Easter party mischief at Gladys Spencer home
A lighthearted April Fool event hosted by the Sunshine Community club at Mrs. Gladys Spencer’s home featured a back door sign, a staged creeper rig, misdirected preparations, and playful pranks. Guests enjoyed decorative setups, pretend candy, and a series of comedy stunts before refreshments and socializing continued into the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys ‘Spencer
Sunshine Community Club
Pen
Lloyd Edmondson
Scott Willey
Town Southern to Host Special Demonstration
Town Southern to hold a 7 30 pm demonstration on the new cold control refrigeration device. Harold Momi county agent will discuss operation and household use. Town Southern Utilities Co with local dealers hosted shows in Washington showing visitors the FrigMlaixe recipe book and dessert methods using the featured device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Momi
Gomery
Southern Utilities Company
Washington
New Achievement In Face Powder MELLO-GLO Ad
The skin of youth lies in every box of new MELLO-GLO Face Powder. The purest powder approved by the U S Government with no passiness flakiness or irritation. A new French process makes it spread smoothly and reduces large pores. It stays on long. Sherman Bros Druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Sherman Bros
Local club and society announcements roundup
A collection of notices lists meetings and events from multiple organizations. Daughters of the Union, Home Economics, Hee H Missionary Society, Delphians, Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid, Pythian Sisters, Department of No. 11, Legion auxiliary, and various social clubs schedule gatherings, bake sales, initiations, elections, and fundraisers in April and early May at local venues and homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid
Lemmon’s Jewelry Store
Washington Boys Edge In Indoor Meet Across Iowa City
Washington school squads showed promise at the Indoor track meet in Iowa City on Saturday night. Oak Park led the field with strong performances as Bain qualified in the fifty yard dash, and the two thirds mile relay set the best Town time. McAvoy and Quinn came close to places, while other schools benefited from indoor track experience. Washington faces outdoor meets soon with improved prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Washington
McAvoy
Quinn
Placin
Health of Mothers Talks by Alma de Harte at Town University
Alma de Harte of the Extension Division of Town University presents practical health rules for mothers and families in a countywide series. A two reel film Well Torn will be shown at the high school auditorium Wednesday with admission noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma de Harte
Th University of Town
Washinson
Chin
Fortunehity” Club
Mise Hartz
CMM
Igh School
Tuesday's Five Best Radio Features
United Press 1929 item lists NBC WEAF WABC CBS network programs with times 6:30 8 9 est. Includes England Sketch Joan Lowell Whiteman's orchestra Curtis Institute Hour Swastika quartet and garage rental at 904 N. 5th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
NBC
England
WEAF
Joan Lowell
Anth
WABC
CBS
Whiteman’s Orchestra
WABG
Curtis Institute
Star Swastika Quartet
Pythian Sisters Benefit Card Party Planned
The Pythian Sisters announce a benefit card party on Wednesday evenings in April at Temp Hall to aid the Knight sisters and friends. Mrs Harold Wilson to entertain the Rosemary club at Bridge. The Ladies Aid Society of the E church in West Chester meets Wednesday afternoon in April with Mrs J D Dayton and others on the serving committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
Knight Sisters
Harold Wilson
Rosemary Club
Bridge
Ladies Aid Society of the
E. Church
West Chester
J.D. Dayton
