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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1924

Page

6

Local Society Notes Highlight Christmas Plans and Weddings

The Valley St Pauls Ladies Aid met for quilting and devotional services led by Rev. Klein. Reb eKah officers were elected and the Christmas dinner planned. Woman’s clubs in Ainsworth and local Presbyterian and Methodist groups held Christmas programs and luncheons, with a double wedding announced for Miss Rosalie Gray and Miss Waunda Gray in Minneapolis, and guests from Caldwell and Omaha attended various events.

The Valley St. Pauls Vengelicat Ladies’ Aid Society W. J. Pfeifer Tisttere Eteht Klein J. B. Deal George B. Gray Minneapolis Minn Orelock Rosalie Gray Albert Willis Nelson Waunda Sherwood Gray Louis Georges Marzell Virginia City Patterson Grace Presbyterian Church

Harmony Club Dines and Plans Bake Sale for December

The Harmony Club met at Halph Lytle's home for December with Mrs. W. F. Fickel as chair of the social committee. Members contributed to Perkins hospital and prepared chair cushions for the Old Soldiers home while planning a December 13 bake sale.

Harmony Club Sirs Halph Lytle Howard McCreedy Manford Wilcox Harry McConnell Perkins Hospital Old Soldiers Home Paul

Governor Small and Family Injured in Car Crash

Governor Len Small his son Leslie his wife Mrs A A Incesh and Al Bothfuhr of the state highway department were recovering today from injuries after an automobile wreck near Pontiac Illinois. The governor's car was struck from the rear as they traveled from Springfield to the governor's home.

Iowa breeder dominates stock show with twelve firsts or seconds

HK. F. Davidson of Menlo Jr. sweeps the breeding Yorkshire class at the International Livestock show in Chicago with twelve top placements. His entries secure grand and reserve titles across boars sows and herd categories, while Wisconsin exhibitors win blue ribbons in the herd competition. The grand champion Clydesdale mare comes from Hayfield Farm Wilkes-Barre Pa and Pennsylvania State College earns honors in cheviots and prize flocks. Charlie V. Lemmon of New London Mo. takes the Aberdeen Angus junior yearling steer award.

Chicago Iowa HK. F. Davidson Menlo, Jr Davidson Wisconsin Hayfield Farm Wilkesbarre Pennyslvania State College Charlies V. Lemmon New London

Drake Relays Set for April 24 25 in Des Moines

Kenneth L. Wilson Drake University athletics director announced the sixteenth annual Drake relay carnival will be held in Des Moines on April 24 and 25 with support pledged from the Western Conference Missouri Valley and other western universities and colleges.

Drake Des Moines Kenneth L. Wilson Drake University Wilson Missouri Valley

Communist Students Clash with Police in Agram Uni Protest

In Belgrade on December 6 Communist students rallied against government measures at Agram University, clashing with police. The confrontation left a dozen students and five policemen wounded.

Belgrade Agram University Education

Legionaries Meeting To Discuss 1925 Dues Reduction

Announcement notes a special Legionnaires meeting on Monday December to discuss lowering dues for 1925. Committee invites members to attend.

Legionaires Speci

Fortnightly and Auxiliary Notices From West Chester

Ladies Aid Society hosts and department meetings announced for December with multiple gatherings at local homes and halls. The Albert M Huff Auxiliary president will inspect the Auxiliary at the G A R hall December 8 at 7 30 PM. Donations of vases or money requested for Washington County Hospital flowers program.

Albert M. Huff G.A. R. Hall Washington County Hospital Crail’s

Community notices schedule December events at local groups

Multiple civic groups announce meetings and events at various venues. PTA and Centennial school plan afternoon and evening gatherings, a Fortnightly club meet, Ladies Social Union oyster supper, Woman's Foreign Missionary Society program, Baptist church bazaar, Pythian Sisters election, K P regular meeting, and a Franklin Center box supper with program. all invite attendees and note dates in December.

Lt.s. Patterson J. B. Ream Nora Dewey Miss Humphrey A. Schmoellier Lawrence Wilson W. Matacha Rantietekin H. A. Baxter Roy Mallory Ladies’ Social Union of New Haven Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church At West Chester J. D. Dayton Agnes Ross Frank Ross Franklin Center Mildred Davidson

Rosemary Club Meeting Details for Christmas Exchange

Notice states the Rosemary Club will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Dewey Weeks for a Christmas exchange. The event location or exact time is not specified, and the text includes a street or number 5313 without clear context.

Milan Shields Rosemary Club Dewey Weeks

Death of a Marion Police Chief Linked to Harding Widow

Vinton Iowa December 6 The illness of Mrs Warren G Harding widow of the late president may reflect the shock of learning of a Marion Ohio police chief s fatal accident that occurred as the presidential party toured the city The chief fell from a car after greeting Mrs Harding sustaining a fractured skull and dying the next morning The Harding family and friends requested no word of the accident at the time

Associated Preen Vinton Iowa Warren G. Harding Marion The Land W. J. Harding Bulletin Keystone Mrs. Harding Dr. Harding

Thanksgiving at Battle Creek Hospital Diary Entry

A Thanksgiving morning note from Battle Creek describes hospital life and meals. The author notes a festive dining hall with a vegetable fruit pyramid and a strict diet, praising soups desserts and sparing salt while detailing patient nurses and staff, and expresses longing to return home after an extended stay.

Mrs Harding Shaken by Fatal Accident News

The report notes Mrs Harding learned of a fatal accident only after her visit to Marion, where crowds celebrated her and her husband. The shock hindered her ability to engage in White House duties for days after returning to Washington.

Harding Marion Washington White House

Washington unrest grows in Henan province report

Consul General Heintzelman in Jiankow informs Washington of rising unrest in Henan province. New York Ambassador Jules Jumeerand, retiring dean of the diplomatic corps, received an honorary Doctor of Laws from New York University. Governor Scott Bone signals Alaska may seek statehood within four years.

Washington Henan Povidence China State Department Heintzelman Jiankow New York Jules Jumeerand New York University Alaska Scott Bone Territory

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Rebekahs Noble Grand Myrtle Morgan Elizabeth Schulty Edna Flynn Lucile Bates Jennie Jugenheimer Josie Schneider Oscar Jugenheimer Monday Bridge Club R. S. Warfel Congress Hotel Delta Alpha Sunday School Methodist Church Mra. W. F. Fickel Small and Family W. S. Beyer Mollie Tierney Howard Stewart Dan Rohrer Ladies Aid Society Home Eeconomies Department Frank Wilson Department of Home Economics Will Dupuis Parent-Teachers Association of Centennial School West Chester Pythian Sisters K. P W. H. Sigafoose C. C Mie Iowa City Paglert Theatre Ancs the Woods Theatre Douglas Fairbanks Thief of Bagdad Liberty Theatre W. G. Harding Battle Creek School For Dietitians Ourmos Savings Club Esi Washington National Bank Washington, Iowa Physicians and Surgeons A. John Droz West Main St F. C. Frye A. BE. Sanda Ainsworth Frank Boller City Mutual W. Washington St T. J. Pease Farmers and Merchants Bank Blue Mutual J. I Dayton Westchester Washington County Austin Sutherland Brighton R. A T. A. Michels Morrison & Morrison Brookhart Bros. Law—Abstracts Opera House Co. J. Wilson Co. C. Wilson Wilson & Wilson Opposite Journal Livingston & Eicher Abstract Department Green C. V. Brown South of Water Works
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