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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1930
Page
7
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will hold a meeting at the church on Friday at 3 30.
Modern authorities link weight gain to a declining gland and physicians advocate Marmola tablets as a fat reduction method. Claimed for 22 years, they promise health and vigor without exercise or diet. Each box lists the formula and reasons, with druggists selling at $1.00.
Vatican radio reports Osservatore Romano noting widespread silence as Italian presses largely ignored Pope Pius XII encyclical on education. It remarks few lines appeared, one paper offered half a column, others none, despite Catholic country headlines.
The Osservatore Romano states editors of practical newspapers may admit that an encyclical on youth education is of immediate interest in every country. The remark highlights the global relevance of church guidance on youth.
In Sigourney Iowa January 15 UP neighbors aided in halting a fire that destroyed a farmer L C Barnett home. He was not seen at the blaze and investigators recovered what may be body parts from the ruins. Authorities believe he suffocated in smoke and died in his sleep before the fire reached him.
Three candidates for president and four for vice president of the University of Iowa Alumni association were nominated in mail balloting. Vice presidential nominees include R. J. Bannister Des Moines Charles A. Dewey Washington and J. M. Grimm Cedar Rapids among others.
A health advisory urges not to neglect a sore throat. It recommends a gargle of Pryce aspirin to ease soreness and reduce infection, and advises seeking genuine aspirin with the Bayer cross stamped on every tablet.
In Iola Kan two planes sweep the region in a unique hunt for wolf packs blamed for livestock losses. A hound pack bayed as planes searched gullies and woods to locate wolves across a wide area.
Dr. Henry Albert state health commissioner urged making each county the state health unit to ensure equal protection for rural residents. He told the Iowa Farm Bureau women's division that town units cannot hire full time health officers and that every county should have one or two county public health nurses.
VEO notes visits by Mr and Mrs W L Bray and family at Milton Jones home and others from Fairfield. News reports Ruth Bray's sister Eleanor Green died in Idaho. Local social life covered with Busy Bee Club meeting January 9 and officer elections for next year.
In Keota on Friday night the I C O F and Rebekah lodges held joint installations with officers from Keswick and South English. About 160 members and visitors attended and refreshments followed. Other items include the marriage of Miss Helen Laurene Norris of Iowa City to Fred Ralston in Des Moines, and local notices on Gus Bower’s illness and John Conklin’s fall at Fairfield.
Batavia defeated both the boys and girls teams by two points each in a close home game. Farmers engaged in butchering this week and last. Local social notices remark on residents visiting Fairfield and family gatherings.
A man who fell down cellar steps rather than a building stairwell sustained serious injuries. Authorities describe the incident as severe and ongoing medical attention is required.
The Margaret Cowden circle of the Presbyterian church announces a bake sale and apron sale at Washington Cleaners on Saturday January 18. The Ladies Aid society will meet Friday at 2 30 in the social hall. Washington Chapter No 98 O E S urges members to attend the funeral of Brother H W Russel at Jones Funeral Parlor Friday at 2 pm. Regular Presbyterian Choir rehearsal is Friday at 7 15 pm. Masons meet at Masonic hall Friday at 2 pm to conduct the funeral of H W Russel.
Doctors say most illnesses stem from stomach and bowel issues. Tanlac is praised as relief for years of digestive trouble with endorsements from locals like Mrs Ellen White who says it renewed her health and appetite. If you suffer gas pain dizziness nausea or insomnia this medicine may help with money back if it fails.
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