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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1929

Page

3

Churches Offer Sunday Worship And Evangelistic Services

Several local churches outline Sunday programs with multiple services. Christian Science plans 11 am service on Truth. Presbyterian and First Baptist invite participation. evangelistic events lead by Rev Jeambey and Rev Fulton promise sermons on hope beyond the grave and the prodigal son with music and special services across the day.

Christian Science Christian Science Church First Baptist Church of Friendly Folks C. Y. Brown Milan ‘Thompson Lester J. Thompson Nist Frank R. Sage Cho Arthur A. Vinz Bible Senowe Christian Endeavor, Society Win Jeambey Edward L. Jeambey Prodigal Son Jesus I Jessie Klein Friends of Africa Jesus

Prairie Flower Baptist welcomes Rev Trener enroute to Huron

Readable fragments report Rev Alfred Trener en route from Ionia Michigan toward Huron South Dakota for next Sunday services. Also noted are Des Moines bus line approvals, a Davenport to Des Moines charter denial, a farmer killed in a crash near Whiting and two men killed on the same icy Hammond site, with lingering unremoved ice on the pavement. Lind bloom remains unnamed.

Prairie Flower Baptist Alfred Trener Ionia Milean Huron South Dakota Learty CE Hamilton Des Moines Cedar Rapids Grinnell State Railroad Commission Davenport Hammond Ind Edward Fcey John Boboz Lind Bloom

Evolution of Language Over Nine Centuries

A concise note on how language shifts have accelerated since medieval times, creating a landscape where modern English differs profoundly from the form spoken nine centuries ago, affecting vocabulary, syntax, and usage. The comparison highlights rapid adaptation in spelling, pronunciation, and grammar driven by social, cultural, and technological changes.

Religious Liberal Leaders Set to Speak at National Conference

Iowa City January 25 39 and 30 will host the annual conference of the National Federation of Religious Liberals at the First Unitarian Church. The event will discuss religious independents of creeds with many nationally known theologians and educators listed as speakers.

Iowa CINY National Federation of Religious Liberals First Unitarian Church

Wisconsin Legislature debates broadcasting sessions resolution

A Madison Wisconsin senate resolution proposes a committee to study the feasibility of broadcasting legislative sessions. Senator J H Carroll of Glidden introduced the measure and the panel would report back within thirty days. The piece mentions related Hoover inauguration travel plans and a Navy cruiser launch in Camden New Jersey with Salt Lake City ties.

Madison Wisconsin Legilature Radio Senate J. H. Carroll Glidden Camden N.J Salt Lake City Miss Helen Badeo University of

Paris Moulin Rouge star Miss Janis taken ill in bed

Town report notes December 1, 1927. Miss Janis, recently opening at the Moulin Rouge revue, was diagnosed with pulmonary congestion and high fever yesterday. She will remain in bed for several days, while the show continues without her.

Paris Yan. Zo Fl Sanis Moulin Rouge

Father kills daughters in Kentucky hammer attack

In Louisville, Jane Rowling, 19, dies as the second victim of a hammer assault by her father Alexander Powling, 51. Virginia Frances, 12, died the previous night. The family, from Mudfordville, fled to Louisville as Powling, held in Hart County jail, is reported to have attacked the children during financial reverses.

Louisville Jane Rowling Alexander Powling

Town Progress Talks on Town Prosperity

Our town's prosperity hinges on its business men. When trade slows they cut advertising, worsening matters. The town should push a swift effort during dull seasons to boost bargains, reorganize stores, and attract shoppers with specials to spark activity.

Debenture Bonds as Investment Choices

A historical discussion explains debenture bonds as unsecured promises to repay debt, contrasting them with lien secured and mortgage forms. It stresses investor due diligence, noting integrity of management, earnings power, and the issuing company’s financial strength as key factors in judging debentures versus secured bonds.

Brothers Investment Institute

Tas crash victims and robbery confession emerge in Ohio

In Pellevor Ohio Teddy Brawski, among victims of a Tas accident that killed 19, told Chief Norton shortly before his death that he was one of three men who robbed a Detroit bank of 26000 dollars. The confession ties the tragedy to a separate crime as investigators merge cases.

Pellevor Ohio Teddy Brawski B. Norton

Yankees to wear numbers on backs for 1945 season

Yan to NEW YORK Jan 25 The New York Yankees will wear 14 inch numerals on the back of their uniforms for the opening game April 16. The navy blue figures will contrast with white at home and gray on the road and scorers will list and the numbers.

New York New York Yankees Asetsn

Hardscrabble Community News Highlights Visitors and Socials

Local residents share Sunday dinners and visits across Hardscrabble. Curt Snyder and family attended N. B. W Pearl Robertson’s visit with Glenn Little. David Banks visited John Robertson. Winifred Carris and Curtis Lo visited Hardscrabble school. Tommy Morris from Keota spent time with Kenzie and Kenneth Bowen. A coasting party at Dutch Creek ended with an oyster supper at the Tomartis home. Lee Sanders and Archer Augustine of Galesburg visited Glenn Little.

B. R. Senft Paul Sparks Curt Saturda Hoi Snyder Pearl Robertson Glenn Little David Banks John Robertsons A. R. Strum Winifred Carris Curtis Lo Marion Smith Curtis Snyder Tommy Morris Keota Kenzie Kenneth Bowen Eileen McKenzie What Cheer Dutch Creek Center Chas

Washington Notes Return Home and Healings Amid Snow

In Washington, Mrs. Fred Boshart recovers from illness over about a week, Roy Thatcher family aided. Nate Benson, Margery, and Mrs. Benson join Mrs. Charles Tear for dinner. Charles Chanbel and Amel Chat vy family visit, sharing a Sunday at home. On Monday Mrs. 0 K Scott praises a Maytag, while others shovel roads between the Bensons and Kvenings for winter.

Washington Nolahe Roy Thatcher Fred Boshart Nate Benson Margery Benson Charles Tear Charles Chanbel Amel Chat Sun Butcher K. Scott Washington Caller Wm. Koening Milton Maas Bensons Kvenings

Unclear Dinner Visit Spotted in Suton Mass Scene

Fragmentary OCR notes recount Sunday dinner with Suton in Mass and a Wednesday call at the Amel home. Names Therley Myers, Mr and Mrs Amel Chauvel and son Robby appear amid garbled phrases and incomplete details.

Suton Therley Myers Amel “Haubal Amel Chauvel Robby Chbel Kalona S and. Mfrs

Inebriates to be housed in counties under board rule

Des Moines January 25. A proposal by Assistant Attorney General Gerald Make to shift Inebriates from state insane asylums to county facilities gains traction. The board of control discusses the plan as a statewide care reform.

Des Moines Board of Control Gerald. Make

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