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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1940

Page

5

Advertises Achievement by Pulling on Electric Light

In Westminster May 10 Mollie Tierney a homemaker and ad expert demonstrates a quirky publicity idea by using a basement light to spotlight a fresh egg, drawing attention to daily home production. Community notes praise her plant display and social visits, while local school activities and garden topics fill out the column with a casual local tone.

Merle Hekels Istminster Mollie Tierney Boyer Clarence Johnson Lee H. EK Stewart Westhinster Kenneth Propst Sam DeLong Irvin Dillon Rose Hill West Chester Schoor Hhe Supt Calkins

Wellman Social Notes Highlight Bridge and Visits

Wellman events include Mrs. Frank Wilson and companions visiting Iowa City for a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Keith Wilson. The dinner bridge club gathered at Mrs. Gue Oldaker home for a potluck and bridge with prizes awarded to Mrs. Ward, Mrs. Webster, and Lon Fleming among nine members and three guests. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Morgan and their baby stayed in the Yoder home after spending the weekend in Des Moines.

Wellman Frank Wilson Charley McCreedy J. G. Yoder Carol Jean Sigourney Grace Benn Los Angeles Calif Iowa City Keith Wilson Gue Oldaker J. J. Ward W. B. Webster Lon Fleming E. C. Jones J. G. Wehrle Jim Moothart Oscar Morgan Baby Des Moines Joe D. Yoder

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