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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1929
Page
4
The message references Jesus at baptism with the Spirit descending like a dove and a voice from heaven declaring God’s pleased. It cites Matthew 3 16 and echoes the theme of divine approval and belovedness.
State highway officials view Number 161 as part of an interstate link connecting Duluth and the gulf coast. The plan includes paving No 161 and possible line changes, with No 2, No 1, and No 181 undergoing upgrades under county and state programs.
Column provides misused word guidance and pronunciation tips. It emphasizes correct usage of terms like epitat and accent placement, encourages expanding vocabulary by mastering one word daily, and discusses related spelling and meaning concerns with examples and notes.
A county opinion urges voters to authorize bonds to pave No. 1 and fund maintenance through state primary road and federal aid. It argues the state would take over bonds when authorized, relieving the county, and notes travel demand supports expanding primary roads though costs fall to state funds.
Representative Gilbert N. Haugen outlines the proposed five hundred million dollar revolving fund to aid farmers via the Federal Farm Board. The plan supports loans to cooperative associations for marketing, storage, insurance against price declines, and working capital to improve agricultural merchandise distribution.
Residents and visitors listed include Mrs D Huber and caretakers visiting in Washington. Charlene Mytiess and Glen McFarlane families spent time with Pattersons and Warren Mathes. The Pythian Sisters plan a regular meeting next Tuesday with light entertainment and a decoration event noted for Tuesday afternoon.
A collage of remarks on town prosperity and a school graduation scene. The superintendent distributes diplomas to 107 graduates as the school board president presides, amid humor and social commentary on daily life and common sayings.
Funeral for Mrs. Ferguson held yesterday at 2 pm at her home yard led by Rev. A Porter. Born Oct 1835 in Bartholomew County Indiana she moved to Washington County Iowa in 1850. She married Samuel Ferguson in 1858 and had four children two surviving Robert J Ferguson and Elizabeth Ferguson. One grandson Earl Ferguson and brother John Gale of Clearfield Town. She joined the United Presbyterian Church early life and lived on the same farm since 1865. Many relatives attended from nearby towns and counties.
Reports from local observers say Hearts in Dixie, Fox Movietone talking picture, opens today at Gratam Theatre. The film, claimed to be one of the year’s best, is praised for its synchronized sound and generous songs. The Dixie post Civil War setting promises strong entertainment value and musical features.
Willard Mack's dramatic feature The Voice of the Cy opens at the Fox Theatre this afternoon. The Cosmopolitan production for Metro Goldwyn Mayer offers high entertainment value and showcases Mack's dialogue heavy stage-to-screen adaptation amid a city manhunt storyline.
A fragmented Brighton column recounts town happenings including a talking picture review featuring Robe Ames Sylvia Fields and Mack, a May 31 gathering with the Alumni Association circus-like events, races, and a pavement dance. Memorial Day visits, local visits from Davenport Clinton and Des Moines residents, church and college news, and updates on local families and businesses fill the page.
There will be a pot luck supper at 70 loc prompt in the M W A hall on Tuesday June 4 after which a program will be held. All members should attend district deputy Mrs Black will report on the national convention. The Glendale series in Washington township features speaking and movies starting at 8 o clock.
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