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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1929
Page
5
Morning assembly heard Mr cyda from Japan describe native customs and display cloth pictures. He sold embroidered works for ten to fifty cents with a chance to donate one to the school after forty dollars in sales. Mr McKay led orchestra practice at one. auditions for tregre clubs accompanists were at four. Some students joined football players at the Oskaloosa game.
A Cincinnati Enquirer remark notes a paper dollar circulates for about seven seconds before entering circulation, contrasting with a seven month lifespan for coins or bills in general. The comment highlights money’s rapid turnover and monetary habits.
Optimism greets most rival camps as Burlington high school aims for the Little Six title under J F Thomason. Veterans include Captain Everett Borum end Don Hill quarterback Tom Lange and tackle John Gilveart with Wes Griffith guard. Fairfield loses stars but fields four dependable lettermen led by Alfred Rodenmeyer Eve stone Charles Hendricks and Leo Munson. Washington, Muscatine, Ottumwa and Mount Pleasant also field seasoned lines and backfields under new coaches or renewed leadership.
Regular meeting of the Business and Professional Woman's club is set for 6 15 PM Wednesday September 25 in the Y Community room. Members must RSVP by Tuesday at 7 PM and can call 480 before 5 PM or 495 after 6 PM. Additional notices list Delphian Society Kolah club Fleur de Lis club BB O W club Woman's Missionary Society and Bible department meetings with dates and hosts.
Monday activities include a basket weaving lesson at Mrs Earl Kephart and a 7 35 pm meeting of Daughters of Union Veterans at the hall 18613 Sept 24th includes small basket supplies 20c West Chester Pythian Sisters meet Tuesday evening Loyal Kings Sons and Daughters S S class at Pleasant Full Church meet Wednesday evening at Mr and Mrs Earl Kephart bring pumpkin pie and cookies WOR C meets Thursday Sept 26 W R C social Friday Sept 27 at Mrs Sam De Long home all beads crafts and basket weaving demos planned Rural Woman's Club meets Friday at Mrs Glen Swartz all day bring a dish to pass and silverware.
A local notice lists items such as articles scissors tape measure awl ice pick paring knife and a 20 cent reed. Lincoln BP OT AL meeting set for Thursday September 26 at 3 45 p m. Please bring a plate cup and spoon for social hour. Lists
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