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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1925

Page

6

Surprise Washington wedding and civic society notes

Miss Florence Esmia Miller and William Patterson wed at eight thirty in the Baptist parsonage with Rev. Kern officiating. The bride wore blue wool crepe. Hattie Edwards was bridesmaid. Leland McGill best man. The couple will reside in Muscatine. The column also details St Patrick activities, club meetings, anniversaries, birthdays, and social events across Washington including Damascus Shrine, women’s groups, and charity circles.

Washington Florence Esmia Miller William Patterson Soremer J.D. Kern Hattie Edwards Wayland Leland McGill Amile Daul Amile Daub Automatic Button Co Muscatine

Phillies boost infield with Burns and two pitchers

The Philadelphia Nationals under Arthur Fletcher plan a stronger opening lineup with George Burns at first, Heinie Sand returning at short, Walter Kimmick second, Nelson Hawkes first, and Huber debuting at third. Cy Williams moves to right with Harper in center as Mokan and Schultz provide depth.

Bradentown Florida George S. Burns Philadelphia Nationals Arthur Fletcher Phillies Heinie Sand Walter Kimmick Vernon Pacific Coast League Nelson Hawkes Memphis Huber Fletcher Sand George Burns Cincinnati Cy Williams Harper Mokan Schultz ST. Louis St. Louis Browns Tarpon Springs Milton Gaston Joe Bush Stockton Calif Branch Rickey Cardinals Sacramento

Duke Heads His Class at Grinnell College

Lester Duke of Washington elected senior class president at Grinnell college. He was acting captain of the football team last season and has been prominent in many college activities, among the most popular students on campus.

Lester Duke Washington Grinnell College Lester

Wireless distress beacon invented for ships

A new device automatically emits wireless distress signals from sinking ships. It provides the SOS call and the vessel’s latitude and longitude to aid rescue efforts.

Seventy Six Seventy Six Social Notes

March 15 notes show Paul Pasch working for Frank Vogle and Sammy Singmaster. Arthur Romine visited Washington. Mrs Paul Berry and son visited sisters Mrs Ralph Tadlock and Mrs Bury Henderson. Albert Pimme Sr died. neighbors extend sympathy. Stoward Brown family visited J B Lockwood. William Shaffer hosted wood sawers. Carl Mayers and John Powell reported cattle delivery and wood activity. 76 ladies aid met at Walter Romine with new members. funeral attendance for Mr Pimme.

Paul Pasch Frank Vogle Arthur Romine Washington Paul Berry Green Valley Ralph Tadlock Bury Henderson Cecil Davison William Shaffer Sammy Singmaster Albert Pimme

Advertisers Claim Priority in Journal Reading

Readers are urged to study the paper thoroughly, noting that advertisements fund and shape content. The editor emphasizes ads support journalism while promising actionable notices and local updates beyond pure articles.

Rathmell Funeral Tomorrow and Details

Funeral services for Frank Rathmell are set for Thursday at 2 PM at the Jones and McElhinney chapel. Dr. W W Bowers of the Methodist church will conduct. James Rathmell arrived from Ellsworth Kansas with his brother's body.

Frank Rathmell Jones & McElhinney W. W. Bowers Methodist Church James Rathmell Ellsworth Kan

Talks With Your Jeweler Begin Today at Lemmon Jewelry

Lemmon Jewelry begins a series of educational talks on watches clocks jewelry and glasses to inform the public about items sold in the store. The aims are to help people purchase and use these products more intelligently. It emphasizes the value of advertising and public education.

Lemmon Jewelry Store

Local Church and Community Notices Shared

A sequence of church and club notices announces an eatable sale at Washington Cleaners on Saturday March 28 by Baptist ladies. WWI L executive board meets Thursday at 2:30 in the Y Women’s room with tea served. Susan Coffey Auxiliary rescheduled to March 30 at 2:00 at Mrs Nettie Skipton’s. Rebekah club holds all day quilting and buttoning at the hall Thursday with lunch. Mrs Carters arts and crafts class meets Saturday 2 to 4 in the Y women’s room with supplies listed. no enrollment fee. Sewing Circle led by Miss Fannie Wilson meets Friday evening 7 to 9 in the Women’s room. members should bring sewing items.

Highland Sewing Circle Pearl Coon Coon Will Murphy Ethel Steele Ed Endicott Catholic Daughters of Amerca C. A. Nelswanger Helen Melinski Johanna Drich Rose Wheelan Loretta Whellan Mahree Carl Bevins Bernice Adrian John Scannell Mae Brewer T. W. Harwood Mrs. Harwood Howard McCleery E. C. Eicher Harwood Mary Louise Hetty Hollingsworth Margaret Alice Stewart Margaret Livingston Ladies of the Baptist Church Washington Cleaners The Www. I. L Susan Coffey March Goth Nettie Skipton Rebekah Club Fannie Wilson

Simple Garment Pattern Class Opens for Enrollment

Notices invite literacy students and crafters to join free garment making classes. Several ladies groups schedule regular meetings with hosts and programs. The Lexington L A S announces its March 19 event with entertainment and committee roles.

Social notices for Moose Lodge and local groups

The Moose Lodge invites members and families to a social Thursday evening. The 1891f-to-we-th Notice asks ladies to pay dues. The Walton League meets Friday at 8pm at the Y M C A with officer elections. The Ladies Missionary Society meets Friday at 2 30 at Mrs Will Matucha’s home. D A postponed its March 18 meeting with a new date to be announced.

Damascus Jerusalem Masonic Temple Ida McDaniel Mire Cecil Glasscock Maude Davis Rebekahs Will Kinbree Mere Irene Oldfield Abia Knotts Lexington L. A. S W. H. Anderson H. L. Huber G. C. Timmins Moose Lodge Lrank Walton League Ladies Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Will Matucha D. of A

Channel air travel grows after Armistice

Goma reports that 50,000 passengers have flown the English Channel since the Armistice, with the majority traveling in British aircraft.

Goma English Channel

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Literary Society of Number 11 Vivian Bridges Miss Palmer St. Patrick Evelyn Kallous Saint Patrick's Day Leonard Bridges St. Patrick's Stanley Dayton Pat Mike Harold Harter Womans Relief Corps of West Chester David Blankenhorn Wayne Knight HE. B. Knight Knight the Fox Alma Hr. Holland Missionary Society the Methodist Church Mae Jones Christian Endeavor Society Second United Presbyterian Church Loyal Friends Etna Dawson Nell Tripp Della Patton Notre Dame Cathedral Margaret Doolittle Notre Dame Havel Meek Philadelphia Philadelphia Americans Buffalo Fletchers Brooklyn Clearwater Detroit Ty Cobb Detroit Tigers Augusta Toronto Ohio Cincinnati Reds Orlando Florida West Coast Tampa St Petersburg Yankees Lakeland Cleveland Indians Cleveland Carl Yowell Dianapolis Indianapolis Yowell Boston Washington Americans St. Petersburg Pittsburgh Pirate Paso Robles California Lee Meadows Louis Koupal Duke Mr. Pimme Washington County First Carolinas Joint Stock Land Bank Bond Department Wash Trust Dan LE Pany Washington, Iowa Martin Swift Women's Relief Corps Court House T. C Jennie Jugenheilmer Treas Miter American Lead Pencil Co Fifth Ave New York Clark & Enslin
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