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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1925

Page

6

Social Happenings Highlight Booster Club and Local Weddings

A large Booster Club gathering at Mrs. Allie Lefever’s home featured music and recitations by children. Mrs. W. A. Stewart hosted a reception for son Warren and bride at 1301 East Washington. Mildred Crone married Warren Stewart with 37 relatives present. An Odd Fellows Hall event by Zimri Rebekah Lodge showcased supper, a program, and a village school act. Numerous other social notices include birthday celebrations, a breakfast for a bride, Fleur de Lis quilts for an orphan home, and wedding news for Miss Eather Brindley and Mr. Wilkins.

Booster Club Allie Lefever Washington Lib Lefever Alfo W. A. Stewart East Washington Street Warren Mis Mildred Crone Nellie Crone Ir. Warren Stewart West Sixth Avenue Crone Leo Mangold Frank Sutton The Christian Church Washington High School South Bend Indiana Odd Fellows Hall Zimri Rebekah Lodge al Horsey Elizabeth Sehulty Leoauna Jones Ida Berglnnd Minnie Elgar Mary Jugenheimer John Elgar Cordelia Dusenbery Chic Brenman Council Bluffs Fleur de Lis Club Murray Smylie G. I. Wilkins Sherm Brindley Iowa Avenue Eather Brindley Globe Arizona Missouri Wilins Albia Wilkins Brindley Famly

Trainmen to seek wage boost in joint meetings

The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors will hold joint divisional meetings in November to consider a wage increase from about two hundred railroads. W. G. Lee cites a 1921 wage cut of roughly 12 percent and notes last year’s rise was about five percent as a baseline for the proposed boost.

the Associatic Press Cleveland Ohio The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Order of Railway Conductors United States W. G. Lee Chicago Western General Chairmen’s Association Southern General Chairmen’s Association Washington Eastern General Chairmen’s Association Lee

Merchant recalls customer who saw advertisement

A merchant notes a customer who said I saw your ad and expressed interest. The brief exchange highlights the ad’s reach and potential sales impact in the local market.

Obituary of Joseph Pribyl Sr. of Richmond Iowa

Joseph Pribyl Sr born in Bohemia March 24 1844 died June 13 1925 at 2 o clock in the morning ages 81. He came to Iowa in 1856, lived on farms near Richmond and Central City Colorado, married Mary Kohlicek, had eight children, and leaves 1 percent grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Funeral at M E church Richmond conducted by Rev H H Fletcher with interment in Richmond Cemetery. Pall bearers were six grandsons Charles Milton Wess Sojka Carl Kos Jesse Havel Edward Priby.

Joseph Pribyl Bohemia Micheal Pribyl Iowa City Richmond Central City Colorado Pold Lowe Mary Kohlicek Mary Sojka Anns Koy Emma Havel Riverside Joseph Washington Frank Kalona James Pribyl Fir Milton Pribyi Barnestown Neb Newr Richmond M. E H. H. Fletcher Charles Milton Wess Sojka Carl Kos Jesse Havel Edward Prihy

Death Notice and Funeral Tribute for Father

The notice laments the father’s passing and honors his memory, reflecting on his sacrifices and the family’s grief. It mentions his grave beside his wife in the cemetery on the hill and references a lettered obituary extended to Robert La Follette, detailing his public service and personal life. The family expresses thanks to friends, neighbors, the minister, and for floral offerings.

Father

Jeweler presents gift to judge after case dismissal

In New Orleans a jeweler, Benjamin Halpern, faced a disturbing the peace charge before Judge Leonard. Halpern produced a silver loving cup from supporters to celebrate the judge's re election, claiming the charge was staged to allow the gesture. The judge accepted the gift and dismissed the case.

New Orleans Kbmile Jewnard Jenjamin Halpern Halpern

Local Teenager Survives Drowning Dares

Des Moines In June 18 saved from drowning six times in two years by the city girl Miss Mable Leslie 18. Her latest rescue came at Brooks Lake where lifeguards Jinmy Ariek and Lloyd Cook, both residents, aided her escape.

Des Moines Mable Leslie Brooks Lake Jinmy Ariek Lioyd Cook

Advertisements Highlight Local Goods and Services

Readable ads tease bargains and offerings across the city. Merchants promote groceries clothing and household items with sales and special prices drawing readers to shops and markets.

Wisconsin Senator La Follette Nursed Ill Boy at Home

Mrs Mary Sucher and Robert La Follette Jr cared for a sick boy for nearly a year. The senator, his nurse during illness, endured a desperate fight against death while he enjoyed broad support in his home state. Friends recall how he befriended former Senator Penrose despite sharp campaigns.

la Follette Senate Europe House Pnheumon Congress Germany Piris la Follette Midh Mies Belle Cas Baratov Wis Philp Seenator Madison Fola Wits George Middleton New York Mary Sucher Robert la Follette, Jr Senator la Follette Legion Senator Penrose Pennsylvania Wisconsin

Friends to Publish Paper If Editor Is Convicted of Libel

YUMA June 18 A jury failed to reach a verdict on George Lynn publisher of the Varia. A committee of 50 citizens prepared to keep the Herald in print if he is jailed. Sympathizers planned a run for the state senate and to fund his defense against another criminal libel charge.

Yuma George Lyn Varia Lynn State Senate Nile Defense Cangninetti

Ladies Aid Society Meeting and Moose Lodge Social Notice

Notice lists Ladies Aid Society of the First United Presbyterian Church meeting Friday afternoon at 2 39 at the church in 1941. Moose Lodge invites members and families and those with invitations to attend the social Thursday evening. Dues for WOR C are due by Saturday June 20. Jennie Juggenheimer Treasurer 10405.

A. T. Augustine C. H. Davis Wilda Augustine Ruth Fabrick Ladies Aid Society The First United Presbyterian Church Moose Lodge Jennie Juggenheimer Treas

Camp Fire Girls to Host Refreshment Stand Saturday

The Camp Fire Girls plan a refreshment stand in Central Vark Saturday evening to raise funds for the new fire place at the Tourist Camp. Regular Rebekah lodge meeting Friday evening includes a surprise. Sotho Women's Missionary Society will meet with Mrs. Melo Kallous Friday afternoon followed by a picnic supper. Members should bring dishes and utensils and one dish from the menu for the gathering at 2:15.

Vark Rebekah Sotho Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Melo Kallous Este

Ladies Aid Meeting at 1s U P Church Friday June 19

The Ladies Aid of the 1s U P church will meet at the church on Friday, June 19, at 2 20. There will be a short program and a good attendance is desired.

Ladies Aid U.P

Shrine Banquet and Ceremonial Meeting Notice

The Rose Croix Shrine of Muscatine invites Damascus Shrine No. 10 to a Friday banquet at 6 20 PM with the Supreme Worthy High Priestess in attendance. The Christian church ladies bake sale is at Mitchells Meat Market. The Women’s Relief Corps meets Saturday at the Court House at 2 34 PM.

Rose Croix Shrine Muscatine Damascus Shrine No. 10 Ladies of the Christian Church Mitchell's Women's Relief Corps Court House

Notivee Methodist Choir Rehearsal This Evening

Notice states a choir rehearsal at Notivee Methodist Church tonight at 7 30. New music rehearsal attendees welcomed and announced by church leadership.

Notivee Chaim Eyeryote

Seedies Aid Society Meeting at Methodist Church

The Seedies Aid Society of the Methodist church will meet at the church Friday afternoon. Country ladies will entertain the town members with a program and good attendance is desired.

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