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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1929
Page
6
A fragmented, early 20th century collage outlines picnic sandwich ideas including Cherry Sandwiches with maraschino cherries and bananas, Baked Bean Sandwiches with horseradish, Cucumber Sandwiches with French dressing, Paprika Butter variations, Ginger and Orange fillings, and Nasturtium Sandwiches with mayonnaise. It notes weather unpredictability but promises upcoming picnic days.
Designers push bold summer looks with sleeveless gowns and brimless hats. Accessories stay sun aware with simple, gay outfits. colors, prints, and two tone contrasts dominate. Bags stay casual in rough silk or colored linen. white, black, or brown buck shoes remain the daytime norm. Suede pull-on gloves prove a chic finishing touch.
A community effort supports physical exams for kindergarten entrants to ensure readiness. The Parent Teacher Association and school nurse Miss Leona Allen organize a bake sale to raise funds for the program. Donors may contact Mrs. P G Widmer or other organizers to contribute baked goods or food for the sale. TheNan’s Missionary Society meets Friday at 2:20 p.m. for a program, with members urged to attend.
Recital by pupils of Mr and Mrs Schuster at Bridon church featured Joasie Kerr Ruth Stewart and Donald Steele. Critics praised high standard selections, vocal range and stage presence with Mrs Schuster’s accompaniments shaping a notably polished program.
A report from Columbus Junction notes a community club banquet held Friday at the Methodist church parlors to benefit the Columbus Junction Fire Company. The event featured Mrs Charles Gassig and daughter Esthesy, with local residents and visiting guests attending as part of a broader community gathering.
Fragmentary text lists individuals connected to a wedding or ceremony including a Mr and Mrs Ta and a best man named Lyle Snyder. Other names appear garbled. No clear date location or full roles are identifiable.
The ladies of Katona presented an interesting flower exhibit with many lovely blossoms. Attendees showed great interest and praised how the display enhances the town's beauty and expresses local artistic love.
The program lists a Thursday session dated June 13 1929 at Hawthorne's 419 street with Mrs B D Miller presiding. Devotional remarks by Sartor and Eastwood, committee appointments, symposium on department probity and publicity, flower mission relief, essay contest, child welfare health, temperance teaching in Bible schools, noontime prayer, and a luncheon. President’s address by Mrs. op to branch plans.
Mrs Phips announces the advanced class iv orchestration session on Wednesday at 10 a.m. The beginner class meets at 2 p.m. at The High School. DAL RL will meet Friday at the cabin in Sunset Park rain date. The O.T. Pridse club will meet Friday at 2 p.m. with Mrs Harake.
A long, readable column lists numerous local clubs and gatherings. Mrs. Finch hosts a Fourth of July planning tea with guests including Mrs. Snyders and Miss Marie Snyders. Meetings cover lessons on china, silverware, and farm topics with refreshments. Future dates, host houses, and ongoing social activities across churches, women's circles, and civic clubs are noted along with tentative schedules and picnic plans.
A terse quotation reflects Pythagorean thought, asserting virtue as a steady anchor and wealth as fragile, praising virtue as unshaken by storms while wealth proves weak against adversity. The line echoes classical moral philosophy on enduring character.
Social calendar items list weddings, club meetings, and society events across Crawford and Des Moines. Notable items include Joris Maxwell’s daughter repay, Ville and Charles Trothman wedding, piano recital at 1020 South Town Avenue, and numerous community gatherings at churches, lodges, and homes with dates, hosts, and locations.
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