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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1929

Page

6

Society Editor Seeks Confidential Party Details for Publication

A note requests permission before publishing social events. A misc shower honored Miss Violet Hough ahead of her upcoming marriage to Francis Romine. Attendees listed include Mrs. Walter Bauer and many others.

Violet Hough Francis ‘Romine Walter Bauer Lloyd Bauer Barbara Bauer Fred Lindenmeyer Ruth Esther E. C. Cady Keota Isaac Sprague C. FE. Walton Clinton Walton J. P. Hoover I. E. Coffey Lou Bauer Carl Corpman Carl Vorhies Mary Harold Griggs Betty Darlene D. E. Brumback Ben Holt Effie van Sickle Mildred Hough

Bridge Club Party at Mrs Glasock’s East Main Street Home

IX club members gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs Warren Glascock’s East Main Street residence. All members attended except three and guests Beulah Harvey Vivian Caldwell and Mrs W J Keifer joined. After three tables of bridge a two course luncheon was served by the hostess and Mrs Keifer.

Walter Eastwood Washington Princeton F. W. Eastwood Lemmon Presbyterian Church Walter Eastwood Vernon Wittriz Gale Fisher Clyde Fisher John Morrett Harold Warren Lester Jones Orval Korf James Bambrick Marvin Warnock Stanley Baird Dave Elder Douglas Eastwood C. 8. Lemmon Rev. Eastwood Twentiy Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church Kalona W. H. Jackson IX Club Warren Glascock East Man Street Provance Ottumwa W. J. Keifer Beulah Harvey Vivian Caldwell

Community Meeting Notices And Schedules

The Northern Star lists a series of Saturday and weekday gatherings. GIRLS clubs and 4H groups schedule meetings with hosts Fitzgerald Myra Van Nostrand and H J club with Mrs Shalla Jr. Royal Neighbors and W R C hold Tuesday and Saturday sessions with practice and lessons for farm bureau crafts.

Local clubs set meetings and observances this week

The American Legion Auxiliary plans Friday night session in the Legion room with officer elections and a state convention report. The Pythian Sisters meet Tuesday evening September 17 at 6 o clock with initiation and advisory notes for attendance and candwiches. The Inter-church committee convenes Monday at 3 at the library. The Fortnightly club Music Department meets with Mrs. Max Marble Monday evening. Booster club reschedules to Tuesday September 24 due to farm bureau session materials. John Rittler hosts Past Noble Grand Circle at LoaLo hall Monday night.

American Legion Aunliary Legion Room Candwiches Order of M.ec Max Marble Mies John Rittler

Afternoon Literature Meeting at Fortnightly Club

The Afternoon Literature group will hold a meeting Monday at 9 30 p m with Mrs R. The event appears in the Fortnightly department schedule.

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Fortnightly Charter Members Invited to D A R and Club Events

E Brown on South Iowa avenue invites Fortnightly charter members to pay dues. The D A R opens its series at Log Cabin on Tuesday September 17 at 2 30, with S W Livingston as guest speaking on Constitution defense. Picnic supper at 5, Bess Conger hostess. District meeting planned in Washington in October. Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society rummage sale set for Saturday October 5. Afternoon Art department meeting Tuesday at 2 50 at the library.

E. Brown Iowa Avenue S. W. Livingston Miss Bess Conger Washington Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society The M. E. Church

Nile Flood Destroys Homes in Ninshant Village

The Nile overflowed its banks at several points today in Egypt. Forty houses at Ninshant village were destroyed and many were left homeless in Cairo, with no casualties reported.

Alexander Egypt Nile Ninshant Cairo

New York Millionaire Honored for Americanism in London

William F. Kenny, New York millionaire, was praised for his Americanism by the international barbers and beauticians union convention in session at Indianapolis. The group sent a cable greeting to Kenny noting that American barbers appreciate his Americanism as he asked a U S barber to come to London to cut his hair.

Indianapolis Ind U.P Will.am F. Kenny New York

Women See Fight Between Gamecocks Window Display

An impromptu fight between two gamecocks in the window of a poultry store in South Philadelphia drew a crowd of onlookers. The observers, including women, showed eagerness to watch the brawl as much as men.

Philadelphia

Up-country Greeks Parade in Breeches and Pack Mutes

A monthly magazine piece describes Greeks from the up-country wearing breeches of fantastic size and riding with their possessions including pack mules and donkeys, along with an occasional esmelL. The tone mimics a travel or cultural sketch.

Pitch Lake on Trinidad Island Exports Asphalt

The famous Pitch Lake on Trinidad is described as about 100 acres in extent and serves as a source of asphalt exported annually.

Trinidad

Sargon Pills Restore Conrad Peterson’s Health

Conrad Peterson of 2017 Gear St Burlington reports long standing stomach trouble and weakness cured by Sargon Pills. He says appetite returned, nerves calmed, sleep improved and energy restored after taking the treatment. Sargon available at Sherman Bros Drug Store in Washington.

Conrad Peterson Ian Gear St Burlington Washington Sherman Bros. Drug

Fascism Stronger in Italian Politics After Cabinet Shakeup

Rome reports Mussolini’s removal of seven cabinet posts signals tighter fascist control. Experts say the reorganization centralizes power with Mussolini, the fascist grand council, senate, and all fascist chamber of deputies as key actors.

Rome U.P IL Duce Mussolini Grand Council Senate Finlly Chamber of Deputies

Panama Caral Zone Description

The Panama Caral Zone spans 11 miles in width and 47 miles in length between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

Panama Pacific

For Sale Two Year Old Holstein Bull and Calves

Purebred Holstein bull aged two for sale son of K.P.O. P. and with dam milking 15,000 lbs and butter yield 664 lbs. Includes two baby bull calves. Contact Harceld G. White Crawfordsville Ta. 180 fri tu t4.

Harceld G. White Crawfordsville

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