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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1929

Page

6

Community Meetings Highlight Social and School Activities

Local groups held Tuesday evening gatherings with programs, stunts, and a social hour at Westminister Presbyterian church. A Westchester Parent-Teacher Association met Wednesday afternoon to review Founders Day, discuss forthcoming events, and study book chapters on child development and responsibility.

Associaton Westchester Busiieas Roy Gardner Ardher Washington Marion Augustine Mr. Lindenmeyer Leiant Griggs Sammy Orville Conekley America the Beautiful Wallace Aspe'ation Eing Vivie Maxne Baxter Walter George Anderson Everett Burham Helen Wyn Eader Spies Peet Mirs. Samson APC

Birthday gatherings brighten February at Chester home

A lively sequence of neighborhood clubs and church groups held birthday celebrations and social events on February 7. Mrs Harold Griggs hosted a dinner for thirteen. Mrs Bert Ditto's circle enjoyed music with Mrs Merl Bek presiding. ladies from the Presbyterian and Methodist circles met for day-long gatherings with crafts, games, and shared meals. Guests included Mrs A M Cowden and Mrs R Le McGugin, while other clubs planned future meetings and invitations for participation. The events featured birthday tributes to Mrs Dill and Lawrence Taylor, with decorations, meals, and gifts punctuating the social calendar.

Chester Harold. Griggs Ollie Rooster Bert Ditn Wohlington el Nwinbors Arthur Varst Amervy Merl Bek Everett Smith Rooster Club Budiver Floyd Walker Homer Jarard Farm Bureau George Washington Mrs. Dill Presbyterian Church A.M. Cowden Irs R. le McGugin East Main Street H.R. Crayton Lawrence Taylor Lawrence Taylor Lindy Lincoln Wihington W. A. Watts Eldon

Announcements for Henry Minick Home Saturday Evening

Members of the Us and 1etuty and heir husbands will be entertained at the Henry Minick home Saturday evening. Supper at 6:30. Its We 4H Peppers will meet Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs fault Baptist ning at.

C. W. Stewart West Main Street Thefternoon Washington Man Who Percy Mackaye Kemitath Cayris Oe Henry Minick Mrs Fault Wible Department of the Fort Afernoon BL. Wilson Uni Delphian Society

Missing San Francisco child returns to mother

A San Francisco child who had been missing for a week was found and returned to her mother. The item notes community activity and social events including birthdays, anniversaries, and local club meetings with varied names and locations mentioned. The prose fragment references Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cherry hosting, celebrations for William Marie, and numerous local gatherings at schools and churches.

San Francisco Elmer Cheery Evenine Ruth Norton Macon Louise Porter Eagar Porter Nellie Anderson Charles Barthel

District 5 social notes and local visits in Iowa

District No. 5 residents share tea visits and dinners with neighbors and relatives. Mrs Claud Rhodeveck, Mr and Mrs Harve Homston, and many others are seen at gatherings. A note mentions snow on Route 6, a new staff member introducing themselves, and locals visiting kin across towns.

Claude Knupp Sam Knupps Frank Heinzman Harry O'Lachlin Flossie Shebeck Viola Fuhr Her Wolks Val Fubr

University of Iowa Founded Eighty Two Years Ago

The State University of Iowa marks eighty two years since its founding with alumni feasts across forty states. A 7:20 p.m. program features President Inh Yo and Botany head Shimek, reflecting on the university’s growth from its first classes in Mechanicademy to today’s Old Capitol campus.

State University OF Iowa Mooteirst General Assembl Universii Foo Esap State Univers'ty Botumil Shimek Dept of Botany Shimek Towa School of Music Peture University Hall Iulla

Boh Steele Film at Local Theatre Tonight

Boh Steele, the athletic star, stars in Headin For Danger, a new Western photoplay praised for its novel action and sword duel. Charlie Murray and the kiddies feature in Do Your Duty, a First National comedy loved by Murray, with Doris Dawse and Charles Delancey as the lovers in an entertaining program at the theatre.

Bob Steele Boh Steele Teaps and Sounds Frank Howard Ris Athletec Aaa Iiski Curt Murray Chariie Murray First National Charlie Er William Beandine Esmety J Ox Theatre Doris Dawse Bharley Delancey

Obscure Riddle Sparks Domestic Comedy

A garbled snippet hints at a squabble over a fortune machine and a husband’s penny saving dispute. The odd phrasing suggests a light domestic moment with a wry twist from a 19th or early 20th century style.

West Chester Pythian Sisters Meet Tuesday Evening

The West Chester Pythian Sisters will hold a meeting this Tuesday evening in February with all members urged to be present for routine business and planning.

West Chester Pythian Sisters

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