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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1928

Page

3

The Telephone Girl at New Graham Theatre

The play follows Kitty O'Brien a hotel telephone operator entangled in political factions as Governor candidates Standish and Robinson contend on election eve. Tom Blake faces his father Boss Blake's opposition to marriage while detectives close in on Standish amid rising drama and risk.

New Graham Theatre Kitty O’brien Matthew Standish Kitty Tom Blake Jim Blake Mark Robinson Standish

The Telephone Girl Inspires a Great Story Base

A fragment hints at a tale centered on a character nicknamed The Telephone Girl. The line suggests a creative starting point for a longer narrative exploring her role and impact in the era.

Miss Mod Esta Yeggy Visits Riverside

Riverside notes Miss Mod Esta Yeggy, a Mercy hospital nurse in Davenport, visiting her parents. A Riverside Parent-Teacher Association meeting at the high school featured a program with songs, talks by Mrs Clyde Yount, a male quartet, a musical reading, and citizenship grading discussions led by Supt. R. C. Knight. High card party scores were claimed by Henry Green and J A Knitter, with consolation to Bernadine Vegey and Catherine Linnencamp. Charles Cummings and Richard

Riverside Modesta Yeggy Mercy Hospital Davenport Sig Yeg Parent-Teacher Association Clyde Yount Imelda Deatsch Mildred Thornton St. Mary's Hall Order of Foresters Henry Green J. A Knitter Bernadine Vegey Catherine Linnencamp Charles Cummings Richard

Schnoebelen Sells Residence Trade for Land Near Town

Schnoebelen closed a deal exchanging residence properties and giving 70 acres of land adjoining town for 15000 dollars. Possession is set for March first. Brandon, Jan. 10. Citizens faced misdialed numbers as town council ordered Farmers Mutual Telephone lines disconnected for repairs despite plans for a new franchise. A Brandon youth Milo Albert was hurt last fall by a high voltage wire during line work.

Schnoebelen Brandon Aro Wi Farmers Mutual Telephone Company Milo Albert

Livestock Estimates From Chicago Trade Desk

Chicago traders report tomorrow's livestock estimates for cattle at 0000, hogs at 55000, and sheep at 22000. Numbers reflect expected market activity as buyers await early bids.

Chicago

Community Club and Society Notices

Local groups schedule Thursday meetings across clubs and churches. The Height P T A gatherings at 3 45 pm and Prairie Flower Mission at 2 pm list hostesses and committees. Walnut Woman's club notes sick room hints and officer elections. Ainsworth W R C plans officer installation. O B E S and M W of A announce regular meetings with installations. Friendship club and Havre Social club set 6 30 pm and January 12 events. Ladies Aid Society updates meeting details and a small change to heating expenses.

Walnut Woman's Club Carl Deering Ainsworth W. R. C

Taniac Cited By Denver Man For Digestive Relief

Mr L B Simmons of 143414 Larimer Street Denver Colorado reports Taniac improved his digestion cured gas and dizzy spells and nervousness and helps him sleep and work as well as a youngster.

Local church groups schedule meetings this week

The Baptist ladies plan a missionary program Friday evening at Mrs Bowman 281S. The WPF M S of Lexington meet Thursday Jan 12 at Mrs Jane Gardner home 2803. The Ladies Aid of the UP Church meet January 13 at 2 3 at church.Trig yaru Rebekah club meets Thursday afternoon with Mrs Lee 281. The Harmony club gathers at Malcolm Montgomery home at 6:30 Thursday for a pot luck supper bringing dishes silver sandwiches and one dish to pass.

Friendship Club Myrtle Pearson The Havre Lee Hesseltine Ladies Aid Society Bowman W. PF. M.S. of Lexington Jane Gardner Harmony Club Malcolm Montgomery

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Scott & Hardin Furniture Washington Atwater Kent Radio Wellston Social Club Kendrick Prairie Flower Mission John Kuotz Realer Carl Jarrard Fink Larson Will Booth M. W Wo. T Dr. Sarton God Ur.loway Tanlac the Ladies Aid of the U.P. Shurc Rebekah Club Mrs. Lee Triangle Talk Triangle Auto Supply Co E. 2Nd Iowa Avenue H.J. Ward & Company Marshall Fields Company H. S. Ward & Company East Side
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