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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1926

Page

3

Pupil Recital at Christian Church Features Many Pieces

Edith Boil fay's piano pupils performed a Saturday afternoon program at the Christian church. Selections included works by Williams, Campbell, MacDowell, Chopin, Schumann, and Saint Saens among others, with student duets and teacher participation, drawing a grateful audience.

Edith Boilfay Christian Church John M. Williams Brownies Fertile Crozier Barbour Ferne Crozier Melody Eugene Mack Daryl Fetters Schumann Daryl Fetters Samson and Delilah Abel Tie Wie Wees C. Saint Saens MacDowell Mary Juliet Lemmon Rea Berne Enslin Pixies Lone Brown Lucille Busby

Abe Martin Warns of Gray Hair Craze and Dyes

Abe Martin laments gray hair obsession and the dangers of modern hair dyes. He jokes about remedies from steam to emery dust while criticizing dyed hair on women and the vanity of reconditioned looks. He notes heredity of gray hair and cautions against false appearances in society.

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Community groups announce June meetings and events

The Ladies Aid of St Paul Evangelical church hosts an all day meeting at Mrs John Bell's home June 3. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union of West Chester meets Mrs Niffenegger Tuesday at 2 PM to study the Constitution. Priscilla club holds a 1 PM luncheon June 1 at Mrs Ross's home. Daughters of the Union Veterans meet Tuesday at 7 50 PM in the G A R hall. Royal Neighbors initiate Monday evening in Woodman’s hall. bring dishes to pass. DOAR meeting Tuesday at Mrs Ralph Livingstone's home. Log Cabin open 11 AM Decoration Day. Kolah Club meets Wednesday with sample goods. Pleasant Plain missionary society all day June 2 at Mrs Ed Gallagher's. Young Women's Missionary Society meets Monday at Mrs Lovelett's. West Chester Baptist Kensington social June 2. City Library closed Monday. Moose Lodge social planned for several days. Methodist church children invite mothers to missionary meeting Thursday 3 30 to 5 PM at Ex Senator Brookhart's home. Bread Just Us Club hosted by Mrs Dan Roher Wednesday at 2 50. ladies to bring items.

Ladies Aid St. Paul Evangelical Church John Bell The Pleasant Plain Missionary Society Ed Gallagher Methodist Church Brookhart Sarah Rowhouser Charles Rowhouser New London Hilton Patton Downers Grove My F. Patton Ed Sheehan New York City L. C. Moore Edith Edna Tomfeld Parsons College Fairfield Frank Winsor Seneca Kansas L Kk. Maurer Herbert Cutkamp Ft. Morgan Colo T .B. Johnston I. A. Endsley Carl Johnston United Presbyterian Church of Columbus City C. N. Johnston J. C. Ritchie Fred Duncan S. J. Lewis Frank Edmondson American Legion Auxiliary Everett Elshoff Raymond Brockway Port Aflen Conesville H. B. Thomas Beulah Wilson West Branch Clayton van Meter Oskaloosa Wes Sojka Iowa City Blanch Murphy Lilian Endicott Loraine Lasek Louis Coon Jim Fosters George Canotts Murphy Ernest.Meckse Daryl John Roth Washington Laird Simpson Ed Lins Ernest Meeks Cash Taylor Ik. Meeks Showalter Home

Local Club M eeting Notes From Community Notices

The Red Brick District Ladies plan a Thursday afternoon meeting with Mrs. Joe McGraw. The Hermonys club hosts a pot luck luncheon at Mrs. R. J. Davidson's home on Wednesday at 4 PM with each member bringing one guest. The Rosemary club gathers with Mrs. Vince Marek Wednesday afternoon. A Girl Scouts meeting is set for Thursday June 3 at 4 15 in the women's room. attendance is urged.

