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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1932

Page

5

Emma Tender Family Drama at State Theater

Marie Dressler delivers a stirring performance in Emma as a housekeeper who becomes stepmother to a millionaire inventor's children. When the man marries her, the children confront a new reality, testing loyalty, love, and family bonds in a unique dramatic situation.

Marie Dressler Emma State Theater Martha Min Bill Dressler

Sendol Tablets Promise Fast Pain Relief

Sendol tablets claim quick, non habit forming relief from neuritis sciatica frontal headaches stiff joints sore muscles and rheumatism sourced from a druggist at 20e a box.

Funeral service for W. H. Latta held at home

Funeral services for W. H. Latta were conducted Saturday afternoon at the home of his daughter Mrs. Ruth Thorne by Rev. D. Fulton of the United Presbyterian Church. Music included a duet by Miss Carolyn Hamilton and Mrs. Marion George. Casket bearers were Ralph Tiv ingston Don Sherman Fred Palmer John Warnock Malcolm Monterhmery and Boyd Stephens. Burial was in Elm Grove Cemetery.

W. H. Latta W. Hi. Latta Ruth Thorne D. ©. Fulton United Presbyterian Church Carolyn Hamilton Marion George Ralph Tivingston Don Sherman Fred Palmer John Warnock Malcolm Monterhrmery Boyd Stephens Elm Grove Cemetery

Funeral for Mrs Bachman at Grace Hill Church

Funeral services for Mrs Sarah F. Bachman were held at Grace Hill church Sunday afternoon led by Rev. Roy L. Seems with duets by Mrs Asbal Robertson and Mrs J K Sherlock. Burial followed in Grace Hill cemetery the pallbearers were Asahel Robertson EK Sherlock Frank Anderson Charles Strohm HH A Engle and Wes Engle

Sarah FE. Bachman Grace Hill Church Roy L. Seems Asbal Robertson J. K. Sherlock Grace Hill Cemetery Asahel Robertson EK. Sherlock Frank Anderson Charles Strohm HH. A. Engle Wes Engle

Funeral for Phinneas S. Burroughs Held at New Haven

Funeral services were conducted Sunday at New Haven Baptist Church west of town for Phinneas S. Burroughs with Rev. Rey J. Seems officiating. Burial followed in New Haven Cemetery with casket bearers Glenn Miller Lloyd Hayes Ed Libe Dave Turnipseed Asahel Robertson and Emil Fink. Duets were sung by Mrs. J. B. Sherlock and Mrs. Asahel Robertson.

Lenten Service at Trinity By Lutheran Church

The sixth Lenten service centered on Jesus from the cross will be held Wednesday evening at the Trinity By Lutheran church. Pastor T. C. Meibohm invites all to hear the message of Christ finishing his earthly work and offering forgiveness and peace for the soul.

Jesus Trinity Lutheran Church Earth Calvary Jesus Christ Hell T. C. Meibohm

Monmouth Singers Contest Winners Named

Monmouth Illinois March 14 The Monmouth College men's glee club announced contest winners after a campus singing event.

Monmouth Singers Monmouth, Ill Monmouth College Men's

Secret scheme to save Steve from Buck Landers

Mary Kennedy schemes with Carlotta Guido to free Steve Moore from Buck Landers. The plot hinges on enlisting Guido against Landers, who threatens Steve’s life if Mary refuses marriage. Mary details the love triangle and seeks Bat and Moe Levy contacts to derail Landers. She promises to flee with Steve if Guido helps.

Mary Kennedy Buck Landers Steve Moore Landers Ward Buck Steve Mary Mary Steve Carlotta Guido Guido New York Carlotta Miss Guido Dearie Underworld Willie-boy Moe Levy Moe Mae Levy Bat Weisenheimer

Monmouth Glee Club Earns National Contest Spot

Monmouth college glee club earned a place in the national Intercollegiate Music Council contest by winning the Central Illinois regional on Friday. The fourteen qualifiers meet in St Louis April 8 with Robert Laxson directing the group in a cappella performances of three pieces. David Fulton is a member and Glenn Shaver leads the Conservatory of Music faculty.

Intercollegiate Music Council Monmouth Club St. Louis Glenn Shaver Monmouth College Conservatory of Music Central Illinois Association of the Intercollegiate Music Council, Inc Central Illinois Paxton McDowell Farrell Monmouth Knox Illinois College Robert Laxson Ontario Oregon Monmouth College David Fulton Washington Iowa

West Chester School Board Election Results

March 15 West Chester Consolidated school board election results show Al Haber elected for three years and Preston Hoover for two years. Lindenmeyer re-elected treasurer. Vote counts list Hoover S votes, Haber 70 votes, Ferguson 31 votes, Tuber 70 votes.

