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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1929

Page

3

Society Notes Highlight July Club Gatherings and Dinners

Harmony Community club met with Mrs. Gertrude Fink on July eleventh. Mrs. Esther Davidson presided as by-laws were read and adopted. Letha Kleese and Roxie Longer were elected farm bureau leaders. After refreshments, members enjoyed visiting. Next meeting set with Mrs. Elizabeth Kleese on August first.

Harmony Community Club Gertrude Fink Esther Davidson Letha Kleese Roxie Longer Farm Bureau Elizabeth Kleese

New French Process Creates MELLO-GLO Face Powder

A new French method produces MELLO-GLO face powder offering smooth, long lasting color. It stays on evenly without pasty look, does not irritate or clog pores, and preserves a youthful bloom. Sherman Bros., Druggists, promote this powder under the MELLO-GLO name.

Mello-Glo Sherman Bros

Booster club meets Mrs Sam Neil on July 6 in Salem

A local club plans a meeting with Mrs Sam Neil scheduled for Tuesday afternoon July 6 at Salem school. The notice, though fragmented, indicates civic group activity and a community gathering.

Sam Neil Jackson Waray Salem

Community club notices and club meetings listed

July 17 meetings announced for Supshine Community club Mrs dehon Krause Merry Makers at Mrs John Fatterson July 17 Past Noble grand circle postponed Plear de Lis club entertainment at Mrs Wyatt Marbourg July 17 Pyddan circle at Mrs Steve Stewart July 17 Walnut 4H club at Mary Mickey July 16 Independent club at Myo Palomer July 17 Northern Star 4 at Donaldson girls July 17 Prairie Flower Missionary ice cream social July 18 IN club postponed to July 24 Pythian Sisters meeting July 16 By order M E B C

Supshine Community Club Dehon Krause John Fatterson Merry Makers Club The Prairie Flower Missionary Society

Rural Woman's Club Meet With Mrs Carl Phillips

The Rural Woman's club will meet with Mrs Carl Phillips on Thursday. The Havre social club will also meet, per local notes.

Rural Woman's Club Carl Phillips Havre

Farrer Hospital to House New University Graduate School

Iowa City reports remodeling of the old general hospital into Fast Hall to serve as headquarters for graduate work in education psychology philosophy speech and child welfare. John M. Fisk oversees the project as grounds and buildings superintendent with occupancy expected in stages by fall and partial use by October. The move reflects rapid growth in graduate enrollment at the State University, which reached 2,188 students in the year ending June 1929.

Iowa City University of Iowa Old General Hospital John M. Fisk Old Capitol State University Carl E. Seashore

East Hall to House Key University Offices

A university move places the dean of the college of education and several top administrators in East Hall after its restoration. The building, once the general hospital, hosts new offices for Fauld C. Packer George D. Stoddard Lee E. Travis Milton Metfessel Edwin P. Starbuck and other leaders.

East Hall United States General Hospital West Campus Fauld C. Packer College of Education George D. Stoddard Lee E. Travis Milton Metfessel Edwin PD. Starbuck

Pasadena society girl improves after auto crash

Miss Dorothy Wilson a 20 year old Pasadena socialite injured in a crash with 19 year old Helen Hertz shows improvement. Doctors say her condition is stabilizing as Hertz faces July 21 arraignment on assault with a deadly weapon and failing to stop.

Revanton Dorothy Wilson Pasadena California Chicago Helen Hertz John Hertz Wilson Marcus H. Hobart Milton Wilson

Soviet Proposes Conference on Eastern Chinese Railway Disputes

The Soviet government calls for a conference with the Minkden government and the Chinese republic to regulate all disputes linked to the eastern Chinese railway. It urges China to stop willful actions against the railroad and the persecution of Soviet citizens in Manchuria. A three day reply is demanded, warning of potential further actions to protect Soviet legal rights if unsatisfied.

al Logan Phyllis Jean Ralph Chorpening Rueben Chorpening al Chorpening Mildred Ruth James Chorpening Gladys Esther Everette Mildred Anderson Axel Anderson Melva Russell Manchuria Minkden Chinese Republic Sovit Soviet Union

Flowers picked by Lewis on Lewis Clark expedition on display

In Missoula Montana Bitter Root flowers collected by Captain Merriweather Lewis during the early Lewis Clark expedition are shown. The blooms, dating about 123 years, belong to the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia and are exhibited here as a historic exhibit.

Missoula Mont Merriweather Lewis Northwest Lewis Academy of Natural Sciences Philadelphia

Mayor Holds Court Session Fines for Intoxication

Mayor John W. Applegate presided a police court this morning and fined Jack Brown Fred Peters and EB Heck ten dollars plus costs for intoxication.

John W. Applegate Jack Brown Fred Peters Eb, Heck

Kingsley quit Oxford professorship calling history largely a lie

Charles Kingsley abandoned his modern history chair at Oxford claiming history was largely a lie. The remark sparked debate about the value and truth of historical writing.

Charles Kingsley Oxford

Modern Home Movement Spurs Civic Approval

The article argues modernizing residences raises property values and boosts neighborhood desirability. It cites appraisers focusing on exterior lines, plumbing, wiring, and heating, noting upgrades improve bank loan terms and quick sale prospects while enhancing comfort and pride for occupants.

Your Cold House May Be Due to Poor Construction

If your home is cold in winter check the heating plant but also inspect windows, floors, and wall insulation. Loose warped windows admit cold air and hurt comfort. weather-stripping, storm windows, or fur nish replacement may help. Poor floors let cold air creep in and raise fuel bills. replace with well seasoned hardwood and ensure airtight, cold resistant installation.

Ande

Beautiful Residence From Old House Transformed by Modernization

A sequence of before and after images shows a drab shack transformed into a graceful home. The exterior alteration highlights simple lines, arches, and shingle columns that brighten the dining room and overall facade.

Becumes

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Society Pitks ‘Lus Jessie Longer Lulu Finch Lorene Wilcox Hazel Marie Snyder Miss Snyder Fairview 4H Club Crawfordsville Irene Blankenhorn Fulton of Columbia, Mo C. A. Boyce South Marion Avenue W. H. Latta Washington FP. Latta Martha Isable Michigan P. B. Latta Thomas Anderson E. O W. Club Joe Maxwell Wyatt Marbourg Pyddan Steve Stewart Iariou Mary Mickey Myo James Palomer Northern Star Donaldson Howard Wilting Recilar Pythian Sisters M. EB. C Farrer Hospital University China Ance Propos Ting Erty
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