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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1930

Page

6

Wedding of Eleanor Bailey Brown and William Gardner

The ceremony took place at eleven forty five in the Presbyterian church with Dr. Frederick Gastwood officiating. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Marsh Bailey of Washington, wore beige with matching accessories. the groom is son of Mrs. Edward T. Gardner of Burlington. A wedding breakfast followed at 214 East Westington Street with yellow and green decor.

Eleanor Bailey Brown William 8 Lohengren Josephine Bailey L. 8 Chichester Chicago Henry Bailey Miss Bailey Mrs. Chichester Beth Fast Westington St Lewis Re Charles C. Fowler W B. Pilger Lawrence B.ringold Lelian Moore George Edgar Hill Warren Chureil Lawrence B. Ringold Abram Baldwin Chittenden Carrie Kuhlemeier Lloyd Shreves Gar A. Strause Charles Squires Hutchins Esether Hay Fred Dutton Fredrick Leopold Burlington HN. Goodell Kansas City Paul Sowden Benjamin FE. Seeley Philip Crail Franz Finley Mt. Pleasant L. H. Wallace Town City Gardner

Fortnightly club and associated groups announce meetings

Fortnightly club sections plan gatherings in April with dates noted for the American Home department sections, literary and art meetings, Walnut Woman's club event hosted by Jima Baird and Miss Mid Lewis, Easter card exchange, Pythian Sisters, IOOF meeting, H. J. club, and Young Woman's missionary group.

Ers Jima Baird Miss Mid Lewis Walnut Woman's Club Baird West Chester Pythian Sisters

Local society and church events scheduled for Monday and Sunday evenings

Society or the Baptist church will hold a program at seven thirty Monday night. Baptist young peoples join union young people at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening at six twenty instead of the announced time. Fortnightly club music department meets with Mrs Davis Monday clock. Leader Mrs Geed urges full attendance. Spanish American Ang meet on April eight at seven twenty. K of P work in third rank Monday evening. good attendance desired by order C C.

Havre Harpy Bishop Town Vera Daryshire Bobby Crawfordsville Prank Moore Joe Klopfensein Daugher Bertha Glenn Beembles Som Fern Baker Will McBride Edna Cole Edna Weston Alta Stafford Bess Witting Hilma Larson Axel Anderson Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church J. E. Gardner BR. Menn W. H. Stephen West Liberty C.H. Pauls William Butler Menting Butler Gardner T.R. Benn C. A. Speer American Home Department Kalona H. J. Club Baptist Young Peoples Union Young Peoples Presbyterian Church TC. Davis Geed

Kibitzer comes to Graha theatre in comedy film

The kibitzer word inspires a Broadway comedy and dictionary inclusion. Harry Green plays the title role in The Kibitzer at Graha theatre for two days starting Monday, delivering hilariously funny Hebrew direct character portrayal.

New York Chicago Philadelphia Denver St. Louis Points West United States Graha Harry Green Kibitzer Htis Joseph Swerling Edward G. Robinson Green

No No Nanette Is Sched Open Ute Pils Headed By Barnes Clute

No No Nanette is the story of a young singer who seeks happiness by helping others. The musical features Lilyan Tasman Bert Roach and Zasn Fits in a production directed by Clarente Badger with Larry Ceballos staging dance numbers.

Barnes Clute Nanette Tea Uy Uray

Dowell Bill Expands Federal Aid for Iowa Road Building

Des Moines reports that President Hoover signed the Dowell bill increasing federal aid for road construction. The measure, introduced by Rep C C Dowell of Des Moines, signals Iowa will accelerate paving to complete its program in 1933 rather than 193? Details indicate Des Moines will receive additional funds to advance highways as outlined by the new appropriation.

Des Moines Floover Dowell Iowa C. C. Dowell

Iowa City Airport Lease Approved by Council

Iowa City officials voted last night to lease the local airport to Boeing Air Company for fifty years. The city will receive 50 000 dollars in total rent with 19 000 paid upfront and the remaining balance funded by the company as annual rent over the term.

Iowa City Iowa City _counel Boeing Air Company Transport Company

Explosion wrecks oil filling station in Kansas City

A blast wrecked a newly completed filling station on Highway 50 in Johnson County, Kansas, breaking windows in nearby houses. A car was seen speeding from the station just after the blast. police suspect a bomb. No explanation could be obtained.

Kansas City Highway 50 State Line Johnson County Kansas I Station

The Little Guest of Honor

A chilly night scene follows Gwen Morris aiding a tiny stray kitten found by the woman who cares for others. Jack offers dinner and companionship, proposing marriage after the kitten acts as a trust test, with Gwen moved by the vulnerable animal and the budding romance.

Gwen Morris Abuther Pim Sam Gwen Howe Club Nina Jack Maras Wes Kit Iig Rowsly Kittuma Sory

Fragmentary dialogue about marriage and a kitten

The text shows clipped dialogue among Gwen and Jack discussing a marriage, affection for a sickly girl, and a kitten. They mention telling Mrs. Butt, a plan for tomorrow, and a playful exchange about the kitten keeping bills, with a half-heard note of longing and whimsy.

