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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1930

Page

6

Christmas and New Year Socials Across Town

Baptist choir members gathered for a New Year Eve watch party at Hast Second Street with Marjorie Beth’s tree and a buffet luncheon. Guests sang carols, and prayers were offered for the old and new year before departure.

A. A. Wing Baptist Choir Marjorie’ Beth Vinz Will Sickles Lester Thompson Flossie Sherbeck Wilma Mabel Walker Sant Mr. Vinz Mrs. Vinz Mr. Catlett Mr. Sage

Wonderful Shampoo Promises Dandruff Removal

Sherman Bros. Drugists in Washington Iowa promote Wonderful Shampoo Damp. a mark able discovery that banishes dandruff while you wash your hair.

Fitch Sherman Bros Washington Iowa

Wellston Social Club Meets at Tinnes Home

The Wellston social club held an all day meeting at Mrs. Zeno Tinnes home on January 2. Six members and five guests attended a noon three course dinner prepared by Mrs. Tinnes and her daughter Harriett. Afterward they enjoyed social time and various fancy works. Mrs. A. E. Atchison hosted twelve friends for a Christmas season gift exchange at 608 South Third Avenue. The gathering, planned earlier though postponed, included a two course refreshment service.

Woman's Missionary Society of Bethel Church J. N. Meyer Myrtle Pearson Parker Nellie Juzeler Flossie Homes Persia Dawson Emma Waggoner Rural Women's Club Lloyd Humston Farm Bureau Marion Porter Elmer Cherry John Carris Keota Harley O'Loughlin Walter Kyle Cy Bush Rebekah Clube Ray Minick Henry Minick North Iowa Avenue Hilma Larson Minick BE. O. W. Club Sarah Renhart Ed Grayson Emma Garrett Melo Vacha Grayson Hed Robert Dawson Pressling Wellston Social Club Zeno Tinnes A. E. Atchison South Third Avenue

Port City Social and Religious Club Announcements

Local church and club notices list choir rehearsals and meetings. Regular Presbyterian choir rescheduled or moved. D A R January gathering set. Fort nightly and Bible department sessions planned. a National Society District Conference aims to unite several states in Ft Wayne. Royal Neighbors and Friendly Social Club schedules provided with dates and venues.

New Year Visits Mark Keota and Surrounding Homes

Rosco Robertson family spent New Year day at Mrs Trier’s Keota home. D C Robertson learned of brother John D Robertson's death in Bloomfield Illinois. Many relatives and friends visited various local homes including Coyce and Clayton Robertson, Jim Lockwood and Grover Auster families, and the Wolfe family during the holiday.

Dublin Rosco Robertson Mrs. Trier Keota Dale Moody Severa Geo. Reighard Jake Southout Corpman Walter Wolfe Cleo Henry Trer J. W. Vandayke Galesbore Ill D. C. Robertson Clarence Randall Roy Randall D. C Jim Lockwood Grover Auster Howard Brown S. Cloyce Clayton’ Robertso Haro Humston Nick Tinnes Margar Tinnes Carl Corpman Charlie Mayer Alvin Eng Stanley Mangold J. L Banks Oscar Burnham Washington Zeno Times Clin Robertson Grandma Wolfe

Sargon Restores Health Says Mrs Larsen

Mrs Jacob Larsen of Council Bluffs Sherman Bros. Droggeists and Agents reports dramatic relief from chronic stomach trouble and insomnia after three bottles of Sargon. She credits the medicine with liver restoration and nerve stability, claiming a renewed, stronger health and restful nights. Heartened by her experience she urges others to try Sargon.

Sargon Jacob Larsen Glen Ave Council Blutts, Sherman Bros

Local Births and Visit Notes From Kiowa County

Mr and Mrs Geo Reighrad welcome a baby boy born January 1. Mr and Mrs Frank Jenneman of St Louis visiting W E Augustine. School opens at Dutch Creek after vacation. Myron Tinnes visited Keota on Wednesday. The Wilbur Watson family spent Wednesday evening with Howard Brown.

Geo. Reighrad Frank Jenneman St. Louis W. E. Augustine Dutch Creek Myron Tinnes Girt the_Tinnes Keota Wilbur, Watson Howard Brown’'s

Pleasant Hill Notes from the Karl Kephart Correspondent

Pleasant Hill district news reports Sunday visits to Silas and Howard Cakdwell and to Will Miller. Families relocate and join neighbors on nearby farms while sales at Baker Mitchell and Martin Telford nets about 45 dollars. New Year’s dinner shared by Earl Kephart Howard Baker and families.

Pleasant Hill Harry Jones Silas and Howard Cakdwell Golia Miller Will Miller Ladies Aid Baker and Mitchel Sale Martin Telford Earl Kephart Howard Baker Lewis Nelson Fred Telford Havre

Rare Musical Gift of Absolute Pitch Described

The article explains absolute pitch as the rare ability to identify or reproduce a musical tone without any reference pitch. It contrasts absolute pitch with relative pitch, where a person can determine a tone’s pitch after hearing a reference note.

Sargon

End of Historic Ship Savannah Ends Transatlantic Career

The steamship Savannah completed the first transatlantic voyage in 1819 and was later sold by her original owners for $20. Her engines were removed and sold to Alliance Iron Works of New York, after which she operated as a sailing vessel between New York and Savannah until wrecked on Long Island in 1822.

Savannah Alliance Iron Works of New York Long Island

Mississippi Gambler brings Schildkraut to Graham theatre

Joseph Schildkraut stars in The Mississippi Gambler premiering Saturday at the Graham theatre. Alac B. Francis Carmelita Geraghty Otis Hatlan Billy Welsh also appear with Joan Bennett in the leading female role. Hoot Gibson performs in The Lariat Kid at the Graham, showcasing his rope work in a Universal production.

Joseph Schildkraut Show Boat Graham Theatre Schildkraut Alac B. Francis Carmelita Geraghty Otis Hatlan Billy Welsh Joan Bennett Hoot Gibson Universal Graham Hoo

Aviator Scream Comedy Dazzles Fox Theatre Crowd

Warner Bros Vitaphone release The Aviator headlined by Edward Everett Horton Patsy Ruth Miller Johnny Arthur Lee Moran and others opened at the Fox Theatre. Based on James Montgomery stage hit with screen adaptation by Robert Lord Arthur Caesar directed by Roy Del Ruth. Also showing Skirt Shy Harry Langdon and Soul Mates Krazy Kat Komic in sound.

Warner’ Bros Vitaphone All Talking Picture Fox Theatre Edward Everett Horton All Star Patsy Ruth Miller Johnny Arthur Lee Moran Edward Martindel Armand Kaliz Kewpie Morgen Phillips Smalley William Norton Bailey James Montgomery Robert Lord Arthur Caesar Rtoy

Baptist Choir Rehearsal Friday Evening at 7 30

The Baptist choir holds a regular rehearsal tomorrow evening at 7 30. All choir members are urged to attend.

Third Lesson in Farm Bureau Home Projects

Miss Smith of Ames led the third home project lesson on lamp shades for local township leaders on December 20 and 21. Attendees learned about plaited paper, tinted wallpaper, shellacked shades, and plain paper with cutout pictures, plus cloth shade tips and a shopping list for follow up meeting supplies.

Rubio arrives in Chicago amid low-key welcome

President elect Pascual Orihz Rubio of Mexico landed in Chicago from Detroit today without an official reception. In Detroit a radical demonstration greeted him, while Chicago’s greeting consisted of police representatives, the Mexican consulate, and reporters.

Chicago U.P Pascual Orihz Rubio Mexico Detroit President Elect

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