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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1926

Page

3

Local clubs report society events and notices

The SOCIET we Thetw R Co met Saturday with good attendance. Miss Bess Conger reported on a department convention. Flags and roses decorated a second ward social tied to Flag Day. Sixty to seventy-five members and veterans attended. W R C program praised. refreshments by Mrs Dayton and helpers. Fairview 4H girls met June seventeenth with baskets shown and lessons on shoe leather and undergarments. Maxine Lowe served. Rural Woman’s club met June seventeenth with button hole and tailored pocket demonstrations by Mrs J N Phillips and Mrs Ben Briley. farm bureau luncheon noted. Ruth and Irene Bush assisted. Eva Wooley and Hazel Eower attended.

Dayton Fairview Waters of Minnatonka Thelma Edgar Mrs. Smith E. Grace Jones Louise Barnes Isabelle Anwy Maxine Lowe Rural Woman's Club R. J. Vincent J. N. Phillips Ben Briley Elmer Cherry Farm Bureau Ruth Irene Bush Eva Wooley Hazel Eower

Community Club and Church Social Notices

Local groups schedule meetings and socials this week including the Rebekah Club picnic at Sunset Park Orbit the Good Luck 4 H Club gathering with Mary and Grace Thompson Bethel church hosts a social at Ray Lambert home June 24 Delph Alpha Clans social at Kathryn Null home Washington 1120 KE American Legion Auxiliary social and kitchen hardware drive Weekly Teachers Examinations at the court house on 23 24 25 Ladies Auxiliary of United Presbyterian West Chester hosts gathering June 23 Night of Columbus regular meeting Tuesday June 2 Mother’s Circle at Wallace school Wednesday at 1 30 bring redle and thimble Fleur de Lis club meets at Mrs Geo Reed Thursday afternoon

Bethel Church Ray Lambert Delph Alpha M. E. Church Kathryn Null Washington

Sunset Park Picnic and Local Club Meetings

The TOS B club and families plan a Sunset Park picnic Wednesday at 4 00 p m. Navajo club holds a Wednesday meeting at Mrs Sam McCleery East Main Street 1092. Woman's Relief Corps of West Chester meets Saturday afternoon. Woman's Home Missionary Society hosts an all day Friday meeting with Mrs Anna Duval. Bring thimble and darning needle. o9gt2

TOS. B. Club Sunset Park Navajo Club Sam McCleery East Main Street Woman's Relief Corps of West Chester Woman's Home Missionary Society of the M. E. Church Anna Duval

Ice Cream Social At New Haven Church This Thursday

A church in New Haven hosts an ice cream social Thursday evening June 24 with home made ice cream and cake. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.

Moose Lodge New Haven

Iowa Legion Plans a Celebration of Independence Day

The American Legion posts nationwide will hold July 4 ceremonies at 4 p.m. EST marking the Declaration of Independence with a reading of the signers and a recitation of the creed. The Iowa observance is set for 3 p.m. local time, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the signing.

Iowa Legion Posts Associated Press Des Moines Iowa American Legion United States of America

Young People Lead Service at First United Presbyterian

With the pastor away, youth of the First United Presbyterian church conducted Sunday services. James Van Nostrand, Richard Stewart, and Richard McCleery spoke on What Young People Can Do, What Young People Are Doing, and What Young People Expect of the Church.

First United Presbyterian Church James van Nostrand Richard Stewart Richard McCleery Ernest Simpson Marion George Myrtle Bbice Charles MecLaughlin Helen Livingston Mazie Stewart

Rotary Memorial Honors Deceased Members

Rotarians held a memorial service for James Work and Joe McElhinney, recent club members, with adopted resolutions and brief remarks by Don Sherman, Orville Elder, Frank Sage, Doctor Stutsman, Frank Wilson, Will Bowers, Louie Jones, Tracy Phillips, and acting president Hugh McCleery. The club mourns the loss of these two members.

Rotary Club James Work Joe McElhinney Don Sherman Orville Elder Frank Sage Doctor Stutsman Frank Wilson Will Bowers Louie Jones Tracy Phillips Hugh McCleery Joe James

Opening of Western Trade Route Celebrated in Chicago

Mayor Thomas McKinnon of Sioux Falls and a business delegation joined the Chicago Association of Commerce in welcoming the new trade route via the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line. The freight and passenger service covers northern Iowa and southern Wisconsin including Mason City Madison and other major cities. The Sioux Falls party arrived on a 16 hour train to a formal reception led by President W R Dawes.

Chicago Thomas McKinnon Sioux Falls Chicago Association of Commerce Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Iowa Wisconsin Mason City Madison Wis W. R. Dawes

McNary Farm Relief Fight Divides Senate

Senators Cummins Iowa and Bruce Maryland debated the McNary farm relief bill in a restricted Senate session. Cummins argued for constitutional price regulation and protection aims, while Bruce warned the plan mirrors past failures and risks. Hirth of Missouri urged passage of McNary principles before returning home.

