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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1924

Page

6

Social clubs host lively afternoon of talks games and plans

The W B C met with eighteen members and guests for an afternoon of activities including orig inal storytelling speeches and a planned ice cream social. The Fortnightly club installed officers and launched delegates to a Los Angeles convention, while other groups held meetings and social events with luncheons and small entertainments.

Preston Hoover Welleson Rosa Whitacre Gwendolyn Catherine Hoover Ardith Tines Ferne Davis Lee Tinnes Tallyland Birdie Hotel Washington Tam Berdo Mike Lewis J. D. McLaughlin National Federation of Women's Clubs Los Angeles California Rownd

West Chester Banquet Brings Joy to Juniors and Seniors

At the West Chester high school Junior Senior banquet held in the United Presbyterian church basement, 32 guests enjoyed a decorated tablescape, a menu including escalloped chicken and ice cream, served by six junior mothers. A radio program followed with teachers and students presenting skits and songs before speeches by Miss Minnie Connor and Mr. Tandy.

West Chester United Presbyterian Church Aurore Junca Do Noce Frank Klee W. C. IL Bidic Tan Lucile Dayton Raymond Ferguson Paul DeLong Ltt Lite Mii Kidin Bauer Men Chainaies Es Aidvuntateas Ralph Sprague Miss King Violette Hough Florence Schultz Mildred Duvall Minnie Connor Mr. Tandy

Japan’s Big Cryptomeria Trees Stand Tall and Wide

Japan’s Cryptomeria are among the tallest and largest trees in the country. They belong to the pine family and many reach about two feet in trunk circumference.

Japan

St Lawrence project eyed to aid U S farmers

President Coolidge named a U S St Lawrence Commission led by Secretary Hoover to study a plan to deepen the river, remove locks, and boost Great Lakes to Atlantic trade. Officials estimate about 360 million dollars yearly benefit and enhanced access for 24 foot draft ships, with wide national and international implications.

St. Lawrence Hoover Coolidge Duluth Luffalo Liverpool St Lawrence New York Buffalo Ican Great Lakes Territory New England Europe Atlantic Seaboard Baeia Congress Great Lakes National Conference On Department of Commerce America St. Lawrence Commission Atlantic Inset Herbert Hoover New Commission

Community notices span meetings and events across groups

The page lists multiple 1913 notices for groups including the Literature Department’s Afternoon Section meeting with Mrs. Milan Shields on Monday at 2 30 during Guest Day. the Ladies of the New Haven Social Union hosting a May 24 sale at the Washington Cleaners. Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society meeting at the Methodist church Monday at 6 15. Fortnightly club Home Economics at Mrs. Frank Wilson’s Tuesday at 2 45. Legion Auxiliary poppy project at 315 FE Washington St on May 19 at 2 30. Prairie Plower church social on May 20. Knights of Pythias Orion Lodge 75 entertaining Wellman Lodge May 19 with 3rd rank work and refreshments. Young Woman’s Missionary Society program at the Baptist church Monday evening. Sunshine Community Club meeting with Mrs. Campbell on Wednesday afternoon Bring sewing or fancy work.

Milan Shields Noticce New Haven Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Home Economic Department of the Frank Wilson Carlton Wilson The Legion Auxiliary Washington St Susie B. Edgington Poppy Com Knights of Pythias Orion Wellman Lodge K. of W. H. Sigafoose C. Oe Young Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church

Royal Neighbors Meet at Mrs Richards Home

Notice of a Royal Neighbors gathering at the home of Mrs Jessie Richards on Tuesday evening urging full attendance for important business by order of the Ordele G013. The item notes a formal meeting and organizational focus.

Jessie Richards

State University Favored for First State Meet Honors

Iowa State College track meet outlook favors the University of Iowa after strong preliminaries. Grinnell and Ames athletes reach finals with notable showings. Brookins, Roberts, and Scharnweber feature in sprints. Hawkeye pole vaulters advance. high jump contenders include Swenson Dobson Klindt Orebaugh Kingery. entrants listed include Town, Drake, Des Moines, Simpson, Coe, Cornell, Ames and Grinnell.

Associated Press Ames Iowa State College University of Iowa Grinnell Brookins Iowa Roberts Scharnweber University of Town, Drake Des Molines University Simpson Coe Cornell

Infant Doris Englebarth Dies From Neck Injury

Doris Englebarth seven months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Englebarth died at the family home near Viola Cedar Rapids after being found with her head wedged between a foot rail and the bed springs. The mother had momentarily left the children on the bed and returned to find the fatal injury. A physician ruled the death due to a broken neck and it is believed the infant rolled to the foot rail.

Cedar Rapids Doris Englebarth Edward Englebarth Viola Doris

Ainsworth High School Banquet Honors Seniors and Faculty

The senior class and faculty of Ainsworth High School held a banquet May 16 at the R C McKiernan home. Pink and white decorations featured American Beauty roses and lilies of the valley. A detailed program included several student solos and readings, with catering by mothers and class sponsors. The event honored the senior class as they prepare for later events including a play, baccalaureate, and commencements with an address by Lieut Gov John Hammill.

Ainsworth Ainsworth High School R. C. McKiernan Florence Long Thelma Davis Willard Thompson Phe Miller Robertson Maxine Stephens Mra. Hazlett Mattheus Wolfe Gibson John Hammil

Fairbanks and Pickford to Visit Moscow in July

Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks plan a July trip to Moscow to view Russian cinema and gauge audience reception. Charlie Chaplin is expected to visit later, with M. Kossman arranging meetings in Stockholm to discuss participation in a new Soviet film project.

Associated London Mary Pickford Douglas Fairbanks Moscow Charlie Chaplin Daily Express M. Kossman Cinema Trust Mary Russia Doug Kossman Stockholm Charles Chaplin

Deafness of Snakes and their Hearing Mystery

Snakes lack external ears and likely hear little or nothing. It remains uncertain if they detect sound by body or bone conduction, a question scientists have yet to resolve.

Something to Be Proud Of Bargain at church fair highlights shopper

A woman prides herself on not being satisfied until she secures a bargain at a church fair, celebrating thrift and success in the local event.

Invention of a Water Cycle with Limousine Body

A quirky notice notes the invention of a water cycle powered by a limousine style body. It claims many pursue their end careers based on that principle according to Deyton News.

Deyton News

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