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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1924

Page

6

Surprise fiftyth birthday for Mort Keeley celebrated

Mrs W M Keeley and Mrs T T Keeley staged a cheerful surprise party for Mort Keeley marking his fiftieth with a illuminated cake and a dine and song gathering. Speakers praised his civic devotion as colleagues presented a carved cane and a golf bag to welcome him into later life.

W. M. Keeley T. T Keeley Blanche McCleery May Hollingsworth McCleery Keeley Marsh W. Bailey Col. Wilson Mr Keeley Mr. Bailey Mr. Keeley Patricia Joan Wagner Wilcockson

West Chester Community Announcements and Events

Local notices detail meetings at the White Way club and Democratic caucus in Franklin township. Upcoming church programs include a May 4 address by Mrs. Brenneman at the Methodist church and multiple Mother’s Week events at West Chester churches with a Mothers and Daughters Banquet.

White Way Club James O'Loughlin Mra A. P. Brenneman University Park Iowa Methodist Church West Chester Susan Coffey West Chester Baptist Church M. E Franklin Township Franklin Center School House

Number of Dead In Storm Now 109

The Associated Press reports 109 dead across seven southeastern states after windstorms Tuesday and Wednesday. More than 500 injured and scores homeless. Property damage estimated around 10 million dollars, with figures likely to rise as reports are completed.

Associated Press Atlanta South Carolina

Damage suit filed by former Follies beauty

Helene Jesmere sues Philip Morgan Plant wealthy step son of federal attorney Hayward for alleged injuries that ruin her. The case seeks damages from the prominent plaintiff in a civil action alleging harm arising from a dispute or incident.

Helene Jesmere Follies Beauty Philip Morgan Plant Hayward

Progress in stamping out foot and mouth disease

Secretary Wallace reported progress in California efforts to eradicate foot and mouth disease. No new outbreaks were reported for the second day, with the Merced district and Los Angeles district showing only three infected herds in the Los Angeles area.

Associated Press Washington California Wallace Merced Los Angeles

Brows Own Horn: Man Tells Sacrifices to Boost Patience

A man explains heBias to recount his sacrifices as a way to avoid waiting for others to spotlight his efforts. The remark frames self-promotion as a response to stalled recognition and desire for accountability.

Quote on Search for Truth Ends Only With Discovery

A philosophical line asserts that the pursuit of truth has no final terminus except its own uncovering. The speaker emphasizes relentless inquiry as the path to veracity, suggesting that every answer leads to new questions.

Settlement Reached in Beauty Case Over Car Crash

The suit involving Miss Jeamere and Plant ended out of court with a settlement near 100000 dollars. Jeamere claimed the accident ruined her beauty damaged one eye and caused emotional instability. Attorneys for both sides concluded late yesterday after reading letters Plant sent to the plaintiff showing affectionate sentiment.

Jeamere Plant Teir

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