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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1924

Page

6

Society Notes Highlight Local Clubs and Events

The Queen Esther Circle and the Young Women's Home Missionary Society held meetings at local homes and church, electing officers, planning sewing for missionary schools, and arranging future picnics. A Rural Woman's club gathering featured a gardening program with poems, papers, and a June ice cream social. Various community groups announced dances, meetings, and public events across West Chester, with planned Memorial Day wreaths and a blind children's goods exhibit and sale tomorrow.

Queen Esther Methodist Church Gertrude Hammer Isabelle Davis Wapello Isbelle Davis Martha Crone Catherine Hull Nita Corbin Charles Wilson Ruth Wilson Mre Hammer Gertrude Glenn Schwartz Rural Woman's Club Charles Cherry John G. Holland Gertrude Maxwell Taylor Stout Brighton Fred Weekly John McCall Metta Nelson Young America School House Schwartz Little David Schwartz Girls’ Missionary Society of the First United? Presbyterian Church American Legion Auxiliary W. B. Kerr W. A. Phillips The Legion Auxiliary Susit Folgington East Main Street Pythian Circle West Chester Todd Lions Club Knights of Columbus M. EB Women's Missionary Society Bethel Presbyterian Church Homer Birney Dewey Weeks Woman's Department Church of Christ Legion Aunilary John Hailey Mata Grace Hill Ladies Ald Society Bh. O

Ainsworth Memorial Day Program Honors Fallen Heroes

Ainsworth sets May Day events with 1 30 p m assembly at the corner of Second and North Railroad. The parade gathers to march to M E church for a 2 p m program including songs and prayers. Cars will shuttle those unable to walk to the cemetery where a line of children will place bouquets on graves of soldiers from many wars. The list of honored names spans units from Iowa, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and beyond, recalling long past conflicts and sacrifices.

2Nd North Railroad Street Ainsworth Corner W. R. C. Ladies M. BE. Church D. M. Davis Legion Quartette America

Annual exhibit of baskets and rugs by blind children

The Vinton school presents its annual show of baskets and rugs made by blind pupils. Held in the room south of the Klein Klothing Ko on South Iowa Avenue Wednesday, the display drew strong turnout last year and the P. EF. O. s named it an annual affair. The items are noted for fine craftsmanship and intricate patterns.

Otmorrow Vinton School Iowa Avenue

Washington DC daily briefing on committees and meetings

Senate and house meet with the president and cabinet in session. The Daugherty investigating committee is convened and the shipping board inquiry is called in the house. The Senate elections committee advances the Mayfield contest and the agriculture committee meets in executive session to consider Muscle Shoals proposals. John David Durst returns home from Murray visit.

Associated Vrese Senate House Senate Daugherty Shipping Board Senate Elections Committee Senge Agriculture Committee

Proper Respect for the Flag Etiquette Rules

A historical note on flag reverence urges proper salute and conduct. It cites a June 14 Flag Day gathering in Washington where 68 organizations drafted guidelines. It outlines display rules, half mast and parade salutes, and dress standards. It emphasizes not using the flag for advertising or drapery and treats the flag as a sacred emblem.

United States Washington, D. C National Americanism Commission of the American Legion

Cable Briefs From Around the World

Moscow replies to Soviet accusations of treaty violations and mistreatment of Russians in Polish territory. London reports Standard Oil seeks Italian oil concessions akin to Sinclair grant. Brussels notes Paderewski and Madam Paderewski hosted at a state dinner. Paris records provisional departments urging President Millerand designation.

Associated Press Moscow Poland Russia London Daily Telegraph Standard Oil Harry F. Sinclair Brussels Ignace Paderewski Madam Paderewski Paris General Council Millerand

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