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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1925

Page

3

Memorial Day Parade Draws Large Crowd Despite Rain

Memorial day events feature a school children section with flags led by Sheriff Charles Denison. Veterans from World War I and the Spanish American War ride in autos, with Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts participating. Services occur at Woodlawn and Elm Grove cemeteries, then a 2 PM Y M C A program with Arthur Springer and school glee club performances.

Charles Denison Washington Band Woodlawn Cemetery Elm Grove A. N. Alberson Arthur Springer Wapello Old Brigade

Detective Finds Murdered Young Woman His Sister

Detective James A. Kane identifies the murdered 20 year old Florence Kane as his sister after autopsy. body found in a vacant lot near her home. Attacked with forced throttling, battered and gagged with torn clothing. crucifix with Father forgive them on her back.

Associated Press New York Florence Kane James A. Kane Brooklyn Kane

Two Die in Car Crash Near Cedar Rapids

In Independence, Mrs. Mary Van Daele, 20, was killed and her father Julius Van Daele severely injured when their heavy sedan was rear ended and overturned by a speeding car that fled the scene near Cedar Rapids Friday evening.

Associated Press Independence Mary van Daele Julius van Daele Cedar Rapids

Gypsy Rover Repeat Next Monday Evening

The Methodist choir offers reserved seats for a repeat of the musical comedy Gypsy Rover at Phillips drug store starting eight this morning. Tickets are thirty five cents for any auditorium seat, same as the first performance. The operetta draws on strong audience requests with final rehearsal tonight and two interlude features Edith Elgar and Esther Elgar performing between acts and a girls chorus singing The Parade of the Wooden Soldiers after the second act.

Phillips Drug Store Edith Esther Elgar Mary Marie

Scofields Visit Here From Palo Alto Share Washington Trip

Mr and Mrs Norman Scofield of Palo Alto California visited here after a month in the east including Washington New York City and Boston. He heads California Department of Commercial Fisheries and spoke on inter state cooperation in fishing administration while Mrs Scofield attended the National Council of Girl Scouts as Palo Alto council commissioner. They plan to return home via Kansas City after twenty five years away and found Washington altered.

Norman Scofield Palo Alto California East Washington, D. C New York City Boston Scofield Department of Commercial Fisheries U. S. Commissioner of Fisheries Washington United States Bureau of Fisheries State Department of Fisheries Maine National Council of Girl Scouts Herbert Hoover Hoovers Kansas City

Brookhart to Speak at Redfield Decoration Day

State Senator J L Brookhart of Washington Iowa will deliver the Decoration Day address in Redfield Iowa in the afternoon. He is described as a patriotic speaker and a large crowd is expected. A suitable program will be carried out in the usual manner as part of the observance.

J. L. Brookhart Washington Iowa Redfield

True Light and the Shifting Sense of Wonder

The idea that repeated contemplation of a thing reduces its strangeness and reveals multiple appearances to the mind. It argues that ongoing attention uncovers diverse lights and perspectives, deepening understanding beyond initial perception.

Enrolment Surges for Free Y M C A Swimming Lessons

About two hundred students from Junior High and grade schools enroll for free swimming lessons next week at the Y M C A pool under Physical Director Richard Davis. Secretaries announce the signups listing many named boys and girls from Lincoln School and local districts.

Richard Davis Harry Kreider

Twenty two Cars Compete in Indianapolis Race Today

The 200 lap event offers $20,000 to the winner, $10,000 for runner up, $5,000 for third, and $16,000 among other starters as consolation. Only one foreign driver, Pietro Bordino of Italy, competes among Americans. innovations include balloon tires and front drive cars.

Pietro Bordino

Sacred Concert Scheduled by Ladies Rainbow Saxophone Band

Eight young women form the Ladies Rainbow Saxophone band with vocal and whistling numbers. A sacred concert is planned Sunday at three o clock in the Y M C A, as part of their chantauqua season opening in Keota on Monday. Rehearsals in the Y building have drawn interest from Washington’s business community.

Ladies Rainbow Saxophone Band Keota Washington

Ad Club Program Involves Big Men For Centerville Meet

The Centerville Ad Club plans a strong Ninth District convention starting June 3 with a smoker and two following days. Expectation of good attendance and a top program with speakers from Montgomery Ward Chicago Tribune Curtis Publications Westinghouse Apex Electrical Co and Advertising Corp. Notables include F W Anderson O Mooney and H F Kiester plus other retailers and business leaders.

Centerville. In Centerville Ad Club Ambrose RK. Folker Montgomery Ward & Co Chicago Davis County A. Mybrum Chicago Tribune National Advertising Bio Publishing Curtis Publications Philadelphia E. H. Aberdeen Westinghouse Electric Co G. A. Buckley Apex Electrical Co Cleveland H. F E. Kiester Advertising Corporation Waterloo James A. King Mason City Fred W. Anderson Cozad Nebraska Miracle Merchant Otho Mooney Temple Oklahoma

Mrs Dusenbery Dies at Home at 62 Years

Mrs Zerilda Dusenbery aged 62 years died at six o'clock yesterday evening at 602 East Madison street after about two months illness. Funeral services set for Sunday at two o'clock at Goodin funeral parlors under Dr W W Bowers of the Methodist church. Burial at Elm Grove.

