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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1923

Page

5

Busy Bee Sewing Club Meets at Leona Bales Home

The Busy Bee Sewing club gathered Saturday afternoon at Leona Bales home with six members and two visitors. They spent the afternoon sewing, and a three course lunch was served later. Tulips and bridal wreaths decorated the home, with Miss Elsie Minick pouring tea during a High School faculty tea hosted by Mrs. George Rudiger.

Busy Bee Sewing Club Leona Bales George Rudiger Elsie Minick Maurine McLaughlin Claude W. Tucker T. S. E. Club South Third Avenue Frank Gobble John Parks J. G. Maxwell West Washington Harry Shrader M. C. DeLong

Policy of Economy to Be Followed In State Government

Des Moines may 24 state departments boards and bureaus that failed to obtain authorization from the last legislature for salary increases additions to their personnel or other changes increasing state expenses will face retrenchment and reform committee scrutiny. Officials indicated the stance at the committee meeting last week and in subsequent comments by members.

Des Moines Iowa

Nervous Feelings From Gas Said To Be Eased Instantly

An advertisement touts Adlerika as a quick remedy for gas pressure in the stomach and heart area. It claims to relieve nervousness and expel abdominal matter, acting on both upper and lower bowels and preventing appendicitis, per the Sherman Brothers.

Sherman Brothers Advt

Iowa Parole Board Clash Over Staff Additions and State Economy

The Iowa legislature set an economy program and the parole committee opposed adding staff, warning of $108,000 annual losses if not approved. Miss May E Francis challenged the stance, saying it harms public schools, with supervision to drop to two inspectors for 1900 schools after July 1. Statehouse employees also question a proposed six day workweek. The outcome of future requests remains speculative.

Board of Parole May E E. Francis State Superintendent of Public Instruction Parole Board Moe Francis Iowa Missouri Pennsylvania State House

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