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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1928

Page

3

Christmas Services Across Churches In State

Christian Science holds 11 AM service with the universe and man topic. Presbyterian, Baptist, and Evangelical congregations schedule morning worships, Christmas cantatas, and choir concerts with varied sermon themes and Sunday School at 9:45 AM. Diverse programs feature cantatas, solos, and special music as churches invite worshipers to celebrate the holiday.

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J C Penney House in Florida to Be Hoover Winter Home

The estate on Belle Island, Florida, owned by J C Penney, will serve as President-elect Hoover’s southern winter home after his goodwill tour. The adjoining properties and a 88 foot house will be transformed into executive offices for Hoover, with guest houses for aides and a fishing boat to accommodate trips. Newsmen will be quartered nearby as part of Hoover’s party arrangements.

Washington J. Ty Hain Helle Island Fla Hoover South South Aimeatca Belle Island Mimat Beach Josep Adams Penney Newspo Jeremiah Milbank Easter Republican National Committee

Prairie Flower Baptist Church Christmas and New Year Schedule

The Prairie Flower Baptist Church announces services beginning with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and regular evening worship at 7:00 p.m. A Christmas program will be announced during Sunday services. An annual congregational meeting set for New Year’s day. Carl Klein pastor. Cedar Hill area mentions.

Carl W. Klein Holly Unday Aly Slay Carl Klein Prairie Flower Baptist Hamilton

Journal Want Ads Pay A Trial Will Convince

A brief want ad note suggests advertisers can gain by testing a trial period for journal classified ads to measure response and value. The item emphasizes affordability and quick results for businesses seeking direct reach through the newspaper.

Santa Claus Not Expected in Indiana Coal Town

In Ricknell Indiana on December 21 children of miners face a bleak Christmas as a 22 month strike drains funds. Families rely on union commissary food with scarce items like lard bacon sugar flour soap. Despair grips the community as fathers work in the coal fields and hope for charitable aid.

Ricknell Ind Santa Claus Santa Andy Union Ammissary Dale Tess Chan

Films Bring Stage Melodramas to Screen at Fox Theatre

One fete shot feature titled The Whip, a First National picture, booked by Man Pratt for local engagement at Fox Theatre beginning tonight and Saturday. Dorothy Mackaill leads an early strong cast including Ralph Forbes, Anna Q. Nilsson, Lowell Sherman, Mart HeDermott, Arthur Clayton, Albert Iran and others, with melodrama themes centered on horse racing from London runs.

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Star Taylor Drives Mutiny Plot in Hollywood Exit

Actress Ell Taylor plans to quit the two sea drama The Singapore Mutiny after finishing the current rehearsals in New York. Her contract reportedly requires her to catch a specific evening train to Los Angeles, ending her work on the film.

Wack Dempsey Hollywood Jack Denny High Seas FBO Elle Taylor Taylor Iiimdom New York Jack Dempary Sehen Bonin Sis Los Angeles

Lost nat pocketbook a coed search prompt

A lost pocketbook described as Nat is reported with a call for help. A reward of $10.00 is offered if found at Rosale with hand included, tone noted.

Benel Rosale

Famous Sculpture a Tribute to Loyalty at Lucerne

A damaged report notes the Lion of Lucerne monument carved in rock near Lucerne Switzerland honoring the Swiss Guard who died during the 1792 uprising against Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. The memorial reflects enduring loyalty and is paired with a mirrorlike pool capturing its solemn tribute.

Lewis Pss

Cake Has Long Held Place in Big Events

A fragmentary report recalls how cake featured in grand occasions. Helen Buckler notes historic wedding and obsequy customs in Yorkshire, with cakes served amid sweets, spiced treats, and ritual pours, reflecting social standing and festive tradition across generations.

Improper Dye Removal From Table Fabric Notes

An unclear note describes attempts to remove dye from fabric using strong sunlight and hydrogen peroxide. It mentions using a weak solution of Nyposulphite and rinsing, but the text is garbled and lacks clear steps or outcomes. The passage reflects experimental dye treatment methods with uncertain effectiveness.

Stalin

Crust from Salts Colors Walls After Rainy Season

A Popular Mechanics magazine snippet explains that a crust forms on surfaces as various chemical salts dissolve in water, then solidify on exposure after rain. The crust can tint brick walls and is washed away slowly over time, highlighting salt deposition and weathering effects.

Mechanics

Act of Gratitude Misreading Distorts a Japanese Writer’s View

The fragment cites Sontoku Ninamiya praising gratitude for service, noting a person should not discard dishes after usefulness ends. It implies a moral on reciprocity and care, but the text is garbled, hindering clear attribution or contextual details.

Sontuku Ninamiya

Window Etymology and Aesthetic Commentary

A fragmentary note discusses the word window and its relation to easement and sash design. The hasty, misspelled text references charm in sliding sash mechanics and hinges, hinting at utility versus decoration. The brief text names an author likely as Henriette Hanne M, though clarity is limited by garbled OCR.

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