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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1928
Page
7
Universal’s The Wild West Show starring Hoot Gibson opens at Fox theatre this afternoon. The film blends cross country horse race action with comedy and pathos as Gibson dominates with his saddle skill and rugged screen persona. Monte Montagne plays a circus clown sidekick keeping the crowd in uproar.
Pleasant Hill May 31 Roy Kephart did some cementing Saturday May 26. Funeral services were held Sunday for Miss Rebecca Moore at the Christian church in Washington. Local residents visited Earl Kephart and Frank Scranton hosted Mrs. Howard Caldwell's family. Several families shared an Wednesday evening at Will Miller's with ice cream and cake. A Children's Day program is set for Sunday evening June 3 at 8 o'clock at the church. Everybody welcome.
The Booster club will meet Tuesday afternoon June 5 with Mrs Lloyd Walker. 9113
Lesson on Mark 14 with emphasis on Jesus at the Last Supper and Gethsemane. Covers Judas betrayal the Passover, the bread and cup symbolism, Peter’s denial, and Jesus praying in the garden. Focus on loyalty under testing and the fellowship of suffering.
A reflective note quotes R A Torrey on finding a strange warmth in Bible study. It suggests Jesus speaks through everyday moments, inviting personal connection during reading and contemplation.
A reflective line from Jowett highlights that true peace arises neither from blind obedience nor outright rebellion. The adage "Great peace have they who love Thy law" frames harmony as balance between devotion and principled defiance.
Mrs A N Bowen attended the alumni banquet in Keota Friday evening. Mrs S D Carris of Washington visited the H T Carris home Thursday. Miss Bertha Cress, who visited
Washington Chapter No 98 O E Regular meeting second Thursday monthly visiting members welcome Damascus Shrine No 10 regular meeting third Tuesday Mason temple rooms Mrs L A Jones W H P Sara E Walker Worthy Scribe Washington Lodge No 26 A F A M regular meeting first Friday monthly D L Carbaugh W M A W Yard secretary
A dated timetable lists arrivals and departures for multiple lines including No 4 Golden State Limited Express No 12 and local passes at Knoxville Branch and C B Q and C M ST P R R lines. Agents H W Russel J C McKay and W C Rell note daily service with exceptions and freight trains.
The report lists Center Point residents hosting and visiting relatives during the week. Families including Sparks Moody Robertson Trimble Long Wehr and Davenbaugh are mentioned with several guests from Washington and Wellman. A Hardscrabble school picnic drew a large crowd with an afternoon program and ball by the men. Glenn Miller of Wellman will teach Hardscrabble again next year.
R3 Clara Baker correspondent reports Mrs. Will Brown leaves for western Kansas with her husband to fetch Mrs. Brown s sister in law and children Mrs Clayton Pearson now in Cedar Rapids for health treatment They plan to return to Ainsworth Harry Campbell of Muscatine visits with Mrs Campbell and son Clifford Mrs Philip Gerdes and daughter Irene spend Decoration Day with her parents Mr and Mrs John Bear of Washington A large crowd attends Memorial services at the Methodist church
Decoration day events note the Washington band performing in the afternoon. Mr and Mrs W S Duncan visited the farm Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Dick Willis and daughter from Colfax visited Mrs Clark Wood this week. Helen Baker visiting relatives in West Chester. Mr and Mrs H R Baker and family shared Sunday with A M Baker and family and attended memorial services at the Methodist church in West Chester. Christina Ross funeral held for W H Ross's six year old daughter. burial in Ainworth cemetery.
A public speaker complains that the press credited him with a stronger speech than he delivered. He calls the report incorrect and seeks to correct the record, asserting the coverage overstates his rhetoric.
The Rochester Times-Union commentary notes that the big incentive behind migrations may be to escape poor relations, reflecting on social tensions and movement patterns. The piece implies people seek better surroundings and stability as factors in relocation decisions.
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