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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1928
Page
3
The article outlines creating bird friendly habitats by planting seed producing annuals and inviting wild fruit to supplement crops. It traces nest box history from Asia Minor to colonial America, notes forty five U S nesting species, and gives practical building tips including materials wood cleanliness and safe nesting aids.
Women groups meet at the courthouse and at homes on May 19 26 and Memorial Day to craft four hundred wreaths and decorate graves from six wars. Committees named for cemetery work, and speakers discuss YWCA work and California notes. Several social events follow including a bridge luncheon with out of town guests.
The Navajo club will meet with Mrs. D. N. Anwyl Wednesday afternoon at 82t2 in the upcoming announcement.
The ladies social of the church will meet at 2 30 Friday afternoon in the church parlors. Mrs J W Bishop chairman The Garden club will meet with Mrs Carlton Wilson Thursday evening at 645 The Snow Ball Social club will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Charley Kerr.
The Wednesday reading circle is scheduled to gather at 2 30 in the afternoon with Mrs J T Anderson guiding the session.
The social calendar section will appear on page eight today, listing upcoming events and society notices for the week. It provides a snapshot of gatherings, engagements, and community happenings scheduled by local clubs and organizations.
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