50 5.00 models. Violet Tucker arrives from Brighton for a week with relatives, Marie Martin returns to Minneapolis work after a visit at home, Gedrge Van Gundy of Monmouth visits Cedar Falls, Mrs. Sherd Wilson and Merle Wilson stay in the city, Dan Leichty of Noble travels to Washington on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noberta Brown
Kansas City
Mrs
Harry McConnell
Irene Fordyce
Emmettsburg
Iowa
Oscar Brock
Sadie Hollinger
Warner Bros
Crail’s
Marie Martin
Minneapolis
Religion and Science Do Not Disagree, Says Strick Gillilan
The article recounts Strick Gillilan defending harmony between science and religion, arguing education and faith can coexist. He critiques Bryan’s stance, rejects dogmatic conflict, and urges young people to pursue both science and religious belief without choosing one over the other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strick Gillilan
Irven
Shem
Iit
Hutmitoret
Bryan
Herod
Hari
Ryan
Noel Tena
Mr. Bryan
Americas
Derwinigny
Darewin
Movie Screen Fame Draws Thousands Yet Few Are Picked
Hollywood observers note since 1917 over 300000 registered on the Pacific Coast for screen work, but only about 15000 remain steadily employed. Thousands flock for mob scenes and ballrooms, bringing their own costumes, while pay ranges from three to seven and a half dollars daily for extras and character parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Cal
Pacific Coast
Einemahand
Los Angeles
Hisao
Tempest in a Teapot Sparks Civic Alarm
Citizens fray over a minor storm of unfounded fears and misread signals, denouncing hollow threats and clashing with rumors that overlook real hazards. Local voices urge calm while condemning sensationalism and ill informed finger pointing.
Y M C A Camp Opens at Cone Lake Today
Eight Washington youngsters in charge of Lloyd Hill and Walter Eastwood began a week at Cone Lake under the local Y M C A. Fifty three boys, mostly from Ottumwa, traveled by Ottumwa Rotary members. Local leaders include Bill Sartor Dick Edgington Horace Allen Paul John Maney Harry Montgomery and Joe Brookhart. Registrations are welcome. a second Cone Lake camp will follow with more Washington boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lloyd Hill
Walter Eastwood
Cone Lake
Cone
Ottumwa
Dick Edgington
Horace Allen Paul
John Maney
Harry Montgomery
Henry Carris
Joe Brookhart
Film Work Pays Actors and Extras In Early 20th Century
The piece notes diverse pay scales for film workers from scrubbing to stunt driving, with scrubbing women earning $7.50 and a stunt man at $1,500 for a 45 mile per hour run. It highlights a large female workforce, many with elaborate wardrobes, and describes the varied roles in ballroom and circus side show scenes.
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Barbara Miller
Gertrude Gardner
California
George Gallup
Iowa City
N. L. Long
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Davis Brothers Home
O. B.S
P. m
Rebekah
Church of Christ
Vergailles
Europe
David Akeman
E. G. Terkshire
Cotter
Orie O'Connor
Orville Griggs of
Wellman
J. W
Charles Nicola of
PeorQits
Columbus City
Violet Tucker
Brighton
Hdna
Alta Fetters Ang
Gedrge van Gundy
Monmouth
City
Sherd Wilson
Merle
Cedar Falls
Dan Leichty
Memoriam
Chan O. Blake
Evan
Strick Tod Gillian
Cor
Gilliten
William Jennings Bryan
God
Moore
Janet
Harwin
Cees
Boyd Berdo
Mammoth Street
Lemmon’s Drug Store
Humen
Y.M.C.A. Camp
Ameal Chabal of
C. H. Frazier
John D. Jones
Clennie Jones
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Middle West
A. F. Ender
Rice Lake
Wisconsin
Standard Oil
America
Standard Oil Building
Michigan Ave
Chicago
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