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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1929
Page
3
The Saturday page summarizes Iowa and national news: county board and prohibition moves, Cedar River flood impact, new appointments to state boards, washouts on interurban tracks, bridge piers near completion, Cresec church fire, a Centerville dairy barn ruin, southeastern Iowa teachers conference, Drake Relays preparations, and diverse legislative and tax developments across Des Moines.
A plane crash near Newark New Jersey on Monday killed 13 people. Rescue crews and Red Cross volunteers delivered medical supplies to flood victims in the south from Pensacola docks.
A lengthy obituary sketch highlights Joseph Keck born November 29 1819 in Huntingdon County Pennsylvania. He moved to Ohio and then Indiana before settling in Washington County where he built a cabinet trade, then prospered in real estate and became a major banker and president of the First National Bank after its 1864 merger. Keck married Elizabeth Jackson in 1844 and had five children. He is praised as a public-spirited pioneer whose influence helped shape the town and county.
Social notes list multiple local visits and family gatherings. Mr and Mrs Princess Martha of Sweden are mentioned among visitors. Several callers and Sunday dinners are recorded at various homes including Olds Wayland and the Johnson residence.
A rundown of local events in Washington with fire crew activity, punishments for street broom mischief, civilian job shifts, real estate transfers, social events, marriages and travel notes. Notable items include a roof fire on the M C De Long home, four youths fined for broom duty, car purchases, military discharges, upcoming weddings, theater showings, and community plans for a World War I soldier celebration.
Community notes report a baby girl born to Mr and Mrs in town and a seven week old daughter of Mr and Mrs R J Chorpening who died after a fall. Marion George offers 200000 county road bonds at court house April 3. Numerous school and club events are listed including concerts, a junior college play, Y M C A activities, and a county board election update.
Local listings preview current attractions. The Bellamy Trial stars Leatrice Joy and George Brannan in a murder mystery where the killer remains unknown until the final scene. Also featured are The Case of Lena Smith, Seven Footprints to Satan, and Come and Get It with Johnny Steele and Kathryn. The Graham Theatre showcases Hit of the Show and boxing-act vaudeville, while Footprints to Satan adds a dramatic mystery setting.
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