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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1927
Page
6
The Kings Sons and Daughters class of Pleasant Hill church gathered at their teacher’s home for a picnic by a creek. They planned an ice cream supper at John Shebeck’s home in two weeks and invited all members.
The annual election of officers of the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the West Chester M church will be held at the home of Mrs Neffennigger Friday at 7 o'clock. Every member is urged to be present. The Independent club will meet with Mrs Francia and Mrs Harry Switt Thursday afternoon.
The Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church meets with Mrs George Brinton at 7638 W Monroe Friday at 2 30 PM with Mrs Harwood in charge of the lesson Officers to be elected A large attendance is desired The Valley Sunday School plans a Children's Day program Sunday evening June 26 at eight plus notices for Shrine events and choir practice cancellation.
Advertises Velloglo face powder as a thin makeup that prevents shine and large pores. Claims long wear and a youthful complexion with a peachy look and lasting finish. Sold by Melroglow Face Powder in the ad copy.
An invitation extends to all to attend an all day meeting at the church on Wednesday June 2nd. Junior girls of the Christian church plan a bake sale Saturday morning at the Washington Cleaners. Ladies Aid of the Christian church to meet Thursday at 1 pm. Spread Eagle and Glendale districts to gather with Mrs. Murray Smylie Friday evening June 24 for the second year clothing lesson. Bring embroidery thread and needle.
In Minersville Schuylkill County Pa a Wolf Creek washery reclaimed Civil War era coal banks yielding thousands of tons monthly. A snow ball frozen inside a 50 foot high bank was uncovered in June and had apparently stayed intact for 44 years due to being buried under calm layers shielding it from air and weather.
The McClay sisters returned to Zanesville Wisconsin after visiting the Donald McLaughlin home. Mr and Mrs W T Carson and daughter Helen came back from Chicago after a relatives visit. Eloise Kisor starts as a clerk at Gragam store alongside Mrs W Richer and Frances and Mrs Ed Leicher of Wayland in town today. Major domestic movements include A E Laithly moving into Henry Eagle home on East Second street and Mary Marie born to Orie Kephart weighing seven and a half pounds. Martha McCutcheon and Martha Reister returned from Burlington, Jack Gillespie visited from La Porte City Iowa and returned home this morning.
The Rural New Yorker notes that daily apple yield per worker depends on tree type height and loaded branches, apple size, and technique. It cautions against rushing to avoid bruised fruit and damaged trees, citing an expert who favors ten to twelve barrels per day per man as a sustainable average.
The Canary Islands are described as historically highly bought and sold. The islands were named Canaria by Pliny, and over centuries various adventurers traded control. In 1476, 1,000 Spanish soldiers under Alonzo de Lugo conquered and consolidated the Islands for the Spanish crown.
100 ewes vanished from a Narvan area ranch in New South Wales. A native tracker followed tracks into rough country and found the flock clustered at a cliff base in terror. Wild dogs killed about 70 sheep, leaving a single ewe to feed the thieves.
A young corporal drills men when one mutters you could not drill a company of ducks. The next day the colonel orders ten minutes to reconsider. At the end the man says he still cannot drill one duck, sir, and remains steadfast in his view.
Busy nine tenths of manhood miseries arise from idleness and ill direction of power. Quick minds fall into pernicious habits through disappointments and schemes. Even the weakest creature can achieve with focused effort as a single drop carves rock while a rash torrent leaves no trace.
Sir Joshua Reynolds debates the value of a sketch with an old picture dealer. The dealer quotes twenty guineas but Reynolds questions the price and bids to send the sketch home for market exchange. The exchange hints at broader world interest in the piece.
A local shop advertises about a dozen fast colored printed percale dresses for girls up to size 12 at 39e. One Way bought three dresses yesterday and is ready for all occasions, while customers note a sub dress price range of 6.59 to 12.89.
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