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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1929

Page

6

Society Notes Show Club Events And Teas Across Town

A chaotic society column fragment recalls multiple gatherings. Mrs Marion Laughlin hosts a spring event with a request to publish permissions. Numerous clubs meet at homes on Sixth Street and Town Avenue for tea, flower swaps, and card games. Officers elected include Carri Wilcox president Kerr VP Versa Anderson secretary treasurer, with Mrs Hopencek hosting and others assisting. A mission society, guest visits, and program readings appear, ending with a luncheon and notes on improved offerings and finances.

Just Us Club Mac Hopengardner Second Street Carri Wilcox Kerr Myre Versa Anderson Ieel Dittmer Millie Kos Fess Hopencek Koy Mrs. Wilcox Tere

Rehekats Announce Thursday Evening Children’s Event

The Rehekats invite children to a Thursday evening event at the 100 B hall. Mind of endume and a prize will be awarded to the one ebfideen with a chorus stamp. Ed Gal Peiday afternoon at 1:60? est clove 1. Prize details and exact time unclear due to OCR.

Sally Aided Cupid In Latimer Studio Romance

Sally aids romance surrounding artist WES Lattimer Sise, in a hall rooming house where she calls him a major inspiration. Meg Latimer inspires talk of art and piano, while Sally hopes for a wedding, sketches, and a handmade Valentine envelope delivered to Carol Deming as affection grows guarded by secrecy.

Wes Lattimer Sise Hiie Allo Carol Deming Sally Byron Driscoll Meg Latrimer Latimer Attic Hon Yue Hall Lattimer Piani Holly Carol Dening Ani Carel Cara Carol

Old Saying Harold Buress Hosts Beverly Drive Poker Night

In Beverly Drive home Harold Buress gathers friends for a Jinte poker game celebrating Hoover’s Presidential win. A newcomer absent from Harold’s life years recalls college while Harold explains he had to attend to something, as loafing mattered less.

Harold Buress Beverly Drive Hoover Harold Angeles Times

First U S Lighthouse Likely Boston Structure 1716

Theure discusses the origin of lighthouses in America noting a possible Spanish earlier beacon with no records. It states the Boston Light in Massachusetts was established September 14, 1716 as the first lighthouse built within U S borders.

Nunou Ameri United States Boston Mass

Boozer declines twice more for Iowa Presbytery post

Iowa Ames April 11 Reverend Myron Boozer pastor of the collegiate Presbyterian church again offers his resignation for the position of executive secretary of the Iowa Presbyterian Synod with Des Moines HQ. The post, created over a year ago and never fully filled, remains open as road repairs and river levee breaks affect local travel and a probate notice for WE Atcheson appears in Washington Court.

Ames Rew Tifa Ted Washington Towa Edna Arvis District Court Iowa

Keota juniors stage And Home Came Ted comedy play

Keota high school juniors presented the mystery comedy And Home Came Ted in the book auditorium Tuesday night. Cast included Skeet Kelly Thomas Morris Marjorie Russell Diana Garwood and Harriet Heuer. Outstanding work noted by Thomas Morris Marjorie Russell Barrett Streit and Boyd Plattner under coach Louise Reaney. Large audience attended.

Keota Keota High School Ted Skeet Kelly Thoma Morris Molly Macklin Marjorie Russell Diana Garwood Dorothy Clark Miss Loganberg Harriet Heuer Ira Stone Jubilee Hoyd Plattner Louise Reaney

Divorce Granted to Dante Pierce in Des Moines Court

Des Moines authorities report a divorce decree granted to Dante Pierce after he filed desertion charges against Florence E Pierce. The couple wed for 20 years, and Mrs Pierce now resident in Hollywood California will receive $500 alimony plus $300 monthly.

Des Moines U. Pont Pierce Florence E. Pierce Fife Hollywood California Fierne K. Prater Springfield Towa Ie

Wapello Washout on No 61 Now Passable

In Columbus Junction on April 11 the No 61 route east of town was reported passable after earlier washout problems. Local crews cleared debris and traffic resumed normal flow along the highway segment.

Wapello Lowa Atrison Hill Burlington Hue Son Busses Columbus Junction No. 61 East

Cedar River Rises Over Two Feet After Heavy Rain

Cedar Rapids reports the Cedar River rose well over two feet today due to heavy rains. Forecasters warn rain may push levels higher tonight. River overflowed its banks with no damage reported.

Cedar River Cedar Rapids

Ritters Named Coach at Coe College Athletics

Forrest Ritters of Centerville High School was appointed to succeed Bert Jenkins as head basketball and track coach at Coe College in Cedar Rapids following Jenkins resignation. Ritters played football and track in college, with a notable 1924 game against Wisconsin and a 7 7 tie. At Centerville, his football team had three wins in 45 games, and his basketball team won the sectional meet while his track squad lost one dual meet in three years.

Cedar Rapids Forrest Rit Escor Bert Jenkins Cy ‘Allege Jenkin Rittzer Ashe Wiscon Com Coo Rutgers’ Service Centerville

Still No Word From Southern Cross Missing Aviators

In Sydney Nova Scotia April 11 A P reported two aviators searching for the Southern Cross and its four titers were missing today with no trace of the trans Pacific plane found. Keith Anderson left Ati Springs Wednesday in a Westland monoplane with his mechanic Kit chcock and was long overdue at Wynd ham as other airplanes covered a portion of the area.

Sydney N.S. W Southern Cross Keith Anderson Ati Springs Wyndham

Harlan County Voters Decide Road Bond Issue Today

Voters in Harlan County head to the polls to decide on road bonds funding paving 43 miles of highway and gravelling 19 miles. The outcome follows a prior county defeat two years ago and a stronger statewide bond showing last fall as residents weigh changes in sentiment.

Shelby County I Harlan Story County Tawa Rado Shetby County

Colder Weather Forecast for Iowa Early Tonight

Weather bulletin from state reports colder conditions across Iowa. Eastern areas to see a cooler night with frost possible, while precipitation remains uncertain northwestern regions may see light snow and more frost overnight. Officials caution residents about icy patches and prepare for brief cold snap.

Iowa Govnment Weather Bureau

Search for the Southern Cross in Northwest Australia

A large sweep across northwest Australia was undertaken to locate the Southern Cross, but no evidence or sightings were reported. Observers logged the search efforts and noted no celestial indications or confirmations of the star.

Northwest Australia

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