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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1924

Page

6

Social notices and gatherings fill January society pages

The Ladies Social Union met at Mrs Clint Robertsons home with twenty members. Several clubs hosted events including a Catholic Daughters sewing circle and a Moose Lodge masquerade with prizes. Various weddings, showers, and club dinners were announced among many social activities through early 1924.

Ladies Social Union Clint Robertson Moose Lodge Pierre and Pierette Highland Four Tom Rickey Joe Dougall Roscoe Bales George Williams Seth Waggoner Tim Dodds Evor Burham Will Marie Lloyd Humston Val Fair George Fulton

First Committee Probes Germany Railways

Paris January 25 The first committee of reparation experts opened an inquiry into the second German railway system. Members heard W M Acworth, British railway authority, and M Le Fevre, secretary of the Union of European Railways, both testifying on traffic conditions in the Reich.

Associated Press Paris Germany W. M Acworth British Railway Authority M. le Fevre Union of European Railways Reich

Irene Castie and husband arrive after Far East honeymoon

Irene Castie dancer and her husband Maj. Frederick McLaughlin Chicago broker and clubman reached Seattle aboard the President Grant from the Far East today. They immediately departed for the east.

Associated Press Seattle Wash Irene Castie Maj Frederick McLaughlin Chicago Admiral Oriental President Grant Far East East

Bennett Funeral at Crawfordsville Today

The remains of Mrs. Mary M. Bennett arrived from Portland Oregon for burial in Crawfordsville. Born June 15 1841 in Ohio she died January 16 aged 81 years 7 months and 1 day. She is survived by two children Flora Bennett of Portland and Mellie Bennett of Port Blakely Washington. a brother Matthew McCoy of San Diego California.

Crawfordsville Mary M. Bennet Flora Bennett Trom Portland Oregon Mellie Bennett Port Blakely Washington Bennett Ore Wash Matthew McCoy San Diego Calif

Keokuk Ice House Destroyed by Fire

An ice house on Lake Keokuk north of Keokuk owned by Herman Azinger burned completely last night. Loss about 10000 dollars with 2500 tons of ice destroyed. two horses perished in the rear stable. Firemen saved loading platforms machinery and an adjoining residence.

The Associated Press Keokuk Lake Keokuk Herman Azinger

Bank in Sioux Falls Closed by State Officials

The Commercial and Savings Bank of Sioux Falls, a state institution with deposits of $900,000 as of December 31, was taken over today by the state banking department due to heavy withdrawals and depleted reserve.

Associated Press Sioux Falls the Commercial and Savings Bank of State Banking Department

Labor Leaders Plan for a Labor College in Des Moines

Jan 96 labor leaders announce plans for a Des Moines labor college to educate workers through evening classes. Teachers from several colleges and Des Moines schools will conduct courses in public speaking labor law grammar physiology economics arithmetic and history. Housing plans are not yet finalized.

Associated Press Des Moines Trades and Labor Assembly College

Ladies Aid Food Sale At Barclay’s Grocery

Notice from the Methodist church announces a food sale at Barclay’s grocery this Saturday January 26. All church ladies are asked to donate items for the sale.

Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church Barclay’s Grocery

New Paneled Wearing atock Featured in The Journal

A short blurb notes new paneled wear atock printed or engraved by order, hinting at a catalog or feature in The Journal without listing specifics.

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John J. Bailey Catholic Daughters of America A. R. Oates Roy Bakehouse Sigourney Edalth Erna Spera Sperra Bakehouse Jane Logan Ed Gallagher Flossie Lucille Davidson Perry Davidson Ferrell Long Baptist Parsonage John D. Kern Lloyd Iva Davidson Mr. Long Busby Manufacturing Company Methodist Church Howard McCleery Jesse Miller Iowa Howard Mece- Cleery J. C. Elder L. B Lupton Lou Cunningham Pofreehment Lyman Bunce Homer Stephen Ernest Smith Claude Bain Frank Gray Miss Wilson Gertrude Hammer Alice Hanley North Marion Avenue Miss Ssther Cora Alice Hayes Edna Spera Burlington Pythian Sisters West Chester Roy Stouffer Kansas Pythian Sisters of West Chester Lodge No. 132 Beatrice Wallace George Navy Lee Hunt Wallace Wolf Floral Co Baldes Ez Scotts Irene Teo Labor Leaders Labor College Y. W Chipso Procter & Gamble Lyon Lyon Baking Company South of Water Works Jake Hendrickson Haskins C. L. Smith Black Washington, Iowa A. C. McNurlen Keota Towa Ronchitis Vicks Physicians and Surgeons A. John Droz West Main St S. H. Bateman M. D. Blair Frank Boller City Mutual W. Washington St T. J. Pease Farmers and Merchants Bank Blue Mutual J.D. Dayton Westchester Washington County Austin Sutherland R. R T. A. Michels Morrison & Morrison Brookhart Bros. Law Opera House Mutual Phone C. J. Wilson C. C. Wilson Wilson & Wilson Opposite Journal J. W. Butterfield Washington Loan and Trust Company Livingston & Eicher Law Abstract F. & M. Bank Bldg C. V. Crull Office
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