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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1927

Page

3

Birthday picnic and social gatherings fill town notices

Mrs. Clara Doane celebrated Leta's eighth birthday with a Sunset Park picnic including pink candles and caps. A theater party followed and Misses Minick plan two weeks away. Doane's party included Blanche Spercek and Mary Louise Minick among others. Nearby gatherings included missionary tea, birthday parties for Bernice Dawson, and a neighborhood picnic for Sarah Nickerson and Myrtle Wagoner. Alma Hearne Holland Auxiliary met for pot luck with a study talk and India work notes. Announcements included the marriage of Margaret Sidney to Henry Steck in Columna Michigan with travel to Iowa City for a visit.

Clara Doane Leta Doane Sunset Park Mises Mary Louise Leona Alma Belle Minick Sunset Bank Fox Theatre Misses Minick Decatur, I Wellman Mise Margaret Sidney Colunna Michigan Henry Steck Owasso Steck Jay Sproatt Iowa City

Walnut Women’s Club to Meet With Mrs James Baird

Local announcements list numerous club gatherings for Thursday and Friday including the Walnut Women’s Club meeting with Mrs James Baird. Fleur de Lis Club with Mrs C R Gallagher. Havre Social Club with Mrs Fred Delies. Rosemary Club with Mrs Geo McGinnis near Haskins. and other group activities at churches and community venues with times and hosts.

Walnut Women's Club James Baird George Masson Lee Fleur de Lis Club C. R. Gallagher Havre Fred Delies Rosemary Club

T. S. E. Club Meeting Postponed to Friday Evening

The T S E club meeting moved from Thursday to Friday evening July 15. The gathering will be with Mrs T C Davis on East Washington Street.

T. S. BF. Club T. ©. Davis T.S .E. Club T. C. Davis East Washington Street

Smith Plans Hop Early in Morning

San Francisco July 13 The army flight plan moved from Lieuts Maitland and Hegenberger to Ernest E Smith and the silver winged City of Oakland for final tests before a 7 am takeoff for Honolulu. Smith aims to complete the hop after a prior nine minute attempt ended by a cracked wind deflector. Bronte and Smith tested instruments while loading 400 gallons of fuel. destination to Luke or Wheeler Field near Honolulu.

San Francisco Calif Lester J. Maitland Albert F. Hegenberger Ernest £. Smith Oakland Honolulu Maitland Herenberger Smith Emory B. Bronte Luke Or Wheeler Field

Keokuk Presbyterial Women’s Mission convenes at Morning Sun

The 44th annual Keokuk Presbyterial Women’s Missionary Society meeting at Morning Sun drew wide attendance. Officers elected include Porter Crawfordsville president and Lewis Columbus City vice president. Miss Ruth Leet spoke on the Indian mission home school in Kentucky. A letter from India missionary Miss Agnes Ballintyne was read. Mrs. Mary B. Samuel, native of India, addressed members. A pageant titled The Challenging of the Cross closed the evening. Next year’s convention will be at La Clair Prairie, with delegations from Washington among others.

Keokuk Washington Ella Gordon W. E. Paul Ainsworth W. E. Allen Morning Sun Kate Medgheeson Harvey Meek J. E. Clegg Ruth Leet West Chester Frenchburg Kentucky Home Mission Agnes Ballintyne India W. C. Porter Crawfordsville Mary B. Samuel United States Morning Sun _— society la Claire Prairie Howard Crozier Ferne Mazie Stewart

General Motors Truck Caravan Schedules Stop in City

A General Motors Truck Caravan touring with new six cylinder speed trucks will be in the city on July 19 at Congress hotel headquarters under EB Mockett. Pierre Schon Des Moines says the stripped chassis demo shows modern, faster trucks ideal for good roads and growing traffic and helping farmers and merchants reach markets.

General Motors Congress Hotel EB. EB. Mockett General Motors Truck Company Pierre Sehon Des Moines Washington Schon Mgr. Schon Iowa City

Local church and club events announced for Friday and weekend

The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church calls a meeting at the chapel at 2 40 pm Friday to plan the church dinner. The Rebekah club holds a picnic dinner at 6 30 pm Thursday in Sunset Park inviting all to bring dishes and silverware. W OR will meet Saturday at 2 29 pm with a department convention report. West Washington street circus members assist the Intermediate league on Luther Bowers lawn Friday at 3 pm to raise funds for city children’s vacation.

1St United Presbyterian Sabbath School Sunset Park Methodist Church Rebekah Club Evlyone W.or Department Newton West Washington Street Circus Luther Bower

Journal Wants Ads Pay Trial Convince

A newspaper seeks advertising payments with a prompt trial to verify revenue flow. The note implies a push to secure dues or sponsorship ahead of publication cycles.

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MelLO-GLO French Process Face Powder Debuts

Advertises MELLO-GLO a new French process face powder promising long wear and shine reduction. Prompts customers to remember the name and claims distinct color and skin tone effects.

Rman Bros

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