Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1930

Page

8

Mrs Howell Back From Riverside School Work

Mrs W E Howell returned last night from her school work at Riverside and is spending the weekend at her home here.

W. E. Howell Riverside

Chapter Masons Install Cyrus Chapter Officers

Chapter Masons, Royal Arch Masons, last evening installed officers with Carlton Haven as installing officer and W. T. Carson marshal. Officers named include J. W. Eastin high priest H. G. McBride king CC. Robinson scribe George L. McDaniel treasurer A. W. Yard secretary D. La Carbaugh captain of the host c Gault principal sojourner N C Putnam royal arch captain Harry C. Ward third veilman P O Cnossen second veilman M O Sharp first veilman J M Bickford Tyler W T Carson Wilder C Bell Hallitt Grayson finance committee

Veilman P. O. Cnossen M. O. Sharp J. M. Bickford Tyler W. T. Carson Wilder C. Bell Bhllitt Grayson Finance

Brinning Heads South for Winter Trip With Dusenberry

Charles Brinning left midweek for Texas and other southern points to spend the rest of the winter. He travels with John Dusenberry in an automobile.

Charles Brinning Texas John Dusenberry

Closing Out Sale in Washington Area

On January 23 John Olds announces a closing out sale nine miles south of Washington. The notice lists the sale action and location.

John Olds Washington

Ten Years Ago Today Patterson Family News

Everett Patterson of Columbus Nebraska visits his parents Mr and Mrs L Patterson. His son leaves for a new home in San Francisco. There is no use limping around when Ny al corn remover will take out the corn and softness in a few days. The price is 25 cents. We carry Edison Mazda lamps for homes and a 29 volt for farms. Top on hogs $9.85. Weather calls for snow tonight and Sunday and not quite so cold.

Everett Patterson Columbus, Nebr Patterson San Francisco Morning Sun Iowa

Enna Jettick Health Shoes Visit Weekend Guests

Miss Catherine Reese and Miss Elsie Moser went to Burlington last evening to spend the weekend with a college friend. J R Wenger of Wayland and Norman Bean of Ainsworth visited Washington for the day. Miss Lydia Vinz of Peoria Illinois visits the home of Rev A A Ving and family.

Catherine Reese Elsie Moser Burlington J. R. Wenger of Wayland Washington Lydia Vinz Peoria, Ill Rev A. A. Ving

New Orleans and Porto Rico Get Special Radio Link

The Tropical Radio company establishes a direct radio service between New Orleans and Porto Rico due to rising business between the two ports.

New Orleans Porto Rico Tropical Radio Company Poirts

Detroit restaurant adds airplane model fans to ceiling

A Detroit restaurant decorates its dining room with miniature airplane bodies suspended from the ceiling to enhance the appeal of electric fans. The owner claims the quirky feature draws customers and creates a distinctive atmosphere.

Detroit Troi

For Sale Remington Shotgun 12 Gaugeage

For sale a Remington shotgun in 12 gauge with a checkered stock and case. Includes age details and a contact request for interested buyers.

Remington Peating Shotgun

Glen Dale Telephone Co Annual Meeting Set at Glendale Schoolhouse

The annual meeting of the Glen dale telephone company will be held at Glendale school house on Monday evening January 15.

Glendale Telephone Company Glendale School House

Washington Beats Mt. Pleasant 36 to 20 in Box Score

Washington defeats Mt. Pleasant 36 to 20 with key contributions from Westermark and Riese. Mt. Pleasant struggles at the line as Edwards and Bennett lead the effort, while free throws miss several opportunities. Referee credited as Harrison of Iowa.

Washington Mt. Pleasant Westermark Artone Raymond Edwards Rivive H. Bennett Benker Pietk Wells Schulty Ahrens Huffman R. Bennett Harrison Iowa

Glendale Notes on Local Events and Birth Announcement

Glendale January 9 Mrs Thomas Gerdes correspondent reports John Simmerring aids in selling cattle hogs horses and machinery to a large crowd at his sale. A son born January 1 to Mr and Mrs John K Koehler of Vernon Colorado announced in Wray. A telephone meeting was postponed to next week. Miss Gertrude Anderson out with mumps. William Miller Jr traveled to Has.

Glendale John Simmering Macon John K. Koehler Vernon Colorado Wray Gertrude Anderso

Fortnighty club and women’s society meeting notices

Announcements list afternoon meeting of the Fortnighty club’s literature department next Monday with Mrs J E Lemmon followed by the Alma Hearne Holland Society gathering Tuesday evening with Mrs Mae Jones Usual supper to be served Allie Round in charge of the lesson Shiloh school district ladies meet Thursday afternoon January 16 with Mrs Wm Darbyshire for lamp chades lesson

J. E. Lemmon Alma Hearne Holland Society Mae Jones Allie Round Shiloh Wm Darbyshire

Fred Rahmiller Dies at Home Near Columbus Junction

Fred Rahmiller aged 65 lifelong resident and prominent farmer died Thursday night at his home two miles west of Columbus Junction after a paralytic attack. Funeral at his home Sunday at 2 PM with Mrs Herman Cathompp of Rock Island officiating. burial in Columbus City cemetery.

