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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1930

Page

6

Community club gatherings and home events listed

Many small social club meetings are noted. Navajo club members and guests met at Mrs. Browns 1039 South Iowa Avenue for a two course luncheon after crafts. Kensington club at Mrs Rose Fitzgerald in Ainsworth hosted a one course lunch with daughters assisting. Fastern Sars group held a quilt afternoon at Mrs Fred Ried with several hostesses. Walnut 4H meeting at Mary Mickeys included re elected reader and a Valentine exchange planned. Lincoln P T A meets with dishes to bring. Jan 31 events include Freindship club pot luck and Woman's Relief corps meeting Feb 1. Weekly church events and choir rehearsals listed as well.

Theodore Brown South Iowa Avenue Navajo Club Richard McClery Leland Morrison Lewis Warren Frey Bey Brown Kensington Club Rose Fitzgerald Ainsworth Fred Ried Howard McBride Fred Downing Glen Mace Carlton Haven Charles Schmpeller Dickie Bobbie Dodder Harrison Dodder Walnut 4H Home Furnishing Club Mary Mickey Walter Mickey Myrtle Coakley Freindship Club Charley Wolfe

Pendray Seeks Re election to Iowa General Assembly

Mrs. Carolyfi C. Pendray of Maquoketa first woman member of the Iowa general assembly seeks renomination as Jackson County representative. Her nomination papers were received by Secretary of State Ed M. Smith.

Des Moines Carolyfi C. Pendray Maquoketa General Assembly of Iowa Jackson County Ed M. Smith

New Haven Opens Childrens Museum Branch of Peabody

New Haven hosts a children focused museum branch of Yale University's Peabody Museum. The space features objects appealing to young visitors and has earned praise from educators for its initiative.

New Haven Conn Peabody Museum Yale University

Williams Frances Elizabeth obituary in Crawfordsville

Frances Elizabeth Williams died at 6 45 morning at her Crawfordsville home after a long illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday at two o clock at her home with burial in Crawfordsville Cemetery. She was born July 21 1860 in Sheffield Montana and came to Iowa in 1884. She married John E Williams in 1888 who died in 1907. She is survived by three daughters Mest Wilbert Rose of Crawfordsville Kathryn at home and Mrs Irwin L Milton of Evanston Illinois seven grandchildren seven brothers and three sisters.

Crawfordsville Frances Elizabeth Williams G. W.pool Methodist Church Frances KE. Hletcher Sheffield Iowa John E. Williams Mest Wilbert Rose Kathryn Irwin L. Milton Evanston Marie Yula Gladys Maurice Marshall Rose Avanette Milton Clint Frank Jack Fletcher Joy Wyman Gene Winfield Ora Wyanet, Ill James Williamsburg Kansas Edna Hull Nellie Grace Fletcher

Opposition Grows as Berenguer Seeks Spanish Premier Post

Madrid reports mounting opposition to General Damaso Berenguer as he forms a government. Ex-dictator Pi i ro de Rivera will head a patriotic unity against him while control of the Ateneum de Madrid emerges as a power struggle ahead of Francisco Cambo’s cabinet decision. If Cambo accepts, civilian leaders may follow. If he declines, the cabinet may fail quickly.

Madrid Damaso Berengue Berenguer Piiro de Rivera Patriotic Union Cambo

Saved in the Nick of Time Revival Topic

Evangelist L. H. Broeker spoke at the Baptist church on the theme Saved in the Nick of Time using the crucifixion scene to urge listeners to accept Christ. He recalled the words Lord remember me and asked if the audience knows Christ will receive them at the end.

L. H. Broeker Christ Baptist Church Calvary Evangelist

Ainsworth High School Operetta Delights Large Crowd

The Ainsworth High School operetta Bus y Plarney drew a large audience with strong choruses and standout performances. Marguerite Scranton and James Quinn led with demanding roles while Margare t Ann Eamonson and Mildred Presley impressed in solos. Alberta M. Swan directed the show.