Joe McGraw Hermonys Club R. J. Davidson The Rosemary Club Vince Marek Scovis Vita

Joanna at Fox theatre presents a million dollar dilemma

In Edwin Carewe and Firet National’s Joanna Dorothy Mackaill and Jack Mulhall star as a poor dress model who inherits a million dollars. The plot follows how she spends the fortune amid temptations and fair weather friends with a supporting cast including George Fawcett and Dolores del Rio.

Joanna Edwin Carewe-Firet Dorothy Mackaill Jack Mulhal Fox Theatre George Fawcett Paul Nicholson Lilian Langdon John T. Murray Edwards Davis Dolores del Rio Rita Carewe

Weather, storms and farm notes from Sandy Hook

May 28 report from Sandy Hook details a 101 degree shade reading after a heavy rain and electrical storm. The storm caused a fire at Mrs. Tom Stacy's barn and struck local windmill towers and utility poles while residents prepared for better roads and cared for setting hens in a shop-turned-nursery.

Sandy Hook N.be Tom Stacy Brighton Taylor Stout Joe Walt Nature Andy Farrier R. L. Badger Washington N. E

Painting coop floor to deter mites saves work

It suggests painting the underside of the coop floor to harbor mites as a preventive measure. The writer calls it a little work and expense that pays big by saving future mite fighting effort, then notes stopping because the garden calls.

Marriage and community notes from Columbus Junction and area

Mr and Mrs J H Rodrack announce the engagement and marriage of their son to Miss Carmen Moomhower on May 22 in Mason City. Memorial Service plans at Columbus High School include Rev J D O Dell and Rev J B Rendall with music and the Gettysburg Address. Local obituaries, church elections, and social events fill this community column.

Columbus Junction J. H. Rodrack Wiht Carmen Moomhower Mason City C. Rye Rodrack Sinclair of Station Jacob Stork Centura Minnesota Rodruck Columbus High School J. D. O'Dell Wm. Gilkey Lincoln Ada Kemp J. B. Rendall Muscatine W. F. Ruston Columbus City Cemetery

Highland Center Health Notes and Hospital Visit

A Highland Center note reports Daryl Meeks left at Perkins hospital for hip disease and Norma to undergo five weeks of treatment. The writer urges greater caution and watchfulness for children after visiting the hospital and observing pitiful cases.

Highland Center Daryl Meeks Perkins Hospital Norma

Sunlit Ward Residency and Local Socials Report

Observations from a hospital ward show sun baths on veranda beds for Beva and boys and girls separated by gender, with mixed cases ranging from severe to improving. The piece also records local visitors, family ties, birthdays, and routine social visits across Cedar Rapids and nearby farms, including farm weather notes and cattle exchanges.

Beva T. Beranek Frank Gorman Cedar Rapids Wes Sojka Lod Kus J. Lasek Loraine Anthony Horak Claire Kron Henry Casper Iowa City Will McCreedy Sarah Murphy Myra Alice Meeks Lorraine Lasek Blanch Murphy

Memorial events and local notices in Pleasant Plain area

The community plans to meet at the club house at 2 o'clock and march to the cemetery for the Memorial program with invocation, addresses, and a service by the American Legion. Twin sons Iris Robert and Richard van Zante announced born May 22 at Martelle to Mr. and Mrs. Van Zante, former residents. Various residents attend funerals, visits, and trips, including Des Moines and Fairfield.

PUNE Tiencides Me B. P. James Dore Cone Cnelr Lincoln John McClintic K. L. Edmondson American Legion Iris YC. van Zante Martelle Robert Richard van Zantes Kind Harry Reese Lora Winfield Gladys Lewis Pickard Pleasant Plain Frank Hoover Fairfield B. P. James Effie Keegan Des Moines Theo Priser Brighton Theo The Farm Journal Chicago Los Angeles Willard Lindauer John William A. R. Joney Lindauer DeWitt Clinton County Hazel Hartley R. N. Reedy Mediapolis Mabel Davis Robi Edwards Donald Robert Jr Betty Morning Sun Morning Sun High School Frank Swisher Bloomfield H. L. Gordon Kirksville Oklahoma W. 5 Follen

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