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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1931

Page

5

Make-Believe Atria Mary Lou Struck At Lorrimer Mansion

Mary Lou Thurston travels to Connecticut to become a companion for Travers Lorrimer, a shell shocked former aviator. She discovers a photo of Travers as a youth and battles confusion about a mysterious past while awaiting explanations from Mrs. Lorrimer. Peter the servant and Hilda guide her through a lavish rooms and a new life.

Mary Lou Thurston Clara Howard Sanderson Billy Sanderson Mary Lou Larry Mitchell Mary Louw Lorrimer Connecticut Peter May Lou Royal Flying Corps Travers Lorrimer New York Oakdale Hilda

Mary Lou Feasts In Lavish Luncheon Dream

Mary Lou rises from a beautiful bathroom to a sunny sitting-room to find Hilda signaling luncheon. Peter and Hilda arrange an ample meal with melon, lime, chicken broth, brown bread, Melba toast, lamb chop, baked potato in cream and milked peas, tea with cream. The scene ends with a playful dessert promise.

Hilda Mary Lou Peter Melba

Automobile Safety Lane Test Opens To Public For Three Days

The Safety Lane program starts today between City Hall and the YMCA, offering free car inspections by a monorist team under mayoral and police supervision. Seven checks including lights brakes and steering determine an OK sticker, with duplicate test cards issued for required adjustments. The event, backed by the American Legion, aims to boost safety awareness and reduce accidents in Washington County.

The American Legion Applegate Washington County

Wayland Residents Visit Kin and Attend Local Events

Weekend visitors include Vivian Ab Ten and Kale Zep from Kalona schools. Local meetings and picnics span Washington, Stringtown, and Crawfordsville with church and Y M C A gatherings noted. The junior senior banquet at Crawfordsville marks the Class of 1951 commencements with elaborate decorations and a three course menu.

Wayland Mins Vivian Ab Ten Kale Zep Kalona David Miller Gladys Gwendolyn Lena Roth Ben Miller D. J. Meyer Havel Conrad Wesley Town Ray Miller J.C. Conrad Barbara Wiggins Sam Bergh Cummings Timbe Stringtown Boller JL. BB. Tainson Etter Loyd Morrison Washington Ross Severt Rex Wain Co i Micy Fred Klopfenstein Eli Klopfenstein Pleasant Glen Klopfenstein Milford McCreedy Haskins W. S&s. Lessenger Alma Lessenger Mt Pleasant McKirahan Familly

Local Notables and Visits Highlight Columbus Junction Notes

In Columbus Junction Martha Hutler Corsespordet hosts a social with irs J C Gabriel arriving from Indian Creek County to visit at her home. George Garvin of La A yigierle Colis formerly of St Pleasant visited local friends. A church supper sponsored by the Lien eluh will be held at United Presbyterian church. Miss Aliee Tinnt from Wapella visited with J O Browning and Henre Keni families. Mrs Sarah Heet of Montyes returned home from Chicago after visiting her son Benjamin and family.

Jeanette Wooley Iowa City Elizabeth Bila Simpson Washington Manners Home Thomas Simpson Mila Gordon Alice McLaughlin Alexix Dil A. N. Porter Kenneth Rhea Joseph Jones Clarence Fletcher Clea Fletcher Carl Stifes Mildred Berkshire Wasah George Garvin la A Yigierle Colis St. Pleasant Friends Columbus Junction Suondays Chicuro United Presbyterian Church Columbus City Aliee Tinnt J O. Browning Henre Keni Chicago Pha Sarah Heet Montyes Benjamin

Crawfordsville Social Notes Mention Local Visits

Nellie Mannet and relatives from Williamsburg Iowa and Cedar Rapids spent Sabbath with Mrs L L Toas. Mrs Harry White returned from Waterloo to visit, while a school hare and hound chase was held chaperoned by Miss Madeline Starr and Miss Graces Holmes. Mrs WJ Keiper returned to visit her husband in hospital after a weekend away.

Miss Gault Trevor ‘Davies Starr Bruce Danna Joseph Jane New Undertakings Lucille Jones Ruth Mevet Lulu Berry Madeline Starr Mina Johnson Ruth Piper Irene Blankenhorn Emma Lou Bullers Trevor Daveies Bruce Hanna Irwin Hessel Fine Carol Hinton Dale Jones Russell Jones Kenneth Lemon Maxine Lowe John McNeill Franecestan Charles Meyer Allen Spangler Helen Stewart Howard Stewart David White Crawfordsville Walter Durr Charly Durr Reta Williamsburg Bruce Emberling Cedar Rapid Harry White Waterloo Vernon White

Surprise Birthday at Gamble Home in Shiloh

Mrs. John Gamble hosted relatives last Friday May 1 for a birthday surprise for her husband. Guests included Ester Wagner Leo, Frank Schants Ruth, Carrie Womelsdorf, and others. Shiloh school plans its annual picnic May 16 marking the year’s end. Farmers report ground readiness for planting.

Shiloh John Gamble Rock Gamble Ester Wagner Leo Troward FF. Signsoose Frank Schants Ruth Carrie Womelsdorf Tra Caldwell Verda Darlene Shants Vera Darbyshire Mack and Tarold Reenblossom C. W. Shoe

Local hog sale to Washington buyers reported

Will Caldwell John Gamble and Dave Schantz sold hogs to Washington buyers recently. A number of relatives were entertained at the Will Darbeyshire home Sunday.

Will Caldwell John Gamble Dave Schantz Washington Will Darbeyshire

Harvest Care Narrowed Field of Use

A brief aphorism reflects on the value of quality care over breadth of usefulness in harvest, attributed to Anon.

Anon

Sand Paper Abrasives Misnomer Explained

The term sand paper is a misnomer as abrasives are not made from sand. Natural abrasives include corundum emery garnet quartz or flint and pumice powder for some uses. Artificial abrasives cover silicon carbide fused alumina and hard rouges.

Phillips Milk of Magnesia Solves Indigestion Quickly

After eating, indigestion is often excess stomach acid. Phillips' Milk of Magnesia neutralizes acid instantly and relieves symptoms. This tasteless liquid has been a standard anti acid for over 50 years and is sold with full directions in drugstores.

Magnesia

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