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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1928

Page

6

Fie Methodist choir hosts supper after Pinafore

The church choir and orchestra members plus guests enjoyed a two course supper Tuesday night after the Pinafore performance. The meal was prepared by choir members not in the play amid lively conversation. Bethel missionary society meets with Mrs. Reaney. twenty four members and five guests present. luncheon served by Mrs. Reaney, Mrs. Holmes, and Mrs. Don Brown. Northern Star 4H club meets with new leader Mrs. John Cherry. officers elected Ruth Stewart president Bernice Dawson vice president Helen Donaldson secretary treasurer Helen Smylie reporter. Two girls chosen to attend the short college at Ames Ruth Stewart and Helen Donaldson. refreshments served by Mrs. Cherry. Next meeting June 6 at Bernice Dawson’s home.

Fie Methodist Church Bethel Missionary Society Robert Reaney Reaney Holmes Don Brown Plecker Clive Gray Northern Star 4H John Cherry Ruth Stewart Bernice Dawson Helen Donaldson Helen Smylie Short College Ames Cheery Washington Harold Chicago Producers ‘Commission Company Glen Beal Iowa’ City Donald Duke Don Clay Threshing Machine Company Woodford Mollie Morgan Sargent Centerville A. J. Morgan Prody Boroski First Mt. Pleasant Wayne Savage Terry Gowey James Baird Rubio Robert Hyde Inez Rodney Gowey Fairfield W. H. Brinning Wellston Prody Borkoski Anson Woodford Clay George Duke H. A. Woodford Robert Griffith Washington County Hospital

Daughters of Union Veterans 10 Cent Social Planned

The Daughters of Union Veterans announce a ten cent social at the home of Mrs. Will Dupuis Friday evening. All members are invited to attend this social gathering and meet fellow members.

Daughters of Union Veterans Will Dupuis Prriday

Club Meetings and Social Gatherings Scheduled

The IX club will meet with Mrs. Marshall Gannon Friday afternoon. The U and I club will meet at Mrs. Susan Smith's home Friday at 2 o'clock. Rebekah's notice: Julia Tierney will be here and all reciters to the OC F hall at 6 30 Monday. Bring sandwiches and a dish to pass. Regular W.R. meeting Saturday at 2 30. Knights of Pythias to meet Thursday at eight for a card tourney with Knights of Columbus. The Booster club meets Tuesday afternoon June 5 with Mrs. Lloyd Walker. Women's Missionary Society meets Friday at 2 30 with Mrs. Lee Robinson.

IX Club Marshall Gannon U and I Club Susan Smith Rebekah Julia Tierney C. F._ hall Knights of Pythias Knights of Columbus Owen Greeian C. C Lloyd Walker The Women's Missionary Society Lee Robinson West Washington

Baptist Choir Sets Friday Evening Practice

The Baptist choir will hold its regular Friday evening practice with full attendance desired.

Baptist Choir

Yellowstone's Finest Scene In Grand Canyon Feature

The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River, 1200 feet deep and 20 miles long, is described as the park's finest scene. Soft rock walls display pastel colors from green to yellow to orange, illustrating geological beauty within Yellowstone National Park.

Grand Canyon Yellowstone River Yellowstone Park Canyon

Core of baseball construction described

The article explains the baseball core used by major leagues, detailing a spherical cork center, a black semi-vulcanized rubber layer, and a second layer of pure red rubber that is vulcanized.

Memorial Day Observed in Crawfordsville with Service

Memorial day was observed at the Crawfordsville school auditorium with a program including the doxology invocations, a choir, a reading, and a speaker Rev Zerbe of Columbus Junction IA. The ceremony ended with graveside decorations, firing of taps, and a patriotic salute. The day included local visits from Rev Samuel Edgar and Rev Remo Robb, and updates on community notes and roadwork progress.

Crawfordsville Samuel Edgar Santa Anna California Remo Robb Wyman Will Twinam Eva Gormly Alice Holmes Lillian Waterloo C. A. Sprague Washington Walker Allen W. G. Barr Anna Mae White Violet Twinam Wheris Bletcher Buxbaum BE. .W. Griffith William Davidson Lisle Anwyl Harold, Graham J. C. Haston Thelma Edgar Robert Nodnan Ira Schantz American Legion Mr. Zerbe Columbus Junction Zerbe America Legion Auxiliary

Announcer Misreads Guest Name at English Ball

In a memoir anecdote a resort of the English court tale recalls a late guest arrival misread aloud. The outburst shouts Mrs. Dawson-damer, later Lady Portarlington, provoking amused chatter among attendees.

Percy Armytag St. James Mrs. Dawson

Observing a World of Light and Shadow in Nature

William A. Quayle laments neglect of nature's quiet pageants. He contrasts a habitable world rich with light and shade to the frenzy of carnivals, urging appreciation of dawns and dusks as worthy pilgrimages. A sunset rare enough to draw crowds would become a yearly marvel.

William A. Quayle

Outlook on age and midlife fortune in American Magazine

In midlife, progress in position and earnings may continue but there will never again be a great stroke of fortune, notes American Magazine. The reflection emphasizes tempered expectations and steady advancement rather than dramatic gains.

United States Michael Pupin Amerigan Magazine

Painless Truth Dancer Praises Youthful Pianoforte Playing

A renowned Russian dancer and musician attended a reception in this country where a pianist performed vigorously. When asked about the young lady’s playing the dancer replied with a tactful compliment that she has a very firm tread.

Memorial Day Music Impresses Wapello and Ainsworth

The Leon Beatty post drum, fife, and bugle corps performed for Memorial Day observances in Wapello, where they were a hit and are invited back next year. Washington band also played at Ainsworth, with speaker Richard McCleery, praised for its fine music and generous service.

Leon Beatty Wapello Washington Ainsworth Richard McCleery

Card of Thanks for Dorothy Ramee

Jacob Ramee and Mrs. Louisa Keifer express thanks through the Journal for kindness shown by neighbors and friends during the illness and death of their sister Dorothy Ramee. Her nieces and nephews join in this appreciation.

Jacob Ramee Louisa Keifer Dorothy Ramee Nerces

Presbyterian Ladies Social Meeting Friday at 2 20

The Ladies Social of the Presbyterian church will meet Friday afternoon at 2 20. Mrs J K Ream at 406 East Main Street second door east of Mrs McGugin hosts location and timing.

The Presbyterian Church J. KK. Ream E. Main St McGugin

Rebekahs to hold regular meeting Friday evening

The Rebekahs plan their regular meeting Friday evening at eight o'clock. The agenda includes an election and initiation as part of the session.

Rebekahs

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