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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1924

Page

6

Events Of Last Week At Young America And Community Groups

Reports from Young America school describe a well attended box supper with a program including two pantomimes Star Off and Silent Night and a solo auction. Mantine McLaughlin hosted a party for Miss Ophelia Miller with gifts and a luncheon. Christian Endeavorers held caroling and an oyster supper at Mrs Cherry’s. Mrs C A Dewey entertained guests in holiday decor with bridge prizes and a luncheon. Pupils of Professor T C Davis gave a recital with numerous pieces and performers praised for their skill.

Young America School Cy Push Mantine McLaughlin Mic Ophelia Miller Weat Main Buests Taney Mies Miller Mise McLaughlin Mildred Stewart Kelsey Fairfeld Lucile Montgomery Chicago Eather Gibson Charles City First Presbyterian Church C. A. Dewey Cphelia Miller Dewey Bridge H. M. Eicher C. C. Wilson Miss Miller Mrs Dewey Lloyd Lytle H. L. McClerry W. G. Stewart City Lola Wells Hughes Milwaukee T. C. Davis Anita Grieg Margaret Stewart Sweet Violet Smallwood Betty Stephens Heather Rose Qlange Robert Guengerich Heather Fink William Stewart Hels Catherine — Coulter Lacks Jane Stewart Lybach Theresa Boyer Wachs Everstine Daniels Lange Dorothy Lester Godard Gertrude Beatty Columbine M'nlett Delaleye Bachmann Alice Hunter

Women’s Home Missionary Society to Meet Friday

The Women’s Home Missionary Society of the West Chester M. E. Church will hold its regular meeting with Mrs. Hough on Friday afternoon, December 26. The Ladies of the U and I Club will entertain their husbands.

the Women's Home Misinary Society of the West Chester M. RB. Church U and 1 Club Rural Womans Club Frank Heingman

Russian Church Wins Over Soviet in New York

In New York the State Supreme Court upheld Metropolitan Platon Rostesvensky as head of the Russian Orthodox church in North America and the Aleutians, dismissing Kedrovsky’s bid for control of church properties and leadership. An injunction barred Kedrovsky from interfering with church affairs.

Associated Press New York Russia State Supreme Court Ford Plateon Rostesvensky North America Aleutian Islands John Kedrovsky Platon Rostesvensky Kedrovosky Supreme Court St. Nicholas Cathedral

President Jessup Improves After Illness in Iowa City

Walter A. Jessup, president of the University of Iowa, is reported improving at a local hospital. Doctors say his temperature is receding and he continues to recover from typhoid fever.

Iowa City Walter A. Jessup University of Iowa

Missouri USC grid clash seen in cool Christmas forecast

Los Angeles December 24 predictions from the weather man call for pretty cool and clear weather for the Missouri vs USC intersectional football game. Tiger athletics director C. L. Brewer welcomed the cooler trend saying it matches their usual game conditions and hopes it stays cold.

Los Angeles Calif University of Missouri University of Southern California Missouri Cc. L. Brewer Tiger Athletics

State Farm Bureau Meets in Des Moines Jan 13 14 15

Iowa Farm Bureau Federation announces annual state convention to be held in Des Moines on January 13 14 and 15. Also notes local club meetings including Woman's Home Missionary Society Friday at 2 30 with Miss Clara Huber and a Modern Woodman Lodge meeting Thursday at 7 30 with important business. City Library closed Christmas day.

State Farm Bureau Des Moines Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Woodman Lodge

Exhumation Ordered in McClintock Fortune Case

Chicago authorities move to exhume the body of William N. McClintock to determine if typhoid fever caused his death. Miss Isabelle Pope, once his fiancée, awaits the marriage license amid an Iowa cousins’ probe into the will and estate.

Hopkins Criminal Court Today William N. McClintock Isabelle Pope Meclintock W. D. McNally Eaton Ottumwa Iowa Towans Ottumwa William McClintock Chicago Walter McNett State Attorney's Office Attorney McNett Nelson McClintock State Attorney’s Office Crowe Wolf Harry O#en Muncipal Court McClintock William D Shepherd A. F. Richmann Miss Pope the Shepherds Rufus B. Stolp Mr. Shepherd Alberquerque New Mex Shepherd Serants Richmann Harvard Pope Illuck Wm. Hicking Hicking Sarah Gensler Plymouth County Emma Nelson LeMars, la Young McClintock

McCoy Jury Gets Off for Christmas

Los Angeles December 24 The jury in the case of Kid McCoy accused of killing Theresa Mores was freed until after Christmas while the defense and prosecution prepare further instructions. Judge Crail recessed the court and the defendant remained in the county jail custody. The prosecution urged first degree murder with hanging as the penalty. Deputy District Attorney Ostrom argued the need for law enforcement though noting Christmas is near.

Associated Press Los Angeles Kid" McCoy Theresa Mors Superior Court Charles S. Crail C. W. Ostrom

Bank and stores robbed in Paradies Wise county

Fort Worth Texas December 24 police report that the bank and nearly all shops in Paradies were burglarized last night by raiders suspected of also sacking and burning Valleyview last week. The stolen amount from Paradies is not yet known.

Aewy Fort Worth Tex Paradies Wise County Valleyview Paradise

Mason City Chief Attacked by Negro

Mason City December 34 E J Patton commissioner of public safety was attacked last night while questioning Leon Tracy 28 at the police station Tracy who was being questioned in connection with making advances to a young woman on the streets subdued the chief Tracy has two prior manslaughter convictions one in Waterloo and one in Michigan

Associated Vrene Mason City E. J. Patton Public SA

Labor Board Denies 8 P Plea On Train Wage Agreement

The United States Railroad Labor Board denied petitions from the Western Managers Association to suspend a wage agreement between Southern Pacific and its engineers and firemen. The board ruled the act does not authorize suspending a contract due to possible future rate impacts on other carriers. It said the managers misinterpreted the law regarding rate-change authority.

Associated Press Chicago Conference Committee of Managers of Western Railways United States Railroad Labor Board Southern Pacific Company Western Managers’ Association Southern Pacific

No Controversy Over French Debt

Washington December 24 The White House rejected any plan to spark a controversy after remarks on Ambassador Jurrurand's public address about French debt drew some political heat. The administration stressed no diplomatic incident was intended.

Associated Press Washington White House Jurrurand

I Saw Your Ad in the Journal Merchant Reminder

A shopper notes guidance to tell merchants I saw your ad in the Journal. The reminder emphasizes mentioning the newspaper ad when engaging with sellers.

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America Jessup Oscar Jugenheimer Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Clara Huber East Jefferson Street Bunce Merry Christmas T. R. Phillips Marjorie Phillips Elizabeth Dawson Don Hampster Lois Griffith Gladys Gilliland M’clintock Lionatire Olson McCoy Aj.j Wilson R. R. Labor Board Srason E. M. Bridges & CO Washington, Iowa Klein Klothing Kompany Coats
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