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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1929

Page

5

Parsonage Drama of Marjory and a Blind Father

In Red Thrush Iowa a Methodist minister Mr Tolliver faces rising strain as his eyes threaten blindness while his daughters Ginger, Helen, Miriam, and Marjory chase wealth and romance. Marjory wins a beauty prize with Eddy Jackson, funds go to Tolliver, and Ginger hatches schemes including a chain letter for a Parsonage Home for the Blind. Ginger’s manipulations affect Marjory’s budding engagement to Buckworth and Miriam’s suitor Alex Murdock, amid family tensions and hopes for college.

Revo Mr. Tolliver Red Thrush Iowa Helen Miriam Ellen Ginger Ella Marjory Eddy Jackson Margery Chicago Toldiver Hielen Tolliver Iddy Jackson Woplin Westbury Shured Board Hiram Buckworth a_ theological seminary Volliver R. Luckworth Buckworth Ginger Ginsger Alex Murdock Canerocer Hiram Holdy Alex Eddy Orange Stu Chain Board Alexander Murdock Sue

Fresh social chaos erupts as kiss shocks Gin gers circle

In a heated scene Ginger rushes out to witness a grocer kissing Miriam while Marjory stays calm and Eddy Jackson grins. Miriam clings to Alexander as Biddy and Ginger head to the kitchen with Eddy muttering a line about a joke gone too far.

Miriam Marjory Eddy Jackson Alexander Biddy Ginger

Local notes from Veo and Fairfield communities

Mrs C A Bray reports social visits and village happenings. Families hosted gatherings at Gowey and Dana homes. Fredrick Gowey, Miller, and Spalding families engaged in birthday celebrations and farm chores. The Busy Bee Club met with Ada Watson. next meeting at Zora Balderson.

WEO M. D. Gowey Rosella Spalding Earl Balderson Maxine Ward Jud Leach Jim Nive D. E. Miller Wayland Fairfield Anna Gowey Herman Gowey Maxine Balderson Hazel Rice Phyllis Trail Nell Francis Drish Christie Leo Beauchamp Billie Grimstead Hermann Lille Mac Ketchum Esther Johnson Ruth Williams C. Dana Walter Bray George Bray Russell Simmons Veo Perlee Sam Dickinson Court House Clareene CC Dana Dale Jones Chicago H. C. Jones Geo.Bray Clarence Dana Faye and Letha Rob Farmers Union Emma Spalding Eva Roberts Ezra Hadley

Local notes from Havre area and surroundings

Red Beecx correspondent reports a busy week with carpentering at John Holenstein's, repairing at a farm near Havre, and telephone line work by C B E Babb. Neighbors visit, relatives travel from Dav enport and Evanston, and several residents attend socials at nearby homes. Mrs Ross Gault remains in hospital. a new chicken house is under construction.

Red Brick Fred Sayre John Holensteins Will Stockman P. EB. Roll D. F. Sayre Elsie Wagner Fairfield John Caldwell Nea Havre Lloyd Neiswangel Hermie Otto Near Olds Harold Otto Evanston, Ill Edith Otto Washington C. BB. Hering Albert Dayton Sam John Wagner C. BE. Babb McFadden Ross Gault Town City Charles Wilson A. Bullard Davenport C. E

Prize Winners Named In Wapello County Story Contest

Prize winners announced for a story contest tied to the Louisa county courthouse dedication in Wapello. First prize $10 went to R. B Huff of Muscatine, second $5 to Mrs. Max Lieberknecht of Columbus Junction, third $3 to Mrs. John Wilson of Morning Sun, with two $1 prizes to Miss Sue Browning and Miss Christine Walls.

Columbus Junction Louisa County Wapello Arthur Springer R. B Huff Muscatine Max Lieberknecht John Wilson Morning Sun Sue Browning Christine Walls Cotter Muscatine Journal

Wayne Township News Briefs and Local Appointments

Mrs Wallace Carson and Mr W A Carson return to Davenport after weeks at the farm. Everett Erickson plans a sale this October. Edwin Satzman prepares for the sale. Mrs Hazel Moorhead hosts farm bureau ladies. Sask weaving work began amid weather. John Krantz buys apples and pears near Winfield.

W. A. Duncan and Sons Columbus Junction Agnes Duncan Elm Grove Township Wyman High School J. N. Davis Wayne Everett Erickson Edwin Satzman Mrs. W. A. Carson Davenport Hazel Moorhead Farm Bureau John Krantz Winfield

Moorhead duo receives Omaha cow shipment by train

J. A. Moorhead and C. C. Moorhead secured a car load of cows arriving from Omaha Saturday morning, expanding their farm herd.

J. A. and C. C. Moorhead Omaha Highland Knight King Joe Silver King Prince of Wales Choice Goods Wonder Hawkeye Armistice Bob Poland

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