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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1925

Page

3

Y M C A Dedication Weekend Arrives With Plans

Iarty Kreider new secretary arrives in Burlington to consult with the focal board on dedicating the new Y M C A building Sunday afternoon. A Saturday program features a business men volleyball contest an electrified Indian clubs drill and gym and pool exhibitions plus basket ball games and diving shows. Visitors expected from Ottumwa Muscatine and other towns.

Iarty Kreider Washington Y. M. C. A Burlington Fred M. Hanson Richard Davis Kreider Burlington Y. M. C. A Burlington Group Parsons G. Espenmann Ottumwa Tarty Sen Muscatine

Day of Brighton Father Obituary Notice

A fragmentary obituary notes the death of Mr Daye aged about ninety at Brighton, with references to Mrs John Swisher and family. Details are incomplete but indicate a long life and local ties.

Sam Brighton John Swisher Daye Wijstfin

Peet Chosen as Washington School Head

G B Ferrell, superintendent of Dysart Iowa schools, writes an open letter to the Washington board of education congratulating them on securing J W Peet as the new head of Washington schools. He notes Peet’s prior years as Dysart superintendent and praises his qualifications and the Dysart community’s good regard.

G. B. Ferrell Dysart Iowa Washington Board of Education J. W. Peet Harding Washington Peet Washington School Board

New O. E. S Instructor Ethel Flynn Named

Mrs. Ethel Flynn of Riverside is announced as a new instructor for the Eastern Stars in district 18. She succeeds Anna Israel and will supervise towns including Ainsworth to Wayland under the supervision of the Worthy Grand Matron.

Washington Ethel Flynn Riverside Edna Flynn Anna Israel Burlington Flynn Ainsworth Barnes City Brighton Columbus Junction Danville Winfield Wellman Deep River Kalona Keota Medispolis Mt. Pleasant Letts Mount Union New London South English Thornburg Wapello Wayland

Tucker Sentenced for Drunkenness in Justice Court

Clyde Tucker appeared before Justice D. C. Kyle and was sentenced to thirty days in the county jail for drunkenness. The sentence was suspended on good behavior and he was paroled to A. J. Wagner. Alf Anderson sued Earl Bitting for wages, with the court ruling for the plaintiff.

Clyde Tucker Justice of the Peace D. C

Luther Gormy funeral service announced

Funeral services for Luther Gormy will be held Saturday at 2 p m at the Crawfordsville residence. Rev Porrr and Rev Hayes will officiate. Burial follows in Crawfordsville Cemetery. Local funeral arrangements handled in Crawfordsville.

Luther Gorma Ty Crawfordsville Mr. Porr Mr. Hayes Crawfordsville Cemetery

Two High School Basketball Contests Tonight

A double bill on the high school floor features girls at 7 34 and boys games. Wyman girls meet Washington in the opener with uncertain recent results. Kalona faces Washington and Wellman clashes with Culver as Mt. Pleasant official Jamison’s contested assignment draws criticism.

Wyman Washington Crawfordville Easiy Columbus Junction Washington Girls Kalona High School MecKinstry Wellman Culver Mt. Pleasant High School Jamison Livinghton Laver Fairfield Brighton Little Six

Rotary Officials Confer On Wellman Community Program

Wellman program president W M Keeley of the Washington Rotary Club and Judge H F Wagner met yesterday evening with attorney Fardrey Bell to plan a program for a Community club meeting in Wellman this evening. The judge and Mr Keeley have been asked to participate.

W. M. Keeley Washington Rotary Club H. F. Wagner Wellman Fardrey Bell Mr. Keeley

Ex Service Men Attention Special Legion Meeting

A notice to American Legion members for a special and regular meeting Monday February 2 at club rooms. Radio will receive talks by McNider Webster Miles and Flies on membership drive and a feed. Be there. P L Etter PC. Day given.

American Legion McNider Webster Miles P. L. Etter

Declamatory Contest Set At Waahinetia High School

Miss Bernadine Neville announces the final declamatory contest in the high school auditorium on Monday February 9 at 7 20 pm. A fifteen cent admission helps cover expenses as ten contestants vie for the Waahinetia representative at the next level.

Bernadine Neville

Fond of Gay Colors in Greek Home Decor Trends

A fragment notes popular house colors in Greece lean toward gray white and blue for decoration. It highlights a preference for softer tones over bold palettes among interior styles observed.

Popetor Cei Greece

London official sets terms for sports transfer rules

A London official declares new terms affecting footballers and cricketers amid industry shifts. The statement notes football players may switch clubs for business reasons, while tenants and cricket players face different treatment under the policy.

London

Frock described with red gray white stripes and belt pockets

The description outlines a dress featuring red gray and white stripes with a prominent belt and pockets. It notes a diamond and quilted texture and a white collar accented by red silk.

Evidence for the Defense Heard in Perry v Leach

Judge H F Wagner hears defense evidence in Perry v Leach over three days. Witnesses include H B Knight for Robert L Leach receiver and S H White former bank cashier. Receiver claims and Ollie Rubio banks seek proceeds from sale of ninety dogs by J M Perry and others. Jury trials begin next Monday afternoon with the state v Waitekus and Fischer for breaking and entering and arson at E D Morrison garage.

H. F. Wagner Perry Va. Leach H. B. Knight Robert L. Leach Farmers and Merchants State Bank S. H. White Ollie and Rubio J. M. Perry Waitekus Fischer Chicago E. D. Morrison

New Year Forecast: Conservatism and Slower Growth Ahead

A 1925 outlook notes a shift toward conservatism in economics and trade. It warns overproduction risks if demand falters, cites rising copper and lead prices, and cites good crop harvests but warns farmers and manufacturers may overexpand. February Sunset.

Dave Prypt Russia Dawes Europe American Far West

Naval Board Pushes for Large Navy Against Coolidge

The Naval Board opposes President Coolidge proposing a vast navy. It would spend 110 million dollars annually for twenty years on obsolete battleships and naval junk, while the President vows to stop the plan and secure top fighting air power instead.

Naval Board Coolidge Washington, D. C

Mending BIgble-like bones a Bloonmesburg tan

A Bloonmesburg England tan pursues a spare time hobby mending broken bones of skeletons, a quirky pastime linking science and art in a small town setting.

Bloonmesburg England

Seasonal shifts in clerical error rates noted by psychologist

Tests in business offices show errors rise in summer and fall then fall in winter and spring. A noted psychologist reports seasonal patterns in clerical performance based on controlled observations.

Mystery Bird Riddle Hints At Early Morning Diet

A playful exchange between a father and son frames a riddle about a domestic bird that cannot fly and scratches for food. A tip promotes Lyon's Bread as the economical feed, referencing family meals and breakfast budget.

Johnny Lyon

Gobble Family Sunday Dinner Invitation Clipping

Mr and Mrs Frank Gobble invite guests to Sunday dinner with an offered special menu and note the clipping will be accepted as payment for the meal.

Mr. and Mrs Frank Gobble

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