Columbus Junction Fred Mahmiller Herman Cathomp Rock Island Columbus City Cemetery

Pilotsburg Notes on Visitors and Public Events

Town reports visitors from Casey Iowa Wellman Des Moines and Missouri. Grand New Year dinner and aid club gatherings at local homes. Sale at Alison Maas farm west of Wellman next Tuesday Maple Crest hatchery started up and various family visits over the holidays.

Pilotsburg John Maas Casey Iowa Albert Maas Omer Green Wellman Carl D. Andersons Sadie Rickey Ellis Pilotsburg Aid Letha Ashby Des Moines Ralph Ashby Eben Ashby Loveland Colo Donald Ashby Missour Alison Maas Maple Crest Frank Stransky Riverside Marion Alva Gerot Mariella Scott Richard Merry Makers Club Chas. Ashbys D. D. Byers Clare Fred Banks Stanley Mouser Flynn Allan Fickling Near West Chester Ray Bell Aid Near Washington Frank James Chalupas Frank Strans James Prebyl Vera Joe Yorak M. P. Wollram Milt Novys Novys Joe Haver Samuel Colorado Mrs Haller Sam Oldfieldth Herman Vinskys

Marie Kessel Hosts Methodist Ladies Aid at Brighton

Brighton correspondent reports Mrs Marie Kessel hosted the Methodist Ladies Aid on Wednesday afternoon Chas Truloch returned from Stockton Kansas after attending his sister's husband's death Frank Weldner family visited Farmington Lewis Courtney home Ronald Matlock and Donald Parker left for Los Angeles driving via Denver likely encounter snow Oscar Mangold went to Florida on business Mrs C E Dayton travels to Waterloo then Sioux City to visit sons

Brighton Marie Kessel Methodist Ladies Aid Chas. Truloch Stockton Kas Chas. Doughty Frank Weldner Farmington Lewis Courtney Ronald Matlock Donald Parker Los Angeles Calif Denver Colo Oscar Mangold Florda C. E. Dayton Waterloo Sioux City

Local visits and homecomings tail end holiday travels

Mrs. Lillian Davison returns home after a holiday visit with relatives in Birmingham. Mrs. Harriman comes back to Princeton Missouri from a visit with sister Mrs. Frank Hoskins. Mrs. Ora Crumley of Minneapolis visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. Mart Brinton. Her mother recovers well after an operation at Fairfield hospital. Miss Frieda Vanerus arrives home from Des Moines on Thursday.

Lillian Davison Birmingham Harriman Princeton Frank Hoskins Ora Crumley Minneapolis Mart Brinton Fairfield Hospital Frieda Vanerus Des Moines

Black Hawk club hosts New Year gathering in Brighton

Brighton residents report a Black Hawk club New Year celebration with Mr. and Mrs. Everett Garrett and families, Mrs. Lena Barnes visiting, and a surprise party on Lena Barnes. Guests enjoyed cards, music, and refreshments. Several locals moved residences and others hosted family visits.

Brighton R. 1 Black Hawk Club Everett Garrett Clarence Clifford and Raymond Andy Oswalt Vetor Oswaft Kermit Keith Barnes Prody Borkoski Clara Boroski Nannie Dickinson Glenn Merle Dickinson Margaret Smith

Auctioneers and residents noted in Keota area

Local notices report AUCTIONEER D F Macon of Washington Iowa. families traveling to attend funerals in Keota. Elizabeth Crabble teaching at West Chester changing trains. Mrs M O Sharp visiting Eldon. Mr and Mrs Robert Sheetz from near Keota shopping. Edna Maurine Mayhew ill with appendicitis improving. Chas Brown auctioneer contact. O G Wilson visiting from Omaha. Clarence Logan visiting Fairfield. Mrs Ralph Lytle and son Vivian returning from Des Moines after visit with her mother.

Edna Maurine Mayhew Ed Mayhew East Washington Street Ralph Lytle Vivian Des Moines Lytle B. F. Shunterman

Also Mentioned on This Page

FOX Tonight Little Johnny Jones Vitaphone Eddie Buzzell Alice Day Timblin Raymond Black-Face Satuday Evening Post Masons Geo. L. McDaniel Drogetet Enna Jettick Health Shoes Norman Bean of Ainsworth New Radio Service Ann Joe Roseanne Meyer Roth General the Evening Journal Graham Rex Mary Nolan Thomas Gerdes William Miller, Jr Haskins Lloyd and Clark Hopping Fred Rahmiller J. G Stafford & Son Trostle & Son and van Syoc New York the Shannons Broadway Washington Cleaners South Side Square Wisie Long R. Helmick Prody A. Borkuoski Lena Barnes Rubio M's Fairfeld Hospital Wilbur Day Homer Brinton Fred Grosscup R. 58 S. H. Hagans Belle Brinton Stanley Marshall George Marshall Pleasant Valley Ladies Farm Bureau Club Wayne Savage Green Mill Green Mill Cafe National Bank Keenest—Kleanest Euraine Earll Frank Earll South 7Th Street D. F Art Meyer Kansas City Kan Keota Mr. Meyer Mike Meyer Plaque Scott Furniture Co Elizabeth Crabble West Chester Fairfield Schmoeller Bros A. E. Cahill Eldon Ed. Warner Robert Sheetz Chas. Brown O. G. Wilson Omaha Frank Wilson Mrs. Wilson Clarence Logan Westphal DUCO Reg 1C.c.s John Shields & Sons
Search Courier

Search the Washington Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Evening Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication