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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1925
Page
6
Wrapping a quiet wave of social life, the piece notes a couple marking their sixteenth anniversary and Mr Libe’s birthday with bridge and a homemade ice cream cake. The town clubs meet for meals, dances, and friendly visits, from T S R E to the Kolah and Country Club hosting events at homes around Washington.
A historical note states that the claws used for executions by the axe were not repealed until 1747.
Des Moines feb 19 county boards of supervisors determine the primary road allotment for draining grading and graveling of secondary roads or other required outlays for primary roads, per an attorney general opinion by M H Harris acting for Pocahontas county. After setting aside funds to maintain the primary system cover interest and principal on certificates and bonds, boards may apply the rest of their allotment to the secondary roads.
Paris Feb 19 Finance Minister Clementel called for a $100 million loan to improve French finances and an additional $35 million for devastated areas to be floated in the United States once the budget is balanced. He spoke before the chamber of deputies outlining remedies for France's troubled economy.
Mrs. John Howard, arrested at the oil station attempted robbery trial, was released today from police custody. Her husband Brock Campbell, Connell Ululis pleaded guilty to car theft and are held under deferred sentence.
Davenport delegation of business and professional leaders travels to Des Moines to oppose the proposed income tax bill. Davenport Chamber president A C Nash says the move reflects strong local opposition due to fears for business life and growth.
William P. Shepherd attorney and foster-father of Wm. N. McClintock was summoned to testify in the inquest into McClintock death last December and refused. He had acted as guardian to much of the estate through a will offered for probate, subpoenaed by Chief Justice Harry Olsen.
Funeral services for Robert J Paxson were held at the Junction Church in Columbus Junction Iowa on February 18. Paxson born January 7 185? lived on his father farm south of Columbus City and later ran a Burlingon grocery. He survived by his widow and five sons Hailey Earl Jesse Neal and Dale. a brother Frook and sisters Minnie Mere and Harry Smith. Interment in Columbus City cemetery.
Ames February 19 The wild flowers of Iowa cannot be protected by laws alone public sentiment is needed says L H Pammel chairman of the state board of conservation speaking at the Ames Conservation school He argues recreation and parks must provide sanctuaries where plant life can grow undisturbed He urges public school instruction in life preservation. The Mexican government has decided military commanders must change offices to curb political machines.
Multiple notices list Moose Lodge invitations, Ladies and Presbyterians gatherings, missionary teas, initiation meetings, picnics, and class schedules. Events include Friday and Thursday sessions at various halls, with potlucks, bandages, plays, and social hours. W C A schedules differ by time and age group.
Mrs Ralph Shannon will be the leader as members are urged to bring dines and ats for a county hospital appeal seeking clean rags and old papers. A regular meeting is noted and a Sunday school social from Chester Baptist is postponed to Friday February 27 at Dan Gass home with colonial attire requested. A reception for Mr and Mrs J D Glasgow past leaders of theastern Star is planned at 7 30 pm Saturday at the Masonic temple with allastern Star members and visitors invited.
Berlin reports Der Deutsche notes 174 American films and 124 German titles best impressed educators, stars, critics and censors worldwide. Favorite selections include Down to the Sea in Ships and The Salvation Hunters with Chaplin and Nazimova ranking top for certain categories.
Crawfordsville High to host state sectional tournament for girls basketball on March 1 and 14 at the city gymnasium. Teams declared include Grandview Letts Muscatine Columbus Junction Cotter Bighton Kalona Velitian Old Wayland Mt Calon Sperry Danville Donnelison New London Yarmouth and Crawfordsville. Washington High will skip the tourney with a series of class games likely.
The speaker aligns with Conan Doyle in ranking Down to the Sea at Ghipa as the year's best film. The remark underscores critical consensus and highlights the movie's standout status among releases.
The general manager notes honeymooners at Clifton hotel eat little and care little what they eat. They are easy to please and seek only to be left alone.
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