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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1926

Page

6

Social Club Activities And Celebrations In May

The Indian Creek club held a May fifth gathering with dress patterns and a flower exchange, hosting Mrs Den Guy and guests. Mrs George Baker and Mrs Charles Gregory entertained the C C class with a shower for brides in progress and a new member joining. A Su nset circle meeting, a North ern Dancing jab opening at Mr and Mrs Oswan Swift’s new home with 74 in attendance, and a Second United Presbyterian church social in the woods with wild flower gathering followed. Mrs Lloyd Neiswanger hosted a Farm Bureau sewing lesson, while Father McGuire spoke at St James church reception with music from local choirs. The Henrietta Byers and Earl Booth wedding occurred at the Methodist parsonage, and the Nineteenth Century club joined by Mrs Carl Roberts featured a discussion of Anatole France Himself.

Indian Creek Club den Guy May Fifth Thomas Oswan Swift New Dome de Letee Shelangoski-Brannen Lulu Davis Bennett Iowa Richmond Brighton Titus Lloyd Neiswanger Eafternoon Farm Bureau Leslie Gates Joe Mehaw Nineteenth Century Club Carl Roberts Charles Dewey Anatole France Jean Jacques Brousson

New French Mello-Glo Face Powder The Rage

A fine French process powder named Mello-Glo promises a shine free complexion. It claims to control perspiration and keep lines or pores from showing, leaving a natural look. Get a box today and enjoy a smooth, flawless skin finish.

Crossing Safety Advice From Great Northern Official

A Great Northern railroad official warns that reckless pedestrians at crossings face grave danger as trains approach. The brief statement emphasizes the need for caution and adherence to signals to prevent tragedies.

Great Northern Railroad Atralia Gethesus Neue Everage Leeprat Free Press

Apes Do Not Laugh Linked to Human Laughter, Study Says

Scientists argue that ape vocalizations resembling laughter are not the same as human laughter. The article discusses how these sounds arise from social exchange and mimicry rather than genuine mirth.

Maine Election Day Struggles Due to Poor Transport

The Maine legislature set Election Day for June 4, but transportation was severely limited. By November, roads were nearly unusable, making it hard for residents to reach polling places.

Maine

Giant and dwarf skeletons in historic medical exhibit

At the Royal College of Surgeons in London the Trish giant skeleton of Charles Byrne, who died in 1783, stands at seven feet eight point four inches. The Sicilian dwarf Caroline Crachami’s skeleton is listed as ISS inches, while the European average height is about five feet seven point two inches.

Royal College of Surgeons London Charles Byrne Caroline Crachami

One Survivor of Fiece From Loaisa Expedition

The fragment notes that from the Spanish flotilla sent July 24 1528 under Garcia Loaisa to follow Magellan, only one ship reached the Moluccas. The survivor's tale hints at the perilous voyage and late reconnaissance.

Spain Garcia Loaisa Magellan Moluccas

Polite Syrian Man Seeks Aid In French Letter Exchange

A traveler used introductions from trusted colleagues to gain a loan from a publisher. He presented letters praising his character and asking permission to show goods, then requested twenty five dollars, promising repayment by the first of next month. A month later the borrower left only a small cash return with no thanks.

France Red Dotson Ti Speakubis Goltra Florida Iask

Growth of Sugar Cane Stalks Described in Field Review

The description notes sugar cane growing in single stalks with mature heights from S to 20 feet. It likens a plantation of cane to a field of Indian corn stalks of enormous size.

High School Singers Bring Cups Home From State Contest

The article lists many named choir members from the boys and girls groups who earned cups at the state contest. Cups are now on display in Westphal jewelry store show window.

