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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1929

Page

6

Society Notes From Ainsworth Area Social Roundup

The Wednesday club of Ainsworth postponed their meeting to Saturday at Mrs. Lyle Vanhorn home with ten members. Church groups held parties, banquets, and pot luck dinners at homes of Car ris, Crawford, Skipton, and others. Memorial Day programs and Women’s Relief Corps activities were announced, along with birthday tributes and 4H meetings.

Ainsworth Lyle Vanhorn Ella Crawford Dr. Wiwood Presterian Church J.C. Carris Washington Frances Richer Doris Maywell Woman's Relief Corps Fevseen Organization of Boy Scouts George Stewart Cavendar Daughters of Union Veterans Stewart Jessie M Reavely Herha Patrick Boone Iowa Grand Army of

Walnut Hill Home Burnish Meet at Hazel Urday Home

An unclear notice invites residents to a May gathering at Hazel’s home for a community event. Attendees are asked to call for details and ring goods for curtain needs. A choir meeting is planned for Thursday evening.

Walnut Burnish Hazel

Verdi Verdi Community Notes and Visits

Local items report visits by Mr and Mrs Donald Tucker and others at various homes across Verdi and nearby towns. Families from Oakdale and Wellton are mentioned with Sunday gatherings. The Indian Creek 41 club met, Walnut 4H and Walnut Women’s club activities are noted, along with Cedar school substitutions and a Thornburg Iowa trip by local residents. Poten Chospe rry Jones son

Verdi Donald Tucker Ralph Chorg Entag AL Logan Oakale Logan Glenn Danbas Mily G. C.anbar Wellton Narold Ayers Amily Prod Coakley Ad Coakley Dick Blanchard Ant m. Robert Sarental Mary Mickey Indian Creek 41 Club Leestie Miss Havel Walnut Ea Miller Mise Stewart

Beecher Quotation On Aspiration By Man And Iron

Henry Ward Beecher is quoted remarking that a noble man compares himself to a higher iron and a lower one, illustrating how aspiration drives self evaluation. The saying contrasts the upward and downward benchmarks people set for personal growth.

Oman Henry Ward Beecher

Fairfield Rallies to Lead Bloomfield Links Invitational

Fairfield high school track team revived title hopes with a victory at the Bloomfield invitational meet yesterday. Led by Charles Hendricks, Fairfield aims for the Six League meet at Burlington. Hendricks dominated hurdles and helped a winning relay, as Washington and Burlington loom strong rivals at upcoming events.

The Washington High School Jessie Kerr Dorothy Detthof Florence Supt J. J. Peet Della Patton Frank Miller Fairfield Airfield High Wehool Bloomfield Burington Charle Hendricks Washington Burlington Nso Drieks Thate

Organist Bidwell To Give Recital At Methodist Church

Marshall Bidwell, noted organist, will present a Thursday evening recital at the Methodist church. The program includes works by Bach, Rachmaninoff, Palmgren, and Tchaikovsky among others, with proceeds helping disabled soldiers and their families.

Marshall Methodist Church Midwell Bidwell Uveng Ersanalee Meaford Mercury Tioduetion Kod Allens Towa

Crawfordsville Legion and Auxiliary in National Derby

The Kentucky Membership Derby pits Crawfordsville Legion and Auxiliary against statewide units in a nationwide quota contest. Donerail leads the Iowa horse Donerail and Iowa slogan The race ends May 18 with districts vying for the jockey honor at Louisville. Membership dues support programs for veterans and families.

Crawfordsville American Legion America Legion Auxiliary Kentucky Legion Anvillary Louissille Iowa Mrs. C of Harlan Towa Donerail Teaders Hanson Tra Schanta Post Crawfordevie Tow Toston Jews Legion Teslan-Auxiliary Towg Auxil Legion and O. H. Allbee Hams Louiseille Koint Onion Donerall Elis

Ladies Aid and club notices for May events

The Ladies Aid society of a United Presbyterian church meets Friday afternoon with business items and a cordial invitation. The Friendship club plans a May 1 meeting at Mrs. Harry Dyo lay’s home. The ternoon May 9, a lesson on household news with bring notebooks and pencils. Garden Fortnightly club to meet Thursday afternoon May 20 at M. Keek’s, with ticket sales for a May 16 diner.

West Chester Presbyterian Church B. Dayton Pulver Tings J.D. Dayton Glen Martin Fred Bauer Devere Stover Miss Hennon J. Kleese Robins Home Sweet Home Stover Seabherrye Pearson Weimer CW. McLaughlin Melvin Gingerich P. L. Biter Claire Dewey W.W. Winower Ladies Aid Society United Presbyterian Church the Friendship Club Harry Dyolay Pansy Claly Rs C. B. Babi W M. Keek

Voice recital draws Crawfordsville visitors

Mr and Mrs Elmer Gault Monmouth Jr traveled to Crawfordsville to attend a voice recital by their daughter Margaret. Mrs Tr J McKee spent the day in Washington. Mr and Mrs RR Noonan were visitors in Washington yesterday.

Crawfordsville May Elmer Gault Monmouth, Jr Danter Margaret Tr. J. McKee Washington R. R. Noonan

First Uniforms of Khaki During Spanish American War

The article notes that heavy dark line uniforms were too warm for service and khaki became the regulation service dress. It mentions volunteers and the shift to khaki attire in the pres era and the changes in army dress regulations.

Merseled Northestown Learnings Mentioned in 18 Pages

Fragmentary OCR hints at a feature on Norlestown learning matters and broader Merseled region themes. The readable bits suggest educational topics and local events but lack clear names, dates, or outcomes to specify.

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Sociely Francis. Skipton East Jefferson Street Frank Skipton Virginia Law Frank Francis Ridge Mrs. Skipton Fame John A Logan Grand Army John Ma North Marion Avenue Sam Baker Franklin Waggoner Muscatine Ural Hambrick John J. May Fred Oran May Jacksonites A.D. Rathmet Edith Jarrard Ames Kodak St James P. T. Association Rethovan Teresa Vninn Child ‘Welfare Magazine Marie Nd Margaret Moninger China Mabel Wallace East Jefferson Street Helen Carson Blangtington Crawfordsville Legion and Auxiliary Norelstown Crey Somer Sedona Dewelry Massie Chain of Department &Jores Graham Organization Masters
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