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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1929

Page

6

Quilted Bath Mats From Flour Bags For Thrifty Homes

A thrift craft feature shows how to make quilted bath mats from flour or feed bags using interlining gingham and colored fabrics. Instructions cover round or oval mats about 24 inches, removing bag stamping with kerosene, sewing, and finishing with bias strips. Also details nursery circus pillows and a removable pillow cover, plus a mending basket project using flour bags and simple carpentry for a practical homemade gift.

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Community club and church notices for upcoming meetings

Notices announce the DOA BR program at U P church with a reception after, 19 Century club meeting hosted by Miss Helen Wilson at 909 E Washington, and a book chat on On Wandering Wheels. Other items include a Presbyterian church Bible class gathering, American Legion meeting with new officers installed by Mrs Harold Ross, a pot luck supper, and a Chapter 1, 2 Ladies of the 8 B. of its meeting with reports from the Chicago convention.

U. P 19 Century Club Helen Wilson Washington Street A. Anderson Jan Cora Gorden Miss Wilson The Presbyterian Church Eastwood Auyiliar Harold Ross Wellman W. L. Alcorn Supreme Convention Chicago American Legion Auxiliary Baptist Ladies Missionary Meeting Grace Bishop Ladies Bible Class 19Th Century Club East

Diamond Dyes Promise Smooth Color and Lasting Brightness

The advertisement touts Diamond Dyes in white and blue packages. The white dye covers silk, wool, cotton, linen, rayon, and blends for general use while the blue dye is limited to silk or wool offering professional quality results. Dealers stock both varieties.

Society Notes Highlight Local Club Gatherings and Friendly Visits

The report covers the Happy Hour club pot luck at Mr. and Mrs. Jim Clegg’s country home, Braden clan baskets gathering on Oct 2, Ainsworth school faculty evening with music, Farm Bureau basket lesson at Mrs. Been Blossom’s, Fortnightly Bible group meeting, and a Young America school district welcome for newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Homer Vincent with neighbors sharing refreshments.

Jim Clegg Happy Hour Club I. K. Beal Glen Beenblossom Farm Bureau Dittmer J. O. Mathews Young America Homer Vincent Washington Mrs. Vincent

Thrift sale and church notice schedule this week

Notice lists thrift sale proceeds at the church Thursday evening and a missionary meeting at Grace Bishop’s home Friday afternoon with conveyance calls to M C B Yard. The W C T U meets Wes Hawthorne Thursday at 2 30 with lesson on Psalm 18.

Ladis Grace Bishop C. B. Yard Wes Hawthorne

Just Us Club to Meet with Mrs Gardner Wednesday

The Just Us club will meet with Mrs J E Gardner on Wednesday afternoon. The Spanish American War Veterans and the auxiliary will hold a called meeting on Thursday evening October 10 at 7 30 PM.

Just Us Club J. E. Gardner

Mildred Minick Returns Home After Visit

Mildred Minick of Decatur returned this morning to her home after visiting the C. C and Halmeister homes and other relatives and friends during the Weep end.

Mildred Minick Decatur C.C Halmeister

Community Notices From Richland Social Roundup

Mrs G A Neville reports a 6 oclock church supper at the Methodist and a play The Strike of the Ladies Aid. Harmony club hosted the Woman s club and the Poinsetta club with a minstrel and elaborate artificial flowers. Mr and Mrs I M Walker start east on a trip visiting Indiana. Jacob Jones sells grocery to a new firm. Miss Georgia Bosworth and Mrs John Greelee attend Ames club convention. P T A meets at school. Odd Fellows and Rebekah hold annual picnic with many out of town guests. Florence Anderton returns from visit to Fairfield Swedish ere and Washington.

Richland Ladies Aid Harmony Club Woman's Club Poinsetta Club I. M. Walker East Indiana Leo Bridger Jacob Jones Jones Gorgia Bosworth John Greelee Ames Lyle Henry Kaya Fairfield

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