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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1919
Page
6
The Department of the Interior Bureau of Education and the National Kindergarten Association announce a new weekly column to aid parents. Expert tips and guidance will address early childhood learning, development, and home activities.
A study notes that children up to age seven treat pictures as real objects in their world. They prefer living scenes with animals and people in action, focus on eyes, and learn best from clear, simple pictures that tell a story. Parents are urged to tailor visuals to teachable moments.
Mrs May Shockley and Mr J W Harris announced their wedding solemnized Saturday in Burlington. Mrs Shockley born and raised in the county is one of the first women rural mail carriers on Route seven. Mr Harris from Belle Plaine left today to arrange their home there.
Mrs Howard McCleery hosted a Saturday afternoon bridge party for Miss Mebel Buckley who recently returned from reconstruction work in a French hospital near Bordeaux. Guests included Mrs Mina Cambridge, Mrs Belle Dougherty, and Mrs Charles J Winter.
The Washington Advertising club wives reportedly plan an evening party next month to honor the men, but details remain scarce as promoters stay reticent. The Fortnightly club music department recently showcased a combined program at Mrs. J. L. Fifer’s home with readings, songs, and remarks by Miss Ellie Tripp, Miss Lucy Lang enberg, and others.
Local announcements list meetings for La Foch Societie with Mrs Frisk, the S S 8 S club with Mrs Palmer Babcock, and a candy social at the red brick schoolhouse. Mothers club with Mrs L A Jones meets at 2 15, Fortnightly club holds a Tuesday 8 pm meeting at 314 E Jefferson, and The O s host a wiener roast at the Neiswanger home with church meet at 6 30. Grace Hill Ladies Aid plans a September ten cent social in the Community building with guest invites.
This week features a Fortnightly club general meeting at Misses Anna and Etha Dawson home. Civics unit met at Mrs. B L Wilson. Priscilla club gathering at Mrs Joe Wright home. Mothers' club hostess Mrs L A Jones. Koch Society meets at Mrs Frisk. September social Thursday in the community building. S S S club host Mrs Palmer Babcock. B BR O class hosts a weinie roast at Mr and Mrs Lloyd Neiswanger. Ladies Aid meets at church for officer elections. Cedar Community club discusses Public and Home Sanitation at Mrs E S Bishop home. Women's Missionary societies host events at First United Presbyterian and Methodist churches. Wort nightly club modern literature afternoon. Fortnightly evening literature at Mrs F L Wilson home.
Postmaster A R Miller reports a Chicago division note warning of delays in supplying surplus government food. Orders on hand for territory from the Chicago warehouse total 160 million pounds. shipments are under way in order requests received and delays may persist. Inquiries should go to the local postmaster.
The Ladies Aid society meets Thursday at 2 50 p m for officer elections at the church. 1812 Chapter BP BR O plans a bake sale Saturday at 1 00 p m near the Iowa Gas and Electric offices. The Ladies Missionary society of First United Presbyterian meets Friday at 2 30 at Mrs. Martin White home on The Thank Offering and Its Great Work led by Mrs. Villa McCreedy. The Women’s Home Missionary Society meets Friday afternoon Sept 26 812 at Mrs. Frank Wilson 511 FE Main St. Cedar Community club hosts a 3 o’clock meeting at Mrs FE F Bishop on Public and Home Sanitation. S812 Mrs H E Timberlake Indiana Pa notes past pneumonia weakened throat and lungs and credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy for relief after a neighbor’s recommendation. Lemiman’s Drug Store ad.
Chamberlain's Tablets are intended for stomach trouble bile and constipation. If you have such troubles try them and see what a first class medicine will do. They cost a quarter at Lemmon's Drug Store.
Matt Gillespie left this morning for Vinton and La Porte City to visit relatives while manicure services at Mrs Kar man’s over Deans advertise in the local paper.
A new oil can design features a flexible spout to reach tight machinery compartments."
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