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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1928

Page

6

Numerous social clubs hold meetings and parties in Ainsworth area

Mrs Susie Fields hosts E Q W club with five guests for a seven thirty luncheon then a brief business session and social needlework for Mrs Frank Morgan. Kensington club meets at Mrs George Marr's country home near Ainsworth with ten members. Afternoon Reading Circle, Thrift club, Snowball Social club and Give and Take club hold luncheons, sewing, games and parliamentary law lessons. A large group celebrates the sixth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Gerald Teets with a noon meal and gifts. Miss Flora Brock and Francis Singleton wed by Justice Barber with a wedding dinner for twenty. Community groups host dinners at the Country club while PTA wraps up a successful year with programs and readings.

Susie Fields E. Q. W. Club Ernest Garrett Frank Morgan Kensington Club George Marr Ainsworth Carl Keck J. T. Anderson Col Chas A. Lindbergh National Geographic Magazine Bogata D. C. Griggs W. A. Phillips Pearl Phillips Clarence Fulton Fuhr Chas. Kerr Gerald Teets Kalona Teets Wellman Mrs. Teets Flora Brock J. W. Brock Washington Francis H. Singleton E. A. Singleton Brighton American Pearl Button Co Mrs. Singleton N. 5Th Ave

Mello-Glo face powder vows long lasting pure shine control

An advertisement proclaims MEL LO GLO a new French process face powder that stays on longer without clogging pores and keeps a shine away with a smooth, pure finish. Sherman Bros. Druggists promote the product as wonderful and worth trying.

Sherman Bros

Community group notices from May events and meetings

Announcements list several May gatherings including the Women's Relief Corps regular meeting on May 5 and the Young People's Bible class May 14 with Mr and Mrs H W Ramseyer The Jolly Fifty club dance is set for May 4 at Moose Hall and the Interchurch Committee meets May 7 at the library The Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society meets at Dr Alcorn home 749 K Main St with leader Mrs Winnie Palmer Bring mite box money A Home Economics section meeting was postponed to May 15

Alma, Hearne Holland Missionary Society Helen Levis Dr. Alcorn Main Street Winnie Palmer

H. J. Club to Meet with Mrs Miller on May 10

The H. J. Club will hold a Thursday afternoon meeting with Mrs. Golia Miller on May 10. A flower exchange is planned at 6813.

H. J. Club Golia Miller Flower Exchange

Methodist church festival dinner set for May seventeenth

The B. EK. O. Class of the Methodist church will hold a festival dinner at the church on Thursday evening May 17. A dinner will be served and a program given.

The Methodist Church

Dinosaur footprints found in Connecticut questioned by beachgoer

Footprints locals believed to be dinosaur in Connecticut may simply be a police officer on a day off observed on the beach. The ruling suggests ordinary activity rather than ancient remains.

Connecticut

London Lipsticks Imported From Germany In Carload Lots

English women used 172 tons of German cosmetics last year as London imports lipstick from Germany in large shipments.

London Germany

When Dorothy Finds True Love in a Snowbound Night

Dorothy, a struggling conservatory student working nights, faces a harsh evening at the movie palace. Chester Irwin, a trusted boarder, promises support and reveals his own difficult path as he offers to help her, guiding her toward a safer future in his embrace.

Dorothy Thes Chester Inwin Conservatory of Music Avenue Movie Palace Irwin Ches— Chester Dora Chester Irwin Ruth Stonight

Afghan Queen studies fashion with Paris papers

The Queen of Afghanistan surveys fashion with meticulous care and at home receives the leading Paris fashion papers, reflecting a cultured approach to style and trends.

Afghanistan Paris

Conscience as a quiet warning in love at first sight

A reflective line about conscience as a still voice noting scrutiny in romance. The quote cautions a man in love at first sight to reassess with clearer sight and a cautious heart.

Berlin Housewives Gain Doorstep Fruit Distribution

A company launches a door to door fruit and vegetable distribution using a fleet of 60 motor trucks.

Berlin

Paris's 4ft Soldier Alexander Lecourt Shortest French Army

The smallest man in the French army is Alexander Lecourt, four feet tall and 70 pounds. His surname Le court translates to the short one, matching his stature.

Paris Alexander Lecourt Lecourt

Ice Cream Plant Plans Summer Trip For Riverside Visit

Will Harper and John Maxwell will travel by car tomorrow weather permitting. They will drive to Riverside California for Will's return trip and for Mr Maxwell to spend the summer in California via Council Bluffs Topeka Amarillo Albuquerque. Fine tobacco plants priced at 25e per dozen. Wolte Floral Co. Greenhouses ost3.

Will Harper John Maxwell Will Riverside Calif Mr. Maxwell Council Bluffs Topeka Amarilla Albuquerque Wolte Floral Co

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