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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1929
Page
6
Grace Johnson was surprised during a Friday evening gathering at the John Johnson home ten miles southwest of Washington. Guests enjoyed party games, dancing, and refreshments, as plans for the surprise were successfully carried out.
More than thirty members from the federated clubs of Washington gathered for the fourth annual convention at the Ainsworth Methodist church. The program featured a luncheon, speeches on civic topics, and group discussions led by club officers, with emphasis on community service and educational work.
Regular meeting of the Knights of Pythias West Chester Lodge No 394 to nominate officers on Thursday May 2 at Morrison Avenue. Local notices mention a meeting at 2:20 p in MiserI Avenue and a fourth lesson on home topics at the home of Mrs. Golin Miller.
May luncheon announced by secretary S09 cretary Mann for Chay n'elock group at 130 N. Tw Ave. Members urged to bring sandwiches and silver as dishes. Vern Papert to preside and name a slate for the upcoming meeting.
Page County in Henandoah, Virginia considers funding for road projects to complete paving on routes 48 and others. Officials detail bond issues and anticipated revenue to support improvements in the county’s northern and southern corridors toward the Montgomery County line.
A Manchester child, playing in the street, was struck by a car driven by Mrs H M Cloud. The boy was knocked to the ground and his skull fractured. The coroner announced there will be no inquest.
May 1 in Iowa City and Cleveland reference scholars Merit awarded to Luther A. Breyer and Barbara Mil as promising students. Faculty recommendations indicated achievement and future potential in journalism.
Council Bluffs notes say the Good Roads Association will launch a campaign this month to expand state highways. President W R Orchard says the effort aims to mobilize new members, raise funds, and support road improvements despite past progress. Local welfare and community talks accompany the drive with events and letters from families and businesses.
State archway commission approved graveling and bridge and culvert work in Ames area. Total bids 1044 dollars, with the lowest contract for grading 8.578 miles of primary No 2 in Lee county awarded to Littx Construction of Davenport for 64 157.42. McDougall Construction of Sioux City for 19 597.22 received two contracts for 8 miles on primary No 38 in Cedar county and 8.289 miles on No 25 north from Creston in Union county. Culvert work includes primaries 6 1/2 and 30 in Story county, with two paved roads to be funded this summer under a county bond issue.
A hastily convened grand jury in Wanahachie Texas upheld Henry Hempkins for killing Dr Harry Dowling a 25 year old veterinary surgeon who murdered Hempkins niece Lola Roland after she refused his advances The girl was visiting Dowling when he forced entry to the Hempkins home and killed Miss Roland Hempkins was freed within five hours after the grand jury decision with officers present during the confrontation.
The sixty fourth annual Iowa Sunday school convention opened in Waterloo with strong early registrations from across the state. After registration delegates toured city churches to view Sunday school and missionary exhibits. This afternoon Dr W C Peace of Los Angeles vice president of the world Sunday school council and Dr H Augustine Smith of Boston University were to discuss the devotional period with the hymn book.
Mrs Dorothy Allen from Rich vid teaches at Rich Vid town spent the weekend at WH Rief home with Mr and Mrs Page of Washington. Dan Role is Saturday. The days grow shorter around May 21 and 22. Clark Pulver and his orchestra broadcast from WSUL on Thursday May 2 at 8 30 p m with Clark Richardson and LeRoy Richardson. A banjo player backs them up and Elmer Nevins arrives with two teams.
Temporary pavement of boards near Harlan Indiana reported with road work details. Local authorities set up measures to direct traffic while the surface is being treated. No injuries or disruptions beyond standard detours noted.
State highway commission reports highways 1 and 38 leading south and east from Harlan were laid and passable after earlier closures. Three prior routes to boat were blocked by soft spots making travel difficult.
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