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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1929

Page

6

Community club and church activities noted in town

Reports recount picnics and farewells for Mrs Eoma Clemans and Mrs Anna Water, a school year end gathering by the Enterprise Parent-Teacher Association, Fortnightly Club proceedings with French composers program, Presbyterian and Baptist church events, and a Young Women’s Missionary Society meeting featuring life stories from the Philippines, Burma, and Porto Rico.

Enterprise Parent-Teser Association TV Suilor Royal Robertson Sil Eva Robertson Mattie West Crayne Young Women’s Missionary Socery The Baptist Church Dorothy Hance Philippines Burma Porto Rico Lyon Doris Fields AlPaugh Bess Jones Lake Anders Christ

Fragmented OCR note with scattered names and places

A garbled OCR fragment mentions Frankl ay Washington county and towns near Washington. It references Mrs George, James Davidson, and various unclear events. Mentions a broken leg and a large tree in Sequoia National Park. Overall content is incoherent with many misspellings.

Titus Franklay George James Davidson Ental France

Local residents visit Washington and nearby towns

Mr and Mrs Frank McCoy and daughter Mildred of Wayland shopped in Washington yesterday. Dr Jack Woolm of Garden City Nebraska, formerly in Washington, visits friends. Madam Bere opens a new room south of the Grand theatre for her dancing school. Mary Minick begins work in the Washington Insurance office replacing Florence Carr. Mrs Fitzwilliam and her party plan a two week visit to Omaha while Harelton visits Oklahoma City relatives in Washington.

Frank McCoy Mildred Wayland Washington Gary Indiana Jack Woolm Garden City Nebraska Madam Bere Gram Theatre South Seandale Klein Lothing Mary Minick Washington 1Ow and Teast Company Florence Carr Tows City

Ladies Auxiliary Events and Exhibits at Mingworth Church

The Ladies Mission of the Methodist church in Mingworth hosts an afternoon event Thursday the 28th with an Old Fashioned School exhibit. Display items include preserved milk bottles and other pieces. program at 3:80, with a state congress report by Mrs. Winifred Brookhart. A second gathering for county club members and families occurs Thursday evening with demonstrations on china, silverware, and pottery. Refreshments and verse readings planned. attendance requested.

Methodist Oedestra Con Rion Winifred Brookhart William’” Norton vThursday

Seniors SGPHS Lead Track Meet

Seniors and SGPHS led a Washington high school track meet at Athletic Field after school despite an incomplete program. Senior and sophomore runners led in events with several field events pending. standout times in the two dashes and half mile relay sparked optimism for state competition amid many graduates.

Washington High School McAvoy Alrens Quinnnd Hain Washington

Washington social notes and local visits in town

Local residents and relatives from Davenport Goshen Wingield Wellman and Cedar Rapids were seen in Washington yesterday and over the weekend visiting kin and friends. Melody Way piano class offers twelve forty minute sessions this summer for groups of five or more, with home piano or violin lessons available.

John ‘Tucker C. 8 Speer Town City Mary Tucker Cedar Rapids Melody Way Mary ML Hunter Wasnaton Towa

Y's Men Hear Talk on Bank Conditions

The Washa's club met last evening and received an instructive talk on banking by Leslie Dunlap, with Lee Holland outlining the Federal Reserve Act and its twenty year charter. Holland described bank stability, the act's impact, and the role of federal oversight, while Dunlap staged a practical stunt and honored Clarence Logan for his marital trials as part of the program.

Washa Leslie Dunlap Lee Holland Holland H.ave Altho Holid Federal Reserve Wer Hks Ton Mr. Dunlap Clarence Logan Logan Cub

Tractor Engine Explosion Hurls Man to Hospital

Karl Kins suffered severe burns when a tractor engine exploded at a Waterloo site. a grease flash or flame reportedly sprayed him as the machine ignited in the evening. He was taken to a local hospital in critical condition, with medical staff preparing further treatment.

Waterloo Karl Kins

Des Moines Baptist Pastors Oppose Dr Shields At Local University

Des Moines Baptist pastors adopted a resolution denouncing the administration of Dr T T Shields at the Des Moines university. They condemn what they call arbitrary dictatorial management and pledge sympathy and support for the president faculty and students opposing the current regime. The ministers planned a busy day of church business as Elizabethy Goodlander and Mrs W F Stoutner were mentioned in connection with local activities.

Des Moines Des Moines University Itox T. T. Shields Ned Sist

Petersons Leave Washington Visit for Sioux City Trip

Mr and Mrs Willis Peterson of Long Beach California have spent three months in Washington at the Andy Peterson and 8 R Knupp homes with relatives. They depart today for Sioux City to visit Mr and Mrs W J Kauppee before continuing to their home.

Carte Fran Frank Dixie Uke Louise Arcott Kelly Don Dora Gordon Willis Peterson Long Beach California Washington Andy Peterson R Knupp Sioux City W. J. Kauppee Hom

Tanlac Ad Claims Restored Vitality and Appetite

Mrs Hazel Loose of Burlington Indiana touts Tanlac as a cure for nervousness indigestion and headaches claiming it restored energy and weight She says a teaspoon before meals revitalized her and she now feels peppy and ambitious The ad notes a money back guarantee and a 52 million bottle milestone.

Tanlac Hazel Loose Barrett St Burlington

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