West Chester al Haber Preston Hoover

Spring Weather Promises Warm Iowa Mood

Des Moines reports a mild spell as temperatures rise toward the 40s under bright sun. The weather bureau says conditions look good for continued warm weather though late March cold spells have occurred. Mrs. Fred Reid has been ill with flu the past week but is improving.

Des Moines Iowa Mercury Weather Bureau Fred Reid

Masonic Lodges Schedule and Officers

Lodges Washington Lodge No. 26 Regular meeting first Friday monthly Glenn Mace W M A W Yard Secretary Damascus Shrite No 10 W S of J Regular meeting fourth Tuesday monthly at Mason ic Temple rooms Mrs Grace E Twinam W H P Mrs Hazel Haven W Scribe

Washington Lodge No A. M Glenn Mace W. M A. W. Yard Damascus Shrite W. S. of J Masonic Temple Grace E Twinam H. P Hazel Haven

Railway timetables and lines for various destinations

Train schedule excerpt lists eastbound and westbound departures and arrivals for No 4 Golden State No 12 Apache No 50 Local and No 30 Local, plus freight and mixed trains. Knoxville Branch and other regional lines show additional passenger and freight services with daily or Sunday exemptions. Agents L Goodlander J C McKAY W C BELL oversee operations.

Golden State Sunteak Baaani Knoxville California L. Goodlander W. C. Bell

Mrs. Emily J. McDaniel Dies in Concord Township

Mrs. Emily J. McDaniel, 79, widow of Sylvester McDaniel, died Monday at the home of her foster daughter Mrs. M L Dallmeyer in Concord township near Columbus Junction. Born Emily Wilson in 1858 near La Porte Indiana she lived in the area 65 years. Survived by foster daughter Mrs L M Dallmeyer a brother Sylvester Wilson and several grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at 2 PM at Fredonia Methodist church with Rev Jesse Huddle officiating. Burial in Indian Creek Cemetery.

Columbus Junction Mar Emily J. McDaniel Sylvester McDaniel M. L. Dallmeyer Concord Township Emily Wilson la Porte Ind L. M. Dallmeyer Sylvester Wilson Fredonia Fredonia Methodist Church Jesse Huddle Wapello Indian Creek

Rotary Talk by Dr. Harry Whiting on Asia Crisis

Rotary club heard Dr. Harry Whiting describe the China Japan situation from firsthand Korea contacts. He called the Japanese military program aggressive Asiatic conquest and warned that Manchuria Mongolia Korea and China are the targets while a strong opposing Japanese faction and Chinese character favor resilience.

Rotary Club Harry Whiting Brighton Manchuria Mongolia Korea China India Japan Dr. Whiting

Rush To Get Under Wire With Income Taxes

Taxpayers rush to meet filing deadlines as penalties loom at midnight. Treasury receipts show last minute filings, with big earners hit hardest by reduced 1931 incomes and speculative losses. Officials discuss a balanced 1923 budget while debt nears 19.4 billion, influenced by New York Fed pressure to align receipts with expenditures.

Washington Treasury Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Clinton Deposits Taken Over Today

Approximately $1,620,000 tied up as Peoples Trust and Savings Bank closes. City National Bank will take over assets equal to liabilities, making 50 percent of deposits available immediately and the rest paid as assets are liquidated by trustees.

Clinton INS Peoples Trust and Savings Bank City National Bank Peoples Trust and Savings

Havre Couple Welcome Son Marvin Dale

Mr and Mrs Homer Hunt of near Havre welcomed a baby boy born February 25 naming him Marvin Dale. parents celebrate the new arrival with joy and pride.

Homer Hunt Havre Marvin Dale

Japanese Address Clarifies Far East Relations

A terse dispatch presents a concise address detailing nuanced early information on Japan. It highlights direct observations and situates the topic within broader East Asian affairs.

Testimony to Open in Lenker Moore Tuberculosis Case

Anamosa Iowa March 15 testimony to begin today in the trial of J W Lenker and Paul Moore charged with conspiracy to obstruct enforcement of bovine tuberculosis tests. Judge H C Ring overruled separate trials and the defense plans consolidation. The twelfth juror was to be chosen by noon and the first state witness called.

Lenker Moore Anamosa Iowa J. W. Lenker Paul Moore H. C. Ring Cedar County Court William N. Dallas Dallas

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