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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1929

Page

6

Society Notes From July Gatherings and Local Visits

The W R C met at the G A R hall on July 6 with smaller attendance due to bad weather. Two new members joined. three membership applications read. relief work of $10 reported. Ella Been-Hlossom remembered at the charter drape. Prairie Flosser ladies hosted an afternoon at Mrs Charles Bear’s home with aluminum talk by John Ogden and a cafeteria style dinner. Nine Thrift Club members joined Mrs Howard McBride for a Monday visit with potluck and crafts. Gertrude Hammer hosted a slumber party for Florence Brookhart and friends attending summer school. A waffle breakfast followed by a weekend visit to Iowa City. several attendees to Cedar Falls and Hyattsville. Others hosted fish fries and anniversary celebrations at the Schmidt and Brock households before Fourth of July travels to Mt. Pleasant.

W. R.C G. A. R. Hall Allot Ella Been- Hlossom A. B. Schmoeller Prairie Floser Charles Bear John Ogden Partico T.C. Reeves Will Kooning M. Kurtz Chaba Nina Smith Viola Laron W. A. Phillips P. M. Phillips Martha Thrasher M Ogden Thrift Club Howard McBride R. H. Walker Gertrude Hammer Florence Hrookhart Hyattsville, Md Iowa City Washington Margaret Sexton Iowa University Catherine Jane Hull Frances ‘Thomas Chicago Isabelle Davis Cedar Falls

Popular Powder of Beautiful Women

Sherman Bros. Drugists advertise MELLO GLO Face Powder as pure and government approved. They claim the powder gives a smooth, non pasty, youthful look with a new French process and long wear.

Sherman Bros

Dayton Grove News Roundup From A Correspondent

Mrs wi Embree and Pautine Gardner attended a Queen Esther meeting with Tother Lindenmeyer yesterday afternoon. A number in the community attended the Titug celebration last evening. Harry Dusenbery sold hogs to Augustine J and Boyer. Mildred Leet has returned after being away to attend Dible schools. Will Embree purchased a bred collie pup at Monticello Iowa. Junior Henderson, son of Mr and Mrs Arie Henderson, is giving a birthday party this afternoon at his home. Victor Flynn spent two days at the Roy Gardner home.

Dayton Grove Wi Embree Pautine Gardner Queen Esther Tother Lindenmeyer Harry Dusenbery Augustine J Boyer Mildred Leet Dible Monticello Lowa Junior Henderson Arie Henderson Victor Flynn Roy Gardner

Local unions and clubs announce July meetings and events

The No 1298 carpenter union meets at 7 20 this evening at the hall. Several groups invite participation and picnics including the B Y P Monday at 5 30 at the church with sandwiches to pass and a dish to share. Rosemary club bridge party July 12 with Mrs John Cherry hosting. Latics and Pilotsburg groups plan Sunset Park events July 10 11. Ladies Aid Methodist West Chester meets July 10 with refreshments. Installation of officers planned for Latics id society United Presbyterian church. The H I H Club meets July 11 at Mrs Jessie Longer with entertainment by Mrs Finch and Mrs Lorena Wilcom.

Carpenter's Union No. 1298 Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church West Chester J.D. Dayton Gee Statler N Rohrer Jessie Longer Finch Lorena Wilcom

Zim merly Sets Nonstop Light Aircraft Record in 16 Hours

D B Barney Zimmerly claimed a new world nonstop distance record for light airplanes with a 1500 mile flight from Brownsville Texas to Winnipeg Manitoba in 16 hours The journey surpassed the previous best by 753 miles Much of the flight went through clouds and fog indicating challenging conditions during the record attempt. An employment dispute involving Claude King Whitland John Vanover and Arnold was referenced in connection with the case.

Winnipeg Man D. 8 Barney" Zimmerly Brownsville Tex Claude King Whitland John Vanover Arnold

Liquor Injunctions Sought After St Joseph Raids

Prohibition officers raided St Joseph on Sunday morning as part of a drive against illegal taverns. Applications for padlock injunctions to close venues will be filed in federal court. United States Attorney Willi Vandeventer announced plans. An unrelated case in Americus reports a planter W D Arnold acquitted at a special term. A federal grand jury will study conditions and seek indictments under the Jones law.

ST. Joseph Willi Vandeventer District United States Americus W. D. Arnold Planter Peon

Bus Line to Chariton Approved by Des Moines

The state railroad commission granted permission for a bus service between Turlington and Chariton via Burlington, tying to Burlington Transport and the Chicago Burlington and Quincy system. Iowa Motor Carriers, Inc. Mount Pleasant, opposed the plan, while 17 route residents supported it.

Des Moines Turlington Chton Th [Tion Co Ago, Burlington, and Quincy Rath Burlngton Transport Chic Iowa Motor Carriers, Inc Mount Pleasant Iowa Motor Carriers Company

Plane crash injures two men near Altoona

Two men, Albert Williams of Burlingame California and Williams of Des Moines Iowa, suffered broken legs when their small plane forced down near Altoona. Both were reported not seriously injured and were resting at the hospital after the crash.

Gratitude for Gifts Ther is of gratitude

The fragment hints at thanks for gifts and for someone’s mark and what appears to be best effort or character from an unnamed subject. The readable text suggests a focus on appreciation rather than a specific event, person, or date.

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Society Marion Melaughs Rudolph Schmidt Harold Brock Oakland ‘Mills Dan Cookus Club Schmidt Frank Raseert J. W. Brock Myx Seth Waggonerana Everett Burham Mt. Pleasant B.Y. P Nellie Pilotsburg John Cherry Rosemary Club P. Club Sunset Park Nondas Richardson Or 208 Green Daughters of Union Veterans Walnut Woman's Club The Friendship Club Ben Fuggera Daughters of Union Veterans of the Meers Latics Id Society United Presbyter Church Fide Orrie Booth Charles Faulkner Wellston Thursady P.m Bessie Hanvey Kolah Club Golda Backson Eral Chariton Graham Rayon Crewe Panty Childs Ela Neral Wome Batistes RESS Kent Dium St Zoo Quai Childrens Organdy Grahame Chain of Department Stores SILK Ecarfs
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