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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1925

Page

6

Community Notes Highlight Birthday and Club Meetings

Mrs. Robert Lemon honored sister Miss Kate Herring on her 80th birthday with cakes and gifts. Kensington and White Way clubs met at hosts' homes, sharing luncheons and trivia prizes. P-T A at Centennial school staged a play and debate on child earnings, while Rosemary club elected officers and enjoyed radio music. Arlington Daniels and Shields family visits noted.

Robert Lemon Kate Herring Miss Herring Raymond Benn Alice Sanders Parent-Teacher Association Centennial School Elsie Minick Joe McConnell Elgin Walter Smith Rosemary Club Washington Spencer Reid Joe Knotek Charlie Wylie

Dante Pierce to Represent Des Moines Chamber at Waterways Meet

Dante Pierce editor of The Homestead was named to represent the Des Moines chamber of commerce at a Waterways conference in Kansas City October 19 and 246. The meet will discuss plans to develop the Missouri River for navigation as far north as South City.

Dante Pierce Chamber of Commerce Des Moines Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Kansas City Missouri River South City

Governor Stammill Urges Iowa Industrial Decentralization

Davenport October 15 Governor Stammill spoke here yesterday urging Iowa to secure a share of forthcoming industrial development tied to decentralization. He said growth must parallel agricultural expansion and is essential to the state's progress.

Davenport Stammill Iowa

Womans Federation Club Meeting In Washington District

Southeastern Iowa club women gather for district convention activities in Washington with talks on federation history county libraries and leisure use. Speakers include Mrs William Milchriet Miss Carolyn Hampton and Maurice Willows as banquet attendees hear reports and enjoy musical readings.

Willian Milchriet Sioux City Cominnistaes Picet United Presbyterian Church Elnuba W. MeLavahlin Melavahlin Hallowell Lee County Mra A. Dewey Mix Dewey William Wilchrist H. K. Evans Gymoceium H. K Maurice Willows Mrs. Evant Washington Tie

Leisure time and social reception after lectures

The article notes fathers had less leisure in the past and today more time for leisure. Mr Willows discusses various wines and lectures conclude with a reception where attendees meet delegates and state officers.

Willows Pet

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