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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1926

Page

6

Pleasant Hill Jadies and local society notes 1926

Society items detail the Pleasant Hill Jadies last 1926 meeting at the church with scripture, prayer, officer elections, and Christmas planning. Other notes cover hosting by Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Smith for Braden club, Kings Heralds and Home Guards Christmas gathering, Marey Center gifts, Linger Longer club activities, thimble bee hosted by Mrs. Louise Harwood and Miss Marion Stewart, and multiple family and Legion Auxiliary events with installations and plans for winter activities.

Pleasant Hill Jadies Aid Stafford Earving Committee Glenn Pratt Will Caldwell Chas. Anderson John Shebeck Kings’ Heralds and Home Guards Methodist Church Hampsher Patricia Keeley Louise Harwood Marion Stewart Harwood E. Main Street

Stafford Serves Delicious Lunch at Close of Afternoon

A brief item notes that Stafford served a delicious lunch at the close of the afternoon. The report emphasizes the meal and timing without additional details.

Stafford

Thrift and food sale and club meeting notices

A thrift and food sale by D A will be held Saturday Dec 11 at the old Washington National Bank building. The W R C will meet Saturday at 2 30 pm with election of officers. The 76 Ladies Algail plan a Christmas exchange at the home of Mrs Eyble Pulver on Saturday evening Dec 4. members and families invited. exchange not to exceed 2.

A. R. Smith Braden Club Elmner Mason F. M. Smith Washington Rose Gilbert Old Dobin Milt Godfrey Dale Atkinson Rodney — Davis Orie Booth Rose Gilbert Tom Carris Ames Elu iThe Delta Alpha S. S M. B Speidel Iowa Avenue Sartor Christ Roger Jones Havre Aaron Stafford Stafford Meee D A. R Old Washington National Bank Algail Eyble Pulver Turday Ana West Chester J.D. Dayton Royal Neighbors Woodman Hall Carrie Wilcox Oracle Glad Mast

Pancake Supper Set by Ladies Aid at M FE Church

The Ladies Aid of the M FE church will host a pancake supper in the church basement Friday evening December 17. Further announcements will follow.

Ladies Aid M. FE

Uncle Sam in verse a biting jab at Kip and Prohibition

A poet rails at Kip and the mockery of Uncle Sam. He mocks Prohibition and bootleg laws while praising the nation and its stubborn stance. He concludes with a taunting epitaph for the addressed figure and a defiant toast to American resolve.

Uncle Sam Uncle Shylock Kip

Community groups schedule December meetings and events

Local clubs and churches announce December gatherings across West Chester. Catholic Daughters meet at K C Hall Friday 6 30 P M with pot luck. Women's Missionary Society and Circle Girls present The Honorable Mrs Ling's Conversion Sunday 7 PM at Christian church with offering.

Catholic Daughters of America K. C. Hall The Women's Missionary Society and Circle Girls of the Christian Church Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church West Chester Harry Kleese Dan Rohrer Walter Duval Walter Boyer

Rude Rudyard By Moorman On Rudyard Kipling

A satirical verse by Robert Moorman scolds Kipling for ingratitude toward the United States. It references colonial ties, a nineteen day separation, and Uncle Sam aiding in distress before criticizing the poet's tone and actions. The piece blends humor with political commentary.

Rudyyard Robert Moorman Kipling Uncle Sam

Custom Tooth Stain Marking Bride in Japanese Wedding

A custom among the wealthy marks a bride with a black stain on her teeth before marriage. The stain is a repulsive varnish lasting many months and is tied to social status.

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