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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1926

Page

6

Society notes from Grace Hill April gathering and district events

The Grace Hill Ladies Aid met Wednesday for quilting and planning. The Y’s Men held a dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Morton of Sigourney, discussed a pending lawsuit, and heard readings by Jeanette Karel. Weddings, Daughters of the Revolution programs, and Pythian Sisters activities filled the week along with a May breakfast and Civil War veterans meeting.

Grace Hill Ladies Aid S Society Elsie Bratton Aee

Community women groups schedule meetings in early May

Bethlehem Commandary meets May 6 to work in the Order of the Temple. Susan Coffey Missionary Auxiliary gathering May 7 at two oclock with reports from Sigourney convention. Nineteenth Century Club hosts May 7 with Mrs Gart Roberts at 2:30. Hebekahs plan Friday initiation. Rural Woman's Club meets Thursday with program and seed exchange. O C of the West Chester M E church hosts May 6 with Mrs George Baker assisting. C D A Sewing Circle meets Thursday with Mrs John Braunshausen. Christian church choir practices Thursday evening. Ladies of the Church of Christ hold all-day Friday with a 15 cent lunch. KK O Chapter meets May 6 with Mrs S H Sneaks. Kolah club hosts Friday afternoon with Mrs Lauder Kennedy. St Paul Evangelical Ladies’ Aid all-day Friday May 7 at Mrs Rueban’s home. Moose Lodge members and families urged to attend.

Y’s Men's Club C. H. Morton Sieourney R. L. Coulter Leland Morrison Y’s Davenport Y's Dick MecCleery Davenport Robert Badger Jeanette Karel Miss Bray Jeanette J. D. Kern Morton Sigourney Kern Mr. Morton Mrs. Morton Y’s Men Harry Kreider Club Y's Susan Coffey St. Paul

Sealing Loose Wallpaper and Drafts With Simple Repairs

If wallpaper peels after repaste, secure with flat headed nails hidden under paper. Cracks in floors and gaps cause drafts. fix by inserting paper to burn or lift carpet or linoleum.

No Closed Season the Trouble Hunter Sheds No Light

A rugged outdoors column notes that the dangerous hunter rarely returns empty handed, hinting at relentless pursuit and risky exploits in pursuit of game. The piece emphasizes caution and moral reflections about pursuits in the wild.

Early Colonial Domain and the Old Colony Name

A brief note on the term Old Colony for Plymouth area and the 1602 union of Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay into the province named Massachusetts per the Kutisus City Star.

Old Colony Massachusetts Plymouth Colony Enti Plymouth Massachusetts Bay Kutisus City Star

Community Announcements and Meetings List

The Red Beleh Kehoot District Sewing Demonstration is set for Thursday at Mrs. Lievyd Neiswanger’s home. Presbyterian Choir supper at 6 PM Thursday at the church. Chapter 392 holds regular meeting Friday night May 7 led by Mable Beal and Lynn Van Horn. Women’s Missionary Society of the 2nd U P church meets May 7 at 2 PM with Mrs. James Gordon and Mrs. R. S. Cook leading.

Irs Lievyd Neiswanger Ainsworth Mable Beal W. M. Lynn van Horn Women's Missionary Society of the 2Nd U. P James Gordon R. S. Cook

Women Missionary Meetings Scheduled Across Churches

Invitations extend to attend events this week. The Woman's Missionary Society of the 1st U P church meets with Mrs John McLaughlin Friday at 2 40 pm. The Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church gathers Fridays at 2 30 pm with Mrs Will Hiernin and others.

Woman's Missionary Society of the 1St U. P. Church John McLaughlin Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Will Hiernin Baz ' Ter

Bake Sale by Young Women Missionary Society

The Young Women Missionary Society of the Methodist church will hold a bake sale on Saturday May 8 at Washington Cleaners. Sale opens at 9 o'clock. Proceeds support church missions.

Young Women’ Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Washington Cleaners

Bear Cat Wife Healed After Five Years of Illness

A housewife endured years of liver and stomach trouble until a grocer recommended MAYA'S. After initial resistance she tried the remedy and soon regained health and improved temper. The ad claims the product clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract and may aid appendicitis. one dose proves effective, money back. Available from all druggists.

Maya

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