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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1926

Page

3

Washington smay beje wedding of Miss Neville and Dr Smith

A wedding noon hour at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A Neville of Richland united Miss Bernardine Neville and Dr. C R Smith of Onslow Iowa. The ceremony was conducted by Rev J H Hadley with about 40 guests present plus musical interludes by Ruth Edelstein and Carolyn McCleery. The couple will live in Onslow after a Chicago trip, with both having University of Iowa degrees and future teaching and medical careers noted.

Washington A. Neville Richland Bernardine C. R. Smith Onslow Iowa J. H. Hadley Ruth Edelstein Iowa City Carolyn McCleery University of Iowa Broom Miss Neville Phi Omega Pi Sorority University Players Acacia Social Fraternity Phi Rho Sigma Medical Fraternity Youngstown Ohio Washington High School Chicago W. E. Smith Marcia McKee Denmark Atty James Simmons Fairfield A. V. Sebalt Davenport T. G. Standfing Berea Kentucky B. M. ‘Hamil Onawa Trene Williamson Eagle Grove R.G. Coffman Des Moines L. D. Coffman Wana Smith Cedar Rapids D. N. Anwyl Della Patton Elizabeth Irwin H. G. Figgins A. Bailey

Social evenings and club events in town

Mrs. Lloyd Neiswanger hosted about fifteen guests in honor of Edith and Harold Otto with cards radio music and a two course luncheon. Edith departs for Evanston hospital training, Harold to begin work elsewhere. Shrine No 10 conducted a meeting with readings piano numbers and songs followed by refreshments and seasonal decor. Charles Keck visiting from Hollywood attended a dinner at the Carl Keck home with a crepe umbrella clue. Daughters of Union Veterans met at the G A R hall with one candidate initiated and July meetings planned. Keokuk convention reports praised.

Daughters of the American Revolution James McElwee Sigourney Memorial Hall Washington Gene Schipfer Jas. McElwee Mary Juliet Lemmon Shook J. E. Lemmon State Historical Relic Committee Continental Hall Washington, D. C Lemmon R. G. Cherry D. A. R. Congress Plymouth Schipfer State Committee On Genealogical Records W. H. Hamilton Sigourney Chapter Lloyd Neiswanger Edith Harold Otto Roy Schiebel Evanston Evanston Hospital Harold Cornell College Damascus Shrine No. 10 W. 8 Fred Reid Lawrence Wilson Mein Charles Hayes DuVal White Max Marble Sara Grimes Frederick Knight Logan Frank Sage Charles Keck Hollywood California Carl Keck Mary and Frank West Jefferson Street Daughters of Union Veterans of the G. A. R. Hall Villa McCreedy Department Keokuk Frank Gobble Edith Miller

New MELLOGLO Cream Promises Youthful Complexion

Sherman Bros. Druggists advertise MELLOGLO Cream as a pure skin food and beautifier that dramatically improves the face after a single application. The notice urges readers to obtain MELLO GLO Cream to boost beauty and youthful appearance.

Sherman Bros. Druggists

Lexington Socials Postponed Then Set for June 18

Announcement lists the Strawberry-Ice Cream Social for Lexington Sunday school now scheduled for June 18. The Lexington Ladies Aid meets Thursday afternoon June 17 with officers and committees named. Moose Lodge invites members, families and invitees to attend the social on Thursday evening.

Lexington Moose Lodge

Rural Woman's club meeting and pocket material drive

Several local clubs announce gatherings to plan activities. The Rural Woman's club meets with Mrs. R. J. Vincent on Thursday afternoon June 17 with a call for two kinds of fabric for pockets. The West Chester Social club and Ladies Aid of the Christian Church also schedule sessions in the coming days with reminders to attend.

Rural Woman's Club R. J. Vincent

Church groups schedule Friday meetings and picnic

The choir meets Friday at 8 PM for practice. The Womens Missionary Society picnic is at 2:50 PM Friday at Mrs. S H Forman’s home with dishes to pass, rain location at the church. Methodist ladies with an ABCD list host at 2:30 PM. D of A party at K C hall Thursday 8 PM. West Chester Baptist Mission Circle meets Friday at 2 PM at Mrs. James Walton. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for support during illness and death of wife and mother Hugh Arthur and Children.

