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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1929

Page

6

Social club reports January meetings and new member

The January gatherings at the home of Mrs. Stewart and the Havre Social club featured a New Year roll call, introductions of a new member Mrs. Mike Flynn, and plans for a future dinner at the Leeper home. Entertainment included practical jokes by Edma Reubsam and Gladys Spencer, with refreshments served by Mrs. Warren, Mrs. Zieglowsky, and others.

Howard Stewart Fred Forbush Roy Wel Ness Sam Spaua Mike Flynn Edma Reubsam Gladys Spencer Warren Carl Zieglowsky Olive Marguerite Warren E. G. Beenblossom Abram Lincoln Havre Glenn Pratt

PTA and bake sale announcements for West Chester area

Community notices list a PTA meeting at West Chester High School on Monday and a church bake sale with homemade beans and angel food cake. A cottage prayer gathering is planned at Mr. Sandblom's home on Washington Street Sunday afternoon.

PTA Fet West Chester High School Monda West Lexingto

Flu Creates Demand for Vicks Vaporub in 1918 Epidemic

News notes a surge in demand for Vicks Vaporub as authorities urge early treatment of colds to prevent complications after a flu outbreak. The piece cites production at peak capacity with 275,000 jars delivered daily amid the epidemic.

Vicki Vapoltub Vicks Jasenée

Regular meeting of Union Veterans group on Jan 15

An evening notice invites members to attend the next Monday session at Mrs. Franke ag3tz Fy Vaughters Union Veterans home. The installation of officers is scheduled for Jan 14 at 7:20 PM, with the regular business meeting to follow and both old and new members urged to attend.

Franke

Minority of the New Congress Sees Garner as Leader Candidate

Amid retirement of Rev Puls Garrett Tenn and after long service in the House Garner is seen as a leading contender for minority leadership. His tariff views split Democrat factions with old fashioned tariff opponents backing others, while discussions continue among delegations and allies.

Ngton Jeh Puls Garrett House Wold Democrat Party Garner Farner Longworth

Hawkeyes Hold Off Wolverines In Narrow Nonconference Games

Iowa and Michigan battled in a nonconference set with close margins. Players like Dan Mose and McKigan led scoring while defenses limited big gaps, as two games finished within a fifteen point total. The Wolverines did not play last winter.

Hawkeye Satnae Joel Feaskowski Anand Nyt Ori Sigan Haschoven Ganse Dan Mose Nortwestern McKigan

Youthful Arrest Grips Cedar Rapids Hotel Scene

In Cedar Rapids a 11 year old boy nicknamed a self styled man was arrested amid police inquiries into his movements since December 14. A .22 rifle ammo belt and a bunting were seized after the youth allegedly showed a gun and posed in imitation of a California murder figure. James Gibbons, the father, says the boy had read about the so called murder farm and may have tried to imitate it.

Cedar Rapids Francis Gibbons Éllee James Gibbons Arthur Hushins Jie California Hs AU

United Presbyterian Church Evangelistic Services Start

A long church notice lists multiple denominations and services at United Presbyterian and neighboring churches. It highlights communion teachings, evangelistic meetings led by Rev. and Mrs. Jeamby, youth activities, baptism, Bible school, organ music, and weekday events across West Chester and Lexington settings.

United Presbyterian Jesus Ian l Neil Trottman Young People’s Meeting P.m Lucile Ross Galen Loving Ruth Sfessor Mra Baward L. Jeamby Nefatines Kimbel J. Hughes K Garris Montgomery PB. Gorham Gile I Ars Baward Ly Jeamby Wagner Henry Shie F. W. Eastwood

Deputation Demands Gen Booth Resign in Suffolk

A deputation of about 800 Salvation Army leaders visited Southwold Suffolk to press General Booth to resign. The group included President J S Hay and Vice President William Haines. Booth’s daughter Commissioner Catherine Root asked for an interview but Booth limited contact to a later time, hinting he may continue once his health permits. The delegation reported Booth would reply only to his January letter offering to appoint after recovery.

Southwold Suffolk England Salvation Army William Pialgn Mander J S Hay William Haines Way Booth Catherine Root Snes Ifter Ada

Country churches hold center d Lexington service on Wednesday

Readable text notes a country churches event centered in Lexington on Wednesday. The fragment mentions a service gathering among rural congregations and indicates midweek observance without specifying participants or exact time.

Consolidation Formed By Golconda Mines Group

A new corporation was announced under the name Golconda San Juan Mines Inc. The consolidation includes Golconda Mines, Gonda Mines, Consolidated Inc., Delaware. Consolidated Inc., Colorado. Lake Mountain Mining and Reduction Co., Colorado. New Company Dewater Co., Delaware. and Empire Stocks Mines and Reduction Co., Eureka, Colorado. Officers named include Leach of Indianapolis, John M. Grimm of Cedar Rapids, and John L. Corcoran of Cincinnati as co presidents. R. K. Keech of Cedar Rapids as treasurer and Alfred Mueller of Davenport as secretary.

Rado Golonda San Juan Mines, Inc A. J. Faerbergenport Golconda Mines Gonda Mines, Consolidated, Inc Ewater Company Delaware Empire Stotes Mines and Reduction Company Eureka Colo Leach Indianapolis John M. Grimm Cedar Rapids John L. Corcoran Cincinnati R. K. Keech Alfred Mueller Davenport

Chevrolet Oil Tips for Long Trips This Season

A reader advice note suggests using Chev reliable oil and genuine Chevrolet parts to keep engines in good condition for a 1000 mile journey. It claims minimal oil top ups are needed if no leak is present, and emphasizes preparing the car for the season.

Fragmentary auto ad notes cheap Chevrolet tubes and battery

A partial OCR item references a Chevrolet product with cheap pricing and discusses conditions of parts like tubes and a battery, but key details are missing. The legible bits suggest an ad style note on low prices and product condition.

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