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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1927
Page
6
Sunday marked the fifteenth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Chas Hahn with a basket dinner for about sixty relatives and friends. Across the area, church groups and clubs met at various homes for sewing, Bible study, parliamentary law reviews, and social gatherings, with guests, birthday notices, and upcoming nuptials noted among the activities.
The ad touts MELLO-GLO as a wonderful shade youth color that resists perspiration and won’t dry the skin. It claims the French Process Face powder is lowder with marvelous beauty qualities, sticks well, lasts long, and won’t clog pores. Sherman Bros. Drugists promote MELLOGIA.
Under supervision of Mrs. Besse McLaughlin and Miss Marian Stewart the meeting opened with a business session led by president Mrs. Roberts. Mrs. T. J. Brookhart and Miss Maud Hott and Miss Fannie Wilson guided the remainder as the group shared a surprise last day at school and heard Alma Hearne Holland describe her work in India along with sample handiwork. Isabelle Lemmon, recently at Boston, spoke of her experiences there.
A list of forthcoming church events and group meetings includes a benefit program of music and readings at the Presbyterian church on Friday at 8 PM hosted by Mrs. Henry Shields and Mrs. Lawrence Wilson with assistants. Donations welcome. Upcoming meetings include Damascus Shrine and Cedar Rapids ceremonies, Royal Arch Masons work, a children's day program, and a bake sale at Washington Cleaners on Saturday.
A regular meeting of the Pythian Sisters is set for Tuesday evening at eight o'clock. The agenda includes initiation and batteting. All members and especially staff officers are urged to attend.
A vivid critique warns that reckless driving endangers pedestrians and passengers. It emphasizes the danger of loud signaling and tailbacks caused by speeding drivers, urging caution and responsible hand signals as a protection for all road users.
Insurance experts warn loose rugs on slick floors raise claims and costs, with one company paying over 1,225 claims totaling more than 100000 for rug related injuries. A new rug anchor material provides a suction grip under the rug and a dull black non slip surface to keep rugs in place without tacks.
The Queens Esther group will hold its annual picnic Monday evening at Irene Reed's home. Election of officers will take place and all members are urged to attend.
Color enhances American homes with beauty and livability. The piece notes modern use of color to maximize floor appeal and how color use in flooring stands out as especially advantageous.
The Bureau of Mines notes lignite to coal conversion is underway but progress is too slow to meaningfully boost coal supplies.
An advertisement lists Goodyear and United States tires with Sox3'6 Fabric at 7.60, 30 xol. Cord at 8.25, and tubes at 1.75. Other sizes are furnished in proportion.
Nice 1924 Master Buick with California top in beautiful condition. No Dodge roadster in good shape available. Both cars priced to sell.
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