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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1925

Page

8

Marriage License Issued At Court House For Conesville Pair

A marriage license was issued today at the court house to Bob William Klesseltipe and Callie Boyd, both of Conesville. Mrs. Charlie Hay, formerly of Washington, now of California, visited at her daughter Mrs. Tom Holland's home in St. Louis Me, and Mrs. Holland are the parents of a boy. Arthur Swift has returned home from St. Louis after visiting friends briefly. First ward W R C social to be held at Asa Jones home Thursday afternoon with a planned program. Mr and Mrs H A Berg spent the weekend at M J Redlinger home.

Court House Bob William Klesseltipe Callie Boyd Conesville Charlie Hay Washington California Tom Holland St. Louis Holland Arthur Swift First Ward Asa Jones H. A. Berg M. J. Redlinger W. Ak, CC N. Marion

Public Speaking Judge Mrs Mills Returns to Town City

Mrs Alice Mills of the State University public speaking department returned to Town City after serving as judge at the declamatory contest last evening. Kenneth Rossino spent today in Ainsworth on business.

Alice Mills The State University Town City Mills Kenneth Rossino Ainsworth

Local Notes and Help Wanted Ads from Washington Iowa

Community items include social notes on Mrs Gilliland and Mrs Divilbliss visiting Ward Gilli land home, plus updates on Cloyce Gault illness and Rev Shelley meetings in Eldon. Also mentions of Ford battery sale, business visits to Davenport and Des Moines, missing hat at Y M C A, and local birthdays and car purchases.

W. B. Shelley Eldon Ater

Local Visitors Shop and Notices From Davenport Town

Business traveler Chrng Horning arrives in Davenport. Dr J G Henderson and Mrs Kupka visit from West Chester. D A RR tickets sold at Lemmon Pharmacy after Tuesday for Abraham Lincoln event. Mrs H H Worley visiting in Ainsworth. Ford service urged at Washington Motor Co. Battery service. Miss Kate Glover returns to Keota after declamatory contest. Majestic range offered at Tom Downing sale February 12.

J. G. Henderson TB. Coffey J. Kb. Kupka West Chester Abraham Lincoln D. A. RR Lemmon

Tornado Remembrance Relates Mrs Orris Family Link

Story recalls Mrs M L Orris as sister of Mrs W H Carringer connected to the Washington county tornado of May 28 1873. Details describe the McCoy and Anderson home, a window mishap, a house lifted from its foundation, and Mrs C dying young from heart failure after lasting nerves shock.

Jimmie

Andersen Tale Creator Hans Christian Andersen

The article notes Hans Christian Andersen born 1804 died in 1875, native of Odense Denmark. He started as an actor then studied at Copenhagen University and moved to literature writing fairy tales novels poetry and travel writings.

Hans Christian Andersen Sandersen Ist Odense Denmark Copenhagen University

Newspaper Advertisements Highlight Today’s Highlights

Readable ad items showcase sales, services, and local offerings. Boxes list goods, prices, and business hours reflecting daily commerce and community needs.

Valentines and club notices fill weekly announcements

A collage of community notices includes Valentine society gatherings at the hall and various club meetings. Events list dates for February 10 to 13 with host families and hosted programs, including the Washington Lincoln program at the G A R hall and a Valentine social at the Rebekahe hall.

Community notices and church events listed for week

Notices list social gatherings at First United Presbyterian church and other local groups. Include Ladies Aid meetings, B O W Club, Independent club, and Parent-Teacher session at Heights school with times and locations where available.

Bethlehem Commandery 45 Changes Meeting Date for Work

A called meeting on Tuesday evening February 10 at 8 o clock for work on one candidate in the Red Cross and Malta degrees. The session was moved from Friday night due to the candidate being out of the area. all Knights are urged to attend.

Bethlehem Commandery Red Cross Malta Pollok J. Wallace

Art Department to Hold Special Meeting on Gardening Topic

The Afternoon Section of the Art Department will meet Tuesday February 17 at 2 30 at Mrs Carl Roberts home. Mrs A E Baldrige will speak on Gardening. The Pythian Sisters plan a Valentine social for Knights at Castle Hall February 12. The 10th Century Club meets Saturday at 2 50 with Mrs Wm Keeley.

Art Department Carl Roberts A. E. Baldrige Ceatle Hall Nationel 10Th Century Club Mra Wm. Keeley

Meeting notice for Friday afternoon time change

Chapter 1 PB announces DO will meet Friday P M at 2 50 with Mra Homer Stephen. Members are advised to note the change of meeting time.

Mra Homer Stephen

Radio advises German housewives on diet to stay slim

Berlin dispatch notes a nightly ten minute radio segment guiding women on meals and diet with a principal rule to avoid excessive chocolate and candy.

Berlin

Habit and Beards Stirring Public Scrutiny at Sideshow

A side show manager frets as a bearded lady smokes in public and scratches matches, worrying the crowd and drawing attention in a candid American Legion Weekly column.

American Legion Weekly

Washington Banks Close for Lincoln Birthday Group Eleven Meeting

Banks on the Washington shore will close all day Thursday as bankers attend the Group Eleven gathering in Burlington for Lincoln's Birthday. Notice indicates W. C. T. U. will meet.

Washington Burington Lincoln

Chicago Livestock Estimates For Tomorrow

Chicago reports preliminary livestock estimates for tomorrow with Hoge 50,000 head, cattle 12,000 head, and sheep 12,000 head in regional market data.

Chicago

Face the Danger at Sea and Duty's Call

The quote urges bold action in the face of peril whether at sea, in a friend’s house, or before duty. It emphasizes fatal courage guided by fate and destiny and frames danger as a test of character.

Fmerson

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