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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1925

Page

6

Daughters of Veterans Institute Washington Tent

A local Tent of the Daughters of Veterans was instituted in Washington with twenty three charter members. The roll will stay open until June thirtieth to enlist eligible descendants of Civil War veterans including daughters and granddaughters. Officers include Mrs. C W McLaughlin as president and Mrs. Belle Rice as senior vice president. Meetings set twice monthly except July and August, next at the Y M C A women’s room.

Daughters of Veterans Washington Washaon Mise Belle Smith Des Moines Charles Clapp Fairfield Dougherty Ottumwa Iowa Harness C. W. McLaughlin Belle Rice Tina Shields Helen Fulton H. E. Case Edna Flynn Hugh McCleery Will Dupuis E. M. McConnaughey McLaughlin Willa Weldin Jessie Long Warfel Mra. BE. BE. Stutsman Nettie McLaughlin CC. W. McLaughlin State Federation

Community club and church notices set for early June meetings

Multiple local groups including the Woman's Missionary Society First U P Church and Rural Women's Club announce meetings for the coming days. Details list speakers hosts locations and specific times with additional notices from M E churches O B S chapters and local lodges.

Thimble Bee at West 2nd Street Home

The Delta Alpha Sunday School class of the Methodist Church will hold a Thimble Bee at Mrs Edna Wittings home 315 West 2nd Street. Regular meeting of Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M Friday evening at 8 o'clock with work in the second degree. A report of the convention will be given. Father and Son banquet at West Chester Baptist church postponed to Thursday June 4.

Woman's Missionary Society Div First U. P Miex Ella Montgomery Cos West Chester M. KE. Church Howard Stewart Oscar Hughes Rebekahs Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church W. M. Keeley Homer Stephens The Presbyterian Church E. G Lawrence Delta Alpha Methodist Church Speidel Edna Witting West 2Nd &T Washington Benigé A. F A. M W. Dayton W. M West Chester Baptist Church

ToS. B. Club Meeting With Mrs. Chas. Wilson

The ToS. B. club will meet tonight with Mrs. Chas. Wilson to discuss agenda items and upcoming activities. Members are urged to attend for briefing and planning.

Tos. B. Club Chas. Wilson

Colorado Klansman Arrested in Tax Inquiry

Denver on June 3 Dr John Galen Locke grand dragon of the Colorado Realm of the Ku Klux Klan was arrested by U S Marshal Collison on a court order issued yesterday for his appearance in an investigation of his federal income tax returns.

Associated Press Denver Colo John Galen Locke Colorado Ku Klux Klan United States Marshal Collison

Electric Light Men Meet at Waterloo Iowa

Two hundred officials of electric light companies in Iowa gathered at Waterloo for the annual Iowa section convention of the National Electric Light Association.

Waterloo Associated Press Electric Light Towa Iowa National Electric Light Association

Two Die as Wisconsin Storm Hits North

A wind and rain storm swept across northern Wisconsin causing two deaths and about 100000 in property damage. Two others were injured in the same event as Rhinelander crews worked to assess the damage and restore services.

Associated Press Rhinelander Wis

Girl killed by high voltage cable touch

Irene Skinner a 16 year old student died instantly last night after touching a live high voltage cable in Perry. Police and safety officials investigate the accident details and surrounding circumstances.

The Associated Press Perry Irene Skinner

Oil in Paint History Traces Early Records to 1289

An exploration of paint materials shows oil use dates back well before Van Seyvek. An 1289 Henry II order mentions varnish and oil for Westminster Queen’s Chamber, with other royal directives on paint preservation and color. The piece also notes Cro-Magnon cave painting origins 15 000 to 20 000 years ago and early wall art in dim cave light.

John van Seyvek Henry II England Queen's Chamber Westminster Castle of Winchester Europe Washington Star

Former Town Residents Relocate by the Hundreds of Thousands

More than 890000 former residents of Town are moving to southern California seeking new opportunities and warmer climates. The migration reflects broader westward shifts and regional job markets drawing families leaving home.

Southern California

Physician Links Fare Powder to Asthma Woes

A prominent physician states that fare powder triggers asthma symptoms and widespread wheezing among paragraphers, drawing attention to a health concern noted in the Boa ton Transcript.

Boaton

Fire destroys Dunbar grocery store traps mice uprising

A blaze gutted a first floor grocery in a building at Dunbar Scotland. The resulting smoke drove hundreds of mice to the upper floors waking residents who escaped with five.

Dunbar Scotland

Going Over the River in Delirium of Fever

A hospital tale follows George Graves an aflame patient in Jefferson Hospital as he dreams a vivid delirium while a side plot of peritonitis unfolds. The scene shifts to a commanding cliff of visions as graves observes a crowd of varied humanity filing past a stern patriarch recording names.

George Graves Quaker City Jefferson Hospital Graves Big Jim” Kennedy Broad Street Kennedy Rich Race Street Mr. Graves

Storm Toll Rising in Midwest and Nebraska Iowa

Weather toll rises with multiple fatal and near fatal storms across Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan and Illinois. Tornadoes and high winds kill several, injure many, and disrupt transport with downed wires and damaged homes. In Nebraska and Iowa four die as farms and buildings are leveled by tornadoes and lightning.

Tornado Skirts East of Omaha Hit Glenwood Iowa

A small tornado moved east of Omaha and crossed the Missouri River tearing roofs from several structures at Glenwood Iowa. The storm injured several people on a nearby farm and caused damage to structures and property.

Omaha Missouri River Glenwood

Windstorm Damages Trees Buildings Then Heavy Rain

Oskaloosa reports a heavy windstorm that damaged trees and buildings. The storm was followed last night by four and a half inches of rain, adding to the local disruption.

Oskaloosa

Fish in the Galilee Swarm With Various Species

The Sea of Galilee teems with fish of several genera and species including chromis barbus capoeta discognatus nemachilus Mennius and storins.

The Galilee Gallew Chromis Barbus Capoeta Discognatus Mennius Storins

Trait of a Snob

Quoted line by Thackeray notes a snob is someone who ignores friends to chase people of higher status. The remark humorously critiques social climbing and vanity in pursuit of prestige.

Thackegay

Secretary Weeks Improves, Bulletin Reports Condition

A bulletin from physicians at 2 40 P M today says Secretary Weeks shows a slight but definite improvement in the last two hours. The note is issued from Boston.

Associated Press Boston

Politeness Akin to Gilt in Invention of Politeness

A reflective note by De Levis on gilding versus politeness. The author argues rare gold inspires gilding that lacks substance, and thus politeness was devised to mimic brilliance without solidity.

de Levis

Prehistoric Niagara Drainage Through Five Channels

Volume diversified in ancient times the flow from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario used five different channels around Niagara Falls. This description notes multiple routes that shaped early water movement between the lakes.

Niagarna Falls Lake Erie Lake Ontario

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