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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1925

Page

6

Surprise party honors Luers wedding anniversary

Mrs Henry Luers and Mrs Lloyd Luers hosted a March sixth surprise party for relatives and neighbors marking Henry Luers and Lloyd Luers wedding anniversary. Guests included the Copple Altenburd True Brinning Meyer McClelland and other families with refreshments served by the hostesses.

Henry Luers Lloyd Luers Ry Luers Howard Altenburd Miss Altenburd Copple Altenburd Mr. True W. H. Brinning Martha Meyer Arthur Meyer Wilbur McClelland Chris Brinning Forest Chas. Shalla

Butterflies and Bees Found Atop Everest Heights

London reports from Major R W G Hingston on Mt Everest life above the snow line. Spiders, grasshoppers, moths and even butterflies were observed up to 21 000 feet amid dry air, with birds adapting bills for frozen soil and rare animal associations noted in the Tibetan high plateau.

London Mt. Everest Royal Georgraphical Society R. W. G. Hingston Himalayan Hingston Tibetan Plateau

Crawfordsville High Team Wins Class B Title Route

Crawfordsville capped a strong Class B showing at Winfield with wins over Mt Union 36 23 over Wyman 23 20 and Olds 18 13 in a crowded tournament finish. Coach Smith praised players and community support as the team advances to Oskaloosa for the next regional event. Kenneth Cherryholmes was named center on the all star Class B team.

Crawfordsville Winfield Mt. Union Wyman Olds Smith Oskaloosa Ymome Devine Kenneth Cherryholmes

Sage Foundation Reports on Child Marriages

The Russell Sage Foundation presents a preliminary study from 90 cities in 28 states revealing over 667000 U.S. child brides under 16, mostly native white. The report cites lax age evidence and low legal minimums as key factors and notes forthcoming sections for policy reform and public awareness.

New York United States Russell Sage Foundation New Jersey Pennsylvania Kentucky Louisiana Virginia Florida Maryland Rhode Island Tennessee Colorado Idaho Maine Mississipi Foundation

Community club notices and organization meetings

Local announcements list numerous club meetings and notices. Groups include the Spanish American Auxiliary at the A R hall, Household Economics, W C A, Fortnightly Club, Prihan Sister of West Chester, Sunshing Community Club, Kolah Club, Walnut Womans Club, and Young Womans Missionary Society with dates in March. A parent teacher meeting at Heights and Wallace schools requests dues and guest counts.

West Chester

Age of Innocence on Fox Theatre stage and screen

Edith Wharton’s The Age of Innocence is featured at Fox Theatre tonight and Tuesday with Beverly ten, Elliott Dexter, and Edith Roberts leading a cast. The play and film adaptation are touted as a Pulitzer winning classic and Warner Bros. screen classic with a tale of high society on the cusp of modernity.

Edith Wharton Fox Theatre Beverly Ten Elliott Dexter Edith Roberts Warner Bros

Club Meetings Mentioned in Local Notice

Notice outlines O E S regular meeting Thursday at 8. Navajo Club to meet John Bryson. 1912 Century Club to meet with Mrs Bailey Saturday afternoon. Rebekah Club also listed to meet.

Sunshing Community Club Kolah Club Neil Trotman Walnut Womans Club Ralph Chorpening Rosemary Club Martin Koehler Chris Dittmar O—W. Os Gladys Hoover Notioe—Navajo Club John Bryson Century Club M. W. Bailey

Great Iowa Picnic Draws 100000 in Los Angeles Lincoln Park

A Los Angeles crowd estimates 100000 Iowans and friends gathered at Lincoln Park for the Iowa Association of Southern California reunion marking its silver anniversary. Officials expect about 150000 sign ins by nightfall as college reunions take center stage with remarks from Col. Frank H. True and other leaders.

Charles Hay Washington Journal California Los Angeles Southern California Lincoln Park Southland Iowa Association Hawkeye State Col Frank H. True Association Raymond Hill Pasadena Charles H. Tebbetts Arthur L. Hamilton Freeman H. Bloodgood Orange County Scott M. Ladd Iowa Lawrence C. Jones Piney Woods School W. F. Dexter Whittier College America Institutions of Learning

Ladies Aid and Society Notices From 1913 1912

All day meeting of the Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church will be held at the church on Wednesday. A dance at the Military Hall is scheduled for Friday evening at the regular time. notify if unable to attend.

Women's Missionary Society Second United Presbyterian Church Sam McCleery Besse Conger William Beal J. H. Hamseton Beesides American Legion Auxiliary Presbyterian Church South Prairie C. C. Rothlisberger Ames Geo. Schneider Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church Ste

Whatsoever class entertains Meth dist Sabbath school group

The Whatsoever class of the Methodist Sabbath school were delightfully entertained Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Taylor. Hostesses were Mrs. Taylor Miss Hazel Craig and Mrs. Ralph Beauchamp. They meet often for good times with games music and refreshments. Mr and Mrs Harold Ross and Russell were visitors in Washington Saturday forenoon. The funeral of Mrs Mary Davis was held Saturday afternoon at the home of her son R E Davis and at Salem Presbyterian church with interment in Cambrian cemetery. Mrs Ruth McElroy and son Verle of Iowa City visited relatives here yesterday.

Methodist Sabbath School Frank Taylor Taylor Hazel Craig Ralph Beauchamp Harold Ross Russell Washington Mary Davis R. E. Davis Salem Presbyterian Church Cambrian Cemetery Ruth McElroy Verle Iowa City

Society Meeting At Church This Wednesday Afternoon

A local society plans a gathering at the church Wednesday afternoon. The event invites members and residents to join for fellowship and community updates.

Mrs Stokes in Love With Love Finds Riches Brings Sorrow

Ji and May, married years ago, endure a bitter clash of wealth and affection. Mrs. Stokes, widow of a Puritan descendant and mother of two, speaks of longing for love over riches while reflecting on her failed union and the pains of wealth in marriage. She urges that love and companionship outshine money.

Mrs. Stokes Roy J. Gibbons NEA Chicago May Helen Elwood Stokes W. E. D. Stokes

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Howard McArlin H. Th Club George Hopping W. J. Hesseltine P. Finch Fred West Chester Methodist Church Hamm Lindermeyer Boyer Waddell Young Women's Missionary Society of The Julius Conger Willard Wylie Dr. Davis Cloyee Kerr Ana Will Mayhew Women’s Relief Corps Corps Everest Sage Foundation Regul A. R. Hall Dan Bevins Linverie Dr. Stewart Frank Wilson Heights Living Lake District Wallace Young Womans Missionary Society of the Baptist Church K. OC J. B. Wolf Ree Harmony Club R. J. Davidson Frank Carter Pach Rebekah Club Telly History Ple Morey
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