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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1931

Page

5

Murder at Eagles Nest A Mysterious Death Atwealthy Home

Reporter Bim and fiance Walter Vance assist police in unraveling the murder of Baroness von Wiese at Eagle's Nest. Clues include a shawl tied to Mary Frost, a locked inner door, a missing maid, a striped linen, and suspicious talk among guests. Bim investigates from the library to the kitchen, questioning William the butler and pursuing the hidden figure from the summer house.

Eagle's Nest Emily Hardy Baroness von Wiese Bhima Martin Bim Walter Vance Mary Frost Mary Ted Emily Mrs. Frost Walter William Jane Eagle’s Nest

Mansion Intrigue Unfolds With Imogene In Secret

In a mansion scene Mary Frost exits toward the garden as tension rises. Walter questions Imogene about last evening while Reynolds watches, and Mrs Hardy hints at unfinished business. Imogene deflects, noting she was briefly in the kitchen after ten, and the search for a shawl continues. To be continued tomorrow.

Mary Imogene Ted Bim Walter Ted Frost Emily Reynolds

Funeral Held for Mrs James Meadden at Crawfordsville

In Crawfordsville on January 30 the funeral for Mrs James Meadden of Washington was conducted at the Presbyterian church at 2 30 PM. Rev S F Wenger led the service, with Rev F F Mastwood of Washington delivering the sermon from the text There is but a step between me and death. Pallbearers included Frank Young Enos Davis Boyd Twinam S W Carrick Elmer Gault and Clint Fletcher. Interment followed in the new cemetery. Attending from out of town were Elmer McFadden and family of Washington Mr and Mrs A A Meadden of Des Moines Mr and Mrs G McFadden and son Albert of Prairie City IA Mr and Mrs J C McFadden and daughter Louise and Mr Priebe and daughters Clara Edith and Edna of Des Moines and Mrs S D McWadden of Ames.

Crawfordsville James Meadden Washington Presbyterian Church S. F. Wenger FF. W. Mastwood Usue The Presbyterian Choir Frank Young Enos Davis Boyd Twinam S. W. Carrick Elmer Gault Clint Elmer McFadden A. A. Meadden Des Moines Albert Prairie City J.C. McFadden Louise Priebe Clara Edith Edna 8. D. Mc Wadden Ames Ames Sty

Christian Science Services and Evening Youth Night Offered

Sunday services at 11 o clock with the題 Love. Special morning organ preludes anthems and offertory music by R Deane Shure and Coleman. Evening program features Young People's night The Day of Youth with organ preludes and anthems by Marshall Bidwell plus solos by Miss Irene DeLong and choral items. Director of Music Carolyn Hamilton and Organist Helen Harvey listed.

Earnest Simpson Marshall Bidwell Mable Livingston Pattisan Irene DeLong Gielette D. C. Fulton Carolyn Hamilton Helen Harvey

Trinity Lutheran Church Formed in Community Meeting

Trinity Lutheran Church was named at a gathering last Sunday evening led by Rev. F. Starke mission board chair. Five signed the constitution. others to join as charter members next Sunday due to poor country roads. Hugo Struve and J. P. Jessen were elected elders. Writer Schroede as elder and secretary. Edward Goeske as treasurer. Services shift to morning at 10 46 with sermon on faith from Hebrews 11 6 and John 4. The group meets at Sherman's funeral home opposite the courthouse. Robert Grote is pastor.

Missouri Synod Trinity Lutheran Church F. Starke Mission Board Hugo Struve J. P. Jessen Schroede Edward Goeske Sherman Court House Robert Grote

Welcome to Worship at Associate Presbyterian Church

Morning and evening worship are announced at the Associate Presbyterian Church with a sermon on Genesis chapter two. Minister A. M. Malcolm advertises the service and outlines the theme on the origin of two fundamental human institutions.

A. M. Malcolm

Rest and Worship at Baptist Church Service Schedule

The Baptist congregation invites with a verse about rest in Jesus. Church school at 9:30 led by CG Y Brown, morning worship at 11:00 with theme Spiritual Light, evening service at 7:00 featuring a combined family service. Youth group to meet for important matters and an illuminated world church service with a paper message.

Jesus Christ Church School CG. Y. Brown Frank Ro Sage Lester J. Thompson Arthur A. Vinz

Youth revival at United Presbyterian Church services noted

The church promotes a youth oriented revival with Bible school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m and a 6 30 p m young people meeting The Lost Word meditation and Forum Echoes are planned Cedar Rapids is mentioned in travel to the service with attendees from Town City Washington and Columbus City including Cecil Lease Herman Taina and W G Robertson The Washington service was supported by the Wo Re and the Rebekahs.

Cedar Rapids Iowa City Town City Cecil Lease Herman ‘Taina Washington W. G. Robertson Columbus City Wo Re Rebekahs

Presbyterian Sunday Service and School Schedule

The Presbyterian church announces Sunday school at 10:00 and morning service at 11:00 with theme Jesus and His Cause. A Sunday school corner and choir practice are planned. Monday evening Bible study led by Pastor S. Wenger.