Ainsworth Plarney Margaret Ann Eamonson Mildred Presley Jay Edmundson Pretty Maid Alberta M. Swan Marguerite Scranton Pegey James Quinn Mike O'Noale Mrs Scranton Mr. Quinn Walter Reany Mike O'Noyle Walter Helen@Rabenold Mary Robert Helen i Honard Pearson Prise How- Helen Sur Ad Myrna Sands Martha Mathers George Boyd

Iowa Banks Report Resources Top One Billion Dollars

Iowa banks hold resources surpassing one billion dollars with deposits over 87.9 million dollars, per capita deposits of 366.11 and about a quarter in savings. State banking head L A Andrew noted farm output in 1929 exceeded 1.5 billion and Iowa’s land remains world renowned for agriculture.

Iowa Ottumwa Towa L. A. Andrew Andrew Andrews

Playing Around Promises Entertaining Screen Romance

Alice White headlines a lively First National Vita phone feature at the Fox with music dance and drama. The plot follows a Woolworth clerk turned stenographer who pursues luxury, causing headaches for her and her co worker as the story blends Shown with strong direction by Mervyn LeRoy. The film is praised as one of the town’s best pictures and White’s most appealing yet.

Alice White First National Vitaphone Fox Theatre Woolworth’s Vina Delmar Mervysh LeRoy Miss White

Night Ride opens at the Graham with gunman thriller

Universal presents Night Ride a sensational drama featuring Joseph Schildkraut as a rookie reporter drawn into a gunman’s deadly chase. Edward G Robinson stars as the Greek gangster with Barbera Kent as the leading lady. John S Robertson directs a taut thriller.

Universal Joseph Scildkraut

Pioneer Mrs. George Jay Dies During Beach Vacation

Mrs. George Jay, noted pioneer wife of a local druggist, passed away on January 30 while her husband and two sons were apart on trips. Son John H. Jay was honeymooning in Miami Beach, Florida, and another son, George Jay, resided in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Shenandoah Ifa George Jay John H. Jay Wa Yoneymooning Miami Beach

Iowa Banking Gains Confidence and Steady Improvement

There has been steady improvement in Iowa banking conditions over the past year. Good banking practices are now the rule in all well managed banks and they have gained the confidence of the people of the state.

Iowa

Mills County Votes Roads Bonds Today

Voters in Mills county went to the polls to approve a $375,000 county primary road bond issue. If favorable, and Adams county follows suit tomorrow on $243,600 for Highway 34, the road will be paved across the state. Part of the bonds would also fund grading the north half of Highway 4.

Glenwood Mills County Adams County

Presbyterians Favor Merger Across County Churches

About 1000 church leaders at a two day conference in Pittsburgh urged organic union of the Presbyterian family. They recommended uniting all Presbyterian and reformed churches in the county into one great church, though lacking authority to enact formal step. Four major branches attended.

Pittsburgh Presbyterian Family of Churches

Scott stores to open department store in Eagle Grove

Eagle Grove announces a Chicago Scott stores department store will open February 8.

Eagle Grove Scott Stores of Chicago

Declamation winners named at Brighton meet

Brighton high school hosted the declamation contest with first place winners Ethel Stout in oratorical, Lorne Hillhouse in dramatic, and Geneva Evestone in humorous. Second-place finishers Amos Stout Evayn Helmick and Gladys Kyle advance to county competition with a program featuring music by the high school orchestra and glee clubs and readings such as Soul of the Violin and The Wheels of Time.

Brighton Ethel Stout Lorne Hillhouse Geneva Evestone Amos Stout Evayn Helmick Gladys Kyle

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Lincoln P. T. A TX Club Woman's Relief Corps Woman's Home Missionary Society of the M. E. Church Palmer Babcock Ed Grayson Rebecca Club Aadrew E. M. Bridges & Co South Side Square Eastwoods Museum For Children Mrs. Frances, EF. Williams Eral Marly Nellie Don Donna Gordon LO Ja Ainsworth Glee Clubs Sids Presbyterians Niel Stout Lucile Zihlman Boys’ Glee Club Olive Crandal Evalyn Hermick Lorene Hilhouse Frede Koch Girls Glee Club Gagneva Johnny Hearst Gwendolyn Fiehtner Gladys Eye Spirit Irene Saunders Is Evangelist Broeker Green Mill Washington National Bank Mrs. Mollie Therion Louise Alcott Broadcroth Rothschild’s
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