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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1930
Page
3
A Saturday page summarizes a week of Iowa and national items. Fire caused 10000 dollars in damage to two garages and a residence in Iowa Falls. Other notes include health officials denying black diphtheria cases in Iowa and a mayoral bid by Des Moines official William Mitchell.
Two petitions to the city council for a soldiers memorial and paving north and east of the water works were filed at the January meeting. January 7 items include officers elected for Leon Beatty post and a Masonic installation. George Breitenbach resigns from Commercial Savings, joining Dempsey Real Estate. Odd Fellows and Rebekah hold joint installation. January 8 inventory at the county home totals 146,608. Elmer Mason takes on a contract with Samson line. Planning for a Parent-Teachers Association forms. WRC installs new officers. Ad club sells 175 tickets for Dr. Krebs lectures. January 9 naturalizations granted to Alois Musil and Joe Falk. A.M.E. Sunday school elects officers. jury trials may be light this term. February and January notes include Col. Brookhart traveling. a Washington high game beats Columbus Junction in OT 15-14. tax abstract shows 724,272.90 to be collected. Della Fetters and Howard McBride wed. Sidney Coon reports insurance gains. Kenneth Ross wins Journal’s best collector award. Cafeteria lunches begin at high school with 50 students and teachers. Washington high beats Parsons 26-13. Dr. Swift conducts evangelistic services. Carl Roberts family travels to Florida for winter.
Seventy seven youths attended a Sunday happy hour at the Y led by Everette Griffith with Ralph Shannon James Kezer the Iowa University violinist and Mary Pauls on the program Visitors from outside town included C C Shand and Harry Terril The Y M C A secretary Mrs Terril Also in town Washington schools reopened after two weeks off A collision near the square injured Mamie Gale Robertson Funeral services were held for Alfred Knecht Survivors include his wife and relatives The Montgomery Ward store welcomes Floyd Beatty as manager replacing J T Peterson A grand jury bound over LaVerne Anderson on DUI charges The January district court term opened Judge Hamilton presided The Journal party carriers prize awards were given and refreshments served An official notice announced bovine tuberculosis eradication measures starting January 20 Weather turned frigid with a dramatic drop in temperature Local efforts collected wood for needy families A concerted street lighting plan for Washington was discussed A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Ralph Moothart DeMolay adds ten new members Washington High beat Sigourney 45 10 in basketball Legion rifle team planning began Major traffic and public notices continue to shape local life
A committee named by executors of Conrad Hubert's will announced 83 recipient institutions to receive about 6 million dollars. The list includes colleges and social organizations across the country as part of a major charitable distribution.
Dr. E. E. Stutsman resigned from the Washington board of education after eight years of service. Another member will be appointed to serve until the school election in March.
A knitting of crafting ideas shows how to create toy kittens from pussy willows. Draw lines on thick white paper to mimic a fence, then lift and place willow fur on top. Repeat with ears and tails for a playful paper cat family.
A boy recounts his voyage to Boston with Mr. Carver to reach the lighthouse commissioner's aid. They face danger, retrieve funds from a local boy who returned the money, and secure supplies as the family awaits aid. The tale ends with gratitude and a promise to share the adventure at future gatherings.
A puzzle explains a trick where a word or syllable added beside each animal picture changes its name into a vegetable, fruit, or plant. Read the animals aloud with the added syllable to test the cleverness of the reader.
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