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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1929

Page

3

Attitude Toward Soviet Russia Seen Shifting Before Hoover Inauguration

A preinauguration report outlines U S policy on Soviet Russia since 1917 and 1923 notes, citing Secretary Hughes and Foreign Minister Tchitcherin. It highlights debates over recognition, confiscated American property, and lingering anti-American propaganda as potential shifts loom after March 4.

Wash Hoover Coolidge Soviet Russia Preside Coolidge Charles Evans Moscow Washington United Press Rnis Nicholas Kerensky Bolshevists Lain Lenin Zarist Hughes Kellozetny United States Russia General Electric Company Ford Motor Com Soviet General Electric National City Bank of New York Tchitcherin Hue Tschiterin

Clara Bow Shines in The Week Ends as Screen’s Prominent Star

Clara Bow dominates the period piece of The Week Ends, hailed as a sensational personality. Nell Hamilton and Harelson Ford, along with Chapman, deliver strong supporting turns in this theatrical showcase.

Clara Bow Nell Hamilton Harelson Ford Ile X Theatre Chapman Clara

Submarine hailed as greatest pure film by critics

Film critics praise Submarine as one of the year’s best pictures. The Los Angeles Record and Filmograph laude Norman Springer’s screenplay and the screen version, calling it dramatic entertainment with wit and light comedy. Submarine appears at the 1 Theatre with music and sound effects, featuring two officers in a tense yet entertaining tale.

Web Coasts Critica Los Angeles Record Sollywood Norman Springer 1 Theatre Jack

Edmondson R F dies. funeral at United Presbyterian Church

Funeral services for R F Edmondson of Columbus City were held Tuesday at the United Presbyterian church with Rev Jonas Aiken officiating. Burial followed in Columbus City. Pallbearers included J M Marshal N Johnston Charles Orr Frank Johnston Orn Jennings and Wil m Rawmiller. Honorary pallbearers were Luke James Reuben Heldel Dave Lewis and Daniel Towing.

Columbus Junction R. F. Edmondson Columbus City United Presbyterian Church Jonas Aiken J.M. Marshal N. Johnston Charles Orr Frank Johnston Orn Jennings Wilm Rawmiller Luke James Reuben Heldel Dave Lewis Daniel Towing

Minty Heir Wins John Barker Over Aunt’s Wink Charm

A scheming niece Cynthy vies for Aunt Minty’s income and her sisterly protector John Barker. Minty’s sly wink to Barker alters the plan as the couple wed, leaving Cynthy’s schemes unfulfilled and Minty secure in the family fortune.

Hunter Miss Minty Cynthy Hunter Mr. Turker Aunt Minty John Varthenia Pateh John Barker Cynthy Parthenia Mr. Barker Pedro Harker Julia Trick Mr Wicker Miss Proctor Aunty Minty Cynths Gene Ald Wowan Jobo Barker Cyrthy Cora Bell Jlarker John Kinwell Lope

None but Wise Men in This Parliament

A fragment discusses the St Kilda parliament, a small non elective assembly of island wise men. Members meet daily to decide on local issues such as fulmar nesting, potato digging, and food distribution, reflecting insular views and fair dealing norms.

St Kilda Thorth Amlantle St. Kilda Usciubers Iskd Hind

Golfing confrontation in a Kansas City Star style tale

A quirky villain with a crooked stride chases a green haired heroine through a golf course caper. The hero arrives in a Caddy-tne to rescue her as stymies drift, birdies are seen, and a diamond ring offers an odd hope amid danger and banter.

Kansas City Star

Hobson's Choice in Odd Interview for Squire Post

Fragmented OCR recalls a job interview with a head gardener about past work and character. A other excerpts reference justifiable murder, insurance schemes, and a suspect’s responses while the scene hints at a rural village context and a suspicious applicant.

Senior Class Elects Officers and Exam Schedule Set

The senior class elected officers: President George Zeck, Vice President Job Secretary Winifred Car, Treasurer Merle Gallacher. Exams begin with a morning schedule, followed by afternoon sessions including commercial arithmetic, Spanish, shorthand, English, Latin, and more. Normal Training students take state exams. a Tuesday assembly introduced a two act comedy "Not a Man in the House" by Jennie Smith. Glee clubs start practicing. girls officers are Louise Harwood, Thora Warner, Mangold. boys officers pending.

Wernesday Professor Mead Jennie Smith Mrs. Mas Bertrand Lucy Bruty Mins Larey Ryder Mary Finke Jessie Ray Andrey bin Glee Club Louise Harwood View Dent Thora Warner Secre Mangold

Debates Preparation Notes Highlight Debaters Ready

A notice notes a series of debate meetings will be held with most debaters having their constructive speeches prepared. The concise item references M A B and underscores active readiness for upcoming proceedings.

Local Church and Club Meetings Postponed and Scheduled

The Ladies of the Christians post 10 cent social on Thursday afternoon. The Methodist church class hosts a pot luck supper Friday January 18 at 6 30 pm at the Ed Kleinberg home. The C GT Bridge group plans a meeting with Mrs Charlie Faulkner Thursday afternoon. The Preme de Lis club will meet with Mrs A C Burst Friday afternoon January 18 bring yarn scraps needles thimbles and scissors.

Woman's Missionary Society the Presbyterian Church Fred Neiswanger Th Methodist Church Ed Kleinberg Preme de Lis Club A.C. Burst

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