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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1927

Page

3

Junior Senior banquet sails in naval motif at church

The First United Presbyterian church hosted the junior senior banquet for the class of 1927 with a naval theme. Richard Pratt served as toastmaster in captain attire as juniors performed in white uniforms and a panomimed reading of The Wreck of the Hesperus followed by speeches and songs. Catherine Coulter chaired the event at the high school.

First United Presbyterian Church Anna Marie Anderson Richard Pratt Baja Boller Clifford Brady Harold Timmons Ray Simpson Owen Boylens Nancy Lee Winifred Allen Jane Godfrey Owen Boileau Richard Stewart Catherine Coulter

Community events honor future bride Inez Fitch in pink theme

A reception at 406 East Washington hosted by Mrs A Anderson and Miss Charlotte Foster celebrated bride-to-be Inea Mae Fitch with 35 guests. Contests included silhouettes of the groom William Graf and a kitchen love story, won by Ethel Alberg and Alice Van Vleet respectively, amid pink and white florals.

A. Anderson Charlotte Foster Washington Street Inea Mae Fitch Wallace, Lincoln Heights Ethel Alberg William

Sunset Circle Meeting Set At Mrs Merle Twinam’s Home

The Sunset circle will meet Thursday June 2 at the home of Mrs Merle Twinam. Attendees should bring fancy work and a helpful household hint.

Merle Twinam Gitz

New Wonderful Face Powder MELLO GLO Promises Long Wear

The advertisement promotes MELLO GLO a new French process face powder by Sherman Bros Druggists. It assures long wear and shine control replacing current powders with a skin tone peachy color.

Sherman Bros., Drugelsts

Church and Society Meetings Announced

The Susan Coffey Anviliorny plans a Friday 2 PM church meeting with devotionals by Mrs. Florence Dayton and a study led by Mrs. Beatrice Bowes on The Master Personality. The Young Woman's Missionary Society of the 2nd United Presbyterian Church meets Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Flora Wiley. If bad weather delays travel, Ella Gordon will host at 9212. The American Legion Auxiliary gathers Thursday evening at 7 45. Wednesday night is family night at the Methodist church with a 6 30 start and a bring a dish to pass."

Susan Coffey Anviliorny West Chester Florence Dayton Beatrice Bowes Young Woman's Missionary Society of the 2Nd United Presbbyterian Church Flora Wiley Ella Gordon Methodist Washington Lodge No. 26 A. F A. M

Local church and club meetings listed for Thursday and Friday

United Presbyterian church in West Chester schedules missionary society for 2 PM Thursday. H. HW club meets with Mrs Hoxworth Thursday afternoon. Rebekah lodge invites members to pot luck dinner Wednesday at 6 30 PM with a goal to boost honor roll. PO ob O Chapter 3 will meet with Mr. Stewart Thursday afternoon. Independent club assembles with Mrs Walter Brown Thursday afternoon. Delta Alpha class of MM Sunday school meets at Mrs L M Eicher 1104 S Down Ave Thursday afternoon. bring needle and fabric for flood relief garments. Ladies Social of Presbyterian church gathers Friday at 2 30 PM with Mrs Harry Turner 402 East Seventh St. St Paul’s Progressive church ladies aid bazaar and bake sale Saturday June 4 near Washington Cleaners. Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of M E church meets at Mrs J H Warren Friday at 2 30. Mrs W W Bowers reader. Miss Hazel Siberts reports on district convention and Miss Ethel Atkinson leads mystery box. W B MS Lexington meets Tuesday June 7 at Mrs Nancy Romine’s house. date change noted.

Rebekah Delta Alpha M. M L. M. Eicher Down Ave the Presbyterian Church Harry Turner East Seventh Street Ladies Aid St. Paul's Prangejieal Church Washington Cleaners Gers T's Woman's Foreign Missionary Society M. E. Church Mra J. H Warren W. W. Bowers Hazel Siberts Mt. Pleasant Ethel Atkinson

Intermediate section event details on Saturday afternoon

An afternoon window from two to five on Saturday covers the Intermediate section of events. The fragment notes scheduling but lacks names venues or outcomes. The item appears to be a brief time block for activities in an ongoing program.

