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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1930

Page

6

Simple Early Summer Wedding in Davenport

Doris Fields daughter of Mr and Mrs Al Fields of 223 North 4th street married Paul Hunt from Davenport in a home ceremony attended by about fifteen guests. Dr F W Eastwood read the service, Miss Helen Carriti Hunt was bridesmaid, and a yellow white garden theme marked the reception. The bride wore tan lace with orchid and peach flowers and a diamond necklace. The couple left for Davenport after the ceremony. Out-of-town guests included Edward Hunt of Chicago and Bill Hunt of Davenport.

Doris Fields al Fields North 4Th Street Paul Hunt Davenport Edward Hunt Macon F. W. Eastwood Presbyterian Church Fritz Fields Helen Carr Hunt Het Man Miss Carr Kansas City Chillicothe Business College Chillicothe Chicago Bill Hunt

County Wool Wednesday Evening at City Hall

Announcement notes a Wool County gathering Wednesday at eight o'clock in city hall with C. W. McDonald of Ames attending. Appears June 2. Washington May update reports James Cannon and others before the senate lobby investigation committee. Cannon’s appearance postponed by request from Cal Wex. Caraway chose a new date for Methodist bishop testimony.

City Hall C. W. McDonald Ames Washington Hechop James Cannon Senate Lobby Investigation Committee Caaway Annoumend Cannon Caraway Cal Wex Cricy

New Face Powder Melds Long Wear in Fresh Ad

A French process creates MELLO GLO Face Powder praised for smooth texture and long wear. The ad boasts pure powder that avoids pasty or flaky appearance, does not irritate skin or clog pores, and promises a youthful bloom from MELLO GLO.

Mello Glo. Bros. Druggists

Railroads as a nickname for unpaid fare money

In the article the term railroad refers to funds sent in by patrons who did not pay or underpaid their rail fare, using the nickname to describe the money collected as a remedy for default.

Thrush Family Water Flight Noted In Fragment

Fragmentary text notes the thrush family flies both in air and through water and comments on the bird’s feet not being adapted to ground mixing, while it uses its wings in a different way.

Crawfordsville Notes From May Day Visits and Moves

Crawfordsville notes list May visits by Margaret Schmitt to Keota to see her grandmother Mrs. Dunshee and rides home with Mr and Mrs Lee Lease. Mina McCleary returns from Keota after completing school. Lloyd Moorhart and family move to Mt Pleasant. G W Pool returns from Des Moines. Mrs J A Moorhead visits from Washington and reports Mr Moorhead's mobility in a wheeled chair. Latimer Davis, Robert Howell and [Granvitte Love] were ordained.

Crawfordsville Margaret Schmitt Keota Dunshee Lee Lease Mina McCleary Lloyd Moorhart Mt. Pleasant G. W. Pool Des Moines J. A. Moorhead Washington

Poppies sale aids disabled veterans and a murder trial planned

The article notes poppy sales organized by the American Legion Auxiliary to Memorial Day supporting disabled World War II veterans. An Anti-Saloon League event in the United Presbyterian church features a murder trial titled Who Killed Bart Wright with local participants. Funeral attendance and visits from area residents are also listed.

Ladies of the United Presbyterian Church Anti-Saloon League of Iowa Bart Wright John Lease Lee Lease Sprague Aln. Porter W. H Mary

Taniac Promises Weight Loss and Strength Boost

Ad text touts Taniac as a wartime style remedy to build weight and strengthen nerves with a money back guarantee. Claims include increased pep and vigor with a druggist endorsement and bold assurances.

Taniac

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