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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1930
Page
3
Franklin Center students report strong punctuality with no tardies since term began and minimal absences. They recount themes for Thanksgiving and Pilgrim pictures, a Christmas program rehearsal, a Thanksgiving pot luck, Christmas seal drives for health and tuberculosis programs, and a county choir visit.
The Poinsetta club continues its meetings Thursday evening with Maud Jones hosted at Martha Faris's residence located at 521 South Marion.
Washington County reports a busy start to the 1930 year with 12 meetings and 2,957 contacts across farm work. The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation sets January meetings in Des Moines with prominent speakers and extensive programs. A farm management project promotes record keeping and farming efficiency with schools planned for Wellman Riverside and Washington January 22-24. A home project work session runs January 27-31.
Special features at revival meetings attract good audiences nightly. A male chorus under C A Nicholson helps the song service, with Mr and Mrs Nicholson aiding leadership. Mr Fillmore's chart talks draw children to afternoon sessions. Evangelist Coonradt spoke on Who is on the Lords Side and six sought church membership. Meetings continue through the week and Sunday. The Philathea class plans Friday at 715 South Iowa with Ruth Ringheim and Arlene Kurtz assisting hosts. election of officers and fancy work to be featured.
A big MGM style talking singing dancing picture opens at Fox theatre. Sam Wood directed and co authored a film praised for its entertainment value and independent cast. Robert Montgomery Elliott Nugent and Sally Starr star in readable roles with room to grow among film fans.
Funeral services for William H. Pratt were conducted Saturday afternoon by Rev. A. W. Henke at L. A. Jones funeral home. Pallbearers included Malcolm Montgomery Boyd Stephens C. W. Busby Ezra Gardner C. C. Owen and Homer Birney. Burial followed at Elm Grove cemetery.
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