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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1922

Page

6

Society Notes Highlight Local Teas and Weddings

Miss KBsther Brindley hosts Younger Set Bridge at her home with spring flowers and four tables. A family dinner honors Mrs. J C Swift’s 76th birthday. Margaret Livingston entertains Heights school teachers for a one o clock dinner. Teachers of Miss Esther Hay attend a dinner at Dr and Mrs G W Hay. A teen party at S W Livinson’s sees uninvited guests and mixed codes. Itha McGuire and Gerald S wed quietly in Iowa. a chivari follows at Roy Teets home. Coveted details cover local social scenes and nuptial notices.

Hanson Rock Island Agnes Swift Carlton Wilson J. C. Swift Margaret Livingston the Heights S. W. Livingston Esther Hay G. W. Hay Hay John Dodd Itha McGuire Gerald 8 Iowa Roy Teets Iowa City York Teets

Dickinson Outlines School Fitness Plan At Rotary

Coach A D Dickinson addressed the Rotary Club on high school physical training emphasizing game based exercises to keep students engaged. Speakers Rit Maxwell Rev J Rose Crory and KK Cook shared brief remarks while a club member pledged 5000 to the Y endorsement fund amid an electric chair incident. The club also agreed to host the Hornets Nest Brigade convention on June 8th and 9th.

A. VD. Dickinson Rotary Club Maxwell Muscle Shoals J. Rose-Crory KK. 8 Cook Hornets Nest Brigade

Mr Alberson Sings at Mothers Day Service

Mothers Day was observed in Washington churches with flowers worn by worshipers and special sermons. At the Methodist church Dr W W Bowers preached a Mothers Day message and Mayor A N Alberon sang a favorite tenor solo to the delight of old and new residents. Alberson’s voice was clear and strong as ever, sung with heartfelt emotion.

Washington W. W. Bowers A. N. Albereon Mr. Alberson

May Festival Opens on High School Lawn Tonight

The annual May festival at the high school lawn starts at 6 PM Tuesday with free admission. The event features seven nation themed dances in costume, performed to music by the high school band, and is organized by Y W C A members who anticipate strong turnout.

Popular Young Man Moves After School Closes

After school ends, the popular young man and his family will relocate to Gary Indiana to establish a new home.

Gary Indiane

Burglars of Weber & Huston Office Confess in Iowa

Columbus Junction Iowa May 1 two robbers captured after last Saturday night theft at Weber and Huston office were moved from Wapello jail for a preliminary hearing. Authorities say John A Cloak Edward F Middletown and Charles Jones F E B Kent confess and expect sentencing soon by Judge Hale. They seized a $96 bank draft and $116 in cash to be returned to Weber & Huston.

Columbus Junction Webber & Huston Wapello Ford Hale John A. Cloak Edward F. Middletown Muscatine Ft. Leavenworth Anamosa Chas Jones Kent Haskins Bank Messrs Weber & Huston

James Boyd Woods Dies at Liberal Kansas

Joe Woods traveled to Liberal Kansas after learning his brother James Boyd Woods died yesterday after a two year illness from Brights disease. Born near West Chester, Woods leaves a wife a daughter and a son in Liberal along with brother John Woods of Washington and sister Mrs J P Hennon of West Chester.

Joe Woods Liberal Kansas James Boyd Woods Bright James Woods West Chester John Woods Washington J. P. Hennon

Peanuts Do Not Boost Hair Growth Say Experts

A debated claim that eating seeds affects hair growth is analyzed. Text notes cystine is an amino acid in protein, but peanuts contain lower percentages of it than many foods, undermining the idea that seeds or peanuts accelerate hair growth.

Discoveries at Sant Thanez Reveal Roman City Site

Excavations at Sant Thanez, Spain uncover traces of an ancient Roman city including a highway toward Atorga, copper piping, gold coins, and ceramic fragments with ash. Investigation ordered by the Director of Foreign Arts.

Sant Thanez Spain Atorga Loreign Arts

Origin of Stilton Cheese Mentioned in 18th Century Tale

The text states Stilton cheese originated in the eighteenth century by a woman named Pawley who lived at Stitton on the London to York road. She sold the cheese to a northern inn keeper whose luncheon guests popularized it.

Pawley Stitton London York

Community notices list club meetings and events in Havre

Local notices announce the Havre Social Club meeting with Mrs. John Putman, Pythian Circle with Mrs. Harvey Young, and Fortnightly Club music department events. Bake sale for A. M. M. PB Church on May 20 and other gatherings including Walnut club, Ladies' Aid, and Boy Scout information appear, plus G A R post meeting for Memorial services planning.

Annual Circle Meeting at Church Evening Program

Queen’s friends and missionary society members are invited to attend the Circle’s open meeting and program at the church this evening. A social hour follows the program with mite box opening.

Circle

What Is a Picture Frame

Picture frames are often overly ornate and should be simpler to blend with the artwork. Frames should harmonize with the picture and not dominate. color can be used to complement tones, and a plain wooden frame may better integrate with the painting than with room woodwork.

Man Catches Cold From Tearing Off Bad Habits

A Boston Transcript quip notes people rarely catch a cold from breaking bad habits, implying humorous skepticism about self-improvement zeal.

Boston Transcript

Farmers and Taxpayers Meeting at Casino Hall

A farmers and taxpayers meeting is set for Casino Hall in Richmond on Thursday evening May 18 at 8 15 o clock. O E Wilson of Morning Sun will speak and attendees are urged to hear him discuss local economic issues.

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