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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1919

Page

6

Professor Davis Pupils Give Two Part Recital at Home

Pupils of Professor T C Davis presented a two part recital at his home with Cleo Coulter Helen Harvey assisting. Program featured piano duets trios solos and vocal numbers by students and teachers including Morrison Hunter Huskins Chalmers Gardner McCleery and Williamson among others.

T. C. Davis Cleo Coulter Helen Harvey Carolyn Hamilton Davis Mattei Marjorie Williamson la Fontaine Rohm Marporie Williamson Woodman Glen Coulter T. Lack Arlene Gardner Wayside Chapel Wilson

D A R Officers Elected At Shaver Home Meeting

The D A R held a meeting at Mrs. Alice Shaver’s home with twelve members present. Officers chosen include Mrs. Julia Cavendar regent and Mrs. Alice Shaver vice regent. Dinner and social events followed, featuring a colonial tea invitation and a music program. Mrs. Don Guthrie of Moline attended as out of town guest.

Alice Shaver Homer Stephen Mary Hunter Maud Reenblossom Jack Marshall T L. Brookhart Don Guthrie of Moline Mise Maud Beenblossom E. Washington Street Don Guthrie Jack Marshell Aurora Ill

Dr J A Marshall Weds Miss Maude Beenblossom in Simple Washington Street Ceremony

Dr John A Marshall and Miss Maude Beenblossom were married at 9 am at the bride’s home 623 East Washington street in a quiet ceremony officiated by Dr J A Glendinning. The couple plans to reside in Aurora Illinois where he recently opened a dental office after touring Chicago.

John A. Marshall Chicago Aurora li American Pearl Button Company Mrs. Marshall Dr. Marshall Army Dental Reserve Fort Oglethorpe Washington Mrs. Marshal The Journal

All Traces of Scrofula Cleansed from Blood Impurities

Claimant advertises a blood purifier named 5.8.5 that supposedly removes scrofula and impurities, promising complete cleansing and renewed vigor. It urges readers to obtain a bottle from druggists and to seek expert medical advice by mail in Atlanta, Georgia.

Atlanta

Fortnightly club convention to be hosted in Burlington

The Fortnightly club meets Wednesday May 14 at Library Hall with two delegates from each Washington club and open invitation to visitors. Mrs Jessie W Davidson of Burlington invites Washington members to attend the 11 oclock session, 12 45 luncheon at the Golf Club, and an afternoon program headlined by state president Mrs Watzek. Delegates Mrs D H McLaughlin and Mrs W A Gibson to represent the local club.

Burlington D. H. McLaughlin Jessie W. Davidson Washington Burlington Club Golf Club D. H. McLatehlin W. A. Gibson

Sir Robert Baden-Powell to Visit for Scout Plans

Sir Robert Baden Powell founder of the Boy Scouts of England will visit this country shortly with his wife to mature plans for the formation of an international committee for the boy scouts.

Robert Baden-Powell The Boy Scouts of England Boy Scouta

Local Church Announcements and Meetings Page

Community groups post events at churches and clubs. Rev Charles Ern est Reddington of Ainsworth to speak at Clay church May 9 under Clay WCTU with free admission and Jubilee offering. Ladies Aid at 1st United Presbyterian meets May 9. bring tea towel. Good Times club to meet with own craft. O E B S meets Thursday 8 30 PM. Ladies Aid Christian church holds May 8 at 2 30. W T U meets May 8 at 2 30 led by Mrs Alexander. Bethany class hosts Edna McKinmy home Thursday evening. Social club meets Thursday afternoon. donations requested. No 11 box supper postponed due to bad roads. Methodist Ladies Aid meets Friday at 2 39. Haskins church to celebrate Mother's Day May 11. wear a flower. Presbyterian Choir practice moved to Friday at 7 30.

Charles Ernest Reddington Ainsworth Clay Church Clay W. C. T. U Ladies Aid Society 1St United Presbyterian Church C. A. Boice Ladies Aid of the Christian Church

Busby Sells Interest to C W Busby Co for Moline Move

H S Busby sells his stake in the C W Busby Company and will join a Moline machinery firm for five years at 5000 dollars annually. He will work half time on inventive projects while C W Busby Company and Western Hog Oiler Company continue operations. The family stays in Washington as Busby resumes new mechanical development.

H. S. Busby C. W. Busby Moline Illinois H. E. Busby Moline Machinery Company Busby C. W. Busby Company Western Hog Oiler Company Washington

Much Sameness in Mankind Quote by Lowell

An excerpt urging consolation that all people share a deep sameness of nature. It emphasizes the universal tendency toward conformity over originality and speaks in a reflective, aphoristic tone. The narrator addresses an older man and brother, underscoring common human bonds.

Lowell

The Fly and the Flea in the Flue

A playful rhyme about a fly and a flea trapped in a flue. The fly suggests escaping while the flea agrees and they manage to flee through a flaw in the flue.

Daily Thought on ballast for the mind and risk avoidance

A compact quotation from Lowell notes that steady business acts as the best ballast to keep the mind steady on its keel and save it from creakiness and risk in daily thinking.

Lowell

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