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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1928
Page
8
Mrs Miss Mike Lewis returns home from Des Moines where she stayed with her brother Earl. Weather forecast calls for mostly cloudy conditions tonight and Thursday with warmer temperatures.
Miss Mildred McCarty returns from Cone and Muscatine after visiting friends and relatives. Miss Julia Picha arrives from Chicago bringing several children to Washington homes. Betty Jacobs returns to Fairfield after visiting grandparents in town. Mrs Owen Beashart of Wayland visits Washington for a day of shopping.
One of the new musical groups in this community gains notice as its girls’ orchestra, under the direction of Shields, shows growing talent and promise through strong musical ability.
A short remark from the Arkansas Democrat notes that it costs little to appeal cases to the highest court, praising solace found among the poor and their access to justice.
The note argues that the challenge is not merely lowering costs but maintaining a presentable image while managing ongoing expenditures. It references a Boston transcript style.
A suburban man complains that people talk harshly about kid napers and wishes his would nap a little fate on Sunday morning in a quirkily expressed local voice.
A girls orchestra mainly composed of junior college students organized Milan Shields to direct them. They have practiced regularly and debuted at the Y's Men’s club, then performed at the Carter Neiswanger wedding. Members include Mary Reinhart violin Nita Corbin clarinet Margaret Corbin cornet Audrey Humble trombone Lucile Reister saxophones Helen Helwick bells drums Irene Roe piano. The group plans ongoing activity and regular rehearsals.
A flurry of local social notes follows film listings as Dorothy Gulliver stars opposite Reginald Denny in Good Morning Judge at the Fox Theatre. Readers learn about visits, travels, and upcoming gatherings from Davenport to Des Moines and Washington, all dated with short personal updates.
Alhambra residents Dr. and Mrs. Earnest Johnson planned to return home after visiting Mrs. Johnson's relatives. The article also notes W. F. Juveving moving his tin shop to North Marion avenue and announces upcoming orchestral dances at Berdo barn with Dean's Dance Band. Numerous short notices mention travel, visits, and local changes in St. Louis and Ottawa, along with a correction about Mrs. Gerald Bailey being present.
Mrs Charles Griffin organized a surprise party for her daughter Florence with about thirty guests dancing and exchanging gifts. Guests later enjoyed light refreshments served by Mrs Leo Zook and Mrs Lewis Smith before departing with wishes for future birthdays.
The Christian Ladies meet at the church Thursday at 2 PM. The Garden Club gathers Thursday evening at 6 45 with Mrs N M Speidel in So Town Avenue 7 Ol. The IN chat hosts a picnic at Sunset Park Thursday at noon with Mrs Riley Provance as host. Berdo's Barn holds a Thursday dance with Dean's Dance Band and an ice cream social on the church lawn at West Chester at 8 PM. Miss Mae Crone of Marshalltown visits relatives in Washington.
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