Epworth League Hosts Two Lawn Festivals For Missionary Work

The Epworth League schedules two lawn festivals to support boys and girls in missionary projects. One at Robert and Donald Stutsman home 428 So 4th Ave and another with Luther Bowers at the Methodist parsonage features music stunts candy and popcorn. Everyone invited for a good time and to aid missions.

Epworth League Robert Donald Stutsman 4Th Ave Luther Bowers Methodist Parsonage

Local residents visit kin and return home in midweek

Miss Anna Dawson attends the Associate Presbyterian synod in Minneola Kansas then visits relatives in Richmond and other towns before returning home. Numerous locals, including Mr and Mrs Dale Holland, Mrs John Gibson and family, Miss Louise Burnell, Deelda Baker, Katherine Bostwick, B P Bostwick, and Edward Hearne, are noted for visits, travels to Sigourney Newton Chicago Nauvoo Havre and other spots, or for hosts and hosts guests at homes of friends and relatives.

Anna Dawson Associate Presbyterian Synod Minneola Kansas Richmond Dale Holland St. Louis William Beal William Holland John Gibson Clarissa Geo. Gibson Coral Trompson Des Moines Frank Bell Louise Burnell Seattle Washington James Cunningham Newton Town Katherine Bostwick R. J. Tanner Tommy Chicago Warren FE Edward Hearne Boston Mass Smith W. Brookhart Alma Hearne Holland India Brookhart Charles Hearne Panama District

Lindbergh’s Early Life Tied to Detroit Dentist and Inventor

In Detroit the future aviator Charles A. Lindbergh formed his mechanical bent in the workshop of his maternal grandfather Dr. Cc. Land a Detroit based dentist who pioneered tooth fillings and other dental methods. The tale notes his mother Mrs. Lindbergh stressed his independence and modesty crediting Charles for his Paris flight while revealing a playful fear of his curly hair and damp weather.

Mortis de Haven Tracy United Press Charles A. Lindbergh Paris Detroit Cc. H. Land Dr. Land Ontario Hamilton New York Brooklyn Brantford J. B. Meacham Chicago Evangeline Lodge Charles Lindbergh Charlie Lindbergh Charles Lindbergh Charles Lock

Dempsey Family Welcomes Son in Sioux City

Mr and Mrs George Dempsey of Sioux City announce the arrival of a son born this morning. Mrs Dempsey is known here as Marcia DeBey. She taught English in the local high school several years ago. Mr and Mrs Scott Jarrard plan to move soon from West Second Street to West Madison Street.

George Dempsey Sioux City Dempsey Marcia DeBey Scott Jarrard West Second Street West Madison Street

Divorcee’s Attorney Interruption Halts Long Testimony

In Hastings Nebraska during a divorce case an attorney interrupted a party as she spoke. The woman had delivered about 4800 words with no indication she was near completion. The lengthy testimony paused as the interrupting attorney stopped her answer.

Hastings Nebraska

Also Mentioned on This Page

R. H. Walker Thrift Club South Marion Avenue W.S. Reister & Sons Eggs & Poultry Westphal the Jeweler East Side H. & A. Baking Company Masters of Good Baking Maxine Barden Helen Cunningham Maurine McLauchlin H. Madison Barnes R. Hamilton McCleery Sorosig Club Ainsworth E. K. Annis America Reaney Southland Annis Delaney Eden W. S. Moore Joe Knotek Rosemary Club Ed Gallagher Charley Marek Blanche Zdarsky Rock Dell Walker Bobby Charley Jasper Rebekal American Legion United Presbyterian Church At Missionary Society H. HW. Club Ww. G. Stewart Independent Club Walter Brown Lexington Nancy Romine SUN FBI Warren Deelda Baker Sigourney Harold Mangold Lou Baker Daryl Ross Sigourney Sunday Jennie Lauderman Havre B. FP. Bostwick Nauvoo Frank Ross F. E. Carter Anita Iowa Mrs. Frank Carter Raphy Shade Corbin & Barrett Bootery Osa Johnson Marenella Green Rothschild's
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