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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1929

Page

6

Social Notes From Washington Area Gatherings

Social column details numerous informal dinners and bridge parties hosted by Dr and Mrs C W Stewart and others. Guests include Mrs Will Hemmings, Mr Clay Dewey, Mrs Ernest Love, and families such as the Glayds and Dorothy Claire, with plans and travel noted for May departures to New Home in Anolts Iowa and Long Beach California.

Frank Carter Pisie Washington Anolts Iowa C. W. Stewart Nly YMCA J. C. Sexton J. A. Porter View Provident GW. Rudiger Harland Mead Slanx City Seaton Lan McCreedy Lon Om

MELLO GLO Face Powder Ad Claims Smoothness

An advert praises MELLO GLO Face Powder as preferring women with a French process that prevents pores and dullness. It claims the powder leaves no pastiness or irritation, stays on longer, avoids shiny noses, spreads smoothly, and gives a youthful bloom.

Wouldn't It Be Great in 1908 100 Watt Lamp Price

Analysis notes early lamp pricing with 1908 reference. Describes a $2.00 price for a 100 watt lamp delivering about 80 candlepower and contrasts with modern lamps offering higher candlepower for similar or lower costs. Contains implied commentary on efficiency and value.

Haney to Open Golden Kt Cafe Next Week

Oscar Haney announced that the Golden Kt cafe formerly Art's cafe on the east side of the square will open for business next week. Interior work progresses rapidly with redecorating and new furnishings, including a mahogany counter to unify the decor. Haney to oversee operations as preparations near completion for a launch this week.

Haney Oscar Haney Golden Kt Cafe Art's Cafe Bi Ines Oldey

Ainsworth Club Hosts Meeting at Richards Home

The Ainsworth club met at Mrs E R Richards home with elite members present. Roll call offered a phrase about helping others and a one form was served. Next meeting planned with Mrs Lyn Van Horn Kolah while guests included Mrs Koehler Mrs Norman and others.

BO. W. Club Will ‘ Rhineheart Chicago Eliza Arnold Washington Laura Waham North Second Street Graham Himmelrich IX. Tauly Howard McBride East Tefferson Street Wertine McBrride Mable Wallace Nellie Dodder Wickford Carson Menck Mes. Dayton Ensington of Ainsworth Club E Ro Richards Richards Rush Lyn van Horn Kolah Eli Lo Ahrens Eidna Quinn Maude Koehler Koehler Oral Norman Delbert Darnell Mes Orville Caldwell Mer Eekels

Local Church Gatherings Announced For Friday Evenings

The M E church will meet with Mrs Daryl Stoss on 220 Won Street to collect dues and discuss plans. Presbyterian, Baptist, and Missionary groups schedule Friday meetings around Founder's Day preparations with attendees urged to arrive promptly.

Phitearhe Way M.E. Church Daryl Stoss Won Street

Conservative victory forecast in May general election

Loxpon and Premier Baldwin predicted a Conservative majority in the general election at the end of May Baldwin opened the campaign with a speech at the cheer Lane theatre He addressed the Labor and Liberal election prospects and focused on domestic issues like agriculture industry and unemployment He reiterated the party's pledge not to introduce a protective tariff.

Loxpon Premaldwin Baldwin Ment

Police Cars in Chicago use radio. experiment deemed success

Chicago police cars equipped with radios connected to WGN to test a constant broadcast monitor. The test included police chatter during patrols and a live Cubs Pirates game interjected with program prompts, ending with a murder scene at 9217 Chauncey Ave as Gabby Hartnett’s bat is noted in the night.

Chicago Click Rimell Famon Gabby Hartnett Himelf Cubs WGN Tong Olen Webbyorhood Tracy Pirates Gabby Hartnett Gabby Nowelty Sty Alch Treet Chauncey Ave William McNeat Bollae

Poisoning victims kept alive by antitoxin serum in Salida

Salida, April 18. Two members of a Colorado family remained alive at Rio Grande Hospital due to antitoxin serum after suspected poisoning by Rome canue and pickles. Louis Cov ery Walker, 10 year old Tommy, and two other children aged 8 and 6 were ill. the father and oldest child were the focus as rescue efforts continued.

Salida Colo Promaine Rio Grande Hopital Donve Louis Covery Walker Tommy Cors John Elizabeth Rome Canue Teverans

Road Map Here Again For 1920 News Map Service

A reader note explains a weekly issuance of updated road maps for 1920. While details are fragmentary, the plan is to provide maps with a display window and to issue new editions each week, serving journal readers and local officials.

Front seat tows scene as police respond to crime report

Police attach to the scene of a crime in the state after a radio call. The central bureau coordinated the response with a squad dispatched to the site, while authorities review the old system and its intervals.

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