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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1924

Page

6

Society Notes Highlight School Show and Community Gatherings

Miss Mars Landau closed her year as teacher with a noon picnic for about fifty five at Number Four near Washington. A Mother’s Day tribute program followed. Mrs. Harry White entertained the Women’s Bible class May third with songs piano solos and a luncheon. The Queen Esther Circle met at West Chester church leader Mrs. Walter Boyer led a rain cancelled picnic and a mite box devotional. Various social events included china showers prenuptial parties a family Mother's Day dinner and a student recital drawing out of town guests and a large Fortnightly club study on nature.

Harry White Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church Robert Rowan Helen White White Helen Sara McCready Walker Myrtle Paul Cora Colthurst Maud Sands Lon Moothart Jake Moothart Evelyn Moothart Charles Johnson West Chester Sylvester Moothart Fort Madison Queen Esther Circle Methodist Church of Walter Boyer Teresa Boyer

Turbulent Scenes Mark Japan Election Campaign

Tokyo reports preliminary estimates show the government trailing as 464 seats are sought in the new House. Disorders erupt in many cities with at least one death, several injuries, and over 800 arrests for election law violations amid accusations of police and machinery bias.

TOKIO House of Representatives United States

Aged Baroness Rothschild Dies at 94 in Frankfort Estate

Baroness Mathilda von Rothschild died at Gruenburg ancestral seat aged 94. She lived largely in seclusion, sorrowed by war that altered many friendships. Born in Goethe’s era and taught music by Chopin, she counted Rosa R., Clara Schumann, and the former German emperor among her intimates. Her household included long-serving staff.

Frankfort Germany Mathilda von Rothscehild Gruenburg Goethe Chopin Roa‘sin Clara Schumann Rothschilds Maroness

Journal Ad Prompt Inspires Shopper Courtesy

A shopper recalls telling merchants I saw your ad in the Journal to prompt attention. The tip underscores newspaper advertising as a prompt for service and engagement.

Barclay’s Anniversary Week at Coffee Shop

An anniversary celebration promotes Anniversary Week with affordable coffee and other foods. The store pledges to offer the best foods for the least money and urges customers to stock up during the event.

Keokuk Man Elected Leader at Zeus Guild Meeting

George F. Radasch of Keokuk was elected Gerta Ruler of Zeus Guild of Bag man, an auxiliary to the United Commercial Travelers, and their annual meeting was held Saturday. Other officers elected were W. J. Rust of Davenport prime minister F. M. Bailey of Clinton chief of guides and C. H. Bergess of Burlington gate keeper.

Des Moines George F. Radasch Keokuk Gerta Zeus Guild of Bagman United Commercial Travelers W. J. Rust Davenport F. M. Bailey Clinton C. H. Bergess Burlington

Dempsey to Fight in Los Angeles Benefit Bout

Jack Dempsey will appear in a benefit boxing card in Los Angeles late this month or early next, with opponent not yet chosen. other fighters on the program include Billy Wells, English welterweight title holder.

Dempsey Los Angeles Calif Jack Dempsey Allegiar Billy Wells

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