Westphal Jewelry

Community group meetings announced for week

Walnut Woman's lab meet is postponed to the 2nd. Ferm Leaf club to meet with Mrs Ed Miller Wednesday afternoon. Havre Social club to meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs John Reeves. American Legion Auxiliary to meet with Mrs John Wilson this evening to make poppies. Prairie Flower Missionary Society to meet Thursday afternoon at the church to plan remainder of year. Albert M Huff Auxiliary meet in G A R room Court house Tuesday May 11 at 7 30. 7113

Ed Miller Havre John Reeves American Legion Auxiliary John Wilson Prairie Flower Missionary Society Albert M. Huff Court House

Moose Lodge Notice Seeks Members and Families

Community notice invites Moose Lodge members and their families and others holding memberships to attend a scheduled gathering at the lodge. Event details include date and location forthcoming in formal notice.

Moose Lodge

Social club notices and meeting reminders

Invitations welcome attendance at social events across clubs including Portnightly elub Division 3 Home Economies meeting May 11 at 2 30 with Mrs F L Wilson and officer elections. Pythian Sisters group meets May 13. W P M S of Lexington hosts Mrs Nancy Romine May 13. Katahis of Columbus call to assemble May 11 for officer elections. Navajo club meets May 13. Rose Mary club gathers May 12. Vines Chapter De Melay notes late evening session. Max McCall MC with Harold Johnson scribe.

Home Economies F. L. Wilson Lexington Nancy Romine Carrie Dill Max McCall M.C Harold Johnson

Young Actress Lois Moran Promotes Fruit Diet At Fox Theatre

Lois Moran, sixteen year old star opposite Richard Harthelmess in Just Suppose, touts a no light diet rich in fruits vegetables figs raisins and nuts. She avoids sugar salt starches coffee and tea and drinks hot water before breakfast and cold water during the day.

Lois Moran Richard U Harthelmess Fox Theatre Mish Moran Lois

Blonde dancer from Paris becomes leading lady in Just Suppose

The article notes a blue-eyed blonde dancer discovered in Paris by Goldwyn who came to America to act in Stella Dallas and now stars opposite Richard Barthelmess in Just Suppose, traveling daily by bicycle to the studio.

Paria Goldwyn Stella Dallas Richard Barthelmess

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George Baker Charles Gregory C. C Clay Delong Ruby Skipton Suinset’ Circle John Jones M. Maxwell John Shebeck Lewis Baker C. M Maxwell Loyal Friends Second United Presbyterian Church Willard Wylie J. H. Humstom Father McGuire St. James Church St. James Club F. W. West Washington Father Brady Eldon Father Courtney Pleasant Plain Father Gaffney Mt. Pleasant Henrietta E. Byers Earl P. Booth Methodist Church W. W. Bo Wers Irene de Long M. T. Booth Fred Byers Joan Byers Washington High School Dion School Prairie Flower Church W. J. Booth Booth Sherman Bros Fiece Plains Western Newspaper Union Hes Uae ROE & Son Washington, Iowa Lawrence McKune Clifford Brady Kenneth Anderson Milford Anderson Marion Straneky Stanley McConnell Robert Cunningham Roy Finch Ralph Unthank Nathaniel Young Carolyn McCleery Girls’ Glee Club Helen Tucker Alice Brock Jean Johnson Ruth Hedges Alice Hunter Helen Young Mabel Livingston Josephine Hailey Winifred Allen Carmen Jack Cleone Caldwell Kathryn Caldwell Dorothy Ev Isabelle Davis Leone Simpson Eva Diller Frances Thomas Helen Carson Mary Roberts Hazel Payne Aktos Myrtle Carbaugh Catherine Hull Edith Carr Martha Shalla Margaret Sexton Cecil Robertson Florence Brookhart Nora Warner Thora Warner Edith Boileau Tome Economies Department West Chester Katahis of Columbus Anthony Waldschmidt Navajo Club Mra. J. BE. Kunath Rose Mary Club Joe Knotek Nethtee suifTs Nhaki Cole Penn Palm Beach Klein Klothing KO C. M. & F. Clothing Co Ford Cars Ford Trucks FORD F.O.B Detroit Washington Motor CO G. E. Mace
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