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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1929

Page

6

Society Notes Highlight Local Bridge Clubs and Gatherings

Mrs. John Cherry hosted Rosemary clip at her Washington area home, ten members and one guest including Claude Rhodebeck, with prizes for Galloway and Ralph Waggoner. Harmon club met at Mrs. James Swift’s, programs by children, recitations, and a song. Aug meeting set as club picnic. Walnut Homemaking and Indian Creek 4-H clubs held meetings with refreshments and future demonstrations planned. Susan Coffey auxiliary met at Eva Walece’s with a mite box opening planned August 2. Bridge scores noted for Mrs. Edward Aston and guests. Social gathering at Business and Pro 1 Woman’s club park featured picnic baskets and no formal program until September. Fred Franklin hosted a bridge club at 603 North Avenue with Shafer scoring high. Friendly Threshers met at Glenn Davis home with lawn games and progressiverock. several guests attended. Two weddings announced: Lola Berns and Charles Wesley Stafford married June 28 at White Temple Metrist church Anaheim, California. couple to reside Long Beach, California. Bernice’s school-year details included.

John Cherry Rosemary Clip Washington Claude Rhodebeck Galloway Ralph Waggoner Cherry Wagoner James Swift Harmon Club Mary Martin Roberta Wheelan Julia Ann Harvey Barbara Brooks Robert McLaughlin Ruth McCreedy James Trooks Nelson Thompson Susan Coffey Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the West Chester M. E. Church Eva Walece Ethel Banner Tod Mary Ross Flo Dayton King’s Heralds Little Light Bear Fred Franklin North Avenue Lola Berns Paul Lexington Charles Wesley Stafford RL Beatford Wellman White Temple Metrist Church Anaheim California A. M. Whyte Benjamin Shewood Haywood Molina Avenue Long Beach Bernice

Made For Beautiful Women Face Powder Ad Claim

An old advertisement for MELLO-GLO Face Powder extols purity and a youthful bloom. It claims government approval for its entering matter and notes a smooth, lasting finish. The copy promotes a new French process and directs readers to druggists and Mr. Lros.

State Teachers College Graduate Wedding Mentioned

The text cites a bride and groom with ties to State Teachers College and Wellman High School Cedar Falls. The groom graduated from Wellman High School in 1921 and spent the last three years in California, reflecting a midwest and west coast connection in the couple’s background.

Lege State Teachers College Wellman Hi Cedar Falls Cornell Groom Wellman High School California

Picnic and meetings announced by church and groups

The Christian Endeavor society of the Presbyterian church plans a Thursday picnic at 5 30 bring silver dishes sandwiches and a dish to pass. Past Grand circle at Pilna Ruebsam home Monday evening. An invitation goes to husbands. Attendees meet at Odd Fellow hall 7 15. Cars will be provided. A gift to Shanghai is to be left at the mon store by July 13. Miss Moninger sails July 22. Encampment July 12 service and meeting listed. Cottage prayer at Mr Sand home Friday 7 30 welcome to all members.

Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church Jeburet Pilna Ruebsam Mondeve Shanghaii China Nicola & Har- Ange Miss Huppert Mon Sai Miss Moninger Hom Hum Mr. Sand

Home made airplane crashes near Rochelle Park two dead

In Rochelle Park New Jersey a home made airplane crashed killing two men William Strong a former army flyer and Leo Crocifer a student. The craft reportedly broke apart during an attempted takeoff from a hill near Wee last night with injuries to others.

Rochelle Park Steay William Strong Leo Crocifer Sation

Magnetic healer restrained by court in Ames Iowa

Ames IA July temporary injunction bars H Hughey self styled magnetic healer from practicing medicine or surgery in Iowa without license. Nevada district court judge T Garfield granted the order yesterday with a permanent injunction hearing set for September. Hughey’s attorneys challenge the law’s constitutionality claiming benefits to patients and rights to earn a living. Hughey was fined $75 last December for practicing surgery without a license.

Ames Hughey Towa T. Garfield Nevada John Fletcher

Favors Reduction of Duty on Autos

Washington July 11. Alvan MacAuley president of Packard and head of the Automobile Chamber of Commerce urged the Senate Finance Committee to cut the tariff on passenger cars from 25 to 10 percent. He asked, however, for re:

Washington Senate Fince Committee Alvan Macauley Packard In Tor Cat Company Automobile Chamber of Commerce Macautey

Riverside Community Notices and Visits Highlight Fourth of July

Riverside residents report visitors and gatherings from Iowa City to Weisman Fort July Fourth. Mr and Mrs Wesley Prehoda and daughter Dorothy, and many locals including the Havel, Heck, and Haver families, attended picnics and calls. The Ingram show tours Riverside this week, drawing attention from surrounding communities.