Confiscation Referendum Fails in Germany on Hohenzollern Estates

Berlin June 21 The vast lands of Wilhelm Hohenzollern and other former rulers will remain safe from confiscation after a nationwide referendum failed to reach the required half of eligible voters. Only 35 percent endorsed confiscation, with 60 percent abstaining, and over 100000 ballots were defective. The vote split regions such as Bavaria and industrial centers, signaling a political setback for the socialist-led coalition. Doorn Holland also reported the German plebiscite outcome with no celebration at the Kaiser’s residence.

Berlin Wilhelm Hohenzollern Etate Tedastecal Centers Bavaria Vyoting Rohr Saxony Ita Democrats Socialist Fund Doorn Doorn Holland Germany Doorn House

Farm Relief Backing Fails as House Committee Adjourns

The House agriculture committee in Washington adjourned on June 21 with no plan to push farm relief legislation this session unless the Senate passes the McNary bill. Chairman Hangen was instructed to reconvene if the Senate approves the measure. The committee also ordered next winter’s business to address the Tindher requirement forcing private stockyards within ten miles of public yards to comply.

Washington, D. C House Senate House Agriculture Committee Hangen

Father and Son Die in Milwaukee Duel

In Milwaukee Wisconsin Joseph Dr Owens aged 62 was killed in a shotgun duel with his son Harold Owens 23 who admitted firing buckshot at his father after a long quarrel alleging the elder man abused his wife The son was detained by police as the investigation continued.

Milwaukeer Wis Joseph Dr. Owens Harold Owens Joseph Owens

Hardy Bishop 70 Active in Alaska Missionary Leader

Seattle July 21 A veteran Episcopalian bishop Peter Trimble Rowe at seventy remains active in Alaska as missionary bishop. He plans more winters guiding outposts northward and will yield to a younger colleague while maintaining headquarters in Seattle. Rowe recalls the Yukon gold rush days and his role teaching pioneers to build boats and fix caravans as he travels vast northern missions aided by his carpentry skills. He helped nurse explorer Stefansson back to health and prides himself on never losing a dog during miles of Arctic travel.

Seattle Wash Peter Trimble Rowe Alaska Bishop Rowe Ile Yukon Dawson Stefansson Alaskan Territory

Practical Christian ity Gains Interest by Meeting Needs

A speaker promotes practical Christianity that attracts people by addressing their physical and mental needs, aiming to win souls through care and tangible help.

Realistic on set brawl lands in Mile Modiste film

Norman Kerry and Willard Louis stage a mock fight for Corinne Griffith's Mile Modiste but misjudge their reach, delivering real blows and knocking Louis to his feet. Director Robert Leonard orders a redo, only to admit the scene is already captured on film. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Thompson and Mr and Mrs Casey drive to Iowa City for a day trip.

Norman Kerry Willard Louis Robert 7. Leonard Kerry Willard Leonard Roshing

Melloglo Cream Promises Youthful Skin Glow

A new French process cream named Melloglo Cream is advertised as pure and transformative. Sherman Bros. Druggists claim one application brings a visible change and customers are urged to try Melloglo for beauty enhancement.

Sherman Bros. Druggists

Thrift Congress to Meet with National Education Association

Thrift promoters and educators will gather in Philadelphia on June 29 for a national thrift congress. The event is held in conjunction with the National Education Association annual meeting in tribute to Benjamin Franklin, a pioneer thrift advocate. last assembly occurred at the Panama Pacific exposition in 1915.

Krankelin Philadelphia National Congress For Thrift National Education Association American Society For Thrift Congress Benjamin Franklin

Rotary Honored Two Members for Daily Demonstration of Ideals

Two Rotary members were recognized for exemplifying the club’s ideals in daily life. The ceremony highlighted their service, integrity, and commitment to community, underscoring Rotary values in action.

Rotary

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Societ Page Esquire Rebekah Club Mary Grace Thompson American Legion Auxiliary Unitedresbyterian Church of Walter Fisher Coleman G. R. Dillon Jennie Hennon Columbus Wallace School Fleur de Lis Club Geo. Reed Rotarians Asy Wilson Heating Company East Side Square Washington, Ia Kalona D. C Steigleder Riverside R.H. Heitzman Co Rubio, H. A. Luithly M'Nary Cummins Rye Wreney Pl. C Bruce Maryland McNary Altho John W. Davis Bryan Nebraska Hirth William Hirth Missouri Corn Belt Committee Kaiser PAM Marx-Stresemann Reichstag Magedburg Halle Wilhelm Farm Committee OF Hardy Bishop Bpeiscopalias Willard Louie Corinne Griffith Moadister Llow Phoenix Hose Dove Underwear Frank L. Wilson Earl Little
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