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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1930

Page

6

Neighborhood Socials and Club Activities Highlight July

The issue details a series of gatherings around Washington and nearby towns. Families hosted relatives from Oklahoma City Ottumwa Gladwin Haskins and Washington. clubs in Ainsworth Harmony Rosemary E O W and L C met for meetings and bridge lunches. Dr and Mrs Reid hosted a 26 cover dinner with pink decor and prizes. multiple hostess groups and out of town guests are listed with dates and small events.

R. E. Peters Washington C. I. Harrison Oklahoma City Robert Edmonson Lucille Ottumwa Robert Crimm Gladwin Ben Harrison Haskins W. H. Harrison Genevieve Sam Harrison Roy Steele Ben Steele Fred Reid Ralph Reid Reid Louisa Young Frances Steifel Howard McCleery Iowa City Henry Bailey Pittsburgh Philip Crail Mt. Pleasant Glen Laffer Fort Dodge Avis Campbell Newark N. J

New Achievement In Face Powder MELLOGLO

The skin of youth lies in every box of MELLOGLO Face Powder. The powder is government approved for color and claims to avoid pastiness flakes or irritation. A French process is said to spread smoothly and minimize visible pores while reducing shine. Sherman Bros. druggists offer MELLO-GLO.

U. S Sherman _Bros

Country club notes dinner and relief group meeting

Country club members are invited to a dinner tonight at the club. The Women's Relief Corp holds its regular meeting next Saturday at 2:36 PM, located at 13012. Bring sinker and napkins.

Country Club Women's Relief Corp Om

Chickens Return Home After Theft Says Roy Coon

Roy Coon reports seven hens were stolen from his coops in Windsor LP and all returned to their roosts the second night. The incident highlights the mystery of poultry theft and unexpected recoveries in rural areas.

Windsor Roy Coon

Extension Observation Tour to Washington D C

A Iowa group of twenty seven extension agents and editors traveled by chartered Union Pacific bus to Washington D C to study eastern extension work and the U S Department of Agriculture. They visited Illinois Ohio Pennsylvania Indiana Maryland and Arlington noting focus on organic matter and practical farming methods while considering cooperative marketing and the fate of chain farming. Historical sites and monuments in the east highlighted the trip ending with reflections on soil fertility marketing and national memory.

Murl McDonald Ray Anderson Cedar Rapids Washington D. C State Extension Service Iowa State Department of Agriculture Union Pacific Lines Illinois Ohio Pennsylvania Indiana Maryland U. S Arlington Tllinois Frank I. Mann Hillion Ma Mann East National Cemetery of Gettysburg Arlington Cemetery Lincolng Lincoln Washington Maby

Wayland Notes and Visitors Share Local News

Wayland correspondent reports visits and events around town. Several residents travel, guests arrive, and a Kansas City man dies, with funeral services led by Rev. J. J. Pritchard and burial at Mt. Pleasant.

Woman’s Home Missionary Society Plans Friday Meet

The Womans Home Missionary society and Queen Esthers of West Chester will meet with Mrs. Walter on Friday July 1s. 128s.

Womans Home Missionary Society Queen Esthers of West Chester

Local Church Groups Schedule Meetings and Events

The Ladies Aid of M EB church holds a general meeting Friday at 2 30 in the social hall. The Baptist ladies plan a bake sale at Washington Cleaners July 26. The Rebekahs meet Friday at 8 pm. Fortnightly year books ready for pickup at the city library. West Chester Woman's Relief Corps hosts a love feast Friday afternoon at Mrs Ed Duvall’s home with several hostesses. Sons of Union Veterans Auxiliary invites Col Palmer Camp to a City Park picnic Sunday July 20 1930. Mission Study class postponed to a week from Friday.

C. K. Schantz Sam Wenger Reading Minn Schantz Will Rich Newton Kansas Rich Leona Deal Ames S. B. Matson Dis General Electric Co Wittings Hardware Jens Grothe and Charles City A. E. Martin Chester Unsicher Knepp Iowa City Joe Keller Chicago Carrie Funk S. S. Hunt York Neb Wilma Neff Will Hanenstein Leo Keller H.l Slagel St Johns Mich Edward Stone Davenport Maurice Stone Olds Harold Whittington Fairfield Whittington E. C. Allen Vivian Hoyt Allen Burlington Hermon Hanson Valeria Cedar Falls Edith Yount Omer Rath I. O. Nelson Elmer Jarrard Leroy Curry Ford Garage Velma Dannem Melbourne C. C. Lchantz Edgar Hutt Indianola Gordon Neb Clark Barr Prairie Center Iowa Stanley McBeth Trenton Seymour Amos Boshart Elkhart Ind Ray Roth Howard Cedar Rapids Mary Laws J. M. McClintie Paul Clyde Brown Richland Madia Widmer Washington Hospital Chris Widmer Charles Hutton Kansas City Sam Bergh Hutton Lois Lucille Walter Hutton Canada Oregon J. J. Pritchard Bergh Mt. Pleasant Ladies Aid of the M. EB. Church Amanda Schulty Tony Meath Ed Dwall Mollie Tierney Walter Duvall Sam Delong Clement Griffith West Chester Woman's Relief Corps Ed Duvall Sons of Union vVeterans Sons of Veterans of Col. Palmer Camp

Sunday Meeting Led by Mr. Al Hall

A Sunday gathering led by Mr. Al Hall drew all members to attend. The notice calls for full participation and notes the event date as Sunday, July 20.

al Hall

Summer Hats Sellwell at E M Bridges Co

Miss Bridges recommends airy cool summer hats for ladies. The shop offers delightful styles that stay fashionable yet affordable with prices like 2.95 and 4.95. Visit E M Bridges & Co on the South Side Square to try them on.

E. M. Bridges & Co South Side Square Miss Bridges

Interview with Crone Market on fresh fruit and delivery

Sherm Crone, proprietor of Crone's Market and Grocery, touts fresh fruits and vegetables including watermelons on ice. He notes delivery service is available and suggests cold meats for picnics, encouraging customers to eat cool by buying.

Sherm Crone Crone Bob Patterson SBF Man Sun Wilson Ice CO Mr. Sun

Widmer's Clothes Shop Slices Heat with Cool Sale Line

Interview with Bill MacConaughey for Pete Widmer promotes a hot weather sale at Widmer's Clothing Shop. The notice touts dressy straw hats at one half price and runs through July 19 with emphasis on quick savings and personal service.

Bill MacConaughey Pete Widmer Widmer

Mrs Jackson Speaks On Snack Shack Convenience

Interviewee describes high use of the Snack Shack on North Marion Avenue for quick trips for cold drinks and convenient driving around town.

Jackson North Marion Avenue

Chocolate Shop Ice Cream Parlor Ad Promotes Comfort Booths

Town shoppers are invited to settle into comfortable booths for cool moments and ample homemade bulk and brick ice cream. The note urges husbands to bring wives and kids, with double cold storage in a special ice cream compartment. A mention recalls last Saturday’s Grape-Lemon ale Ice tasting.

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