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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1929

Page

3

Woman's Foreign Mission Society Devotions Held

Society notes report Devotions led by Mrs. A Anderson on the topic "Power" from a devotional book. Mrs. Homer Siephen presided, and telegrams and letters from members in Africa and Des Moines were read. Founders day plans and a sixtieth anniversary tribute were discussed, with gifts to Retirement Fund and local auxiliary assignments. New member Mrs. Lee welcomed. social club guests attended. postmeeting refreshments followed by home visits and social hours.

Mex A. Anderson Homer Siephen W. W. Bowers Lewis Warren Jean K. MacKenzie Atrivi Ge Sophon Chas Pants Hue Myrtle McCleary Mee McCleary West Africa TR. Bean John M. Spenser Poot Grace Clark Hoover Anderson Lars Christian Advocate Batts Creek Med Solwaysin Mexico Stanford Lea Hoover Childrens’ Society Mes. Jow W Hoyn Alma Hearne Hotland Auxiliary Ted Hampsher Mus. Biter Lee Lincoln Nebraska Mestrink Mint

Beauties Try New MELLO-GLO Face Powder

Beauties rely on MELLO GLO powder to prevent large pores and shine. It spreads smoothly with no irritation and leaves a youthful bloom without a pasty or flaky look. Sherman Bros Druggists advertise this new French formula.

Sherman Bros

Sere Served Event Leaves Attendees Late for Home

The fragment notes that attendees departed late for their homes after an evening event, implying a lengthy gathering and final departures as night fell. No further details are readable to identify people, place, or exact circumstances.

Community Announcements And Schedule Of Meetings

Notices detail a March schedule of club sessions and gatherings. Delia Miller hosts a meeting. Pythian and Missionary groups announce events. WellsLeeks and Kensington groups plan Thursday and Wednesday sessions. Members urged to attend, bring items, and note meal contributions.

Washington Loses to Fairfield in Tourney Fight

Washington fell 25 to 18 to Fairfield at a tournament, with Fairfield pulling ahead in the third quarter through Helling’s efforts and maintaining the lead as Washington rallied in the final period. Crinds and Bellamy contributed for Washington while Abreu provided key defensive work.

Washington Fairfield Helling Pairfield Crinds Bellamy Heles Hax

Air drama at Faxi tre theater stars Gardner and Nugent

A vivid naval aviation stage production titled The Alybig Fleet unfolds with sensational landings and takeoffs aboard a great ship set at sea. The love triangle and sacrifice drive the plot as director TM and a notable cast including Eddie Nugent, Ralph Graves, and Gretchell headline, with Mr and Mrs Willis Brannen traveling to Rock Island for a visit.

Ames Elands Alybig Suiclde Sorlen Iro Tre Fa Ammapalls Gardner Eddie Nugent Ralph Graves Sumner Gretchell

Local notes on visits and family trips across towns

Local brief mentions several residents visiting relatives and traveling by train or car. Willard Thompson visits his parents in Willardaville. A J Strickler learns of his son’s health in Valley Jump. Mrs Sam Whittriz travels from Havre to visit the Ferensos in Mechanolcs. J W Yaney and Mrs Sands visit Mechanolcs for business. Margaret Corbin returns to Des Moines for school after a Washington visit. Mr and Mrs C C Stewart head to Wayland. Roth and Everett Simmering visit Mrs May Shockley in Brighton. an appeal is planned for Farren King charged with first degree murder in a deadly shooting.

A. J. Strickler Valley My. Strickler Sam Whittriz Havre Ode Ferenso J. W. Yaney Bloomtfield May Shockiey

Rains on Moving Day at the White House

Washington notes the 1920s moving day for President Coolidge, with the capitol abuzz under leaden skies as a long-standing routine unfolds. Weather delays and routine chatter color the scene of the impending transfer and the president’s morning reflections.

Washington Maron President Coolidge Capitol Coolidgs

Coolidge Takes Shot at Congress

President Coolidge sent a telegram to St Louis urging approval of a bill to appropriate 4810 dollars for weather protection measures amid ongoing disputes with Congress. He denounced congressional delays and pledged decisive action to safeguard birds and natural resources.

Coolidge Congress St. Louis

Twenty six perished in Sofia arsenal blast

A Sofia explosion at an arsenal and workshop killed twenty six people, mostly women, according to Sofia reports dated March 4. The incident occurred in Sofia Berlin area with officials disputing details as investigators probe causes and safety lapses.

Sofia Berlin

Fairfield Ottumwa Awarded District Basketball Tourneys

Des Moines reports five of the Iowa high school district basketball tournaments with winners chosen today. George A. Brown, executive secretary of the Iowa high school athletic association, announced the selections. Further picks will be made later in Fairfield and Ottumwa.

Des Moines Maren Eld Gvorge A. Brown Towa High School Athletic Association Fairfield Ottumwa Counsoiatt

District court battles set across cities this season

Stony City and Webster City host district clashes with Cedar Rapids Re Waterloo or Mason City in district 3 and Ames Des Moines or Newton in district 4. Tournaments begin Thursday evenings and conclude with finals on March 22 in Tow City.

Stony City Webster City Cedar Rapids Re Waterloo Mason City Ames D Moines Newton Tow

Chester Girl Earns High College Rank In Phi Kappa Honor

Florice Schutt, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Schultz, is named among six honored seniors elected to Phi Kappa Phi at West Chester College. She has been near the top of the honor roll since entering Parsons four years ago and is currently running in her class.

West Chester Marsh Lions College Florice Schult Phi Kap- Phi Schutt

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