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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1928
Page
4
A verse recounts ten students who fall one by one amid shifting fates from love to ego to mystic paths. The progression ends with none left, attributed to undigested knowledge. Authorship credited to Elias Lieberman.
A New Year greeting sets a tone of normalcy for the coming year. The writer notes that both world events and daily life will balance between sunshine and shadows, with plans and routines continuing as usual in 1928.
Radio Digest lists a dense schedule of stations and programs across the country. Highlights include KDKA Pittsburgh Sacred song concert at 6 pm, WJZ Shenandoah Apple Sauce Twins at 7, KOA Denver bridge and Dan's musical Dus at 9 30, WEAF New York Seiberling Singers at 7, Palais D Orchestra at 9 30, WGN Chicago Phantom violin at 9 30 and 10 19 Sam n Henry, plus numerous dances concerts orchestras and night programs across stations in Chicago Des Moines Davenport Omaha Atlantic City and Washington among others.
Rodney Rabinold, Hillsboro superintendent, visits relatives for holidays. O M Albright plans to move into rooms above a store owned by Smouse after repairs. A church Christmas program by S S pupils entertained a fair crowd, with Santa Claus distributing treats. EE society members met at the church basement for games and a cafeteria lunch.
Residents faced mud and rain as they returned home after an outdoor event. Strong winds and pooling water created slick conditions on streets and sidewalks, delaying travel and dampening the mood for attendees.
The regular meeting of the Washington chapter of the Po R will meet Tuesday January 3 at 7 30 at the home of Miss Anna Dawson replacing Mrs Will Cook Notice change of meeting place The Pleasant Plains Missionary meeting will be entertained at Mrs Walter Browns home Tuesday January 3 notice change of day The Women s Relief Corps will hold a joint installation with the post Tuesday January 3 1928 with a pot luck dinner at noon all members asked to attend bring silverware and one dish to pass
The warning to Oscar Mopps from Tell Binkley urges study before marriage as a major life step. The dialogue notes Democrats appearing optimistic despite supposed lack of outlook, reflecting a humorous, rural speech tone.
A reflective year end column thanks readers and contributors in Washington as 1928 shifts into high gear. The writer recalls 1927 detours and smooth stretches while noting changes in politics, leadership, and local roads, and salutes the people who joined the column’s journey.
A cheerful Irishman named Pat explains he will sail to Honolulu for a job with fare paid though the temperature is described as extremely hot. He remains optimistic, saying he will not be worn down by the heat.
Ole Olson visits a Minnesota village drug store asking for courrel whiskey. The clerk offers Old Crow instead, and the Swede jokes about not wanting to fly, then tries a quick quip about wandering.
A brief exchange between Isaacstein senior and junior about going up stairs two at a time and shoes with a note to watch spitting pandis, reflecting a quirky dialogue fragment.
A humorous exchange unfolds as a judge fines a man $4.10 for beating his wife. The prisoner questions the 10 cent portion, and the judge explains it is the federal tax on amusements. The bantering ends with the court balancing wit and law.
Snowdrifts fill the streets as a cold wind blows through the town with 3 raw gusts. The verses evoke winter cheer despite the harsh air.
The verse looks to improving seasons with rain and cold giving way to sunshine. It predicts drier, warmer days by mid-June and early July, urging cheer despite bare trees and departing birds.
A colored man asks for two round trip tickets to Charleston. The agent learns his brother is dead and in a box. The man insists they need a return ticket because they will not bury him in Chalston but have forty kinfolks.
A Chicago man rented a room and started a cheap museum claiming a sighting of reptiles and animals. visitors paid 25 cents to see an empty room. A policeman confronted him, was appeased with a drink, and received $200 for a half interest in the show.
The feature reviews Colleen Moore in Her Wild Oat at the Fox Theatre. A young girl uses years of savings for a bold social whirl at an exclusive Atlantic coast resort, prompting bright humor and a buoyant entertainment tone.
Marshall Neilan directs Her Wild Oat for First National Pictures starring Larry Kent Gwen Lee Hallam Cooley with Fritzi Ridgeway and Martha Mattox in support. John McCormick produced the film.
A regular meeting of the Pythian sisters is scheduled for Tuesday evening at 7 30. Members are asked to bring sandwiches.
The Interchurch committee will meet Tuesday January 3 at the Library at 3 p m. 27 2t
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