Zerilda Dusenbery East Madison Street Goodin W. W. Bowers Methodist Church Elm Grove

French and British Reach Agreement on Western Europe Pact

Paris May 30 The French and British governments have reached an accord on all essential points concerning the western European security pact proposed by Germany, officials stated today.

Paris Germany

Colonel Logan Resigns From Reparations Board Post

Colonel James A. Logan resigns as American observer with the reparations commission in Paris. Secretary Kellogg accepts the resignation, effective immediately, as Logan leaves for New York to join Dillon, Read and Company. Ralph W. S. Hill to act as observer in the interim.

Logan Reparations Board Itvy Associated Press Washington James A. Logan Reparations Commission Paris Kellogg

Dean Brown to Speak at June 7 Radio Baccalaureate

Iowa City notes three former governors headed to commencement. Dean Charles Reynolds Brown of Yale Divinity School will deliver the baccalaureate address June 7 at 4 p.m. on campus and via W. S. U. radio. Ohio State President W. Thompson will give the June 9 commencement address and also be broadcast.

Iowa City John Hammill Law Iowa Frank Lowden Tllinois Arthur M. Hyde Missouri Charles Reynolds Brown Yale Divinity School U. S Ohio State University

Florida to assume control of boxing and wrestling

Florida lawmakers consider a bill granting the state boxing and wrestling commission sole authority to license, regulate, and enforce penalties for all events after July 1. Sunday shows would be banned. only National Guard or American Legion events with all-member participants would occur without a license.

Tallahasser Fla State Boxing and Wrestling Commission Florida National Guard American Legion

Sunday School Growing in Indian Creek Neighborhood

May 28 notes New and time scarce but many children and youths need a Sunday School. A Sunday School was organized at Indian Creek schoolhouse last Sunday. Parents urged to attend with children for better engagement. A single girl wondered why they were leaving early. A 2004 sized funeral for Mr Eli Hess was held that Sunday despite wintry weather.

Sandy Hook Indian Creek S. S jMir Eli Hess

Ridley Wins Trap Shooting Contest at Hawthorne

William Ridley of What Cheer Iowa won the Isaac Walton Learne handicap in the western amateur trapshoot at Hawthorne by defeating Frank Hughes of Moridge South Carolina 24 to 23 after a tie in the first shoot off. High consecutive run was 44 by J M Witcoxson of Hammond Indiana.

Chicago William Ridley What Cheer Isaac Walton Learne Hawthorne Downing Frank Hughes Mobridge S. C J. M. Witcoxson Hammond Ind

Old man dies with large family in quiet township

The obituary notes a long illness of a well respected elder whose grandchildren number seventeen and great grandchildren twenty seven. Funeral held in the township house with burial in S. H. Cemetery as visiting relatives recount memories. Clara Garrett, a twelve year old girl, helps with flowers and gentle conversation marks the visit. Bob Garrett returns from near Keota with friends. farewell reflects community ties and small town routine.

S. H Clara Garrett Bob Garrett Keota

Heart Position Realigned Across the Body

The heart is not always on the left side for many people. it is found on the right side in a large number of individuals regardless of sex.

Lawless Average One quip highlights self view of the man

A Des Moines Register quotation notes that the average man often believes he sits above average, reflecting on self perception and modesty in everyday life.

Des Moines Register

Harding Memorial Room Dedication at Marion Star Plant

The Marion Star dedication of a new publishing plant includes a Harding memorial room. Walls display reproductions of newspapers detailing Warren G. Harding’s career from 1903 as Ohio lieutenant governor to his presidency, death, and funeral.

Associated Press Marion Ohio Marion Star Warren G. Harding Harding

Week's Weather Outlook for Upper Mississippi Valley

Weatherman predicts a week of scattered showers and thunderstorms in the Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys starting Sunday May 31. Temperatures are expected to run near normal to above average with activity peaking midweek.

Washington Mississippi Missouri

Memorial Services for I O O F and Rebekah Lodges May 31

Keota I O O F and Rebekah lodges set Memorial Services for Sunday afternoon May 31 meeting at hall at 2 00 o clock sharp with cars provided. Mrs B I Coffman hosted about twenty five ladies for her 73rd birthday with guests from Dallas South Dakota and Rochester Minnesota. A Children's Day program is planned for Sunday night at both Christian and Methodist churches.

B. I. Coffman Judge McLord Harper Theresa Sandoz Dallas South Dakota Ralph Houston Rochester Minnesota Ralph Huston H. P. Newton Christian

Daughters of Veterans Plan State Convention Delegates

Daughters of Veterans meet with Mrs. F A Lewis and select Mrs Carleton Moore and Mrs Della Curtis as delegates for the state convention in Mason City on June 15. The Epworth League of the Methodist church elects officers led by Ambert Simons and Mildred Hill.

Columbus Junction Daughters of Veterans F. A. Lewis Carleton Moore Della Curtis Mason City Union Township A. J. Zion David Fox J. D. O'Dell Columbus

Local Notables and Community Updates Across Town

Old and new community happenings from Columbus City and nearby towns. Notes include elections for church officers, a funeral attendance in Ottawa Kansas, arrests in Wapello, and court bonds. Local residents travel from Calgary to attend family funerals, and schooling events feature picnics, graduations, and faculty moves.

Also Mentioned on This Page

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