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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1929
Page
8
Mrs Ina Horsall of Covington Kansas traveled through Epworth Iowa and Washington last evening on her way to Titus to visit her niece Mrs Daryl Jones.
Eva Ebner visited Crawfords ville for a few days to see Mrs. Les Hanna. Mrs. J A Sullivan and daughter Minnie of Trenton Missouri arrived to visit in Washington at Ed Sullivan’s home. Lee Huston came from Columbus Junction to Washington on business. Mr. and Mrs. John Pehler traveled to Muscatine to visit sister in law Mrs. J W Tennyson and attend a home talent play The Patsy. Brown's Super Service Station advertises gas tire and repair services.
Ven Years Ago Today Mrs J M Godfrey and Miss Gladys Wells went to Burlington to spend the day better plan against spring fever by taking Neal Tonic. Top on hogs 12. Weather unsettled with probable showers in east part.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Woods announce the birth of a baby girl named Patricia Lou born Saturday at Fairfield. Mrs Woods formerly Averil Lettler. Mrs Howard McCleery visited from Iowa City this morning in Washington. Mrs William Mohland visits Richland with her mother Mrs Haworth. Mrs W G Stewart ill after surgery at Washington County Hospital. Mr and Mrs Ralph H Burnide of Portland Ore arrived from Okaloosa and stayed with Mrs Steck before heading home.
DES MOINES March 12 The house killed a judiciary committee measure to legalize ten round boxing matches by a 69 vote backed by the American Legion. It would have formed a state boxing commission with athletic directors from Iowa State College University of Iowa and State Teachers College. Opposition came from several lawmakers and minister Shannon. Mrs Pendray voted against but did not speak in debate.
Several hundred female workers overpowered guards at the Raven Plant of the American Glant Stoff Corporation in Elizabethtown Tennessee. More than 1,000 employees quit their jobs amid protests over wages. Three guards and a policeman were injured in the disturbance.
The Washington Star cites a saying attributed to Hi Ho of China, warning that one who makes life harder for others creates conditions that make life harder for himself. The quotation reflects traditional moral logic on mutual impact and accountability.
FP L Casey returns this morning from Oskaloosa after a brief business trip. No responsibility for debts contracted by A M McCulley. Mrs A McCulley. 2313.
The M. E. B. choir will hold a rehearsal this evening at 8 50 following the prayer meeting. A regular meeting of the Woman's Relief Corps is planned for next Saturday afternoon at 2 30. Members should bring cushions and a quilt piece to send to soldiers' homes. Officers and color bearers expected to attend with initiation.
The Bureau of Fisheries warns that fish can be asphyxiated in heavily polluted water or water containing chemicals, leading to oxygen shortages that suffocate aquatic life.
A brief quotation from the Atchison Globe notes that everyday Americans possess more gold in their teeth than the average European holds in banks and purses, reflecting a humorous contrast in wealth display.
Local residents visit relatives and run daily errands across Iowa and Missouri. Leigh Wallace visits Iowa City friends. Mrs Henderson travels from West Chester for a day in Washington. Gladys Leeper returns to Ainsworth after weekend with parents. Gwynne Runnels goes home to Chariton Town. Melvin Gingerich visits Wayland. Earnest Nelson heads to Keota for day visits. John Bryson attends cousin’s funeral in Oskaloosa. Mrs. A E Warner leaves for Trenton Missouri. John Woods visits sister in West Che. Floyd Letts travels from Chicago to Washington before heading home to near Ainsworth.
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