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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1930

Page

3

Community Churches Invite All For Summer Services

Local churches invite community members without homes to summer services. Activities include Bible school at 9:45, morning worship at 11, and evening services with choir, organ music, and sermons such as Jesus Christ as a Teacher and Lessons from a Ship's Anchor. Clergy include ministers Eastwood Roll Keller and others. congregations welcome newcomers and emphasize faith and fellowship.

Jesus Christ Frank R. Sage Lester J. Thompson Arthur A. Winn Bible Dewey Hess Saint Saens Beaumont Wilson Barnard John Tughes Deshapes

Montgomery to Speak at Tarkio College Services

Dr. Robert N. Montgomery president of Tarkio College will preach at the usual Sabbath services at 11:00 in the morning and 7:30 in the evening. The public is invited to attend all services.

Robert N. Montgomery Tarkio College

Country Churches Morning and Evening Worship Updated

West Chester U P and Baptist hold morning service at 10:00 with Rev. Lefever speaking Sunday school led by Walter Leet at 11:00 September evening service at 6:00 featuring a union service at the Baptist church with Rev. Robbins speaking.

West Chester U. P Baptist Lefever Walter Leet Baptist Church Robbins

New Haven Baptist Church Afternoon Service

The New Haven Baptist Church holds an afternoon service at 2:30 led by Pastor M. Lefever with the sermon titled The Giving of Law.

New Haven M. Lefever

Church Schedule And Leadership at Local Mission

10 a,m, Bible school 11 a,m, worship and sermon 7 30 p.m. Young People meeting p m preaching service Verson H Carter Pastor Howard Witting S S Supt.

Josephine Turner J. H W. Callier Bible School Young People’s Meeting Verson H. Carter Howard Witting S. S

Local News From Crawfordsville July Incident and Visitors

Nellie Mannerg reports Lyle Reed of North Dakota is visiting his Davenport chiropractor grandmother Mrs. C H Fishburn in town. Margaret Robertson of Columbus City visits her grandmother Mrs. Margaret Hull for several days. A malicious act scattered long nails on the pavement used by cement trucks south of town. five trucks ran over nails in their tires. The nails were not locally sourced.

Crawfordsville Lyle Reed North Dakota Palmer School of Chiropractic Davenport C. H. Fishburn Margaret Robertson Columbus City Margaret Hull

Camp Wapsie Daily Letter Reports Track Meet Burns

The writer lists Cedar Rapids staff at Camp Wapsie including Leslie Crabbs and Nels Lee. He notes track meet burns and predicts results tomorrow. Personal nicknames and letters arrive, with cabin inspections hinting at score totals and top honors for cabin three with 190 points.

Leslie Crabbs Cedar Rapids Nels Lee Becktalk Homer White Ainsworth Iowa City Louis Carpenter Vernon Stanley Banks Ted Monsager Coe College Charles Filipi Mr. Crabbs Don Welsh Shorty Nissan Mrs. Lee

Paving Near Town Expected to Finish This Week

The article notes that paving south of town is anticipated to be completed this week. It mentions local residents Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Anthony visiting from Lien Angelos and Madge Vernon Anthony's history of returning to the area. Church notes list Sunday school at 10 and preaching at 11 with Rev. S. F. Wenger on hospitality.

Jesse Anthony Lien Angelos C.fifornh M. W. Welsh Anthony Madge Vernon

Western Stars Cowboy Tries Daring Ride Survives Stampede

Richard Arlen, star of The Light of Western Stars, performed a dangerous stunt at the Graham theatre, leaping into a herd of horses to reach safety. A camera error and a snagged spur caused two near disaster attempts, but Arlen escaped unharmed as the stampede passed over him.

Richard Arlen Paramount Arlen Zane Grey Graham Theatre

Methodist Sunday Schedule and Worship Times

Morning worship at 11 o clock with the theme Judgment by two books followed by Sunday school at 10 o clock and Epworth League at 6 30 o'clock led by Rev. G W Pool pastor.

Methodist Epworth League G. W. Pool

United Presbyterian Church Schedule and Local Visits

The United Presbyterian Church offers Sabbath school at 10 am and morning worship at 11 am with theme Christ our hope. A junior meeting follows at 11. See Union service at 7 20 pm where Rev. G W Pool will discuss Evolution with illustrations. Visitors include Mary Eisele from Washington and Betty Stafford of Washington. Local residents Mary Eisele and Mrs Frank Adams of Ames visit, and J H Lease and Bruce return from Columbia Missouri. George Anderson of Washington was in town Thursday.

Christ Our Hope G. W Pool Virgin's Betty Stafford Washington Wm. Fish Frank Adams Ames J. H. Lease Bruce John Wooley Columbia George Anderson

Will Rogers in See This Is London at Fox Theatre

Will Rogers uses his homely wit in the talking screen in See This Is London opening at the Fox Theatre. Irene Rich leads a supporting cast with Mauren O Sullivan and Frank Albertson as the young lovers in a satire of American English attitudes and class pretensions with Rogers portraying a cotton mill owner who travels to England and finds mutual misunderstandings.

Will Rogers Rogers Paris London Fox Theatre Texas England Engand Irene Rich Mauren O'Sullivan Frank Albertson

Osage man drowns in Skunk River

Oskaloosa July 25 The waters of the South Skunk river today claimed the life of Leslie Brown 25 Brown seeking to escape the heat was swimming yesterday afternoon He dived from a sand bar and his body became lodged in a deep hole The body was recovered after an eight hour search

Oskaloosa South Skunk Leslie Brown Brown

Suspects in Bank Robbery Not Identified by Bank Officials

Three men arrested at Chelsea were cleared as suspects in the Farmers Savings Bank robbery at Walford. Gilbert Joebgen of Carrell Thomas Loggett and Gup Page of Boone denied involvement after being held in Benton county jail on weapons charges while en route from Chicago to Boone.

