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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1930

Page

3

Cooking School to Feature Miss Dixon Versus Homemaking

Washington housewives are invited to four free lectures by Miss Louise Dixon at city hall next week. The program covers menu planning, budgeting, shopping, appliances, and time saving methods to ease daily housework. Attendees can ask questions, view live demonstrations, and take home printed recipes. Doors open at 1 pm with lectures starting promptly at 12 pm Tuesday through Friday.

Louise Dixon Washington Tures Washton M S. Dixon Iss Dixon Dixon Addion Lecurer

Fire Fatalities Reported in Manitoban Cabin Tragedy

In a sparsely settled area near Newdale Manitoba the charred bodies of two children ages six months and two years were found in a wood cutter's cabin after a blaze. Parents Mr Mam Hutyn had been away in a wood lot several miles from their home and did not return until the cabin was destroyed.

Coren Newdale Manitoba Mam Hutyn

Actress able to talk through her smile wins film parts

A historic shift in casting favors actresses who convey mood with speech over mere expression. The piece notes a changing standard in Hollywood where vocal delivery supplements or replaces overt emotional display in securing roles.

Simple stomach troubles end on operating table warning

A New York physician warns that acid stomach and related symptoms can signal dangerous progression. The ad urges readers to buy Tanlac from a local drug store for quick relief, claiming many cases of chronic indigestion improve with the product.

Ron New York

In the Next Room top talkies cast at Fox screening

Jack Mulhall and Alice Day lead Vita phone picture In The Next Room directed by Ed ward Cline at Fox Friday and Saturday. The article notes talkies require clear speech and describes quirky on set rules and gags about speaking with a smile or with gum in the mouth.

Edward Cline Fox Cline Fist National A. Mappertyne Jack Mulhall Alice Day

Behind the Maker Sparks a Love Triangle at Graham

A matrimonial hexagon drives the plot of Paramounts Behind the Maker at the Graham starting Friday. Hal Skelly Fay Wray and William Powell figure in a trio of budding romances as Powell courts Wray and Kay Francis distracts him, tracing a path from Orleans to New York.

Paramount Maker Graham Skelly Powell Kay Francis Fay Wray Mildred Cram Orleans Pian New York

Miss McNeill Assigned Davenport Visiting Nurse Post

Mrs Doris McNeill of Washington Iowa is named to the Davenport Visiting Nurse staff. The announcement by Miss Clara L Craine superintendent of nurses notes she will succeed Mrs Blanche Hardin in the Davenport unit.

DAVENPORT oreh_ 13 Doris McNeill Washington, Iowa Davenport Clara L.craine Nursing Activities Committee Miss McNeill Blanche Hardin

Montgomery Ward Revue Draws Big Crowd at Store

A large audience packed the Montgomery Ward second floor last evening for a lively revue featuring Shields orchestra, Betty Jane and Beatrice Anderson, Miss Warner, Mr Finch, and others. Models from Miss Fishburn to Mr. Henry showcased outfits on a T shaped stage as floodlights brightened the show. A separate note: Miss McNeill will assume new public health duties March 1 in Chicago after years in city welfare work.

Wishington Montgomery Ward Shields Orchestra Betty Jane Beatrice Anderson Miss Warner A. Rimgs Mr. Finch Mr. Henry Wyoming Washington, Lava, Hos State University of Iowa Towa City Lybian Hospital Chicago Rockingham Cook's Point Tock Ingham School

Talleyrand June Sheets Correspondent Note

March 11 report from Talleyrand lists social visits visits by Mrs Mike Tinnes Mrs August Tinnes and others plus wood cutting and oyster supper at Robert Sheetz home Numerous names appear including Kiefer Tinnes Sheets Buch and Gaeldner, with school board meeting noted Monday afternoon, a community snapshot of small town life.

Petie Tinnes John Kiefer Gladys June Johnnie Hahn Anton Buch Lawrence Sieren Tinnes Robert Sheetz Zeno Clarence Bill Fred Sheet Bertha John Gaeldner Nick Ott Gladys Sheets Belya Conrad Talleyrand School

Candidacy Filed for State Senator in Tenth District

The Evening Journal announces the candidacy of a candidate running for a second term as State Senator. The bid covers Washington and Henry counties within the Tenth Senatorial District and state voters’ approval is required under Republican rules.

the Evening Journal Washington and Henry Counties

Washington County State Representative seeks second term

A political notice from Dayton announces candidacy for a second term as State Representative from Washington County subject to the will of Republican voters at the June primary. The message is signed sincerely by the author.

Washington County Blican

Schroeder Seeks Republican Nomination for County Sheriff

Walter W. Schroeder announces candidacy for County Sheriff, pending Republican voters June primary. He emphasizes party backing and commitment to law enforcement.

Measles Strikes Walnut School District. Families Affected

Verdi R 7 a reports measles forced Walnut school to close temporarily with most families ill. Albert Janecek family postponed moves to Pleasant Plain as Mrs. McKay remains ill. Wil Healer aided Wesa Pineh’s woodwork. Alois Musil sold logs last week. meeting set for Noble Grand Circle with Mrs. Fred Diller on March 17.

Verdi Harry Heceltine Mee Unsky Walnut Albert Janecek Pleasant Plain Chris McKay Wil Healer Wesa Pineh Alois Musil

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