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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1929
Page
6
The society column recaps a May Eve gathering hosted at the Falcon home with about sixty attendees. A two course luncheon catered cafeteria style was served at a late hour. The Friendship group met with Mrs. Harry Dye hosting Saturday afternoon for games and a one course lunch.
Mrs Karl Seliger entertained guests at a reception for Janesville visitors including Mary Stevens Hazel Werrick and others at 415 West Main. Quern Esthers of the Methodist church held a cover fish luncheon with talks on mission work and plans for hikes picnics and a pageant in coming months. The Merry Makers club met with Mrs Eva Mouser for a social afternoon of fancy work and luncheon. Mrs Banks Mouser hosted a productive meeting with flower exchange and lawn time for children. upcoming meetings planned. The It B C group met at Mrs Ethel Steele’s home in Washington with twenty members and guests. the club will rename to Highland Social club and schedule a June strawberry social.
Beauty advertisement touts MELLO-GLO face powder as the first requisite for a flawless complexion. It claims a youthful bloom with new French facets that help the powder stay on and minimize shininess. The product is said to prevent redness irritation and large pores with pure formula.
A jumble of club meetings and events across groups led by Mrs. John Cherry Mrs. Phil Weldin and others. Activities include breakfasts meetings lunches swim week schedules Mothers day events and a picnic May 17 with guest invitations and dress code reminders.
The American Legion plans a Kensington at Mrs. Philip Cra’s home on Wednesday May 15 at 2 20 PM. Independent loss group meets Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Mars Maxwell. The Wellston Social Clinic gathers with Mrs. Walter Statler on Thursday May 14. Royal and Select Masters AML members are urged to attend. The A will meet May 14. Veterans group to initiate new members at 8 o'clock Wednesday in GA.
A Sunday crash near Long Beach kills Raymond Kettenhotten and Homer Johnson after two Army planes collide during a takeoff drill. Kenneth Graham, 20, and Dick Dobbs suffer injuries in a separate Eureka Kan accident. The events involve pilots trained in Army air maneuvers and reference routes from Galveston to Columbus Ohio.
Residents, including Mrs W C Hall and Mrs Muda Acheson, host gatherings May 7 2 to 5 pm for Mothers Day and Presbyterian activities. Funeral services for Mrs Putt held at Cairo Evan. Senior class guests at Columbus High School event. Mrs Pine and Nadine travel to Detroit. Old Time club meets May 15.
District No. 5 reports a busy week of visits, neighbors and family gatherings. Several residents attended a church service and a funeral for Maurice Peterot, with many sharing support after a death in the community.
A fragment notes a visit returning Monday from Dec Moine with COLMEL TION on May 9. It mentions a birthday Wednesday and Mr. Sipe h carrying the Junction to alllow twice in Columbus City context, suggesting a ceremonial or ceremonial action linking the city.
Keota May 13 The Junior senior banquet opened the Keota high school commencement calendar. Mothers of juniors prepared a three course meal for seventy two attendees including the high school faculty and seniors. Thomas Morris and Kenneth Walker delivered toasts while The Pulver orchestra provided music for a rosy staged program and specialty dances by Winnie Lou Wallace.
Helen Mauthe daughter of Mr and Mrs Fe Mauthe 217 E Madison is a member of the Veishea float committee for the home economics division for the Veishea parade Ames Iowa State College annual festival will be held May 16 17 and 18 Mauthe a senior home economics student is a member of Sigma Delta sorority Omicron Nu Phi Omicron Upsilon and Jack O Lantern She graduated from Washington high school in 1924 The Veishea parade features decorations by department with a May Fete events horse show and pageantry The festival began in 1922 to honor all college divisions whose initials form Veishea
Miss Emily Lora visits Riverside families including Mr and Mrs Arthur Lorack and daughter Al Jane, sharing Tuesday evening with the Prehodas Miner family and other neighbors. Intermittent social calls span many locals such as Bauchwalter, Havel, and Peeler households as old friends attend neighborhood gatherings.
A dated note lists locals visiting relatives and friends over the weekend, including Wil deot family at the parental home, Mrs. Wilton, Mr. and Mrs. Kay Step!, and others in Jena County. The Havre Sornday May 16 meeting is announced with roll call specifics and a note about mothers and a cradle.
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