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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1926

Page

6

Society Notes Highlight Local Events and Socials

Society pages recount a Rosemary lab gathering hosted by Mrs Lat and a De Molay ball at Athos chapter with 25 couples. William Stewart gave a versatile reading at United Presbyterian Church and Althea Montgomery and Hi Life staff were feted. Various clubs meet for lessons, luncheons, bake sales, and spring social activities across the town.

de Molay Boys of Athos Karl Pauls Jerry Carris LeRoy Pratt Fimner Palmer Tom Berd Ward G.illand Glenn Eldridge 2Nd United Presbyterian Church William Stewart William Uncle Sam Mrs. McCrory Walter Hare Phyllis Fergus Jimmy Brown W. J. Alden Irene Franklin Mina M. McCrory Althea Montgomery Hi Life Annual John Shieds Milford

Thoreau on Criticism and Hope in Art

A fragment reflecting Thoreau’s remark that criticism is lacking true serenity. The quote notes taste as delicate and particular, rejecting the poet’s work while affirming his hope.

Thoreau

Aoudad Family at Zoo Display and Vanity

Muted dialogue frames a zoo scene with Mr. Aoudad and Mrs. Aoudad as he parades on a rock posing for visitors. He boasts of mastery and gentleness, while Mrs. Aoudad challenges and reinforces affection and protective roles amid keeper arrival for feeding.

Africa Mr. Aoudad Zoo Aoudad

Here now. No nonsense as Aondad asserts control

The excerpt shows Mrs. Aondad competing with Mr. Aondad for food. He shoves her aside to eat first while claiming authority, and she recalls he is both boss and a distant pig-like cousin. The scene portrays domestic domination and social dynamics.

Mrs. Aoudad Mr. Aoudad Mr. Aonciud Mrs. Rondad

Catch Your Pails When a Chair Is Ill Treated

A riddle style piece questions when a chair is abused and where the first nail was struck. It ponders a carpenter belief about stones, claiming they never saw one. The tone suggests folk wisdom or a playful coda in a late issue.

Comforting Sister Keeps Humor Amid Hives Incident

A boy consoles his sister who broke out with hives and quips that she should be grateful she is not a bee, avoiding grim talk with a lighthearted joke.

Mystery Death Probe Near McPherson Evangeline

Los Angeles police await a chemical analysis of candy linked to evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson after she vanished while surfing at Ocean Park. Witness Emily Finley reported seeing a swimmer scream from near Lick Pier, strengthening the mystery surrounding the case.

Los Angeles Calif Aimee Semple McPherron Ocean Park Emily M. Finley Mrs. McPherson Angelus Temple Lick Pier Miss Finley

Mello Glo Cream Promises Bright Skin Enhancement

Sherman Bros. Druggists advertise Mello Glo Cream as a pure new French process formula for whitening and beautifying skin. Women report noticeable complexion improvement after first application and seek smoother brighter youthful skin.

Sherman Bros. Druggists

J B Hanley Seeks State Representative Nomination

J B Hanley of Wellman seeks the Republican nomination for state representative from Washington county in the June 7 primary. He lists eight years as clerk of general election, presidency of the school, 1924 county board of education member, and 1925 census appointment for Lime Creek and English River townships. His slogan emphasizes service and creditable public work.

J. B. Hanley Wellman Washington County County Board of Education Department of Commerce Lime Creek English River

Evangelist McPherson Suspected of Drowning at Beach

Witnesses say Ninefield passed through Hewn along the shore and later saw the evangelist missing near an apot. Emma Schaeffer and Mrs. McPherson’s secretary told reporters on the beach that Miss Emma Schaeffer before unknown to the swimmer spoke of the drowning. Mrs Minnie Kennedy sought sources and denied financial troubles involving Angelia Temple while McPherson had run campaigns in Canada Australia England and the U S.

Wninefield Emma Schaeffer

Teachers Plan Cedar Rapids Visit for Second Coe Game

Iowa State Teachers College baseball will travel to Cedar Rapids May 21 for a second-season game with Coe College. After beating Upper Iowa Iowa State College and Iowa Wesleyan, the tutors lean on Webb or Wilson as pitcher with Harden Webber Morrison Webb Wyant Bonham and Rider in the outfield. Sioux City reports a Missouri river patrol plan using a large motor boat from Great Lakes. Cerro Gordo farmers oppose an $85 million road bond issue and a special legislative session to decide the vote.

Cedar Falls Iowa State Teachers’ College Cedar Rapids Coeecollege Tators Upper Iowa University Iowa State College Iowa Wesleyan Tullis Webb Coice Wilson Harden Webber Morrison Wyant Youn Bonham Capt. Rider Sioux City Glen A. Brunson Federal District Prohibition Missouri River Great Lakes Mason City Cerro Gordo County

Crawfordsville Visitor and Family Journeys Mentioned

Mrs G G Mekkey visits Burlington at John Strain's home. Mrs W P Davidson travels to Monmouth Illinois to visit daughters Margaret and Marion Davidson and attend the May fete at the college campus.

Crawfordsville G. G. Mekkey Burlington Herrother John Strain W. P. Davidson Monmouth Margaret Marion Thevidson

Methodist Church Promotes Habit of Attending Services

The Methodist Church urges men women and children to form a churchgoing habit. It offers a full man as Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and morning service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. M. F. Hayes as pastor. Junior and Senior Leagues meet at 7 p.m. daily.

Jesus M. FE Hayes

Presbyterian Church Invites All To Sunday Services

The church of the glad hand welcomes all to Sunday worship at 10 a.m. with Sunday school at 11, sermon at 1:20 p.m. on The power of influence, orchestra practice at 1:20 p.m., choir practice at 2:30 p.m. Rev. BE. W. Griffith, pastor.

Presbyterian Church Church of the Glad Hand House of God BE. W. Griffith

United Presbyterian Church Services and Pastoral Note

The Helping Church hosts worship at 10 00 a m with an 11 00 a m preaching service on Sabbath The union service features the Church of the Living God subject Let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us Rev W C Porter pastor and Prudence Johns returns home Wednesday night from Yar-

Church of the Living God W. C. Porter

Local News Briefs Mention Fire Worry and Family Ties

A student completed the school year and JF Young traveled to Washington called by the illness of his brother in law A T Brown. Brown has many friends here who hope for his speedy recovery.

Mouth JF. Young Washington A. T. Brown Brown

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