Vinton Ia Chelsea Farmers Savings Bank Walford Gilbert Joebgen Carrell Thomas Loggett Gup Page Boone Benton County Esterday Chicago

Foods for Strong Teeth from Milk to Fresh Produce

A reader notes a diet emphasizing milk and dairy, eggs, fish, whole grains, and a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables as essential for building and maintaining healthy dental structures. The guidance highlights calcium, protein, vitamins, and minerals supporting teeth.

Adults crowd Wis. playgrounds forcing children out

Belquit Wisconsin report to city officials notes adults overusing the city playgrounds crowding out children. More parks are planned to serve both adults and kids.

Belqit Wis

Three Kilders Die on Gallows Today

Three inmates Mangiaracina Nasello and Messino were executed together at 6 95 am in the county jail yard gallows trap after reading of the death warrants. The men condemned for murdering patrolman James H. Smith during a bank robbery stood on three black marked squares and were strapped before the trap released. Father McGowan offered last rites as death masks were adjusted and five buttons triggered the fall in front of 125 witnesses. All three reportedly smiled and exchanged farewells saying good bye gang.

Kansas City Tony Mangiaracina Carl Nasello John Messino Frank G. McGowan Nasello Messina Cam

Beersheba Becomes Symbol of Early Peace Pact

The earliest recorded alliance of peace and friendship arose from a mutual oath between Abraham and Abimelech king of Gerar at a well dug by Abraham and seized by Abimelech's herdsmen. The site was named Beersheba meaning well of the oath.

Abraham Abimelech Gerar Abrahame Beersheba

Understanding Anticlines and Oil Prospecting

The Geological survey explains that an anticline is an upfold of rocks. If deposits lie beneath younger formations that were not folded, the anticline cannot be seen at the surface. Anticlines are favorable for oil accumulation, prompting prospectors to locate such structures.

The Geological Survey

Bachelor President James Buchanan the fifteenth President

The text notes James Buchanan as the only U S president never married, earned the title Bachelor President. It contrasts him with Grover Cleveland who married Frances Folsom during his first term, and mentions Lincoln’s predecessor in the White House.

United States James Buchanan Grover Cleveland Frances Folsom Buffalo Buchanan Lincoln White House Partiifinder Magazine

Understanding Anemia Cause and Symptoms

Anemia is a deficiency of hemoglobin the red coloring matter in red blood cells. People often diagnose anemia from a feeling of fatigue alone.

Good Roads Spending in United States Noted

It is estimated that over twelve thousand dollars has been spent on roads and highways in the United States during the last twenty years, reflecting extensive infrastructure investment nationwide.

United States

Three Wise Fools to be staged at Chautauqua Aug 2

Marvel Miller players present Austin Strong comedy about three lifelong ruts filled men. Sidney, daughter of a former lover, triggers change after Benny the Duck brings a mystery. Gordon the financier's nephew sparks romance. three fools end wiser at ten.

Chautauqua Austin Strong Sidney Benny Duck Gordon

Notice of Probate for Will of RH V Simons in Washington

The District Court in Washington Iowa fixed July 29 1930 at 9 a m to hear proof of the alleged Last Will and Testament of RH V Simons deceased dated August 23 1929. interested parties must appear to show cause why the will should not be probated and allowed. Edna C Purvis Clerk of District Court issued the order at Washington Iowa July 24 1930.

Washington County RH. V. Simons Washington Iowa District Court Said County Edna C. Purvis

Wood Outlasts Steel in Vessel Lifespan Gap

The article notes wooden snarl ing vessels average about eighty years of life while steel steam vessels last roughly twenty years. It contrasts durability between wood and steel ships.

Sergeant Gessford Plans Ten Year World Vagabonding Tour

Fort Snelling Minnesota reports Sergeant George Gessford, after 80 years in the Army, plans to spend the next decade roaming odd corners of the world to see sections he missed during his service.

Fort Snelling Minn George Gessford

Local social notes from Verdi F J Longer

Verdi F J Longer reports a week of visits and gatherings in Verdi and Hedrick families. Rich details include the Weldons from Hedrick visiting the Leslie Gates home and Mrs Chas McKay hosting Walnut Womens Club at the McKay residence.

Will Bealer Wes Finch Ray Miller Parental Miller Chas. McKay Hiram Coakley Walnut Womens Club McKay Home Joe Nebergall Leslie Gate Donald Tucker Lockridge Rebekah Synder Sadie Kernal Abbington Leslie Gates Mary Mickey Earl Chorpening Brorn Ilinois Alvine Nebergall Lake Okibofi Mre Wess Finch Spencer Teed Will

Wisconsin Football Adds Secrist as Assistant Freshman Coach

The University of Wisconsin announces the appointment of Délbert Secrist, captain of the 1929 Washington and Jefferson team, as assistant freshman coach while he is enrolled in the medical school.

Délbert Seecrist Washington and Jefferson University of Wisconsin Secrist

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Lebbins Owen Ee Kenneth Carris Archer Mrs. Henry F. W. Eastwood Christian Endeavor Philip Eva. B. Diller P. E. Roll United Presbyterian Country Churches Pleasant Hile Church OF Christ Nellie Mannerg Goodrich Tucker & Eicher Chevrolet Sales & Service Journal Camp Wapsie Red Norton Carrot Top Sherman Watson Rickey Victor Westphal Bob Stutsman Don Inspecion Vic Westphal S. F. Wenger Wester A. N. Porter Mary Eisele Mrs Wm. Eisele Ne Photophone Skunk Lowa Madison, Visa—(Lp FORD Washington Motor Company
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