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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1925
Page
6
The society column lists numerous gatherings around West Chester. Friendship Club elects officers for the year. Luther/Queen Esther Circle reports on religious groups. The Rural Women's club hosts Washington program with readings. many clubs plan dinners, bridge games, and charity events through March.
Helsinki reports that Baltic representatives wrapped up a conference not to form an entente but to pursue peace. Dr. Procope cited no alliance, noted Baltic harmony on disarmament with protection against eastern threats, and highlighted Finland’s growing ties with Poland and other states. He said Finland rejects communism but seeks good relations with Soviet Russia. A Finnish student, Inver Timmins, injured ligaments, carries his arm in a sling.
Washington Tea will be served and Moose Lodge members and families with invitations may attend the social on Thursday evening. An entertainment at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas Hexworth is planned Saturday evening. The Will hold their monthly social Friday at the church. Washington Robert L. Leach, state banking superintendent, answered the Farmers and Merchants State Bank suit, voiding a receiver-directors agreement. Cedar Rapids a grass fire caused a fight. Rhodes filed a $5,000 damage suit. Cedar Rapids divorce action of Anthony Tschirgi reopened for extra evidence. Decorah Franklin C C Cappon named to University of Michigan coaching staff. Des Moines Charrles Hearst, Iowa Farm Bureau president, pessimistic on agricultural legislation prospects. Des Moines permanent injunctions against two liquor law violators issued. ten injunction requests refused.
At a Women's Relief Corps meeting on Saturday afternoon the corps endorsed Mrs M Hollinger of Washington for Department President. The department meeting will be in Macon City later this year. Hollinger has long served the organization in many posts including Washington unit and state leadership roles.
The Pythian Circle will not hold any meeting during February. The 19th Century Club will meet Saturday afternoon at 2 30 with Mrs. M W Keeley. Members are advised of a change of meeting place 813.
The Y W C A membership and finance committee asks Washington women to raise 1500 dollars during February 24 to 28 1925. Forty workers are out and Nova Nah for the Y W C A watches for the outcome as a report is hoped by week end.
Patrons are asked to attend a Thursday meeting of the Parent Teacher Association at Centennial School. A later definite announcement will follow. On Saturday February 28 the Interchurch organization will conduct a pie and roll sale with proceeds to the A M E Church. Orders can be placed by calling Mrs J B Crail or Mrs J A Porter. Swimmers class is postponed to Friday evening. The Woman’s Home Missionary Society of West Chester Methodist Church will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs Conger. The Woman’s Missionary Society of Bethel Presbyterian Church has postponed its meeting. The Ladies Aid Society will hold an all day meeting at the Christian Church. The school district leaders will hold an all day meeting at Mrs Bertha Meek’s home. West Chester United Presbyterian Auxiliary will meet George.
A list of local group meetings and events including Washington party at the church Thursday afternoon hosted by Mrs Lloyd Martin and others, regular K C meetings, Ladies Aid cafeteria supper, Fleur de Lis club gathering, J P B O Chapter, Just Us Club, Rebekah Club quilting day, and a quilting session with Mrs Marr Eyestone, all noting times, locations, and hosts.
Cedar Rapids high school team from Lowa City Washington won a recent contest, defeating a local rival in a close game. Details are scarce in the fragment, but the win signifies a notable achievement for the Cedar Rapids program.
Melbourne reports that Ford Motor Company of Canada plans five assembling plants. W P Grandjean and company officials meet Commonwealth ministers to discuss tariffs and their impact. Officials indicate possible concessions on plant imports if local materials are unavailable.
Incomplete report notes the annual inter scholastic indoor track and field meet held here for the fourth time.
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