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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1929
Page
3
A weekly roundup from Washington county and the state covers diverse items. Notable notes include Augustus Matsell's death near Cedar Rapids, legal and political developments in Des Moines and Mason City, school and road progress, hospital and public works updates, and local proclamations about farming and education.
The program features The Patriot with Emil Jannings Lewis Stone and Florence Vidor, Phantom City with Ken Maynard Eugenia Gilbert, Submarine about two men and a life saving act, and Lightning Speed following a cub reporter as intrigue and romance unfold.
Reports from Washington noting influenza cases within the city and quarantine status, local property transfers including a $205 per acre sale of 950 acres, and an emergency fund allocation. Also mentions church and school activity, marriages, deaths, and civic appointments amid wartime conditions.
Everett L Stewart re elected resident of Washington county arm Inireau federation at the annual meeting Tuesday morning. Amos Chapter of De Molay officers elected Monday evening Joh Westphal chosen master councilor Miss Elizabeth Coffey hospitalized after ice fall at St James school Jenn Groomer dies at home of P A McLamore in Hector area Mrs Van Gabby dies in Riverside influenza outbreak Midway cafe purchased by Charles Welsh on East Washington Street Representative Elver Dayton speaks to Rotary Wayland and West Chester open county league with Wayland 24 Wayland wins 20 Three local groups attend Riverside for joint installation Dr and Mrs J C Rolce recovering from influenza Louise Harwood hosts Hamburker fry and theatre party Baby born to Glen Eller and wife at county hospital Jenna Carers hold annual party at Orville Eller home Kiowa windows at I C Phiney stores replaced with pink and pale green panels Male nurse reports coldest day of year. mercury lows noted Stockholders elect two doctors from Bell County fined for killings creek incident. Army activities include Pfizer reorganization and Atlantic flight news. Judge J G Patterson convenes grand jury January term district court. Washington County Farm Bureau meets with G W Patterson as speaker. County hospital board of trustees elects William Griffin chairman. Drakesville move. Ryck Island depot updates. Inventory shows 6 100 stored winter supplies at county home. Washington high school declamatory contestants scheduled. Knights of Columbus vs Pythias records. Eastern Star installation. interdenominational week of prayer events. Navy plane Los Angeles en route to Miami for airport dedication. Public demonstrations and social events noted across the county.
Amos Alberson, long a central Washington figure now in California, is celebrated for Masonry roles in Iowa and his notable public service. He served in Iowa and Washington politics, led temple and building interests, and shaped Washington’s paved streets while guiding schools and churches.
A fragmented news column reviews a film featuring a rapid action plot and a crooks gang in conflict with a hero. It notes Rex Sickard’s death from infection after surgery and mentions Hoover’s Latin American tour plans and political tensions as March approaches.
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