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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1925

Page

6

Walnut and Havre clubs host meetings in February

The article lists social events around Havre including Walnut Women’s Club hosting nine members and one visitor on February 12 planning a party at Mrs Dan Guy’s home, rug making demos by Mrs Wolfe and Mrs Lewis Duke, and next meeting with Mrs Ralph Chorpenning on March 12. Other groups like Havre Social Club, Fortnightly Music Department, and many church and school groups hold dances, dinners, and programs through mid February including a large Meyers farewell, a Fortnightly recital, and various club gatherings with prizes, meals, and performances.

Mpn Will Cherry Walnut Women's Club Williard Farfier Dan Guy Wolfe Lewis Duke Joe Wolfe Ralph Chorpenning Havre J. W. Meyers Meyers Homer Stephen Suppe Nita Margaret Corbin Miss Grimes Miss Young Miss Hay Rollint William Stewart Lois Sartor Miss Bratten Evelyn Bambrick Wolff Donald Davis Bixby Mary Juliet Lemmon Bechter Mildred Masson Grieg Priscilla Morrison Charlotte Squire Helen Baldwin Raymond Barnes Junior High Glee Club Bach Clementi Cadman Sarah Marie Davis Mendelssohn Irene Pierce Bischoff Grant Schaeffer Dorothy Dowell Sanderson Dennee Irene Chadwick Esther Martin Delahaye Rene du Coeur Bachman Noble Grand Circle Will Kos Oscar Jugenheimer Noy Mallory Branchflower 9 Jackson, Mich Ritther Morgan Harvey Ladies Social Union of New Haven Lillie Mangold Art Carl Roberts Pythian Sisters Alma H. Holland Mes. A. Ek. Reeves Girls Scouts of Troop Lumber One Washington Improvement League Knights of Pythias Wet Chester Rebekah Lodge Trail Ladies A Ethel Pulver Rural Women's Club Miss Met Nelson Ladies Aid Society Lexington Church

Local News and Society Notes From East Fifth Area

Mrs Arthur Yard is reported ill at her East Fifth home on a business trip. Mr and Mrs Chas Doran of South 3rd Street welcome a 10 lb boy named Donald Arthur. All are doing nicely. We report on local sales of bathing suits, dresses, and ensemble outfits from H I Ward and Co with prices from 1.35 to 6.00. Mrs Mra Coates and Mrs James Daniels visit in West Chester. Mr and Mrs Herman Paul visit in Burlington. Keating's Bros sale features a spotted male sow with eight pigs. Hannah Welch and Myrtle Poole assist at Economy Shoe closing out sale. 26¢ nut lunches at Mrs Cherry's. Fred Bray of Richland visits Washington friends.

Chas, Doran South 3Rd Street Donald Arthur Mra &. K. Coates West Chester James Daniels

Alma Huppert in Shanghai After Looting and Flight

Miss Alma Huppert to Miss Alice Rownd describes peril in Shanghai during looting and shelling, fleeing Bethel twice, sheltering with friends, attending to wounded soldiers with Dr. Mary Stone, and trusting in divine protection as 10,000 Chinese troops approach the concession. She notes exchanges with guards, nurses, and local churches, and prays for safety and continued faith.

Thag Bethel Ave. Jeffree Pastor Ding Mr. Hsing Mary Stone

Queen Esther Circle Postpones Meeting and Benefit Concert

The Queen Esther Circle of the Methodist church postpones its evening meeting. Donald Anderson will present a benefit concert at the Methodist church, continuing the circle’s charitable effort.

Queen Esther Circle The Methodist Church Donald Anderson

Wild cabbage weed persists on chalky North Sea soils

A historical note reports wild cabbage continuing to survive as a weed in fields with chalky soil near the North Sea. The observation highlights the plant's resilience in coastal agricultural areas.

North Sea

England’s oldest married couple reach centenarian birthdays

The oldest English couple both celebrate their hundredth birthday this year. They married sixty three years ago, marking a long union as they reach a rare milestone together.

England

Milk Tank Cars Carry Fresh Milk Long Distances

A railroad milk car can move 3000 miles and arrive fresh. A truck milk tank recently traveled from Pittsburgh to Milwaukee and, after sixty hours in transit, the product remained fresh and usable.

Pittsburgh Milwaukee

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