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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1930

Page

5

French Play Studied and Staged at Local College

Washington junior college and State University of Iowa faculty will present the French play Chotard and Cie in February. Cast includes native French and trained students. a 65 cent copy may be ordered. A Spanish play in English translation will follow with an eleven member cast in traditional costumes.

Washington Junior College Chotard and Cie State University of Iowa France Iowa City J. H. Peet Will'ams

Local Notes from Kalona and Otlumwa

Kalona Ia January 21 brief notes report Carwood Baker visiting at sister Mrs Mack Rodman in Otlumwa. Gid Petersim ill several weeks not improving. Perry Lemley recovering from recent illness. Mrs J R Swartzendruber hosted friends for birthday anniversary. Miss Ida Snider taking two week vacation from Edmondson department store visiting Des Moines West Liberty and other state towns. Gail Fry visited with parents before leaving for Chattanooga Tennessee where he expects to relocate. Formerly he was

Kalona Perry Lemley J. R. Swartzendruber

Compulsory Vaccination Debate Reaches Knoxville Court

At a Marion county courthouse mass meeting in Knoxville Iowa Dr G F Hull argued that unvaccinated pupils may attend school legally and cited Iowa statutes The local health board lifted the ban on unvaccinated children acting on Dr H A Lanpher’s orders No new smallpox cases were reported since last Monday

Knoxville Marion County G. F. Hull Des Moines Hull Iowa Local Health Board H. A. Lanpher State Board of Health Lanpher

Man Gives Back Free Help and Loses Finger in Return

Dwight Newburn, known for aiding a stranded motorist near Des Moines Iowa, was injured when the driver trapped his finger in a closing car door as the vehicle freed from a snow drift. The finger was amputated.

Des Moines Dwight Newburn Good Samaritan Newburn

Havre Social Club Postponed Indefinitely

The Havre Social club announces postponement due to sickness. The Damascus Shrine No 10 regular meeting for January 21 is cancelled until further notice. Mrs Mary Ann Beck is ill at home in Chicago. Edith Pulver and Hazel Haven are listed as officers with ill health noted.

Havre Damascus Shrine No. 10 Edith Pulver Hazel Haven Chicago Mary Ann Beck

Funeral Notices and Local Socials in Columbus Junction

Obituaries note Mrs. Clara Fiuchh Devore and Mrs. J. Carmichael Duncan, detailing origins, survivors, and burial sites in Columbus Junction area. Mrs. Tydia Sellers dies after paralysis, with services held near Columbus City. Golden wedding for Phillip Wiederecht and wife celebrated in Louisa County. Also reports on club meetings, society events, and a religious talk outlining the pivotal question of Jesus as the Christ for readers.

Columbus City Sellers Lydia Emery Thadeus Baiey Winfield Frank Foot William Maley Wapello Nellie Dobenberger Fred Kreiner Mr. Wiederrecht Louisa County Court House

Evangelist Discusses Life’s Great Question at Baptist Church

Evangelist L. H. Broecker spoke on life’s crossroads from Matthew 27:22 at the Baptist church last evening. He cited Lot, Judas, and the apostles to illustrate choices and consequences, noting Pilate faced a crossroad after sending Jesus to Herod and seeking Jewish judgment by their law.

Evangelist L. H. Broecker The Baptist Church Lot Judas Iscariot Matthew Peter Andrew James John Pilate Jesus Hered

Card party at K of C hall this January event

A card party is planned at the Knights of Columbus hall on Wednesday January 22. Everyone is welcome to attend.

K. of C. Hall

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