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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1929

Page

6

Local Town News Highlights Spanning Visits and School Events

Leigh Wallace arrives from Town this morning while Sue Hastings and her family attend high school events in Ever City. Bertha Fusselman returns from a three month visit in Milan Missouri resuming work at Ward store. Margaret Sexton returns to University of Town for classes after visiting in town. Ernest Marsintl drives to Rock Island for a day, Dwight Harnod returns from Grah tre organ duties in Des Moines. Owen Boileau travels from Waterloo to visit family. Verle Gallagher rides to Cedar Rapids for business while Mrs. Rittenhouse goes to Muscatine on business. Vincent Soika estate items sold at Charley Marek sale including a black mare and a black colt. Manton Hebner back from St Louis on business.

Leigh Wallace Sue Hastings Marion Gai Igh Ernest Tha Gay Lew Sarett Bertha Fusselman Waw Milan Missouri

Pancake Supper Reminder and Hospital News

The Journal notes a Presbyterian Pancake Supper date memory and mentions Charley Brown in hospital for several weeks while Marjorie Smith begins playing the theatre organ, succeeding Dwith who returned home to De Voines.

Marjorie Smith Dwieht de Voines

Damages Sought In Iowa City Cab Accident Case

In Iowa City on January 28 a suit seeks 80000 dollars for damages from an accident involving a taxi cab. Plaintiffs include Ralph D. McKnight administrator of Damas of Ralph E. McComas Town City Edward Knepper and Hawkeye Casualty Des Moines American Insurance St Louis as joint defendants. McComas was the cab driver and was struck by Knepper in his sedan. Knepper is also a university student.

Iowa City Massena University of Towa Rufis D. McKnight Damas Ralph E Te. J McComas Town City Edward F. Knepper Marengo Hawkeye Casualty Company Des Moines American Tosurance Company of

Motion and Social News Tidbits from Local Far Corners

Zelma Moser travels to Colum bus Junction for several days of business. Rev Mrs E J Jeam returns to Deep River after two weeks in Winneton, with Presbyterian church services. Old fashioned dance at Amory. Tuesday 29th, Joe Moraw Mer McWilliams music. Men 50c. Ladies spectators 29c. A few seats left for Sue Hastings high school and her marionettes Friday evening. Tom Carson arrives from Waterloo for a short visit with his parents.

E. J. Jeam Deep River Winneton Presbyterian Church Amory Joe Moraw McWilliams Music Sue Hastings High School Tom Carson Waterloo Mr. and T. Carson

Bargain Fur Coats and Dresses at Deep Discounts

We have few fur coats for sale at one third off saving you up to 69 dollars. Good interest on your money, first sumner free, Richter make. See Bat and Janet Walker dresses at 16.75 and 19 dollars. Wedding bells near Wayland, dress for the young people and good things ahead. A woman paid 14 percent for a five dollar hat, first in years, now selling for 9 cents. Little girl wears a ring with a bump, mother to buy. Winter coats marked down, rack shows coats. No use going without a warm coat.

Sumner Richter Wayland Phoenix Wayne Pacenis

County League Basketball Tonight Features Chester Clash

The first game on tonight’s county league schedule pits West Chester against the Y Leaders, with Wayland meeting Washington Independents and Wellman facing Ollie. Brighton has a bye. The Chesters, riding steady improvement, risk their undefeated mark in a local thriller.

West Chester Wayland Washington Independents Wellman Ollie Brighton Chesters Chester

Nill Promote Dental Hygiene Meeting at High School

A public health session at the high school in Iowa City aims to correct defects in teeth. Miss Leona Allen, public school nurse, will lead a seven o'clock meeting with a film for children and a second talk by Miss Jane Wiley from the state university dental hygiene department. Parents and children are invited.

MissLeona Allen Jane Wiley Dental Hygiene Department The State University

Young People Organize Happy Hour At YMCA

City youth groups met at the YMCA to form a Young People's Happy Hour. Plan is Sunday 8 20 PM through February and March at the YMCA with programs planned by group presidents and officers. Advisors include Mrs Hebner and YWCA secretary. All high school age youths invited.

