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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1928

Page

6

Mrs Pearson Hosts Rosemary Club Tea at North Iowa Ave

Mrs Frank Pearson entertained Rosemary club members and five guests at her North Iowa avenue home on Tuesday. Fourteen members attended with elaborate pink and white rose decor. A two course luncheon followed a social afternoon of home games and visiting.

Frank Pearson Rosemary Club Iowa Avenue Myrtie Pearson Harry Dye Pratt Edith Reed Shaw Navajo Club D. J. Patterson Dan Bevins John W. Teeters Fred Stewart Hazel Stewart Alberson Charles S. Woodford Iowa City Robert Patterson Esther Jay Everette Beenblossom Joe Klopfenstein Sunshine Community Club Beenblossom Omer Schneider Velma Ada Maay Beenblossom Margnerite Olive Warren Charlotte Campbell Esther Wolfe Martha Wylie Ada May Beenblossom Ellen Alice Wolfe America

Bride-to-be Wanda Neiswanger feted at bridge luncheon

A bridge luncheon at Mrs. Homer Stephen’s home honored Wanda Neiswanger, soon to wed Harve Carter of Honolulu. guests included Miss Boice, Mrs. L D Holland of St Louis, and Wilhem ina Myers of Kankakee. Attendees from out of town also listed. The event featured a two course luncheon, pink wedding bell decor, wax rose place cards, and a handkerchief shower for the bride-to-be.

Wanda Neiswanger Harve Carter Honolulu Homer Stephen South Iowa Avenue Fred Reed Stephen Elliot Grayson Betty Stephen Ruth Anderson , Johnson Alhambra Cal Irene Beers Brookline Massachusetts Maurine McLaughlin Pierre Hough Los Angeles H. I. Ward Ruth Anderson Johnson

Meeting Set at Sunset Park With Potluck Plan

The group decided to hold the next meeting at Sunset Park in two weeks. Each attendee should bring her own dish, sandwiches, and a dish to pass for the potluck.

Sunset Park

Local notices announce meetings and events in June

The American Legion calls an executive meeting for Friday at 7 30 PM at Miss Katherine Swift home. The Ladies Auxiliary of the U P Church West Chester hosts a bake sale Saturday June 16 at Shackner store. Fleur de Lis club and families picnic at Sunset Park Tuesday noon June 19 bring dishes and utensils. Jackson farm bureau meets Jackson Center Wednesday night June 20 at 8 PM.

The American Legion Katherine Swift U. P Church of West Chester Shackner Fleur de Lis Club Sunset Park Jackson Farm Bureau Jackson Center

Pleasant Plain social notes tell of visits and travel

Mrs Margaret Humphrey visited the Humphrey home Sunday. Lon Goodnow returns from Chicago after illness and death of son Fred Goodnow. Charlotte Marian Ballard and Freda Emry were weekend visitors. Prof H C Messer leaves for Iowa City for summer school. Austin Sasseen and Mrs Asbury Bond visit Martha Sasseen home with others. June Emry of Wisconsin visited Annie Pool. Henry Ballard went to Wayland to see his ailing sister. McMurray family visiting from Detroit. Chas McMurray to Colorado next Sunday.

Pleasant Plain Margaret Humphrey On Humphrey Lon Good Goodnow Chicago Fred Good Charlotte Marian Ballard Freda Emry H. C. Messer Iowa City Messer Austin Sasseen Asbury Bond Raymond Allen Richland Martha Sasseen Tray Emry Martha Emry June Emry Wisconsin Annie Pool Henry Ballard Wayland J. N. McClintic Frank McMurray Detroit Mich Chas. McMurray Colorado

Blessing To Good Complexions Face Powder Ad

An advertisement proclaims VWELLO-GLO face powder protects skin in all weather. It says the powder avoids dryness and pore clogging, resists perspiration, and stays on longer. Marketed as Si pure and fine, MELLO-GLO is made by a new French process by Sherman Bros. Druggists.

Sherman Bros

Al Smith Heads for Houston Convention With 646 Delegates

Governor Alfred E. Smith of New York will enter the Democratic National Convention on June 26 with 616 delegates pledged or listed for him, plus 26 more from Kentucky’s pledged votes. Smith’s actual strength may exceed the tabulated figures, based on primary results. The nomination requires 724 votes.

Washington Alfred E. Smith New York United Press Smith Kentucky

President Coolidge Arrives in Superior Wisconsin

President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge were greeted with an enthusiastic reception in Superior Wisconsin where the president, after a brief ceremony at the station, left for Cedar Island lodge aboard an open train. Governors Zimmerman and Christianson joined the welcome party as the motor parade moved through cheering crowds.

Superior Wis Wisconsin Calvin Coolidge Mr. Coolidge Whch Gournors Zimmerman Christianson Minnesota Cedar Island Lodge

Winfield to Host Local Team Sunday at Libe's Ball Park

Winfield will meet the Washington Indians next Sunday afternoon at Libe's Ball Park, three miles southwest of town. Carlson, a southpaw formerly with Burlington, is expected to oppose Stebbins of Washington in the game. Winfield boasts one of the best teams in the region.

Winfield Washington Indees Libe’s Ball Park Carlson Burlington Stebbins Washington

Local Officers Protect Birds Under State Law

Local officers, game warden, and Washington County Conservation League report violations of Section 1774 prohibiting possession and sale of wild birds. Section 1776 lists birds not violative allowing take of certain species. Penalties include up to 100 dollars fine or 30 days imprisonment per bird. officers urge citizens to avoid violations.

U. S Washington County Conservation League

Card of Thanks from the Alexander family

The family expresses gratitude through the Journal for neighbors and friends who offered kindness and sympathy after the death of George W. Alexander. Paris police have frowned upon kissing in public parks this spring for the first time, and the midinettes are sad. Mrs. Alexander. Miss Ella Bare.

George W. Alexander Paris Mrs. Alexander Ella Bare

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Cr Y Clifford Thorne Myrtle Boice Thomas Anderson Elizabeth Thorne Joan Keeley Terest Eryone Mayo Home Bakery Edna Quinn Neil Trotman Pearl Kennedy Futur Histess Ruth Spiedel Commercial Savings Bank Iowa al Smith Houston President Coolidge Milady Beautie Oriez & Speer C. H. Gather Washington County Trust Department Rpnston Washinskr Washington, Iowa Air Field Middle West
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