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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1929
Page
3
The Journal reports two Moscow physicians have successfully performed a life-restoring procedure on a corpse. The feature notes sweeping events including labor unrest in London, strikes on the Union Pacific, and a summary of notable political and cultural happenings from around the world.
Ten years ago in Washington a rural Tow Township school supported an orphan. a count of February sales noted a banner month for W. The report mentions birthdays, marriages, resignations, and a range of local events from church gatherings to a fire in rain and a Cuban assassination plot pursuit. It lists teachers, births, marriages, licenses, and community plans including a music teacher appointment, a party, and a luncheon.
Mrs D A Chambers and family from Chicago visited relatives and friends while seventy five attended a Y Sunday meeting led by United Presbyterian youth. A burglary case in Crawfordsville, a death in Snyder Street, and the birth of a girl at the county hospital were reported. Local schools, Rotary and Red Cross events, and Hoover’s cabinet formation featured in a sprawling community update with multiple names and places.
State notes report Acme Printing in Marshalltown damaged by fire on Sunday, estimated losses around 15000 to 10000 dollars. Convention of lumber dealers held. American Legion safety drive begins statewide. Large crowds gather in Los Angeles for midwinter picnic. Iowa college seniors plan Chicago work tour. construction contracts in Iowa total about 5.5 million dollars. Des Moines officials discuss law enforcement and federal, county, and city actions. juvenile court handles shoplifting case. Governor Hammill to sign act reducing bond franchise taxes. local obituaries and business updates appear throughout.
Samuel Conner helped transform Washington county from a prairie into a thriving midwestern community. An early settler from Mercer County Pennsylvania, he arrived in 1844 and built trusted carpentry and general contracting work, helping raise many homes. He served as city assessor for twelve years and remained a devout Republican and Presbyterian, living in Washington until his death on October 12, 1914. He married Anna Mary McKinney in 1849 and left four children.
Crawfordsville basketball team led by Coach W A Tracy defeated West Chi 19 to 14 after the sectional tournament. Players listed include Liste Anwly Joseph Jones Robert F Wm Edgar Kenneth White Max Mitchell Rex Beaucn amp Msrat Smith and Kennet Rhea. Also notes on church services in ESBYTERLYY with a quarterly communion and sermon theme The unfinished work of Christ.
Fragmentary text outlines a sermon at Epworth Church led by Pastor W. Peal RESHY ERIN titled The upward path is naturally difficult. The message emphasizes not trading priceless spiritual things for material gain and seeks guidance to see spiritual values.
The May Bash players present pre show rehearsals and performances at the Graham theatre. Neale Ray and the troupe, who have appeared in Washington, will open with What Woman Wants, a New York drama, with daily changes in plays each evening.
Announcements list a Methodist Sunday school hot supper at 6:20 Monday March 4 at the home of Mr and Mrs Harold Mon lease sandwiches silverware and all needed dishes to be brought. A Pythian sister event with Mrs Alice J Carter of Fairfield and a literature meeting with Mrs H C Hull. Also notices for a covered dish luncheon at Mrs Roy Means home for the Pythian sisters in honor of Mrs Alice Carter, and a union service with a welcoming note. The column also previews film listings including Naughty Baby and Lawless Legion and the St James school schedule.
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