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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1930

Page

3

Senators Extend Lead as Cronin Sparks 6 5 Win Over Yankees

Washington’s Joe Cronin drove in three runs with a double a triple and a homer as the Senators beat the Yankees 6 5 to stretch their winning streak to eight. Cronin topped a seven hit team effort in yesterday’s game at home.

Washington Senators New York Yankees Joe Cronin Nats Yankees Cronin New York Giants Harvey Hendrick Brooklyn Rockies Itas Giant Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Bucks Gabby Hartnett Charley Root Root Strikouts Philadelphia Athletics Boston Red Sox

Greek culture spreads to Mongolia via tomb finds

Professor Kozlov reports excavations at Mon golia revealing a Greek tapestry and a deer carrying a winged lynx carpet. The discoveries suggest ancient Greek art and culture extended eastward to Mongolia.

Mongolia Kozlov

Heavyweight bout heats up as Griff iths trains for title clash

Tufty Griffiths of Sioux City Iowa and Jack Gagnon of Philadelphia taper off training for a ten round bout in Chicago tomorrow night. Managers say both fighters are in peak condition and confident of victory.

Chicago Tufty Griffiths Sioux City Battler Gene Tunney Jack Gagnon Philadelphia

UW Wisconsin Crew Race Planned On Mendota

Madison April 28 The University of Washington and Wisconsin will race on Lake Mendota Coach Mike Murphy announced the arrangements a definite date not set but June 14 is considered most logical

Madison Wis University of Washington Wisconsin Lake Mendota Mike Murphy

Louisa County Track Meet Set for May 8 at Wapello

The Louisa county track and field meet will be held at Wapello on May 8 with Cotter Wapello Columbus Junction high schools and others competing. Morning Sun Grand View Letts Wyman and Oakville are expected to enter. Gold trophies and gold medals will be awarded for first place with ribbons for second and third.

Columbus Junction Louisa County Wapello Cotter Morning Sun Grand View Letts Wyman Oakville David Letts Gary Ind Matilda Letts Boyd Hodson Des Moines Vincent McWilliams Whatsoever Society J . Richin Mmes Henrietta Salmon H. Weigner Methodist Church Odd Fellows Lodge Jonas D. Buser Conesville Odd Fellow Rebekah United Presbyterian Sunday School S M Overholt W. FE. Huston Grand Junction Cotter High School

Moon Class Schedule Shifts Includes Sermon May 11

The Moon column lists the May 6 entry noting a class sermon on May 11, with exhibits May 13 commencement May 15 and a picnic May 16. It reports the King's Daughters class of the Presbyterian Sunday school held a cake sale Saturday at Richie Etore.

King’s Daughters Presbyterian Sunday School

Kalona Notes from April Socials and Local Happenings

Kalona April 28. Local visitors include the Jake C Brenneman family from Iowa City and Clare Sommers of Davenport. The Kalona band gave a concert at the high school, and Dean's Bakery will move into the former C E Strickler radio shop after May 1. Community members also greeted relatives from Clinton Cedar Rapids and Wellman.

Kalona Jake C. Brenneman Iowa City Vertie Kennard Lucile Reister Washington Junior College Frank Kennard Clare Sommers Davenport Dean C. E. Strickler Clarence Ledman Clinton Nettie Ledman Fritz Bros Lincoln Cafe Clyde Felzke Belle” Strickler Gerald Teets Cedar Rapids Mabel Teets Wellman Kalona Band H. A. Swartzendruber Gail Des Moines M. B. Ehrenfelt Sone Junior Kermit Tom Lahey Anson Small Richmond Byron Batterson Texas W. H. Plank Lewis Hochstedler Jake C. Gingerich

Local Happenings In Mt Pleasant And Surrounding Areas

Roy Johnston delivered hogs to Miller brothers at Olds last Wednesday. Margaret Davidson the census taker was in the community on Tuesday. Sumner White of Mt Pleasant visited Clarence Moorhead en route to Washington to see J A Moorhead in the county hospital there. The Moorhead patient’s condition has been the same for days. Armand Gisser August Bergstrom and Swedesburg Lutheran minister visited John Krantz Sunday. Mrs Krantz remains bedfast. Willard Davis family visited Mt Pleasant Saturday night. Ralph Moorhead of Des Moines and his mother came from Washington Saturday to dine with CG Moorheads. he visits Washington daily to see his father. Mrs Eather Johnson of Chillicothe Illinois is staying with the Krantz family parental home.

Wayiie Roy Johnston Miller Brothers Olds Margaret Davidson Sumner White Mt. Pleasant Clarence Moorheads Washington J. A. Moorhead Armand Gissers August Bergstroms Swedesburg John Krantz Krantz Willard Davis Ralph Moorhead Des Moines CG. C. Moorheads Eather Johnson Chillicothe Illinois

Moore and Sweet Return to Talking Screen in The Woman Racket

Moore and Blaine Sweet return to film in The Woman Racket at Fox Theatre signaling new era in sound pictures. The pair, once stage actors, headline a night club setting with Sally Starr and Robert Agnew and a capable supporting cast.

Moore Sweet Talking Screen Wenesday Fox Theatre Tom Moore Blainehe Sweet Metro-Golwyn-Mayer Miss Sweet Phillip Duggning Frances Dunning Miss Sweets

Gra ham Theatre to Show Applause This Week

Manager Art Redding announces the Gra ham Theatre will feature the all talking hit Applause starring Helen Morgan as the main attraction on Wednesday and Thursday.

Art Redding Graham Theatre New York Helen Morgan

K of P second-rank work and church meeting notice

The Knights of Pythias plan a second rank work on Monday evening with a good attendance urged by the C C club of the West Chester M E church. The club will meet at the church on Thursday May 16 28 for the annual meeting of the Young.

C. C. C. Club West Chester M. E

YMCA Meeting and Immunization Notices

The Men's Christian Association event is at 6:30 p.m. Thursday with Judge Carlson of Des Moines as speaker and a dinner. Diphtheria immunization notices go to Lexington P to A committee by Saturday. HoltZ Chapter 1 PLRK meets with Mrs. Chas Pauls Thursday at 2:86. YW Hospitality committee meets at 7:30 tonight with full attendance. West Chester Baptist church hosts Ruth in a Rush May 1 and 2.

Men’s Christian Association Carlson Des Moines Lexington P. T. A Warren Bishop Mort Emde Lyle Oldfield Holtz Chas Pauls West Chester Hlas Ruth Baptist Church

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Osteopathic Physician Dr D R Steninger Seeks Patients

Dr D R Steninger osteopathic physician offers day or night calls and minor surgical work with special attention. Located at Terguson Building in West Chester Iowa.

D. R. Steninger Osteopathic Terguson Bldg West Chester

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