Clara Head
Sam DeLone
Lebia Woodard
Funeral of Brighton Woman Held Today
Funeral services for Mrs. C. V. Robinson were conducted at the Methodist church in Brighton with Rev. G. F. Heldel assisting. Burial followed in Brighton cemetery. Mrs. Robinson, born May 17, 1864, died last Saturday afternoon after years of illness. She leaves her husband Charles W. Robinson, three children W. B. Robinson, Floyd Robinson, and Mabel Robinson, ten grandchildren, a brother Leste Hicks, and a sister Mrs. Dora Day. She had joined the United Presbyterian church early in life and later became a member of the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Relief Corps
Maud Schinoeller
Vinta McGwein
Corps
Centennial School
Baptist Church
Bessie B. Moyle
Maquoketa
Town Press
Womans Relief Corps
Brown
Uoketa
Ladies Social
The
Presbyterian Church
Coralie G Briley
Brighton
Methodist
C. V. Robinson
G. FE. Heldel
Vernon Pike
Richland
Robinson
John
Lillis Glen Hicks
Washington Academy
Charles W. Robinson
Tow
W. B
Floyd
Moline
Mabel
Leste Hicks
Fairfield
Dora Day
Th United Presbyterian Church
Cethodit Church
Prin
Life
Why Be Good Feature At Fox Theatre
A film review notes the seven reel production Why Be Good at the Fox Theatre. The piece explains motion picture frame rate and the vast number of tiny pictures making up longer films, mentioning Nell Hamilton and Alias Spare among the cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coreen Moore
Fox Theatre
Fatsla’ Givesuree
Nell Hamilton
Auhematis
Trial of Judge Hardy Opens Today in Sacramento
In Sacramento California the Hardy impeachment trial opened before the state senate as Aimee Semple McPherson drew attention arriving with guards and entering as a witness. The scene disrupted routine at the capitol with photos taken of the event and McPherson’s testimony anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Calif
Aimee Semple McPerson
Hardy
California State Senate
Capitol
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Sociely
Society
Weill
Marion Laughlin
Dorothy Rnebsam
Almeda Beenblossom
Alaidine Spencer
Edna Wardner
Hoover
Robert Kephart
Rose Gilbert
Clyde Dawson
Fannie Gibert
Lester Macon
Frank McCine
Roy J. ‘Teets
Gerald Teets
Kalona
John DeFreize
Wellman
Pearl Phillips
Arnold
Martha Thrasher
Harold Tucker
Ogle
Willis Teets
Jolly Farm Bureau
Crawford Township
Ida Wooley
Emma Hesseltine
Orr
Melinda van Horm
Ainsworth
Mars
C. R. Stearns
Kensington
A. Stephens
Curtld Shider
Wellston
Jensen
Snider
Banks
Gus Strum
Alevin Strum
Howard Snider
Nona Rees
Lewis
Harriet
A. of the Hights School
Blower
Pra
Havre
Mae Hopengardney
Wedidues
Nasajo Club
C.J Jungbluth
Town Avenue
W.C.T. EL
Thursdaf
Class of West Chess
Harry” Montgo
Town Southern
PIN
KG Powarn
Ove
Earle W. Corbin & Co
East Side Square
Daughters of the Union Thrane
Frank Wilson
A Hee H. Missionary Society
Mage
Cunningham's
Department of No. 11
J. M. Eicher
Legion Auxiliary
B. F. Bostwick
Pwball Social Club
Carl Jarrard
Jive Flower Mission Cinet Willest
Eya Mow
Mpe
Ana
Washington Motor Company
Bailey Bldg
Hhoma Glass Service
U.S.A
Thoma
C.v.crull
Washington, Iowa
Ion
Harriet A. Dunbar
E. M. Hoaglin
Freed-Kisemann
Singer
James R. Cunningham
P. Macon
Chis, Lemley
Vee
Physicians and Surgeons
E. E. Stutsman
M. D
CW. McLauian
West Main Street
Itice
W. L. Alcorn
Kyle
Melee
National Bank
JM. Lloyd
M.D
Nicola & Harmon Coffce
South Town Ave
Little Tran
Matt Pratt
J. M. Kyle Willard
City
T. A. Michels
Washington, Towns
Cilies
Honer
Morrison & Morrison
Morrison Bidg
North Side Sq
YT. L. Brooksart Law
Federal Farm Loans
Door W
Opera House
Phoni
Livingston & Eicher Law Austract Department
Westchester
Iowa
Washington County
L. B. Lupton
Iowa Ave
Fran Boller
T. J. PE
Ington Nal Bank
Cole
Fred Franklin
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