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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1931

Page

5

Colorado Boy Returns From White House Visit

Bryan Untiedt, hailed as a hero after helping save classmates in a Colorado blizzard bus tragedy, travels home from a White House visit with President Hoover. He rejects offers from a New York film company and vaudeville contracts, as his parents urge him to earn lasting honor through his own efforts. In Kansas City he travels with secret service detail, staying with locals before continuing home to Towners, Colorado.

Lamar Colorado Bryan Untiedt Hoover White House Bryan New York Kansas City Bryan United Secret Service L. KK. Wolland Chamber of Commerce Garrett Holland Helen Adelia Bryar Towner Calo

Adlerika Cleans Stomach and Bowels Fast Says Mrs Connor

Afraid of stomach gas, Mrs. A Connor lived on soup for five months. After Adlerika she claims she now eats most anything without gas. Adlerika works in ten minutes and acts on upper and lower bowels by removing old waste.

Laugh and Get Rich at the State theater

Critic calls Pelmost breezy and amusing with realistic whimsy and pathos. Radio Pictures presents Laugh and Get Rich, a charming family entertainment at the State theater featuring Edna May Oliv and Hugh Werbert in a tale of boarding house life and a playful love story.

State Theater Kwiimer Edna May Oliv Wyatt Hugh Werbert Dorothy Lee

Theater Review Hails Miss Oliver and La Cava Direction

A vivid note urges audiences to see the play as Miss Oliver delivers superb work comparable to Frank Bacon. Hugh Herbert shines in a performance rivaling touring greats, while Miss Lee charms and Gregory La Cava's direction stands out.

Miss Oliver Hugh Herbert Frank Bacon Miss Lee Gregory la Cavas

Passion Plumber Mystery at Fox Theater

A Fox theater showing of Passion Miner features Kay Jolson and Charlesickford as a married couple faced with an "other woman" rival. Supporting roles include Lewis Stone Zasu Pitts and child actress Diekie Moore in a melodrama based on Kathleen Norris material.

Pox Pheater Mioner Fox Theater Metro-Coldwyn-Mayer Kathleen Norris Kay Jolson Charlesickford Kay Franci Lewis Stone Zasu Pitts Diekie Moore

Nira Notes On School Closure And Local Farm Work

NIRA district reports a school closure for the week with Miss Wagaman set to teach next year and a funeral attendance at Dagpet in Okaine. Clarence attended the Dagpet funeral as the church crowded and heat hindered comfort. Mrs Lenwiller undergoing dental work in Wellman while a sale of text books and wool sales reflect farm activity.

NIRA Wagaman Pesume Clarence Okaine Dagpet

Orphan Mary Lou Seeks Job With Wealthy Mrs. Lorrimer

Orphaned Mary Lou Thurston travels to the Lorrimer estate seeking a companion for an invalid. She is greeted by Mrs. Lorrimer in a grand, tastefully arranged home and makes a strong impression as she hopes to stay. The scene ends with Mary Lou hopeful and the outcome unresolved.

Mary Lou Thurston Clara Howard Sanderson Billy Sanderson Mary Lou Larry Mitchell Larry Cleopatra Westmill Lorrimer

Judges Pick Champions at Iowa Music Festival

Three thousand six hundred contestants from 118 high schools compete in the music festival at the University of Iowa. Fifty five state championships await selection by a panel of distinguished judges.

University of Iowa University of Wisconsin Thompson Stone Boston Tinin

Masonic and Elks lodge meeting notices compiled

Lodges Washington No. 68 O E S holds regular meetings on the second Thursday. Damascus Shrine No. 10 WoS meets the fourth Tuesday in the Masonic People rooms. Washington Lodge No. 20 A I and A M meets first Friday of the month. Cyrus Chapter No. 8 RoALM meets second Friday monthly.

Washington Chapres No Ida McDaniel W. M. Ernestine Denison Damascus Shrine Masonic People Rooms Edith Kul Ver W. Po Hazel Haven Worthy Scribe Washington Lodge Exell Harry C. Ward W. M A. W Yard Cyrus Alm J. W. Enslin W. P A. W. Ward

Railway time table notes schedule and routes

The timetable lists Eastbound and Westbound departures and arrivals for trains including No 6 Golden State Limited No 12 Apache No 60 Local Passenger and freight services. Times shown include 3 39 am 6 30 am 9 05 am 6 20 pm and 11 50 am with daily or Sunday exceptions and services from Westhound Knowttle ranch Besthound and West Bownd.

Golden State Limited Apache Golden State Passeenger Pom Knowttle Ranch Besthound West Bownd Suday J.C. McKay U. M

Hi Bred Seed Corn Ad Circulated in Washington County

The Washington county audience will recognize the Hi-Bred Seed Corn advertisement as many customers from Washington and Wellman and Kalona Iowa already placed repeat orders this season. Names listed include Milford Anderson Walter Anderson Jay Carris Fred Klopfenstein Ott Patterson F A Rittenhouse L I Smith L W Tarnipseed B Young Joe Wright Carl Anderson J B McCrab W A Patterson C Reeves Marion Stranksy R B Stafford J A Beachy Daniel Miller John P Shetler Martin Irma A Gerot and others.

Washington County Washington Journal Milford Anderson Walter Anderson Jay Carris Fred Klopfenstein Ott Patterson F. A. Rittenhouse L. Smith L. W. Tarnipseed B. Young Joe BR. Wright Washington Iowa Carl Anderson J. BE. McCrab W A. Patterson C. Reeves Marion Stransky R. B. Stafford Wellman J. A. Beachy Daniel Miller John PF. Shetler Kalona Martin Irma West Chester A. Fi Gerot Riverside Eirenular

Dayton Grove Notes and Railway Schedules

Dayton Grove notes record social calls around Wellman West Chester and Kalona with visit details. Train schedules list mixed train local passenger and freight services including several numbered lines and arrival times. The item also mentions neighbors and local errands amid a courtly small town context.

Mothers Day Emphasizes Maternity Care In Iowa

The Iowa State Health Department reports 1930 saw 16 000 mothers die from childbirth in the nation and 258 in Iowa. The state plans a new division of maternity and child hygiene to reduce deaths from 6.2 to about 2.0 per thousand live births, urging better care from expectant mothers. Mothers Day on May 10 should mark this push for adequate maternity care across Iowa.

United States Iowa England Netherlands Lowa

Safety Lane Aims to Protect Children in Auto Test

Washington motorists urged to bring cars to Safety Lane for an inspection aimed at preventing accidents. The test covers brakes lights horn mirrors windshield wiper wheel alignment and steering wheel play. Cars passing receive an OK certificate for windshield display. those failing get a test card with needed adjustments.

Tiany Keep Washington Childdren Leon Heary Pont American Legion Police Department

Visit to Sister at Taare Linetown Hospital

Mronk Pioedy visited his sister Mra McKeowit of Morning Sun in Taare Linetown hospital. She is seriously ill after an appendicitis operation conducted Friday morning.

Taare Linetown Mra McKeowit Sun

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