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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1925

Page

6

Society notes highlight engagements and parties in Crawfordsville

Miss Douglas and Mr Morrison engagement announced with pre nuptial showers for Miss Douglas at Ada Scott home and a Pyrex gift. Miss Lucille Douglas to be wed February 15 to Le land Morrison of Washington Iowa. Teachers and Priscilla Club gatherings, Lions of civic groups and a birthday party for Ronald Pavis mark social calendar with showers and raffles amid dances and luncheons.

Fairfield Papers Miss Douglas Morricon Linder-Iversen Ice Cream Co Lucille Ada Scott West Hempstead Street Miona Lindauer West Washington Street Lucille Douglas Leland Morrison Washington Iowa Lindauer Jucille Douglas Roosevelt School South Main Street Bessie Sauer Marjorie Roberts Susie Edgington Julia Cavender Y.M.C. A Ie Ge

Y W C A Campaign Moves Forward With Nominations

The ministerial committee named a Provisional Committee for the Y W C A after meeting at Mrs. Milan Shields home led by chairwoman Mrs. C J Roberts. Nominations include Ruth Thorne Milan Shields Ella Gordon Clara Eagle and many others to unite home employed church and rural women in Washington area. A meeting for employed women is set at the Y M C A Thursday at 7 30 PM to discuss issues and plan participation.

Ministerial Milan Shields C. J. Roberts Ruth Thorne Ella Gordon Clara Eagle J. O. Elder Nellie Tripp L. S Patterson D. J. Bevins W. M. Keeley Fred Martin Emma Withoff Frank Gobble H. A. Phillips L. FE. Larson Onita Palmer Elizabeth Irwin Etha Dawson Majorie Schulty Mary Hunter FE. PD. Morrison Ida Harmon J. N. Phillips Washington Washington Post Office Washington Telephone Central

Back Taxes Collected In County Campaign

H W Baker of Wapello, once a state checker, leads a delinquent tax collection effort in the county. The drive targets taxes as far back as 1898 with strong results in other counties. Miss Marie Wright of Wapello oversees the operation with John Squire assisting during Baker’s absence.

H. W. Baker Wapello Baker Marie Wright John Squire

Multiple Club Meetings Announced Across City

Notices list a string of meetings and events from various groups. The Pythian Circle and T. S. KB club shift from afternoon to evening while sewing circles and ladies aids plan quilting, gatherings, and thrift offerings at homes and churches through Friday and next week.

Dinner arrangement noted for 6.50 o'clock seating

A meeting notice states attendees are invited and asked to note the arrangement that dinner will be served at 6.50 o'clock.

Rebekah Club

Jerusalem Y M C A Plans New Bethlehem Field Center

Dr A J Harte outlines Jerusalem Y M C A project to build a hilltop center at Jaffa Gate. The plan includes a midwinter school of the prophets for clergy and teachers, Bible training for workers, play ground supervision, and a Bible lands study program atop a yet unfunded temple of friendship.

Chicago A. ©. Harte International Committee Jerusalem Palestine Harte Bible Lands

Declam Contest at Keota Set for Thursday and Friday

Keota high school hosts a two night declamatory contest at the Baptist Church starting at 8 pm. Contestants total 25 with 3 in oratorical 9 in dramatic and 13 in humorous sections. Winners advance to the Sub county contest and the State prelim. Admission 35 cents per night or 50 cents for both.

Keota Keota High School Baptist Church Kate B. Glover Carrie Palmer Anna Antes Lois Russell Ramsey Marion Rickerd Lila Carter Mersham Robert Logan Evelyn Shurtz

Lovers of Animals Move to End Cruel Traps

Washington February 4. A three year campaign to abolition of steel traps and non killing devices for fur bearing animals is to be launched before state legislatures. The American Humane Association leads support with Mrs Minnie Maddern Fiske among workers backing the drive. Commander Edward Breck will direct the campaign.

Washington American Humane Association Minnie Maddern Fiske Edward Breck Naval Reserves Humane Education Society of Washington

Breck Advocates Ending Non-Killing Traps Amid Fur Trade Debate

Breck argues 100 million fur animals suffer in traps yearly with weeks of pain while under 10 percent supply human needs. He cites American trade history showing a surge due to summer fur craze and urges abolition of non-killing traps as public conscience rises.

Breck America

SAF T FEED feature demo at Woodrow showroom

Customers are invited to visit tomorrow to see the SAF T FEED feature on the wring er of a Woodrow and explore additional tools including the aluminum Aero Disk the Tilting Tub and the galvanized frame.

A Woodrow

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