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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1929
Page
4
The Chautauqua session will be shorter but with higher quality offerings this year. A paved road to the park will improve access. The Washington county Chautauqua association continues its low priced season tickets and urges public support for an event that has served the community for over 25 years. Set August 14 to 21 as a peak week to attend.
The piece questions if Russia and China could war, noting Russia’s new government and China’s weakness, asking whether peace lovers resist aggression. It argues a conflict would be ironical for Russia and disastrous for the world, urging settlement without war.
The Washington diary chronicles Mt Vernon scenes and lodging at the Mayflower Hotel. The party tours Clarendon, meets Mrs Gertrude Bowman at the White House, notes Memorial Bridge plans, and comments on hotel woes and reticulated travel habits of Clem and Leona Allen and Mrs Manton Hebner.
Mildred Fetes recounts a schoolyard incident where three boys smoked corn silk cigarettes while the teacher was outside. The trio must scrub the school building every night for a week as punishment, a tale in the ongoing Funny Things in School feature.
Henry J. Steen ten year old page in the Texas legislature wins a posting after a short bid, declaring brains preferred over legs. The piece mixes playful quips about pay days Monday and a long column of gags, with a final note on a town pump and a saxophone anecdote.
The piece notes Lester Kites and his new wife drawing attention for a flashy party image. The crime commission discusses priorities amid a range of issues from bootlegging to hijacking and other urban malfeasance.
Valley correspondent reports July gatherings in Delta area. W J Pfiefer and family visit to celebrate Jodie Zear's fourth wedding anniversary with about 35 friends. Church events include Ladies Aid quilting, apron booth planning for Dutch Creek fair, and an all day meeting. Virginia Kracaw visits Merle Brinning. other local visits noted.
An Iowa traveler recounts a long hitchhiking journey from Albia to Washington on the Fourth of July. He details rolling speeds, a lost bucket, rescues by strangers, and nightly stays while tracing a route from Claremont California to Washington, covering about 2300 miles with side trips and memorable faces.
Mr Baumgartner has returned to health after a five week bed confinement due to inflammatory rheumatism and a recent relapse. Mr and Mrs Andy Sheetz and family visited HI V Frank home. Charlie Augustine fell ill with sciatica neuralgia after returning from Rubio and remained up and around after partial paralysis.
The West Chester Pythian Sisters announce a Tuesday evening gathering with balloting and invitations. All members are urged to be present under the order of M. E. C. 13213.
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