Riverside Wesley Prehoda Dorothy Iowa City George Prehoda Wesley Melvin Havel Dariene Stanley Heek Chas Havel Carl Cralz Clair Flyn Weisman Ft Rie Fesler Ingram Mellie Steele Chas Lorack Raymond Lorack Norma Nose James Dvorak Theodore Rath Will Geret Jouehek Ashington

Reed forecasts showers for today in Iowa towns

United States weather observer D Reed predicts rain tonight or Friday across prefate and north portions of the state with thunderstorms in the southeast tomorrow. Warmer weather expected, especially in eastern Waterloo, Marshalltown, Decorah, Fort Dodge, and Charles City, with Carroll recording 84 degrees yesterday and 5 am temperatures noted in the west.

Lowa Os D. Reed United States Tod Waterloo Marshalltown Decorah Fort Dodge Charles Carroll

Anne Seeks More From Millionaire in Suit

Chicago dated July 11 Anne Hardinge Tulsa Oklahoma plaintiff in slander suit against 62 year old millionaire William Hardinge seeks an additional 200000 dollars claiming he damaged her reputation by calling her a gold digger. She plans a vaudeville appearance and asserts entitlement to the money.

Chicago Anne Tulsa Okla Teoai Hardinge Goldedigger

Six Injured When Two Cars Collide Near Des Moines Airport

Six people including three girls and three young men were bruised and shocked after two cars collided near Des Moines airport nine miles east of the city. The most serious injury was to Vivi Brundige, 13, who was unconscious for several hours. Dorothy Brundige, 17, Dorothy Thayer, 17, James Morrison Melirath, 29, and another youth were among the others injured.

Des Moines Vivi Brundige Dorothy Brindge Dorothy Thayer Altoona James Morriso Melirath

Kansans Honor Charles Curtis in Topeka Testimonial Dinner

Testimonial dinner in Topeka honors Charles Curtis, praising his rise from county attorney to vice president. Roy Stone chaired the event with about 60 local businessmen in attendance. Senator Arthur Capper lauded Curtis as Kansas’ best senator and a strong vice presidential candidate. The event reflected Curtis’s political creed and popularity in Kansas.

Charley Curtis United States Roy Stone Topeka Kansas United States Senate Arthur Capper Charles Curtis

Mahan to Succeed Lauer at University

Mahan formerly a history faculty member is appointed director of the University of Town extension division to succeed Edward H. Lauer who resigned to accept an athletics post. George D. Stoddard is named director of the child welfare search station by President Walter A. Jessup.

Towa City Tagdutly Brace &. Mahan History University of Town Suesera Edward H. Lauer George D. Stoddard Walter A. Jessup

Realists Read Van Abs Tention Of Present Duties

A terse note discusses countervailing duty policy and its potential rise to the level of other similar charges. The fragment hints at debate over current rates and their alignment with standard duties. Names and specifics are incomplete in the readable text.

Ahrenberg Lands at Ivigtut in Heavy Rainstorm

Copenhagen reported by advices today that Captain Albin Ahrenberg Vi ator landed at Ivigtut during a heavy rainstorm. He had departed Reykjavik yesterday as part of a flight from Stockholm to New York. The message says his plane landed 15 knots south of Ivigtut and the mining company's radio station there had been in contact with Ahrenberg since about 1 a.m.

Copenhagen Albin Ahrenbedi Ivigtenland Ivigtut Ahrenberg Reykjavik Iceland Stockholm Sweden New York Ivistut Menage

Nebraska Wheat Estimate Reduced

Nebraska wheat crop may total about 55 138 000 bushels in July down from 64 000 000 in June due to unfavorable weather. Minnesota and Missouri forecasts show similar declines while farm prices drift up. Martha Jennings of Wellman visits Fra nce Alabama at Mrs Phil Weldin home.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska State Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics Missouri Martha Jennings Wellaon Panl Leach France Alsiama Phil Weldin

Fire Blazes. Cigarette Toss From Planes Sparks Grass Fires

Fire Warden R W Wood of Kern County says the first three grass fires this year were started by cigarettes tossed from passing planes. One blaze destroyed 2500 acres of crags land as crews fought the flames across Bakersfield area.

Bakersfield Cal R. W. Wood Kern County

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Sociely Society Thoughtfuleas Marion McLaughlin Ruthmary Dunbar Piris Indian Creek Hesseltine Helen Dunbar Girls Edward Aston North Second Street Fritz Fields Helen Johnson Bamford van Dyke R. J. Coulter Glenn Davis Lee Sands George Ebner Leta Mary Donaldson Joe Easter Jimmy Stoop Wilma Palmer Cla Work RE. J. Fr E.M. Bridges & CO Moderne E. M. Bridges & CO Onde Aa Riverside, R Emily REED I. Chib Fred Bey Rothschild Coats Rothschilds Manhattan Cones KLEIN
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