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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1926
Page
3
London opinion favors recreation for the Prince of Wales while noting his recent broken collarbone. Analysts describe two riding schools old grip and new balance, arguing the latter reduces serious injuries yet may lead to more falls. The piece also covers Holyrood modernization and tin market profits.
Paris designers keep a brisk pace with fifty two new hat models annually. Spring lines appear as winter fades with berets turbans poked fronts and folded crowns in green and red shades. Ribbon trimming marks the prevailing simple elegance across the boulevards.
The high cost of learning and rising tuition at the University of Paris and allied schools prompts a student union to vow energetic action to cancel the increases. Living costs have quintupled since the war, threatening poor and middle class families with reduced access to education. London fashion notes claim hats will carry designer names as a status feature. Stammerers may benefit from dancing lessons to regain rhythm and improve speech, says St John Rumsey of Guy's Hospital.
Full dress evening clothes are dwindling from men's wardrobes in Germany due to living costs. The dinner jacket or tuxedo is becoming common for formal events. Fashion experts note that nine of ten swallowtail tailcoats at balls are at least ten years old. Except at diplomatic and state functions the tuxedo is as proper as full dress.
Laces once neglected by French modistes due to franc exchanges regain prominence as prices drop. Valenciennes and Flan ders rise again on frocks and lingerie while real lace is preferred over manufactured options. A boulevard dressmaker features crepe de chine and georgette gowns with open lace trim and a low neckline.
The Bible Department will meet Monday at 2 30 with Mrs F L Wilson. Havre Social Club will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs Will McBride. The Young Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist church has postponed their work meeting.
Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters announce a benefit social and dance at the K P hall on Wednesday February 10. Wives and friends are invited and each Pythian Sister may bring one guest. Program and music planned.
A busy week at the high school includes a Mother's Tea hosted by the Girl Reserves, a Junior High Operetta and Cantata, and a sixth to eighth grade cantata and operetta. The W. H. S. defeated Burlington in a coal mine ownership debate, a cookie sale by Girl Reserves, and an English Club vaudeville with music, skits, and a comedy.
Albert M Huff Post and Auxiliary plan a patriotic program February 9 at 7 30 PM in the Court House Q A R room. Members from both groups urged to attend. refreshments to follow.
notices announce events at local churches and organizations. First Presbyterian plans a 7 39 gathering with Mrs C W McLaughlin and Mrs Dave Kilgore leading a luncheon at 1 00. American Legion hosts an important meeting at 8 00. Woman's Missionary Societies meet Friday afternoon at 2 30 at specified homes with named leaders.
A notice indicates a regular meeting scheduled for Saturday afternoon with balloting referenced. No further details on time place or agenda are provided.
The Susan Coffey Auxiliary of the M E church in West Chester will meet Friday February Sth with Mrs Ethel Sprague promptly at two o clock. Mrs Maude Wagner and Mrs Nettie Skipton will lead. Come and bring friends. The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church will meet at the church Wednesday February 16 with serving committee members listed.
Herman Schultz Members invite friends to a shift meeting at 8 o clock. The W P M S of Lexington to meet at Ola Knotts home on Thursday February 11. A rent amt teacher association to meet at Centennial school Wednesday at 3 45 PM. Mrs Ralph Gibson hosts Wednesday afternoon February 10 for Damascus Shrine No 10 members with needlework and hemming. Harmony club to meet Mrs James Brooks Wednesday bring earliest photograph and share a noon dinner.
The Delphian society will meet at the library on Monday at 4 15 PM. St James Parent Teacher Association will convene Tuesday afternoon.
A community notice states a bow supper will be held at West Chester Methodist Church on Tuesday evening February 9. Oats
A notice informs members of rank of Knight to attend work Monday night seeking proper turnout and participation. The item references an attendance or fall event with expected involvement and a count page note of 42.
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