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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1930

Page

6

Young People Host Hob Party and Club Gatherings

Forty youths from the Christian church Young People’s Bible school class enjoyed a hob party with split venue seating then warm refreshments at the home of Fred Diller and Mert King. Numerous church and social groups held meetings, bridge games, luncheons, and devotions at homes around town with planned events including hot plate lunches, Valentine decor, and revival attendance.

Young People’s Bible School The Christian Church Fred Diller Mert King Ladies Aid of the Christian Church H. A. Essley

Old Doe Eat-No-Meat Sparks Province Scuffle

A fable like tale describes the rise of Old Doe Eat-No-Meat a preacher of meatless living in the Province of Plenty. The crowd embraces a diet shift then recoils as doubts grow and the critic is driven from the land amid satire and public rebuke.

Plenty Providence of Plenty

Regular PDAL R Meeting at Mrs Gibson Home

Regular meeting of the PDAL R will be held at the home of Mrs. WW. A. Gibson Tuesday afternoon Feb 4 at 2 30. Program on Colonial art. Members bring old daguerreotypes or pictures for exhibit. Assist ant hostesses are Mrs. W A Cook Miss Olive Campbell Mrs Kathryn Null. Delegates will be selected for Iowa conference continental congress.

Pdal R WW. A. Gibson W. A. Cook Olive Campbell Kathryn Null Iowa

Missouri Youth Is Hanged for Murder

Lawrence Mabry a 19 year old Ozark youth was hanged when a trap door in a barn loft failed to open and he fell to his death at 4:27 am. The execution closed a case that began February 4 1928 at Sedalia Mo with the killing of William Museh during an attempted holdup and subsequent appeals failed.

Boonville U.P Lawrence Mabry Ozark Sedalia Marley William Museh

Two Active Anti Prohibitionist Women In Congress

In Washington two of the most active anti prohibitionists in the House are women Mrs Florence Kahn Republican California and Mrs Mary Norton Democrat New Jersey Both lead in the anti prohibition effort and Norton promotes a national referendum on prohibition Kahn Norton are described as seasoned capable politicians with notable influence in the women’s bloc

Washington Jan House of Representatives Florence Kahn California Mary Norton New Jersey Congress Ruth Brean Owen Florida Pearl Oldfield Arkansas Yard Mars Florence Langley Kentucky Ruth Pratt New York Ruth Hanna MeeCormick Mlinois Edith Rogers Massachusetts Mittee Kahn Norton United States Kalin Hey Joyal Mary

Man Dies After Rapid Weight Gain in Texas

Bud Bailey a 40 year old Black man died in Grian ds ville Texas after two months of rapid weight gain left him unable to walk. His body weighed nearly 600 pounds requiring nine men to move it into a specially built casket and hearse.

Fjaindsville Tex Bud Bailey Bailey

Snowballs Fly as Snow Belts Hit Southern Cities

Snowballs flew today in many southern cities where the sport is rare. Snowfall ranged from 15 inches in Tennessee mountains to a few inches farther south.

Athlanta Atlanta Tennessee South

Divorce Grant Includes Engagement Ring in Divorce Settlement

Sioux City report states Steve Manor and his wife reached a divorce settlement where Manor keeps the engagement ring as part of terms. The wife had charged he tore the ring from her and refused return. Judge Robert H. Munger granted the divorce and awarded the washing machine to the wife yesterday.

Sioux City Steve Manor Tony

Vincent Moves Hatchery to New Building

Charles Vincent transfers his hatchery from the Vincent farm to the RR Produce building west of the Burlington depot. This year marks the seventh year of his operation in the community, making it the oldest hatchery here.

Charles Vincent Vincent Buriingtien

Livestock Receipts Forecast for Tomorrow

Chicago January 31 estimated receipts show hogs 15000 cattle 2000 sheep 5000. The report lists expected numbers for major livestock categories at regional markets.

Chicago

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