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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1930

Page

6

Picnic outing and club notices from Iowa river area

Mrs Sohit Dada hosted a Sunday picnic for a class of girls along the Iowa River with Mr Dodd driving his new truck and Amoda luncheon. The day included baseball croquet music swimming and fishing. The Indian Creek club Harmony club and 4-H Jacksonites met for outdoor crafts meals and planned future picnics and programs. A golden wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Longer was celebrated with a large family gathering and gifts including an electric radio.

Sohit Dada Yahoo Iowa River Niles Columbus ’ Junction Mrs. Dodd Mrs Dodd Margaret Davidson Ali Bratton Mary and Edna Moriarty Ernestine Murdock Gwendolyn Knoles Francis’ Jugenheimr Ruby Hindahl Wilma Whiker Irene Bush Velda Freda Parcell Cy Bush J. W. Longer South Town Avenue Othe

Cigarettes Cause Blaze At Congress Hotel

A smoke smell at the Congress hotel led to an investigation revealing a smoldering pillow and mattress likely from the night before. Fire risk from cigarette carelessness is stressed, urging guests not to smoke in bed and the public to help prevent fires. A social pot luck at Mr. and Mrs. John Withoft’s home hosted about forty people with talks including Rev. Eastwood on his May trip to Washington DC.

Congress Hotel Colenso Thal John Withoft A. B. Schmoeller William Graf Elsie Bratton Ivan Rehmel John Bidwell Eastwood Washington, D.C

Announcements from Pilotsburg Ladies Aid and Walnut Club

Mrs. Carson Wilson will entertain the Pilotsburg Ladies Aid Society Thursday July 10. The Walnut Women’s Club will postpone their regular meeting on HM July 17. Watch for further notice.

Carson Wilson Pilotsburg Ladies Aid Society Walnut Womans Club

Chicago votes to unite transit under Insull system

Unofficial returns show Chicago adopting a non franchise ordinance by a wide margin to unite elevated, surface, and subway lines under Samuel Insull interests. The plan envisions a $99.95 million subway buildout in ten years and $200 million in system improvements. Also, gangster Frank Foster faced an indictment over Alfred J Lingle’s murder, aimed at securing Foster’s return from Los Angeles for questioning.

Chicago Cp—The of Samuel Insull Insull Frank Foster Alfred J Lingle Cook County Grand Jury Foster Los Angeles Lingle

Baptists to Offer Vacation School This Summer

The Baptist church will host a vacation school starting Monday July 7 at 9:00 AM lasting three weeks with daily sessions ending at 11:00. Rev. Arthur A. Vinz leads worship and music. Miss Isa belle Combs heads the primary department with Edna Morarty as assistant. Miss Flugenheimer is pianist. helpers include Irene Bush Earnestine Murdock Wendolen M Alice Bratten Ruby Hindahl Wiley Wilma Walker Alice White. Boys and girls from the community invited. Swimming at Y M C A on select days plus weekly outings. Floyd Tracy assists with boys handwork. Zink couple teach Bible classes for primary junior and intermediate ages.

the Baptist Church Arthur A. Vinz Vina Isabelle Combs Edna Morarty Flugenheimer Irene Bush Earnestine Murdock Wendo

Local Plow Accident Leaves Boy Injured at Crawfordsville

Merle Twinam and his father were in a field when Merle’s team ran in circles. Mrs. Twinam alerted others, and Merle was found face down but only lightly injured with no skull fracture suspected. Neighbors and friends expressed shock at the incident and the boy began recovery at home.

Crawfordsville Rep.ly Merle Twinam W. W. Twinam Merles Mr. Twinam Waterloo Thelma Edgar Ames Clive Everette Huston Chicago Harold Lowe Quincy Hf. L. Gingery Ainsworth Mercy Hospital Town City Igwite Donald Mary Jane Jame Marion Workean Washington

Jolson Stars in New Vitaphone Musical Comedy

Irving Berlin wrote the score for a fourth Nerv Brothers production featuring Jolson in blackface as a traveling troupe’s mother and star. Mitchell Lewis, Lois Moran, and Louise Dresser lead a cast including Ray Cooke, Stanley Fields, Tully Marshall, and Jack Curtis in a film directed by Michael Curtiz, with Lowell Sherman as Interlocutor.

al Jolson Wednessay Irving Berlin Jolson Endma Mitchell Lewis Ysis Lowell Shern Gitonast S Onyorth Lois Moran Lowise Dresser Ray Cooke

Vengeance in London Office Sends Summers to West Africa

Dramatic West African trading post tale at Gra ham theatre unfolds as Meadham battles Summers. A quarrel between both men strains marriage, sparking a dangerous love triangle with Meadham, Summers, and Meadham's wife. Dorothy Revier and Jack Holt headline performances.

Graham Theatre John Meadham Meadham London Charles Summers Sel Jack ‘Holt Dorothy Revier Isu Sumhers Phillip Strange

Notice of Meetings and Church Service July 6

Notice for candidates to convene Tuesday evening eight o clock at Columbus Junction and members urged to attend. Knights of Pythias installation Monday evening the seventh of the month. Daughters of Union Veterans meet Monday at the home Line Lease. Methodist church Missionary thank offering to be taken at Sunday morning service July 6 for Mr. and Mrs.

Methodist Church

League Leaders Face Close Races

Philadelphia split a doubleheader with Boston and tied Cincinnati for seventh while Detroit swept Cleveland in a twin bill. Ted Lyons struggled for Chicago in a loss to St Louis as the league race tightens with several close outcomes.

Oston Phillies Philadelphia Boston Cincinnati Phil Colling Braves Detroit Cleveland Indians Ted Lyons Chicago St. Louis Rhemas

Register 17 New Cars This Week

Fourteen passenger cars and three trucks were registered since Saturday June 28 according to the county treasurer's records. Ford Jolet Chrysler Plymouth Studebaker Whippet International appear among owners from nine towns including Washington Keota Riverside Kalona Crawfordsville Ainsworth Wellman Oxford and others.

Ford Jolet Chrysler Plymouth Studebaker Whippet International Joe B. Wright Washington Wallace Gingerich Kalona L. Paschel Crawfordsville Ford Tudor M. Morgan Whipp Blanche Havel Ainsworth George Longwell Wellman I Swartzendraber Kulona Yhry Talnen Wellans Beanehea Parnaender Clare Stewie Dan Earl Shetler F. W. Bandy Andrew Hunter Keota Riversside Oxford Wayiana

Knights of Pythias To Install Officers

Knights of Pythias to install officers next Monday evening July 7 in Washington lodge. Officers listed include Chancellor Commander Joan Winga and View Chancellor Roger Sherman with other named posts and members.

Knights of Pythias Washington Knights of Pything Lodge Joan Winga Roger Sherman Willis B. Howell Owen Grecian Ht. J. McCreedy W. H. Fulton E.G. Fox Hugh Bova Harvey Waggoner Geo. Baker

Receipts and payments details from county treasurer 1930

R W Thompson secretary notes semi annual apportionment receipts from state and patrons. Tax from county treasurer 97090 93. Tuition and refunds and insurance proceeds listed. Amounts paid include 4000 11868 4000 and school bonds interest 8400 12400. Subscribed and sworn July 3 1930.

R. W. Thompson

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