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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1930

Page

6

Local People Visit Friends and Family Across Town

Mr and Mrs Harold Cray and family visited Keota and the Lamberts home. Billy Schillig the son of Mr and Mrs Henry Schillig is seriously ill at his grandparents Frank and Marie Letzler. Mr and Mrs Morrow Reed traveled from Marenco to visit George and Mrs Reed. Sexton a University student spent the weekend in Washington visiting Dr and Mrs J O Sexton. Mr and Mrs Joh Koehler of Ainsworth came to Washington for shopping. Mrs Lester Thompson remains ill with influenza in Washington today.

Harold Cray Keota Wayne Lambert Billy Schillig Henry Schillig Frank Letzler Mrs. Morrow Reed Marenco Mrs George Reed Arcaret Sexton University of Town Washington Joh Koehler Ainsworth Edwin Rich Frank Rich Wayland Mr. Rich Frank Prebyl Kalona

Turner visiting Washington parents amid local notes

Harold Turner of Chicago arrived in Washington Friday to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Orrie Turner. Dorothy C dances confined to home with influenza but improving. Will Logan went to Crawfordsville to attend the funeral of Joseph Murphy. Henry Neff returned home to Wayland after business in Washington. Mrs G S Kerr seriously ill with pneumonia on North Marion Ave. Mrs Jom Berg and daughter Colleen of Fairfield visiting M J Redlinger household.

Harold Turner Chicago Washington Mrs Orrie Turner Will Logan Crawfordsville Joseph Murphy Henry Neff Wayland G. 5. Kerr North Marion Avenue

Lincoln Po T A Meeting Promptly At 3 P M

The Lincoln Po T A will meet Thursday afternoon promptly at 3. Please bring plates and forks.

Lincoln Po T. A

Unidentified man struck by car in Des Moines injures severely

In Des Moines last night an unidentified man around 50 was hit by a car driven by Len Coanes 21. The victim suffered compound leg fractures a crushed chest and possible skull fracture and remained unconscious today.

Des Moines Len Coanes

Paris Auto Salon draws half million visitors

Paris officials announced 506,107 people paid to attend this year’s automobile salon, billed as the most magnificent event yet held in the city. The figure marks a record crowd across the exhibition’s run.

Paris

Documents in Toronto vault may rewrite U S history

Toronto Mail and Empire reports a bank vault hold a possible original draft of the declaration of independence drawn by John Penn. The trove includes 150 master paintings by Reynolds, Whistler and others once belonging to Mrs. Field, a Penn descendant.

Toronto Ont United States Toronto Mail and Empire Globe “Ars William Penn Colony of Pennsylvania John Penn Thomas Jefferson England Mail Empire Buckingham Sir Joshua Reynolds Sargent Whistler Raebur Augustus Hare Copley Fielding F’eld Nea Ellen Penn Stoke Poges Penn Field London Paris Boston Mass the Mail and Empire

Phantom of the Opera opens at Graham theatre with sound

The Graham theatre debuted Universal’s The Phantom of the Opera in sound and dialogue, a dramatic revival of the silent hit with full operatic accompaniment. Lon Chaney stars as the phantom with Mary Philbin and Norman Kerry in leading roles, noted for spectacular sets and stage grandeur.

Graham Theatre Universal Almot Gounod Talking Screen Lon Chaney Mary Philbin Norman Kerry Chaney

Joan Crawford Tears Upstage Natural Weeping in Untamed

Joan Crawford, noted for tears without glycerine, delivers natural emotion in Untamed a first talking film at Fox Theatre. She turns away to wipe tears then returns with streaming cheeks highlighting her rare ability to cry on cue for the audience.

Joan Crawford Fox Theatre Miss Crawford Amreica

Farmers Warned to Market Through Co-ops in Iowa

Milo Reno, head of the Iowa Farmers Union, accuses Governor Hammill of political motives in a cooperative livestock marketing plan. Reno, named to a federal board task force, says a conference will be held with the Farm Bureau and livestock shippers to discuss a state wide marketing structure.

Reno Des Moines, Ig U.R Milo Reno Iowa Farmers Union Tammill P‘ostram The Farm Bureau Livestock Shippers Association

Congress Debates Volstead Transfer Hearings on Enforcement

Congress questions Attorney General Mitchell about moving prohibition enforcement from the treasury to the justice department. The hearing covers transfer of the alcohol unit, pre grant hearings for permits, and protections for agents violating search and seizure rules. Chairman Williamson opposes the proposed amendments and aims to finalize the bill next week. Bishop Cannon's charges against Catholics draw mixed reactions from leaders.

Washington U.P Mitchell House Treasury Justice Department Williamson Ing Prohibition Bureau Montet Louisiana Juste Department Reedy Maryland Chaefer Wisconsin Law Enforcement Commission Mable Walker Willebrandt Bishop Cannon Methodist Church South We's Digs Nicolas Murray Butler Columbia University

Ice harvest and basketball games highlight Ainsworth news

In Ainsworth Nebraska LTowa the ice harvest is nearly done with 12 to 15 inch thick quality. Coach Coleman and two boys teams played a return basketball game at Wyman Friday night with both games won by the home team. Virginia Thompson visits from Des Moines to rest after a fall injury.

Davis and Lemon Family News From Washington

Mr and Mrs Vere Davis of Kalona visited Washington yesterday at C H Davis residence. D Lemon of Huron South Dakota came Friday for grandfather David Lemons funeral. Mr and Mrs W T Carson drove to Cedar Rapids with daughter Helen starting work at Cedar Rapids business college.

K D. Lemon Huron South Dakota Washington David Lemon W. T. Carson Cedar Rapids Helen

Washington Gathers For Arlene Ferguson Funeral

Local residents attend the funeral of Arlene Ferguson in Washington with L. V. Emery family from West Chester and other kin. Transactions include clients at Scott Furniture and travel notes from area residents visiting Des Moines Ottumwa and Kalona.

Romance on a Boat in Central America

Joan Crawford falls for Rohbert Montgomery aboard a boat bound from Central America. They wed amid dramatic obstacles as Director Jack Conway brings the film to a striking close. Cast includes Ernest Torrence Don Terry Gwen Lee Holmes Herbert John Miljan Eddie Nugent Grace Cunard.

Joan Crawford Rohbert Montgomery Centramerica Jack Conway Ernest Torrence Don Terry Gwen Lee Holmes Herbert John Miljan Eddie Nugent Grace Cunard

Lemon Family Attends Grandfather Funeral in Minnesota

Everett and Harold Lemon traveled from White Bear Lake Minnesota to join the funeral for their grandfather David Lemon held yesterday. Mrs Anna R Tedford of Ainsworth lingering illness shows signs of improvement.

Wilson Lemon White Beay Lake Minnesota Washington David Lemon Everett Harold Lemon White Bear Lake Minn

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