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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1930

Page

6

Social notes and pre nuptial party mixed in Fortnightly items

Mr and Mrs H L O Laughlin hosted a twelve oclock dinner for twelve. A prenuptial party honored Marjorie Green with gifts of linen and glass. Louise Bell of Packwood attended as a guest. The Bible Department held its closing meeting with eighteen members, prayers, and papers on Mariam and Aaron. Mrs Hor Mrs Theodore Bidwell spoke on Sunday school work and a community method. The Wellston standard school closed, with decorated rooms and a May Sole dance. The Folly Dozen Club met at George Havel’s home with Bunco prizes, followed by luncheon. Arlo Burhim and Donald Custer celebrated birthdays at Sunet Park with a large picnic dinner.

Marjorie Green Minnie Green A. R Krause Marjorie Sam R.in Louise Bell Packwood Bible Department F. L. Wilson J.C. Boice Yeading Mazie Stewart Mariam Cloyd Knapp Aaron George Havel Folly Dozen Town AIL Frank Gorman Na~ Aine Cedar Rapids Edwi Kos Wes Sojka Edwin Ka Geo. Shalla Jess Shalla Wes Sorks Arlo Burhim Donald Custer Suneet Park

American speed themed dining and home meal prep trends

The article discusses speed driven American culture with vaudeville style jests and a focus on quick meals. It outlines ten minute breakfasts twenty minute lunches and thirty minute dinners using canned foods prepared cereals sausages steaks and desserts. It notes leftovers and caramelized maple syrup dishes and mentions social events with birthdays and references to Romans and Brutus from Shakespeare.

Embarrassed His Mother Mrs J AL recounts family mishap

In a humorous reminiscence, AL recalls entertaining friends including the minister at a Sunday dinner. While refilling the gravy bowl, his young son exclaimed for more gravy before it ran dry, prompting a lighthearted moment shared with Mrs J.

Boston ‘Transcript

Household Hints and Garden Charm From A Valley Tale

Creaking rockers respond to soap and light sanding followed by floor wax. A highchair can be shortened by trimming legs as a child grows. A kitchen trash sack can be converted into a standup bin to save steps. In a garden tale lavender vines yielded scarlet berries and surprising bloom indoors, with vines producing new growth and flowers after winter. Florence C. Hebel notes the vase water idea failed yet vines regrew with 15 inches of new growth.

California Florence C. Hebel

First English Fire Departments and Boston Engine Era

The excerpt notes London split into four fire districts after a 1667 fire with officers in charge. It claims the first U S fire department formed when the first engine appeared in Boston in 1978.

London United States Boston

Local Visitors and Casual Updates From Topeka

Mr and Mrs I H Ellimberger of Topeka Kans are visiting at the John Olds home Mrs Ellimberger is a sister of Mr Olds and they were called here by lighiness Stella Logan went to Ins worth this morning to sister Mrs N J Walker Leo Mangold who was hurt in an automobile accident two weeks ago has been taken from the hospital to the home of his father J Mangold and is getting along fine now Mrs W L Glessburner Mrs Leah Darnell and M attended tie tin V Eicher at Wayland yesterday

I. H. Ellimberger Topeka, Kansas John Olds Leo Mangold J. Mangold W.L. Glessburner Leah Darnell Tie Tin V. Eicher Wayland Yeserday

Living leaves speak from distant souls in papers

Quote from Charles Kingsley about letters and newspapers touching the living from strangers far away. He notes how these sheets speak, arouse, terrify, teach, comfort, and open hearts, acting as brothers across miles.

Charles Kingsley

Social Calendar For The Week May 27 to June 3

Social events fill the week with bridge lunches and club gatherings. Mrs L A Jones hosts a one oclock luncheon at South Town Avenue, while the Young Women's Missionary Society and several clubs meet at various homes and churches.

L. A. Jones

Local church notices load two events and changes

Mrs don Quins attends Kolah club on Wednesday at eight at city hall Ames C W McDonald will be present. Presbyterian choir rehearses Friday and a notice changes Thursday 7 20 pm. A M E church young people hold social Thursday evening at 8 09 Admission 5 and 10 cents. Ohio State Journal quotes a proverb on self control and future money for business chances.

Don Quins Kolah Club

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