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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1926

Page

6

Ladies Aid at St Paul Evangelical Met for Quilt Work

The Ladies Aid of St Paul Evangelical Church met at Mrs Peter Rubens Havre home with strong attendance. They quilted shared a noon dinner conducted a brief business session and a scripture lesson. Mrs Charles Zieglowsky offered a closing prayer and birthday cake was given to Mrs Nuben as candles lit for her birthday. Next meeting set for Mrs John Baer’s home.

Ladies Aid Society St. Paul Evangelical Church Peter Ruben Havre Charles Zieglowsky Tefo Nuben John Baer George Maxwell Ezra Goodwin Maizie Stewart Henderson Walker Clara’ S Darbyshire Clara Parkinson Dave Haney H. T. Carris Walker Maxwell Fortniddly Club Frank Wilson James Wilson Joe Wright Earnest Louck Claire Dewey Hugh McCleery County Institute Wellman Washington M. C. de Long

Community and club announcements roll through town

Notices list Moose Lodge social invites and multiple club meetings including Navajo club with Mrs J E B Kunath on May 13, Woman's Relief Group of Ainsworth, W R R C at courthouse 2:20, Rebekah club with Mrs Lewis Baker, W T C May 13 2 30 at Mrs W M Galloway home, Philathea class with Mrs Vera Drake, 19th Century club, Eastern Star, Vleur de lis club, Friendship club, West Chester K of P work night May 13, Republican caucus at Franklin Center school house, Methodist choir rehearsal and picnic plans, Ladies of the Christian church meeting at church, and other social and meeting notices.

The Methodist Church Vera Drake F. R. Mawthe

Regular meeting notice for Modern Woodmen initiations

The Modern Woodmen announces a regular meeting on Thursday night May 13 with a hoped for good attendance due to initiations. Officers KE Glick consul and E V Simon clerk are named. The Home Makers Hour from Ames is broadcast.

Woodman KE. Glick E. V. Simon Home Makers Ames

What Magyar Is Like in the Nation and Heart

The article surveys Hungarian life and character from Budapest to the rural plains. It paints a pastoral, feudal mood, praising Magyar resilience, hospitality, and poetic tradition while noting endurance against conquerors and a rich, sorrowful folklore sung in a distinct language.

National Geographic Society Washington, D. C Hungary Budapest England Merrie England Robin Hood Transylvania Cardinal Mezzofanti Danube Flet Christendom Petofi Huska

The Ladies Nid of 1st United Presbyterian Church

The Ladies Nid of the 1st United Presbyterian Church will meet at the church Friday afternoon at 2 30.

The Friendship Club Lydia Juzeler 1St United Presbyterian Church Ory

Pastoral Hungary and the Magyar Cavalier Spirit

A vivid slice of rural Hungary portrays the Magyar peasant, horse culture, and village life. The piece contrasts medieval pastoral life with modern influences, showing church and feudal interests shaping labor, festivals, dress, and village harmony amid national rhythms and csardas dances.

Hungary Great Plain Hortobagy Centaur Mazeppa Alexander Sogdiana Arabia England

Million Dollar Dreams and Real Wealth Lessons

Reflects on childhood fantasies of wealth and how real fortune changes hands. Cites John Carter and Ed Myers as cautionary examples of quick spending, while Andrew Carnegie uses wealth to honor his mother. Author suggests most people delay gratification and value prudent use of money.

Pete Tryon Jim Grant Hongkong Melbourne John Carter John Ed Myers Andrew Carnegie Western Newspaper Union

Centennial School to Host Pupils Exhibit

Centennial School will present an exhibit of pupils work in the classroom this Thursday from two to four o clock. Parents and friends of the pupils are invited to view the display and support the students.

Hold conservation meet in Des Moines

Representatives of 19 Iowa organizations interested in conservation met in Des Moines and formed a committee to draft a conservation program. The plan seeks legislative support, focusing on forestry development and taxation laws for timber land, with G R MacDonald of the forestry department Iowa State College leading the project and to report at a future meeting.

Associated ‘Preeenyee Des Moines Iowa G. RR. MacDonald Forestry Department Iowa State College

French Forces Maintain Northward Advance Toward Abd El Krim

The Associated Press reports French troops pushed twelve miles north yesterday from Taza toward Tarquist and Temansit, closing to within twelve miles of Abd El Krim who has set up headquarters at Temansit.

Associated Press Fez Morocco Taza Tarquist Temansit Abd-El- Krim

President Coolidge Plans Adirondacks Summer Visit

President Coolidge has virtually decided on a summer vacation in the Adirondacks at the summer home of Irwin K. Kirkwood publisher of the Kansas City Star.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Coolidge Adirondacks Irwin K. Kirkwood The Kansas City Star

Early English diet lacked many vegetables until 16th century

The record notes that corn potatoes squash parsnips cabbages and turnips were unfamiliar in England before the 1500s, indicating a limited medieval pantry and gradual adoption of new crops after the early modern period.

England

New Beauty Cream Gains Popularity in Whitening Claim

A French process MELLO GLO Cream marketed by Sherman Bros. Druggists promises smoother brighter skin after first use. Advertisers tout purity and difference from other creams with women reporting noticeable complexion improvement.

Sherman Bros. Druggists

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S. D. Stewart Frank Stewart South Marion Avenue Odd Fellows Meeting Albert M. Huff G. A. R. Hall S. W. Brookhart Della Neal Moose Lodge Navajo Club J. EB. Kunath Ainsworth W. RR. CC Rebekah Club Lewis Baker T. C Mary W. M. Galloway Res West Main St Robert Cherry Lexington the Independent Club J. ¢. Bridges Fite T. S. BE. Club Chas. Wilson 19Th Century Club W. M. Keeley Order of Eastern Star Vleur de Lis Club J. Ed. Gallagher West Chester K. of P's Franklin Township Franklin Center School House Methodist Jesse J. Miller U and TP Club Oscar Jugenheimer Ladies of the Christian Church Chicago North Clark Street Madison Street Waldemar Bs Bill Westphal East Side Square St. Stephen's Centennial School President Coolidge Frank L. Wilson J. B. Crail
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