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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1928

Page

6

Women and clubs hold fall festival plans and fund talks

The Wo mans Relief corps met at the G A R headquarters approving rituals purchases and a two day fall festival stand. The Past Noble Grand circle discussed fundraising and sent a birthday gift to a Mason City gardener. Havre Social club hosted a watermelon party with music and games for families.

Woman's Relief Corps Court House A. B. Schmoeller Noble G Land L. E. Larson August Braun Mason City Millie Kos

Community Club and Society Meetings Planned Across Town

Various clubs and church groups schedule gatherings this week including a Bridge luncheon at the country club on Wednesday for the ladies, Baptist choir rehearsals on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7 30, and an all day H J Club meeting hosted by Mrs James Shalla on Thursday September 20 with sandwiches and a dish to pass.

Baptist H. J. Club James Shalla

Serving Detached Grapes as an Elegant Relish Dish

The article suggests using loose detached grapes as a relish like olives or radishes. Present on chopped ice in a small glass dish or in a relish tray division, the colorful grapes make an eye catching breakfast, luncheon, or dinner arrangement.></s>

Christien Science Monitor

Social Calendar and Club Meetings Big Night

Various local groups announce events this evening and afternoon. Fortnightly Art Department hosts Nellie Tripp at 7 30. Royal Neighbors meet. Damascus Shrine potluck at 6 30. Washington Country Club women bridge luncheon at 1. Snowball Social Club afternoon gathering. Wallace T A meets at 3 46. cooking club luncheon hosted by Mrs C M Keck. Pythian Circle 4 meets at Miss Alice Wilson's. Maurine McLaughlin honored with a 1 00 luncheon hosted by the Dawson sisters. Independent Club afternoon with Mrs Pete Perdock. Philathea class party at Mrs Kephart's. H A Ely members all day meeting with Mrs James Shalla. Mrs Vera Drake hosts 1 X club at 2 with officer election. Rural Woman's Club meets with Mrs J M Phillips. Rebekah Club meets at Mrs Scott's. Maurine McLaughlin high tea at 5 hosted by Mrs W A Cook and Mrs Howard Richardson. P P E Chapter 1 meets at 2 30 at Mrs Boyd Berdo’s. West Chester M S Home Missionary Society meets at 2. Wiener roast at Pleasant Hill church hosted by Mr and Mrs Fred Berger. Rebekah regular meeting at 8.

Nellie Tripp Damascus Shrine No. 10 Country Club Washington Country Club Snowbal John Miller Wallace P. T. A Parent-Teacher Association Wallace School Joe Maxwell South Seventh Avenue Kooking Club C. M. Keck West Washington Street Pythian Circle 4 Pythian Circle Alice Wilson Maurine McLaughlin Anna Elizabeth Etha Dawson East Jefferson Street Independent Club Pete Perdock Philathea Milderd Kephart Mable Eldridge Versa Anderson Methodist Church Kephart H. J. Club H. 4 Ely James Shalla Vera Drake Rural Woman’s Club Rural Woman's Club J. M. Phillips Rebekah Club Lou Huskins Scott W. A. Cook Howard Richardson West Main Street E. O Woman’s Home Missionary Society West Chester Methodist Church Henry Bowes Kings Sons and Daughters Pleasant Hill Fred Berger Rebekah

Rebekah Club Plans Thursday Meeting at Mrs Scott Home

The Rebekah club will meet with Lou Huskins at the home of Mrs Scott Thursday afternoon. Each member should bring a cup, dessert dish, and spoon.

Rebekah Club Lou Huskins Mrs. Scott

Road to Ruin at New Graham theatre

A Mighty Theme and a Great Moral Lesson follows a delinquent youth crisis as a beauty-spirited girl faces life’s temptations. The film, billed as for adults, dramatizes a real juvenile delinquency case and is shown Wednesday and Thursday at the New Graham.

New Graham Theatre

Nature Slow to Change in Cruel Sports

A Hardy quotation noting humanity's stubborn barbarism and the slow prospect of reducing cruelty in sports, reflecting a late 19th or early 20th century social critique. The line underscores enduring appetite for brutal games despite reform efforts.

Thomas Hardy

The American Home by Mrs L S Patterson

Mrs L S Patterson argues the American home must unite family life with harmony and duty. She cites thrift simplicity and shared responsibility, critiques urban apartment life, and urges homes as moral centers beyond architecture and luxury. The talk ties home life to national well being and a fit for nation and faith.

America Jno. D. Sherman Meither Smiths Jones

Want Bigger Tips In Paris Cafes After War

Paris reports a waiter union pushing for a 20 percent tip on all service over ten francs. Speakers blamed waning public generosity, noting many give only spare change, while some offer ten percent. The measure may be adopted despite laws designating tips as voluntary.

Paris

Good Example of Sir Walter Scott’s Tree Planting

The article notes Sir Walter Scott planted many acres of trees at Abbotsford his country seat. Neighbors were impressed by the view and began planting similarly to influence the landscape from Abbotsford.

Walter Scott Abbotsford

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