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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1928

Page

6

Community 4H Clubs Plan Aug Achievement Day

Multiple 4H groups including Jacksonites and Fairview met at Ruth and Helen Foster and Irene Blankenhorn homes. They set August 10 as achievement day, discussed exhibits, demonstrations on pattern alternation, and health talks, with upcoming meetings planned for August 17 and August 22.

Ruth Helen Foster Helen Vera Jarrard Fairview Irene Blankenhorn Evelyn Corine Gilkey Alice Holmes Ruth Barnes

Club diary notes bazaar plans and new member

A club meeting discussed helping the lodge bazaar in late November. A new member Miss Smith joined. Lieutenant Rawson Amlong and wife attended, with the officer bound for military school in Ann Arbor after service in Honolulu. Mrs. Smith and others served luncheon, then planned to meet again with Mrs. Williams. Marie Butterfield Moore wed Rueben Claire Moore in Chicago on July 31.

Miss Smith Rawson Amlong Honolulu Texas Ann Harbor Michigan Smith Sloat Chicago Horsey Williams W. H. Butterfield Washington Marie Rueben Claire Moore Waterloo Canada East

John A McCall Funeral Set For Sunday

Funeral services for John A McCall are announced for Sunday afternoon at three in the Presbyterian church. Dr. W R Sawhill of Seattle, former local pastor, is expected to conduct. The casket will be open at Goodin Funeral Parlors Saturday and Sunday until noon.

John A. McCall Presbyterian Church W. R. Sawhill Seattle Goodin

Hoover notification ceremonies set for 3 50 p m at Stanford

Washington reports that ceremonies at Stanford University California have been moved to finish by 5 p m Pacific time. Governor Culbert L Young will inaugurate at 3 50 p m and about 94 radio stations will begin from Stanford at 8 30 p m for the musical program and speeches.

Washington Stanford University California Co. Ic. Young Willegin Stanford

Farm death ruled suicide near Rock Valley Iowa

Joe Wattawa a farmer was found dead on his farm near Rock Valley Iowa with a gun beside him. County officials say he committed death by own action and funeral services are set for tomorrow.

Rock Valley Ila Joe Wattawa Here

Local Masonic Lodges Announce Regular Meetings

Lodge Washington No 98 O E B S holds regular meeting on the second Thursday of each month with Alice Meek W M Della McBride Secretary Visiting members welcome Damascus Shrine No 10 W S of J meets third Tuesday at Masonic Temple Mrs L A Jones W H P Sara E Walker Worthy Scribe Washington Lodge No 26 A F A M meets first Friday with D L Carbaugh W M and A W Yard secretary

Washington O. EB Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple L. A. Jones Sara E. Walker Washington Lodge A. F A. M D. L. Carbaugh W. M A. W. Yard

Rail timetable shows east and west bound trains and locals

The timetable lists GO R J P eastbound trains with arrivals and departures for Nos 4 12xpress 60 Lo Pass 30 Lo Pass and 88 Lo Frt and westbound Golden State Limited Nos 8 29 49 11 Express 87 Frt plus locals and freight. Knoxville and California routes show morning and evening passes with local freight trains and agents noted as W C Bell and L Agent.

Golden State Limited

Why The Automobile Driver Should Not Use Alcohol

Manda Davis argues that driving under the influence endangers the driver and public. The piece notes laws on intoxicated driving, California and Massachusetts examples, and the dangers of alcohol to a worker’s safety, judgment, and morality. It cites a Chicago incident and advocates abstinence and W C T U efforts for youth.

Manda Davis United States California Massachusetts Joe Palmero Chicago Robert Parello

Not Use Alcoholic Liquor

A fifth grade essay argues drivers should avoid alcoholic liquors as cause of accidents. It claims intoxication impairs attention at crossings and signals, risks lives, harms reputation, and urges influence against drinking to become a respected citizen.

Would the Drink Habit Help Me to Become a Coed Mechanic

A Cleo Fletcher essay argues that despite advances in vehicles and machines, essential repair work requires clear minded skilled labor while presenting a historical view on alcohol effects. It notes the need for careful workers in locomotives ocean liners and aircraft.

Cleo Fletcher

Past Noble Grand Circle Meeting Notice

The Past Noble Grand Circle will meet with Mrs. Oscar Jugenheimer on Monday evening. Notice of date change. Washington County graduate nurses plan a bake sale at Cunningham's store on Saturday August 11 with contributions welcome. A cottage prayer meeting hosted by C. W. Busby at 608 East Evening at 7. The Augustine reunion set for Sunset Park Washington on Sunday August 12 invites all relatives and friends.

Logan Ahrens Little Brown Wildwood Trotman Madonna Elsie Jackson Mary Brady Women of the Spiedel J. H. Keating William Pulver Illendale California Mary Margaret Brady Jacksonville Ill Glen Montrose Minneapolis Oscar Jugenheimer Washington County Cunningham's Sunset Park Washington W. E. Augustine

Rex Bell Debuts as Star in Wild West Romance at Fox

Rex Bell, Fox Films new discovery, stars in Wild West Romance at the Fox Theatre Saturday. A 21 year old rider with six years on the range and over a year in films, Bell is touted as the West’s representative cowboy and a rising Western screen figure. Fox executives predict his rapid rise to popularity.

Fox Theatre Rex Bell Fox Films Bell Enthu Siastic

Mr and Mrs George Duke Visit Washington on Business

Mr and Mrs George Duke of Brighton traveled to Washington for business matters, arriving today and attending meetings.

George Duke of Brighton Washington

Orrs from Columbus Junction Visit Washington Friends

Max and Lester Orr of Columbus Junction were visiting friends in Washington last evening.

Max and Lester Orr Columbus Junction Washington

Alcohol's Effect Elevates Travel Safety and Abstinence

The essay argues modern travel demands clear judgment as cars trains and aircraft evolve. It asserts alcohol dulls the brain and impairs driving locomotion and aviation skills, increasing danger to the drinker and others. Emphasizes steady nerves steady hands and good distance perception as essential for safe travel.

Lindberg

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Mary White Louise Barnes Maxine Lowe Irene Bankenhorn Harriet Riddle Mediapolis Rex Benz Highland Junior Club Olive Eula Mae Co Lorine Lasek The Valley St. Paul's Evangelical Ladies Aid Society Dutch Creek Fair Carl Klein Francis Feltz Joe Hartnell Winnie Belter Louise Jones Rebekah Club Susan Smith MAYO Home Bakery CIA Trust Department Washington, Iowa Hoover Lodge Knoxville H. W. Russ C. B Cc. McKa Southwest Limited W. C. Bell Crawfordsville Loraine Long W. Busby Irene Mitchell Tucker & Eicher White Way Garage
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