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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1928
Page
5
G W Donald explains avoiding heat for straightening heat treated chassis parts to prevent loss of strength. Replacing bent parts is safer, especially for steering buckles. Guidance on lamp voltages, radiator filling, exhaust pipe insulation, improvised valve spring remover, securing luggage, wheel blocking, inner tube storage, safe turning, and locating blown fuses with cautious driving tips.
Mrs A J Morgan reports on Clay area happenings including McCracken family reunion near Woolson, Children's Day program on June 10, Bertha Huntley as incoming Clay teacher, Richland High class of 1922 gathering, Wool growers selling to Jefferson county pool, and local road work near Primary No 1. Also births and family news with names and places.
Laura La Plante headlines this bright love farce Thanks for the Buggy Ride at the Fox Theatre. Glenn Tyrone and a merry supporting cast illuminate a humorous story written from a song and Byron Morgan source with Beatrice Van as screen writer and William A. Seiter directing.
The Washington Press recalls the 1870s vote defeating the Poor Farm appropriation by 63. It notes how once the county Poor House was ready, paupers moved away from townships to seek self support, threatening a smaller pauper list. It also mentions local hog breeder Singmaster shipping 150 Berkshire hogs, Ballard Bros seeking new work, a Des Moines woman visiting Mr. Chester, Miss Maggie Lyon, a roughing it trip under stars, the Hale family resuming residence, and rumors of coal trade competition driving down prices to 15 cents per bushel.
In a St. Louis Democrat letter Dr M M Shearer A S A Post surgeon at Ft Wallace Kansas extols irrigation bringing tall gardens fertile soil and abundant vegetables. He credits health of garrison to fresh produce and notes Thanksgiving celebration possibilities. Emigration and business moves mentioned with Higgins heading east and S G Owen planning a hardware store in Lincoln Nebraska with an Indian brother in law.
Mr Daniel Wilde shares a letter from his father dated October 28 detailing the safe arrival of Daniel and his wife in England after an 8 day 20 hour voyage. Land sales listed by W R Jeffrey Real Estate include multiple transfers with acreages and prices across Highland English River Dutch Creek Brighton Marion and Washington regions.
Crawfordsville and vicinity report visits to Sigourney Fort Madison Washington Olds and Tama. Local residents attend bureau meetings at Joly Farm Bureau with 17 ladies and 12 children. next gathering set for July 12 with Mrs Helen Young.
Minneapolis Journal reports the death of A. K. Stone of Minneapolis who died late yesterday at Asbury hospital. A longtime railroad safety supervisor for the Erie Railroad he retired two years ago. Stone previously served as master of transportation on the Panama Railroad and worked with Col Thals and Col Stevens on the Panama Canal project. He began his railroad career as a brakeman.
A. R. Stone, long time railroad executive, began as Burlington road brakeman and rose to trainmaster and superintendent roles across Omaha Kansas City Panama Great Northern. Survived by widow three daughters and one son. Funeral tomorrow 2 p.m. Davies mortuary burial in Chicago. Brother of J. M. Stone of Ainsworth community.
Oscar J. Fox, noted composer and leader in folk song, will present Cowboy songs on WOAT radio Friday night June 15 to aid the tenth national American Legion convention in San Antonio. The program will air 9 to 10 p m CST on 280.2 meters and 1070 kilocycles.
A four act comedy The Lay of a Hen comes to Ainsworth Friday night. It stages a poultry message on better methods and has toured thirty eight states seen by more than 250000 people. Cast includes Lett M Russell Mrs Lett M Russell Phil R Baskett Red EK Serviss. Scene one shows Lett M Russell at home debating the crucial question.
A short play unfolds in four scenes at farms owned by Lett M Russell and Phil RR Baskett. Russell shifts into poultry work, exchanges bets with Red E Serviss, and ends with a surprise as accounts are settled one year on. The performance occurs Friday night at the Ainsworth Scensol Auditorium with free admission, under the Farmer's Co operative Store Co. auspices.
The M E church Sisterhood announces a June social Tuesday at 2 pm in the social hall with officer elections and dues. Daughters of the Union Veterans meet Monday night at the hall with a Cedar Rapids report and full attendance urged. Twenty-first District Group meets June 15 at Military Hall at 8 pm. current receipt needed for admission. Banquet at 6:30 for Eastern Stars at the Methodist church, 5e a plate. reservations with Mrs. Ralph Thompson by June 13. Kolah club meets with Mrs Edna Flynn Wednesday afternoon. Alma Hearne Holland Missionary society meets Tuesday June 12 at Hazel Siberts home with Miss Ida Cavender and Miss Siberts hosting. Edna Klein leads lesson. pot luck at 6:30.
Women expected at county luncheon must reserve by Monday noon and report to local hosts Mrs. J. K. Wright Mrs. K. C. Bicher or Mrs. Join D. Mc Laughlin. Rosemary club meets June 13 with Mrs. Frank Pearson. West Chester Pythian Sisters meet May 12. Wellston Social club hosts Mrs. Cora Engle June 14. K of P second rank Monday night. Delphian society meets Monday evening with potluck at 6:30, last meeting of the year. Shalom group meets June 12 at church at 2 for officers election.
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