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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1928

Page

3

Journal's Weekly News Review highlights Iowa events

A Saturday feature surveys the week in Iowa and beyond including the first Christmas seal purchaser Dr. KR Hughes of Iowa State College, dry positions in Chicago district, cattle and Holstein sales, political finances, road bonds, and local incidents in Des Moines Burlington Cedar Rapids and Washington County.

KR. Hughes Iowa State College Federal Prohibit Washington Sunday Aid Iowa Chicago Washington County

Washington celebrates wartime milestones and losses in 1918

In December 1918 Washington residents mark veterans’ benefits for Mary McAvoy’s son, list returning service members, announce discharges from camps, note influenza deaths and funerals, and report local business reopenings and arrivals from Camp Cody to Camp Dodge.

Washington County America Huxford MCA Jesse Iris Miler Laat Mountt Allace Severs Martin Nielson Graham Theatre Gust

Local Events Review and Community Notes

A wide range of local items includes illness and deaths, church events, and school notices. Mrs. Walter Peterson moves to the C. J. Karel home. Mrs. Myrtle Ko McCleery of Klass chaired a hospital meeting. The Knights of Columbus banquet drew 175 attendees at city hall. News on marriages, influenza cases, and service records fills the page with community life in Madison and surrounding areas.

H Kos Walter Peterson Heeyinto C. J. Karel 212Nd Street Madison Street Nington Myrtle Ko McCleery Klas West Africa Hthe Presbyterian Church Knights of Cole James Fathers and Sons Samuel C. Gardner Washington County West Main Street Don Patton Montgomer J. W. Patton Culan Waters Treta Pauls George Pauls Patricia Keeley W. M. Keeley Walter Laughead Long Beach California Charles Anderson J.T. Anderson American Hospital Chicaso

Luna departs Duend Of Lochshins north pole expedition

News items cover a long list of events including expedition departures toward the north pole, a university tally in Chicago, Tunney and his bride in Paris, aircraft mishaps in Washington, and political notes from Britain and Austria amid a week of global happenings.

Luna Duend Lochshins North Pole Gene Tunney Paris United States Curtis Field Washington

Abram Pearson Washington County Pioneer and Leader

Abram Pearson a long time Jackson township farmer stock raiser became a key figure in Washington County politics. Born in Indian Territory, he lived much of his life in Ohio before settling in Washington County in 1865. As a Republican he served as trustee of his township and later as representative in the state Legislature. His farming success and community work established him as a leading figure in the region.

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Senator Reed Signals Move on Repeal of Matl Origins Act

Pennsylvania Senator Reed indicated support on Thursday for repealing the Matl Origins Act as part of broader aviation policy shifts. No clear timetable or companion measures were specified, but the remark reflects ongoing debate in the state over aviation provisions and national origin rules.

David A. “Reed

Theatregoing in town features Uncle Tom and Circus Kid shows

A readers notes review of Gramam Theatre and POX Theatre billings includes Uncle Tom's Cabin with The Circus Kid and The Night Watchman. It highlights Uncle Tom's Cabin, The Sexes, The Circus Kid, Forgotten Faces, While the City Sleeps, and Our Danging Daughters as part of the week's program. Lon Chaney stars in While the City Sleeps as a plainclothes detective.

Actiens Jean Hersholt Phyllis Haven Jelle Bennett Circus Kid Billie Night Watch Lon Chaney New York Police Underworld Anita Page Billie Doald Reed Clive Mary Bricu William Powell Hadanova Lom Chanelo

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