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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1928

Page

3

Christmas Dinners and Social Gatherings Across Washington

The page records a bustling holiday season with church and club events in Washington including Epworthians hosting a four course dinner prepared by mothers, a Rosemary club bridge gathering, and multiple Christmas dinners at local homes. It lists guests, host families, and community announcements from January schedules to social club meetings and church suppers.

Christman Wagner Princes Kleene Mildre Duvall Edgar Stewart

New Equipment at the Graham Theatre

Graham Theatre manager Senisti announced new low intensity lamps enabling about fifty percent brighter pictures. He noted Mary Pickford Douglas Fairbanks and Charlie Chaplin films contracted for, with dates pending. The Submarine with synchronized score and sound effects is planned for Graham on the 17th and 18th.

Senisti Graham Theatre Managter Sebesta Mary Picford Douglas Fairbanks Charles Chaplin

Uncle Eben Old Satan Encouraged to Hold Out Threats

The Washington Star reports on the figure Uncle Eben urging sinners to repent with stern warnings, portraying him as a warning voice against vice while peppered with folk language and cautionary phrases.

Satan Washington Star

Elame Mr. Mosquito Report Clarifies Mating Roles

A damaged note explains the male mosquito as vegetarian feeding on plant juices while the female bites humans. It repeats uncertain terms about Mosquito behavior and offspring, with confusion over names and roles.

Some Branches of Bittersweet

Janet Cathcart presents a fragmented tale about Miss Annabel Day and Cleve Larabee as photographs, memory, and a bittersweet past intertwine. The protagonist revisits childhood places amid a fog of longing, with art and love looming over a snowbound landscape.

Christmas guests descend on Crawfordsville families

Correspondent Wayne reports a busy Christmas in Crawfordsville with Mr. and Mrs. Mary Lillian hosting at the J. A. Moorhead home. Visitors include Mrs. Lawrence Krantz of Gateburg and multiple relatives from Chillicothe, Cole, and Stanwood. The Krants family joined church programs at Swedesboro, while others visited at Forresta and Clarence Mos residence.

Wayne Mary Lillian J. A. Moorhead Crawfordsville Lawrence Krantz Gateburg Parner Johnson Chilticothe John Krantz Frances Cole J. C. Abrams Shalpsburg John Krantzs Swedesbore Prank -McCoy Jenntiven Stanwood Iowa Clarence Mos Jock Cea Onaeor Forresta

Nilved Meanings A New Yersey

A garbled, era voice fragment mentions a difficult wheel and a mother's reply. The text is fragmented with unclear names or events, rendering a concise news item impossible to identify.

Shiv Mather

Fragmentary Wealth Source Lost With Telephonic Item

A garbled note mentions loss of a wealth source and accompanying telephones or telephonic items. The readable text suggests a missing wealth source and associated equipment but lacks clear names, places, or dates to identify a concrete event.

Honorary decoration from Abas siula dates to 1874

A fragmented item notes an honorary decoration by the ruler of Abas siula dating to 1874. The emblem is described as a simple strand of native cord, illustrating minimal ceremonial form. No additional context or named individuals are clearly readable.

Abassiula

Honey crystallization variations in dextrose and levulose

Honey crystallization depends on the ratio of dextrose to levulose, varying with floral source. Some honeys like alfalfa and clover crystallize readily, while sage and Tupelo remain liquid across most temperatures.

Secrcies Ely

Band to Meet Director at Legion Hall Tuesday Evening

Band members and Director Aifthiard of Washington High School are asked to meet at the Legion Hall on Tuesday evening at 8:45 in uniform. The caps will be there.

James Sims Lone Teepsieh Jows State College Ames Croom Mra Washington High School Washington Pyridai Fields Brown Tire The Christian Church Aifthiard Heer Lesion Hall Unform Capes

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