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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1927

Page

3

Nurses Gather for District Meeting at Y M C A

The second district nurses meet at the Y M C A with alumnae presiding. Attendees face muddy roads from Oskaloosa. Luncheon featured white linen tables, greens, and favors from Sherman Brothers Drug Store. Miss Elia Reitan presided. Miss Winifred Allen sang with piano by Margaret Corbin.

Alumni Association of Washington Oskaloosa The Sherman Brothers Drug Store Washington County Hospital Ed Squire Winifred Allen Margaret Corbin J. Reade McCrory Maurine McLaughlin Orville Elder Iowa Reyskavik Iceland Lake Miss Watt Miss Rietan Aft

MEELLO-GLO Face Powder Promises Lasting Shine Control

Women praise the new MEELLO-GLO powder claiming superior purity and quality that eliminates shine. The product reportedly keeps skin looking peachy and youthful by reducing visible pores and lasting long.

Presbyterian churches host story meeting for children

Last Saturday's gathering, directed by the Second United Presbyterian church, featured Miss Irene DeLong and Miss Lucille Ross presenting stories. A large group of children attended, ranging from kindergarten age upward, with the previous session led by the First United Presbyterian church.

Second United Presbyterian Church First United Presbyterian Church Irene DeLong Lucille Ross

Entertainments and meetings announced by local groups

The Ladies Aid society hosts an eight oclock one act comedy Tuning Up for the Wedding at the Christian church on May 16 to raise Red Cross funds. Lexington Ladies Aid meets May 19 with embroidery needle thimble gifts. Fortnightly club GI Music department meets May 16 with Biennial report by Miss Quinn. Alma Hearne Holland meets May 17 at 6 30 bring dishes and silver for self and guest. Pythian Sisters regular meeting May 17 with initiation and prompt attendance. Damascus Shrine No 10 W S of J meets May 17 to install officers and hear reports from Buffalo shrine. Music Dept of Fortnightly May 16 7 45 with Miss McLaughlin. Lexington school social May 16 in church basement proceeds to Red Cross. G A R meets May 17 2 at Post Room, Col Palmer P C. Friendship Club May 16 2 at Davis sisters. Rural Woman's club May 16 with pencil and paper for review work. Shalom Sunday School class May 17 2 30 bring clues. American Print exhibit postponed. Kolah club meets Wednesday.

Ladies Aid Society The Christian Church Noble Grand Circle Red Cross Fund TOUS Damascus Shrine W. S. of J Masonic Temple Supreme Shrine Buffalo

May 18th Circle Meeting at Mrs Kerr’s Home

On May 18th the Mythion circle will be entertained at the home of Mrs. G S Kerr Wednesday afternoon at 2:80.

John Cherry Mythion Circle G. S. Kerr

Beekeeping Journal of Langstroth Found at Cornell

A rediscovered long lost manuscript detailing the beginnings of modern beekeeping. Rev Langstroth’s 1812 invention of the foundational beehive is chronicled in his 44 year diary. Found after his 1898 death, it enhances Cornell University beekeeping library.

Cornell University L. L. Langstroth

Learning to Drive From a New License Experience

A man explains he just earned his license and realized driving requires real lessons. He thought driving would be simple like others showed, but soon found substantial practice was necessary to drive respectably.

Springfield Union

Condors Face Extinction With Only Fifty Breeding Pairs

The condor, North America’s largest bird, has a 9 to 11 foot wingspan and can weigh up to 35 pounds. Facing extinction, only about 50 pairs remain in the United States. They lay one egg per season and are protected by California penalties against killing birds or destroying eggs.

North America United States California

All Het Up in Washington Becomes a Quote

Two public men in Washington discuss a congressman who overreacts to trifles. The unnamed observer says the fellow “hitches a Corliss engine to a gginidet” when fussing over small matters, as noted by the Philadelphia Ledger.

Washington Congress

For Sale White Leghorn Baby Chicks by Walter Little Hu

White Leghorn baby chicks ready for sale advertised by Walter Little Hu blue. Located down stairs second house east of Baptist church near Krest four rooms. Phone 286 Blue 781 Tuesday to Friday daily listing.

Krest Baptist Church Walter Little Hu Tstfdaily

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Ernoon Mary Griffith Edwin Griffith Burlington Hospital Mary John Swazil Burlington Swazil Benner Tea Company of Flner-de-lis Club Boyd Foster Foster Glen Wilson Lloyd Foster Stanley Foster Walnut Woman's Club Herman Wallace Ralph Williams W. A. Whiting Chilcote Harvey Meek Ella Gordon Gorham Sheffield Westphal the Jeweler East Side Square W. S. Reister & Sons Cash Buyers Eggs & Poultry Howard Gardner Orr Maple Harry Gardner Lexington Ladies Aid Society Ira Huber Wade Gardner Morten Emde Quiinn Alma Hearne Holland Methodist Church Pythian Sisters Miss McLaughlin Lexington Lexington Church Red Cross G. A. RR Almer P. C Friendship Club Davis Sisters Rural Woman's Club KE. L. Barthelow Shalom Group M. Kk. Church 8. W. Brookhart Kolah Club Gee van Camp Fleishman’s Yeast Sargent G. White Naptha Kirk Independent Baking Co Crean Van San Ae Fiarden Calis Cretttlh Shi ‘ Wile Rtye-Griap Ly. Pkey Libby Arclay Lupa Joe St. James Church Vine Bells Marcel Verdi Father McGuire Grandma Darling Rothschuild’s Ottumwa Corbin & Barrett Bootery Frank L. Wilson & Co
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