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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1929

Page

8

Local News Briefs From Os kaloosa To Washington

Mrs Emma Black visited Os kaloosa to stay with sister Mrs Lydia Hocked for weeks. Nellie Sutton returned from Gold California where she spent winter with Mrs G J Taylor. Robert Paul Gorhamson and Mr Paul Gorham arrived at Washington corn hospital weighing 7 12 pounds. A P Holm David Taylor and Harland Meade of Washington served as judges at the district exten igoumneys.

Emma Black Oskaloosa Lydia Hocked Nellie Sutton Golt California G. J. Taylor Robert Paul Gorhamson Paul Gorham Washinton Corn Hospital A. P. Holm David Taylor Harland Meade Washington Winfield Smouse Mr. and Airs Ralph Dougherty Heath, California John Atenson Fairfield R. BR. Gobble Mr. Atchison Long Beach Californ

Religious Campaign Finishes With 129 Decisions Reported

Reports indicate the evangelistic effort, led by Dr. Guy Black of Green Castle, Indiana, concluded with 129 individuals making decisions for Christ as letters were read and final work completed. Full totals and Friday reports were postponed to early next week.

Evan Lism Guy Black Greencastle Indiana Christ Thursda Tinal Everette Kracaw Mt Pleasant Washington

Iowa Hawkeyes Meet Illinois in Big Ten Baseball Opener

Iowa faces Illinois in a Big Ten baseball opener at Iowa City with Brown likely on the mound for Iowa and Andrews or Muller slated for Illinois. The Hawkeyes were favored after a stronger start to spring games, matching Coach Otto Vogel against former mentor Carl Lundgren.

Iowa City University of Iowa Hawkeyes Ilinois Brown Wit Iowa Wit Andrews Mueler Minois Mlinois Otto Vogel Carl Lundgern

Engineer murderer case reveals startling details

By Mon Elizabeth April 12 up case shows Henry Colin Campbell a middle aged engineer and author with a second life as bigamist and killer. He confessed to one murder and faced links to others while authorities traced moves through Omaha Chicago Detroit and Philadelphia and uncovered a room filled with dolls and teddy bears in his apartment. Miss Margar et Brown, a governess, was slain and burned in New Jersey. Mrs Mowry and Miss Brown shared savings and a plan to marry the doctor before their deaths.

Elizabeth Henry Colin Campbell Mikived Mowry Neering Nii — Peties Athcitie Margaret Brown New Jersey Miss Brown Detroit Flkion Campbell Hamily Greenville Ipa Westfield N. A Mowry Cranfordphell

Mrs C E Helwick Illness Notice and Button Work Ad

Mrs C E Helwick left last night for Rockwell Town to attend the serious illness of her mother Mrs Herman Kelek. Wanted 20 women to card buttons at home for American Pearl Button Co 5013.

C. E. Helwick Rockwell, Town Herman Kelek American Pearl Button Co Irene Gerdis John Bear Ainsworth

Social and business notes from Washington area events

Residents travel to Washington for shopping and visiting friends while others return home. A quilt gift for Genevieve Harrison is noted alongside errands in Washington, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, and Keota. Local executives, teachers, and families visit schools, attend funerals, and plan home improvements with brief mentions of markets and store promotions.

Elsie Beranek Cedar Rapids Rel Kent Washington Wank Snyder

J C Penney Opens New Warehouse in St Louis

J C Penney Co announced the opening of a new St Louis warehouse with 80 000 square feet of floor space and 200 to 400 employees. The facility, featuring conveyors and machinery, will handle about 100 million dollars worth of merchandise annually and reduce transit times for western shipments. General offices and executives will be housed in the new plant, while ready to wear remains routed through the New York facility.

Agement J. C. Pen- Co Comp Mo United States St. Louis

State Enacts Strict Nursery Stock Inspection Law

State law mandates inspection of all nursery stock before sale including fruit trees perennials and tubers with a minimum $8 fee. Certificate issued confirms stock and nursery have been inspected under The Town Crop Pest Act by authorized inspectors. The notice also expresses sympathy for the death of Mrs. Jor Heiner.

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Iowa Moves Toward Industrial Survey Amid Budget Cut

Des Moines reports Iowa joins states in authorizing an industrial and natural resources survey to attract industries. The House approved the measure 77 to 6 but cut the Senate appropriation from 20 000 to 10 000 dollars. One dollar is to be spent on the survey and advertising its findings.

Des Moines Wowa Senate

Found Only at Home Happiness Grows at Our Own Fire

A fragment notes happiness arising from home life and self sufficiency, suggesting contentment with domestic space and personal effort as a source of joy. The writing evokes a cozy, home centered sentiment without broader social or event details.

Armored Car Troops Ordered Toward Mexican Border

Armored car troops from Fort Bliss at Hachita New Mexico were ordered by General William Lasher to move toward the border to observe potential rebel bandit activity. Major T M Allen’s squadron of the seventh cavalry to Douglas Arizona, with two ambulances and supply vehicles shipped for Fort Muachuca air forces support.

AN Antonio Tex Fort Bliss Hachita N. M William Lasisher Corps United States T. M. Allen Seventh c Cavalry Douglas Ariz Rsefty Enliched Tne Fort Muachica

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