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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1930

Page

6

Town couple wed at Gordon home near Ainsworth

Dorothy Louse Gordon tied the knot with Dr Murry Love Melson in a nine o clock ceremony at the Gordon country home near Ainsworth. Rev McAllister of Ainworth United Presbyterian church performed the vows. Guests included immediate family and the bride’s grandmother Mrs James Gordon. The couple left for their future in Wichita Kansas after a three course breakfast served by sisters Ella Gordon and Clare Gordon.

Veautral Kir A. M. Gordon Ainsworth Dorothy Louse Murry Love Melson Joe J. Creedy McAllister Ainworth United Presbyterian Church Mc~Creedy Ainsworth High School Iowa State School of Nursing Iowa City Sigma ‘Theta Tau McCreedy Washington High School Monmouth College Town Medical Witchita Kansas Ella Gordon Clare Gordon James Gordon Washington

Quote from Grove Patterson on parental and teaching limits

A Mobile Register excerpt critiques expectations that parents and teachers can impart more than they possess. It argues that before one can give to others, they must have the qualities themselves, reflecting on generational and educational transmission.

Fone Soy Grove Patterson Mobile Register

Kodak Pocket Camera Era Begins in 1895

A note on the early history of Kodak highlights George Eastman's invention appearing in 1888 and the introduction of the first pocket Kodak in 1895, marking a shift in accessible photography.

Kodak George Eastman

Drive Against Dope Peddlers Planned In Washington

Treasury plans a drive against dope peddlers and smugglers as enforcement shifts to the Justice department after prohibition. Lowman says narcotic enforcement will grow with funds, seeking broader powers to arrest and limit imports, and favors a constitutional amendment to ban drug portation similar to liquor laws.

Washington, D. C Treasury Department Justice Department Senate Deyre Treasury Treasury Lowman Congress Public Health Service Towman Lowrman Harrison Wwe

Screen Stars Deplore Decline of Drama as Mass Art

Ford Sterling and Virginia Sale discuss modern cinema at United Artists lots. They argue the stage has not kept pace with film as an art form and lament the theater’s loss to a privileged few. Brenon’s Lummox is praised for its vision, with producers and stars noting collaboration beyond expectations.

Miss Hurst United Artists Herbert Brenon Lummox

Fannie Hurst Praises Talking Pictures After Hollywood Visit

Miss Hurst, famed novelist, travelled from New York to Hollywood to view Herbert Brenan Walter Artest directorial take on her novel Lummox. She recalls initial horror at early talkies and notes Hollywood’s art claims, as Graham for three days screens the film beginning Monday.

Hollywood Fannie Hurst Miss Hurst New York Herbert Brenan Walter Artest Graham

Tailless Ape Found in Venezuelan Wilds Reported

Francois de Loys, a French scientist, in the Santa Ana Catatumbo Zulia basin, reports tailless apes in Motilon territory. Dr George Montandon, on behalf of the International Society of Americanists, forwards the find to Merida Mexico. The claim challenges as yet unknown tailless simians and may alter theories of anthropoid evolution.

Mexico Virgin Jungles Venezuela Museum of Archeology and History Merida Yucatan George Montandon International Society of Americanists Paris America Francois de Loys Veneauelan Santa Ana Catatumbo Zulia

Jap Women Bring Thanks for Quake Relief Visit

Japanese embassy reports plans for a relief visit to the United States to express gratitude for American aid after the 1923 earthquake. A delegation includes Prince Tokugawa, Viscount Shiousawa, Mayor Horikiri, Ariyoshi of Yokohama, and Marchioness Nabeshima. Princess Chichibu’s grandmother is mentioned, with Miss Seta Matsudaira linked to the emperor’s family.

Ington United States State Department Castle Prince Tokugawa House of Peers Shi Ousawa Horikiri Toku Ariyoshi Yokohama Nabeshima Princess Chichibut Seta Matsudaira

Jailed burglar aided by lawyer and prison gift

Julius Johnstone, a six foot burglar indicted for burglarizing the Ewing home on East Eighty eighth street, received $15 and a box of cigars from a lawyer at Tombs prison. He reassured the lawyer’s wife and quietly left after searching the room for valuables worth about $14000.

Tombs Julius Johnstone Ewing East Eighty-eighth Street Johnstone Ewin

Berlin Indoor Pool Becomes Europe’s Largest Facility

The new indoor swimming bath in Gautenstrasse Berlin is the continent’s largest. The hall spans nearly 200 feet by 72 feet with a pool 19 by 164 feet and a maximum depth of 11.5 feet. The complex includes two gymnasiums on an upper floor and two roof gardens with dressing rooms, equipment, and baths.

Berlin Europe Gautenstrasse

Fragmentary note on phrases and historic recalls

The readable parts discuss the phrase Carry on and trace the World War II era sense to early naval command words. It mentions the Bullish army and a 1712 reference tied to Adhaieon in his Specter and a 1852 Magne by Tisckwoot.

Adhaieon Tisckwoot

Sleeping in Noise for Peaceful Childhood Rest

A guidance note on letting children sleep amid household sounds. It argues children should grow accustomed to ordinary noises so inadvertent noises do not wake them and later years are less disturbed by sound.

Community Announcements From West Chester Churches and Groups

The Ladies And society of the Methodist church of West Chester will meet for the June social on Wednesday the 11th. The serving committee includes Mrs. Frank Ross Mrs J D Dayton and Mrs Lloyd Bauer. All Ladies of the community welcomed. 9712 Jackson township will hold their monthly farm bureau at Exyps school house Tuesday evening June 19. Everyone invited. The UP church will serve a cafeteria supper Tuesday evening. The Linger Longer club meets at Mrs Arthur Dawson’s home Wednesday afternoon. Business and Professional Women's club plans dinner at 6 30 pm at Large Quality Cafe in Brightton. Meet at the Y at 6. Those wishing to be excused or bring guests notify Ethel Grecian before Tuesday evening. 971th Circle officers urge good attendance Monday evening. By order of C C 9712 Cowden Circle girls plan a church picnic Monday at Mary Amlek Cars provided.

Rebekah Florence Hout Nellie DeWitt Alice McAvoy Jennie Jugenheimer Hilma Larson Odd Fellows 10. C. F Mason City F. A Rogers A. W. Stubbs Rebekahs Town City Jodie J. E. Bittler del Norte Colorado H. O. A. Club Lucy Jones West Madison Street Sunset Park Fern Little Giadys Earl Gladys, Ley Sudan Abyssinia Women’s Missionary Society United Presbyterian Church Green Squire Harry Davis W. A Cook C. W. McLaugh- Min J. Kelly Griffen School of Agriculture Clark Meek Khartoum North D. J. Patterson Dolesh Hill D.C. Kilgore Nasser D. N. Anwyl D.C. Fulton Joe Maxwell Oscar George Stanwood Iowa J. C. Boice W. J. Masson Jean Acheson J. N. Anwyl H. J. Club James Shalla William Tellin Jessie Shalla Jessie Kalious Mia Ruth Shalla Mixe Dorothy Prebyl Clab Farm Bureau Egypt School Mme. Shalla Ladies and Society of the Methodist Church, ‘of West Chester Frank Ross J.D. Dayton Lloyd Bauer Jackson Ownship Exyps UP. GU Business and Professional Women’s Club Brightton Ethel Grecian

Extra Hazardous Jobs in Ithla Country

The three most hazardous jobs in Ithla country are those of the steel worker, the railroad worker, and the ...

Ithla Country

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