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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1929

Page

6

Society Notes Highlight Local Gatherings and Weddings

A sprawling society page itemizes guests and events from town social life including MARION LAUGHLIN hosting, bridge evenings at 503 West Second, and a Fairfield wedding of Mr. Lone. The piece records club meetings at Jarrard and Wilcox homes, reading circles, church parties, and social tributes amid rainy weather.

Boo George Jarrard Charles Barthel Amer Evereth Smith Orville Caldwell Jarrard Joh Shebeck Chim Miear William Jester Reed le the Just Us Charles Wilcox Madison Street Wilcox Mito Steele Wil

Local church and fraternal events announced for week

Notices list meetings and activities for Odd Fellows, Methodist, Presbyterian, and church groups. Events include card party proceeds, crafts and furnishing meetings, lessons, special services, rehearsals, and a all day gathering at Pleasant Hill church with food to share.

Pleasant Hill

High School Notes Elect Officers And Plan Events

The HIV boys elected new officers Harvey Coutter president George Benson president David Fulton secretary Harold Ahrens treasurer The Girl Reserves elected Barbara Caddy president Cherrie Mekthir ney vice president Marjorie Robertson secretary Lucille Dason treasurer A Presbyterian church installation planned A Little Sister banquet at the Y on May 19 and a field day and joint party are planned Report cards distributed at the end of the period.

HIV Harvey Coutter George Benson David Fulton Harold Ahrens Sieleger Vecetior Bmara Caddy Cherrie Mekthirney Vic Marjorie Roertson Lucille Dason Presbyterian Church

Iowa Graduation Plans Highlight Prizes and Commencement

An Iowa City ceremony announced plans for the Class of 1229 commencement. President Walter A. disomy will deliver a talk as seniors receive degrees and certificates amid prize announcements and a symbolic procession.

Iowa City Walter A. Disomy Feiel Ional

Officers Elected by Telephone Men in Des Moines

Des Moines April 25 reelected president vice president and literary treasurer of the Four Independent Telephone Association were Farle D Bellamy Knoxville J T Johnson Gowrie and Charles C Deerings Des Moines. An address urged state regulation of telephone companies and a state commission as public benefit.

Des Moines Wpy Farle D. Bellamy Knoxville J. T. Johnson Gowrie Charles C. Deerings Independent Telephone Association Milkotian Qmaba Central West

Wooden Indian Signs John J Morrison in England

Fragmented OCR notes describe a wooden figure identified as John J Morrison linked to Indians in America and a mocked claim of indigenous identity. The garbled text mentions a guard on Hanover Street, Houston date references, and a Lancaster Virginia shop, with unclear references to Pocahontas and a treasure showing.

John J. Morrison Eure Weetor

Remarkable Prussian Soldier and Scientific Speculations

A garbled 19th century style note mixes praise of a powerful Prussian ruler who expanded his realm and founded financial and mercantile institutions with anecdotes about state favors and theater luxuries. It also shifts to early 20th century magazine content on hair growth experiments in mice and a scientist tracking hair length and yearly growth variations.

Storm isolates Wyoming towns with extensive outages

Polordo reports severe storm in Denver area as rain snow and street winds cut telephone and Telegraph lines, leaving Wyoming towns cut off from the world and radio messages unable to reach Cheyenne.

Denver Colo Wyoming Cheyenne

Rise Reported in the Mississippi River at Keokuk

The river at Keokuk shows a rise from yesterday with rainfall noted. Authorities fear levels may climb higher as additional rain is reported.

Keokuk Missippi River

Dot Over The Ver Dot Over It Explanation

The excerpt discusses a diacritic dot over the letter i and its historical use in Latin manuscripts. It notes that the dot is not a separate letter but a mark derived from a diacritic, akin to an acute accent, and references its appearance in early texts around the eleventh century with examples of words using i and te.

Bayer

Campaign on site heckling exchange quoted

On site rhetoric between political figures and a dismissive heckler is recorded with menacing intent. The exchange hints at planned verbal retaliation and a call for coordinated response.

Heckler Leary Washington

Keota Sends Twelve to Contest Here

Keota high school announces twelve representatives for Academic Trail to be held in Washington Friday April 26. Winners include Violet LeFevre Mary Louise Stewart Thomas Cripe Dorothy Carrice Robert McNuttin Kathryn Holark Mary Louie Stenneth Walker Mary Grace Mewlen Kathryn Clark and Gladys Par in English physics algebra and general science across grades.

Keota Keota High Schtoot Je Washington Violet — LeFeve Mary Louise Stewart Thomas Morris Cripe Valenta Dorothy Carrice Robert McNutten Kathryn Holar

Zeppelin Sighted Over Monte Carlo Amid Senior Play Prep

Wireless report from Commander Hugo Eckener states a Zeppelin passed over Monte Carlo this morning. Passengers aboard were able to enjoy the Riviera during the flight as preparations proceed for the senior class play at the local school, with Ellis named as lead.

Zeppelin Monte Carlo U.P Monte Cerio A. m Hugo Eckener Riviera Keota Brother Ellis Wiss Kate B Lovers Eof Ther Sals

British RAF Plane Flies Over Baghdad in Record Attempt

A Royal Air Force aircraft reportedly passed Baghdad at 1 50 p m today as part of a world speed record attempt. The Air Ministry advised officials of the progress amid ongoing coverage from London.

London Royal Air Force Air Ministry

Jerusalem Synagogue Shaped by Holy of Holies Placement

W. G. Tacha notes that the Holy of Holies, intended for the Ark of the Covenant, is always set above the war level and aligned against the wall near the synagogue. The setting reflects a sacred space within the Jerusalem area.

Weing W. G. Tacha

Free Speech Imperative and Its Societal Impact

The quote compares free speech to winds shaping oceans, noting it spreads ideas and dangers alike. It argues that restricting speech breeds stagnation and social harm, referencing Henry Ward Beecher to underscore the stakes of open discourse.

Henry Ward Beecher

Trizine Installment Plan Highlighted in Afghan Tour Promotion

Deirait News notes a new easy payment offer for a world tour by Trizine, with installments in Afghanis tan. The promotion emphasizes affordable access and flexible financing.

Afghanistan Deirait

Card of Phanks Thanking Neighbors for Kindness

We wish to thank the neighbors for their kindness during the sickness. Special thanks to Charles Magnusson and the Oda Fellows the Ebekahs and Modern Woodmen. Mr. and Mrs A P Pet and Family.

Charles Magnusson Oda Ebekahs A. P. Pet

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