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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1925
Page
5
West Chester notes show valentines exchanged by grade children and some promotion to high school marked by ribbon. absences of Florence Gass linger while Vera Smith returns. students tease and teachers chide with local wit and references to George Washington and La Fayette.
Beulah Miksceh reports that first period classes were dispersed Thursday morning for a pep meeting lasting ten minutes. Mr Lindenmeyer delivered an excellent talk on Abraham Lincoln capturing students attention as he outlined Lincoln's life work.
The Sophomore and Freshman girls played a Wednesday noon basketball game with the score unsettled due to a dispute. Sophomores claim the score is 6 to 6 in their favor and the outcome awaits review.
West Chester lost to Brighton 13 to 20 as the halftime score favored Chester 9 to 5 and the game remained tied after the third. Foul play was noted throughout the contest. Chester travels to Kalona on Tuesday. Earlier, the Sophomore and eighth grade teams played a lively noon game ending 25 to 5 with four players per side.
A light humorous dialogue features Miss Skipton asking about a sick brother. Frank explains Wayne injured himself while leaning far from a window, and when asked who was the first man, he answers George Washington because he was first.
The Bureau of Biological Survey warns prairie dogs endanger cattle by competing for range. Their grazing impacts prompt control measures as drought pressures increase.
A fragmented note from Sabetha Kansas references Ralph Tennell editor seeking a model of social life. It mentions a woman skilled in dancing and a domestic role described as a tabby cat type. The garbled text hints at balancing home life and social duties with implied expectations.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions cleansing dye man and Troy Minant. significant details and locations are unreadable, preventing a clear event or person identification.
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