Wenger

United Presbyterian Church Sabbath and Union Services

The United Presbyterian Sabbath school begins at 10 o'clock with church services at 11 o'clock focusing on Temptations the junior meeting at 11 o'clock starts a mission study using Treasure Hunt led by Mr Talma Cherryhholmes YY. F.C. U. meets at 6 30 o'clock Union service at 130 o'clock on Tests of Faith led by Pastor A N Porter.

Talma Cherryhholmes YY. F.C. U Paith A. N. Porter

Methodist Sunday School Service and Epworth League

The Methodist church invites all to Sunday School at 16 a.m. with J W Rich as superintendent Morning worship at 11 a.m. Dr W A Longnecker of Iowa Wesleyan Mt Pleasant will preach. Epworth League devotional at 6 30 p.m Topic Joining the Enterprise led by Emma Lou Bullers.

Sunnday School J W. Rich W. A. Longnecker Iowa Wesleyan Mt. Pleasant Epworth League Lou Bullers

Sunday Worship and Church Activities Schedule

A Sunday program emphasizing rest and worship features morning and evening services. Bible school at 9 45 a m led by H W Ramseyer. morning preaching titled The Dividing Cross and evening sermon That Day. Choir and organ music listed along with several child and youth societies and midweek events. Bible recital in the evening conducted by Miss Dorthy Torpe. Minister F W Eastwood invites all to attend.

Bible School H. W. Ramseyer Eoening Chistian Endeavor Society Evelyn Kallous Bernice Littris Francis Hinches Max Cuddy Intermediate Society

revival meetings and church services at Abilene church

The Church of Christ outlines Bible school at 9 30 a m with Leigh W Soule as superintendent and morning worship at 10 45 a m themed Who s My Boss The Epworth League gathers at 6 30 p m with an 7 30 p m evening service featuring Mr Henke on The Door to Life music includes several anthems and solos by Mrs J M Lattimore and others with offertories and postludes. Cadamian Arthur W Henke minister Mrs Lewis Warren director Marvy Hunter organist.

Church OF Christ Bible School Christian Endeavor Bible School Leigh W. Soule Epworth League Henke Power of Jesus J. M. Lattimore I. M. Jennings K. B. Vine L. A Warren J. A. Taylor Offertory Turner Teele Mrysinger C. Hedges

Church Services in Ainsworth City Area

Sunday school at 2 00 p m a main superintendent preaches at 3 00 p m baptists and friends invited to services at local church in Ainsworth area

Mare Arthur A. Vinz

President of State Rebekahs Outlines Yearlong Program

CLINTON Iowa AUP) Mrs W Q O Van Ness president Iowa Rebekah assembly outlines uniform yearly program for 1931 with the annual state meeting set for the third week of October January observes Thomas Wiley founder of Odd Fellows birthday and Washington Lincoln patriotic events February includes valentine party March plans for district meetings rally day April marks the 112th anniversary of the order May Homecoming Mothers day programs June officer elections July committee reports and picnic August special studies lead to September initiation ceremonies October Odd Fellows entertained at poverty November Thanksgiving observance December elections and a Christmas party Ted Givens of wear Ains worksb Wis shopper in town today

Thomas Wildey Odd Fellows Washington Lincoln Order Odd Paverty

Syrian immigrant faces residency puzzle in midwest

Simon Abraham Yakoub, born in Syria, seeks US citizenship but battles a tangled residence record. His business in Winnebago county Minnesota contrasts with his home in Worth county Iowa, near the Minnesota line. Officials search for his original declaration of intention amid cross state addresses.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Simon Abraham Yakoub Syria United States Yakoub Worth County Ilona Emmons Minn Minnesota Norman Worth Winnebago Kemmorm, Minn Yakoul

Earliest Magazines The American Library Association Notes

The American Library Association says the first magazine worthy of the name was the Athenian Gazette published in London in 1601. It states that Centleman's Magazine, starting in 1693, marks the real beginning of the monthly magazine as we know it.

American Library Associaton London Centleman’s

Casearets stoke appetite and aid digestion at bedtime

A vintage ad touts Casearets as a cure for biliousness and constipation. It claims they improve digestion, clear headachy feelings, and “activate bowels,” urging use before bed and even sharing with children. All drug stores sell them for a dime.

Weaver Returns Home After Kans Visit

Mrs. J. A. Weaver of Wichita Kansas returns home after a month long visit with W. I. Bibles and Wy. Speras and other relatives.

J. A. Weaver Wichita, Kans W. I. Bibles Wy. Speras

California Fig Syrup Recalled As A Remedy For Children

A testimonial from Des Moines describes a child named Donna relieved from fretfulness feverishness and constipation after using California Pig Syrup. The ad promotes the product as a safe aid for constipation feverishness headaches and general ailments in children emphasizing the genuine bottle bears the California name.

Hieefner Hickman St Des Moines Donna California

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