Conta Gwen Jack Alonis Kitty

Driest Region on Earth Cited in Dry Northern Chile

Derek E Rudolph summarizes a preview noting that one day’s lack of water in rama matches yearly precipitation, aligning with Darwin’s and others’ views. He discusses the extreme heat in northern Chile, where temperatures exceed 10 degrees with no shade, reflecting off nitrate deposits and the barren altitude.

Derek E. Rudolph Rama Darwin Chile Gon

Steam Pipes Clear Pass Through Berthoud Snow

Steam pipes are used to melt snow in Berthoud Pass where storms pile high each winter. The pipes lie a few inches underground to keep ground a few degrees above freezing so snow will melt and water drains away, enabling passage from late October to May.

Stelian Payer

Ancient Chinese shadow plays shape early talking pictures

The article explains how ancient Chinese shadow plays evolved into forms of motion theater that mimic talking pictures. It notes readers produced voice effects and that these shows echo the literary drama of the elite stage while using vernacular speech to reach a broader audience.

China Timate

Voice pitch and tone tied to vocal cord length

The article explains voice pitch depends on vocal cord length with women having shorter cords and higher voices. It notes bass has the longest cords, while tone quality also varies by resonance and muscle action, affecting perceived vocal character beyond range.

Representation Note in the United States Congress

The text explains that a territory is represented in the House by one delegate elected by popular vote, serving as a regular representative in most ways but without voting privileges. It contrasts with senators, noting territories lack representation in that body.

House of Representatives Senate

Arbor Vills Club and Community Notes in Iowa Town

Mrs Zora Balder son hosts Arbor Vills ladies while Woolson neighborhood meetings, Farmers Union, and local visits fill the week. Nursing student Margaret Rice heads home before six months in Iowa City. Tragic death of Mrs. Clarice Turnbull prompt funeral at Howard Grove with family condolences from neighbors.

Veo Mar Zora Balderson Arbor Vills Club Woolson Busy Bee Club Meadames Stella Gowey Stella Jones Etha Jones Emma Spalding Faith Elmore Esther Johnson Rewlah Rogers Fanny Jones Walter Duke Richland Otte Imry Margaret Rice J.C. Hospital Iowa City Fairfield Hospital Farmers Union Joe Pacha Alda Watson Clarence Turnbull Hedrick Turnbull Kate Rice Esther Trail Fairfield Ralph Woodford City Starled Alice Iaabeth White Harper Rosella Spalding Clyde Coffin Burlington Wyonna Crile Otto Emry Ed McNuslen W. L. Bray George Statler Milton Jones Ed Statler Merril Gowey Leamardaught W. L.trail Gladys Miller Rielland J. A. Rice Will Trait Phyllis Clarence Dana Harold Bitting Karl Gitting Clarice Turnbull Howard Grove Che Clarence Ra McNurlen Ms. Turnbull Bray

Employment Up in U S Steel and Auto Sectors

Employment in the United States rises as steel and automobile industries show increased activity. Analysts note stronger factory output and demand driving the uptick, with advertisers noting ads paying for employment-related notices.

Erskines Breaks Stock Car Mountain Climb Record

In South Bend Indiana special report, Studebakers Dynamic New Erskine set a 10 minute 44 second stock car record for Mount Baldy near Pomona California. Ralph Hepburn drove a seven and one tenth mile ascent through 2,500 feet of elevation gain with icy top sections. The Erskine, a stock sedan with optional gear ratios, earned the Pomona Progress Bulletin trophy.

Ind Studebakers New Erskine Mount Baldy Pomona Calif Erskine Ralph Hepburn Pala G. Hoffman Company Er Erskine Distributors Eles George Stephenson William Claus American Automobile Association Mount Jdy

Twenty five new cars licensed this week

The week sees twenty five new car registrations in the county surpassing last week. Names include Karl Griggs Wellman Ford Pickup David Winegardner Wellman Ford Tudor H L Gordon Jon Chevrolet Coupe M G Campbell Ainsworth Ford Tudor John R Riggs Ainsworth Ford Coupe and more.

Tra Miksch Karl Griggs West Chester David Winegardner Wellman H. L. Gordon Jon M. G. Campbell Ainsworth John R. Riggs D. J. Bevins Washington SD. Miller R. M. Junkin C. W. Tucker H. J. Mecreedy Chevrolet E. L. Edmondson Brighton Walter Gingerich Kalona OD. Paluer Keota C. C. Reeves Wellma Andrew A. Yoder Kalona G. A. Hall C. Byfard Amos Relster Creamery Sunhine OM Co Washington Oil Co Whippet

Hawks Arrives at Cleveland Airport During Flight to New York

Capt Frank M Hawks lands at Cleveland Municipal Airport at 10:93 after a leg of his Eaglet Glider flight. He circles to refuel before continuing to Buffalo for an overnight stay and then on to New York.

Frank M Hawks C and Buffalo New York

Peet Honored by Southeast Iowa Teachers

At the Southeast Division of the Iowa State Teachers Association convention in Burlington on April 5, C. Sander of West Liberty was elected president for the coming year. Superintendent Peet of Washington was chosen vice president and Thomas Kershot of Fort Madison High School was named treasurer.

Burlington Iowa Teachers” Association C. Sander West Liberty Peet Washington Thomas Kershot Fort. Madison Tres

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