Young Peoples Organizations Y. M.C. A.nd Young People’s Happy Hour Marsh Young People's Societies Ale Fisher Margaret Livingston Wilma Moore L. W. Soute Deavor Christian Church Wilbur Oain Rowort Methodist Church Mae Foss Endeavors David Fulton Y. P. C. U. United Presbyteran Church Margaret Living Girt James Davidson M.C. A Baptist Young People's Union

Former Emperor Wilhelm II Celebrates 70th Birthday at Doorn

Doorn Holland January 3 Former German emperor Wilhelm II spent his Sunday birthday week with visiting royalty and Doorn house staff raising flags as homage to him on his birthday eve. Attending were Prince Bitel and his son Wilhelm, Prince Oxcar and his four children, and the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg among others. A prewar policy statement and his book My Ancestor were cited.

Doorn Holland Doo House Wilhelm II Prince Bitel William Alexander Ferdinand Prince Oxcar Grand Duslec Meckleours Kaiser Nave Wilhelm United Press Hermine

WHAT CHEER BANK DIDN'T OPEN TODAY

The What Cheer Bank failed to open today with plans to reopen once a 100 assessment on all stockholders is paid. It claimed to be the town's only cooperative institution. President J. B. Wilson was reportedly away in Oklahoma on vacation. The notice also thanks neighbors for sympathy after the death of John Faxheet.

J. B. Wilson Oklahoma

Firemen tend oxygen fight for 9 days with gravely ill child

Perry Kas Jan 28 Two firemen maintain a vigil by the bedside of seven year old Margaret Brown as doctors continue oxygen treatment and fight to save her life after pneumonia and complications left her unconscious for days. The child, conscious at times, remains in critical condition as hospital teams push for improvement.

Perry Kas Malta Margaret Brown

The Good Old Boys and Simple Days Hint

The Los Angeles Times notes a wistful view of life in earlier times, suggesting women faced irreversible consequences for social missteps, with a critical satirical tone about traditional gender dynamics and reputational pressures.

Los Angeles Times

Disheartening Diet and Fitness Echoes Across Pages

A jumbled Detroit News fragment mentions diet, will power, and waistline focus amid stray references to fishing grounds near Montrose and Berry Maine. The text weaves sports lines about balance of strength and opposition, and ends with an unclear call to action amid scattered phrases from The Globe.

Detroit News

Confessed Wife Slayer Faces Court in Darlington

Ta January 28 2 Fa Loose confessed wife slayer was to go to district court today before Judge James Smyth. Loose, when arraigned, waived preliminary hearing and was indicted by the grand jury on a second degree murder charge.

Darlington. Ta Fa Loose Trint James Smyth Loose

Weekend Travels and Local Visits Highlight Chicago to Mason City

Frances Thomas travels to Chicago for horse work while Charles Thomas stays nearby with family. Glenn McGuire returns home to Cotter after Washington shopping. Curlee clothes at Schmodller Bros. Mr and Mrs John Peirie visit Keota, returning from time with daughter Mrs Paul Rodeker. Mrs Barnstump and Mary Ferguson come from West Chester. Miss Althea White returns from West Chester after a professional case. Mrs R L Richards travels to Civ ter after visiting Miss Eliza Sweet. Sue Hastings performs with marionettes at the high school on Friday evening. White arrives from Webster after weekend with parents. George Rudicor leaves for Mason City for Northwestern Mutual meeting. Ruth Kemp and Maury Hardin, Parsons College students from Fairfield, visit Grandview after weekend in Washington. Phillips Hebner advertises cigars. Hattie Kracahter of Virginia visits Mrs Vint Emery over weekend. Earnest Simpson returns to Monmouth College duties after a few days at home with his parents.

Sue Hastings Lew Sarett Hida White Webster George Rudicor Mason City Northwestern Mutual Isurance Company

Parson College Student Reunites With Parents After Washington Trip

Eva Diller returns to classes at Parson College after a Washington visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Diller. Meredyth Meredith comes back from Rock Island where she spent the week with her parents. Enna Jectick Healing shuns second B P lecture at high school 2971 Hy Friday eight o'clock.

Hy Meredithx Rock Islan

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