Women's Missionary Society of Presbyterian Church S. H. Forman West Chester Hugh Arthur

Iowa Farm Bureau Promotes Summer County Picnics and Harvest Outlook

Des Moines reports that Iowa Farm Bureau officers announce more townships and county picnics this year with coed speakers, farm problem roundtables, and a tour by Charles E K Hearst to discuss farm relief legislation. Picnics listed include Pocahontas Independence Bellevue Black Hawk county Chariton Spirit Lake Cresco. Harvest percentages for fruits and vegetables show varied yields from apples 85 percent to watermelons 87 percent and cucumbers 80 percent.

Des Moines Iowa Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Charles EK. Hearst Town Farm Bureau Federation Pocahontas Independence Bellevue Black Hawk County Chariton Spirit Lake Cresco

Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication Progress Highlighted by Iowa Official

Des Moines reports show a nationwide drop in bovine tuberculosis from four percent in 1922 to 2.8 percent by May 1, 1926 based on over 10 million tests. Eradication reached 180 counties with fewer than 0.5 percent in the last test. Iowa progress includes 52 counties in area work and 18 accredited areas, but cattle remains affected nationwide, risking economic loss and human health. DES MOINES apple crop prospects seen as near twice last year, with an about 85 percent of normal yield. peaches look favorable while strawberries underperform.

Des Moines Towa United States J. A. Barger United States Bureau of Animal Industry Iowa Herrick Iowa Horticultural Society Secretary of Agriculture

Des Moines Holstein Sale At Association Meeting

Des Moines reports Holstein cattle sold at the public sale connected with the annual meeting of the American Holstein-Friesian association. The average price was slightly more than $700 per head.

Des Moines American Holstein-Friesian Association

Co-op Creamery Planned by Local Dairy Owners

Over 1500 cows in the community sign an agreement to establish a cooperative creamery aiming for quality production and top prices. C K E Behnke of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and M Mortensen of Iowa State College discussed plans.

Ogden C. K E. Behnke Iowa Department of Agriculture M Mortensen Iowa State College

Hog price example shows corn value in fat hog trade

WAUKON Fred Stillwell marketed a 600 pound hog for 72 dollars. The state agriculture department notes that if the hog ate 66 bushels of corn, the fed corn price was about 56 dollars or half the price realized for the hog. This illustrates deriving corn value via fat hog pricing.

Waukon Fred Stillwell State Departtment of Agriculture

Butter makers of Iowa plan July picnic for new association

Buttermakers from north center Iowa will hold a July 11 picnic near Iowa Falls to organize a sectional unit of the Iowa Butter makers association. J D Fiete and Mimer J Reed of the Iowa department of agriculture assist in promoting the group.

Iowa Falls Iowa Iowa Buttermakers’ Association J. D. Fiete Mimer J. Reed Iowa Department of Agriculture

Iowa farm outlook warns on hog herd expansion

Des Moines notes that farmers risk reversing hog and corn price relations if hog production grows too fast. Secretary M B Thornburg cites data showing sows bred to farrow this spring up 24.8 percent from last year with December surveys up 13.7 percent, suggesting spring increases lie between these figures. Inclement eastern Iowa weather hurt early hogs.

Des Moines Iowa M. B. Thornburg Secretary of Agriculture U. S

Reed Probes Vare WITNESSES in Penn race inquiry

In Washington the senate appropriations committee grilled William S. Ware allies over the Pennsylvania senatorial primary campaign. Witnesses including Harry Mackey and Joseph Mackrill faced questions on campaign finance and ward results while denying ballot stuffing and detailing discuss ions with Harrisburg figures about protecting supporters of the defeated governor candidate.

Associated Press Washington, PD. C William 8. Ware Pennsylvania Senate Etthpaten Funds Committee Keystone State Senator Reed Missouri Ware Harry A. Mackey Pinechot Pepper Joseph N. Mackrill Pittsburgh Hend Vare Reed Albert Cooper Harrisburg

Record of Hog Production and Spring Weather Effects

In the western part of the state the larger number of hogs produced met a warmer drier spring than usual aiding the saving of many pigs per litter. The text notes favorable conditions for pig survival and livestock management due to climate.

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Milo Weaver Edith Spera John Miller Shorty Milo E. O. W. Club M. D. Vacha East Third Street Alma Uwearne Holland John Shields Ned Mnidsumm Champaign A. E. Atchison North Side Lexington Ladies Aid H. L. Huber Don Huber Everette Young Warren Mathess Wayne Norman Walter Patterson Wlr.c M. E Ladies Aid of the Christian Churchy E. E. Greenfield West Chester Social Club Christian Church Iowa Farm Vania Primary Dto Crail Washington, Iowa Frank L. Wilson
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