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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1929
Page
4
A verse from Matthew marks the Pilate’s charge over Jesus as king of the Jews. The scene places the accusation above his head as he sits. The phrasing emphasizes the blasphemous title and the crowd’s reaction to the display.
A reflective verse noting the ordinary sun and day as meaningful. It contrasts commonplace beauty with the divine order guiding each soul, ending with a line on God crafting a beautiful whole from ordinary lives.
The Journal previews Washingtons Fall Festival to run September 17 18 19 sponsored by local business leaders. The event aims to boost civic spirit attract visitors and showcase the citys robust commerce and wholesome culture with free attractions and special bargains from town firms. Local churches schools homes and residents are highlighted as the towns backbone and festival hosts urge all readers to attend and enjoy the celebrations.
Margaret Hesseltine from Brighton Iowa submits a gad piece titled Brighton Iowa Aug 21 Dear Sirs about a yard ram helping her father by tipping him from a wagon tongue. she signs at thirteen, in the sixth grade, in care of D K Hesseltine RR 3.
Monday and Tuesday were set for teachers meetings in Washington with performances by the orchestra and band. Wednesday’s assembly featured Dr. Stewart on disease prevention and Hi Y activities led by Harvey Coulter with officers introduced including vice president George Benson and treasurer Dave Fulton.
Secretary Harold Ahrens reports on the Hi-Y drive with Mr. Soule from the Y M C A and Mr. Peet from the high school as advisors. Dues are fifty cents annually and all non freshmen boys are eligible. Campaign kicks off today alongside drum major tryouts in room 207 and color stand auditions. Orchestra practices at 7 15 p m and a new band B is sought. Sir Claude Hill earns about 125 dollars yearly as Isle of Man governor.
A schedule lists Tuesday and Thursday rehearsals for orchestra and band sections with times 1:00 p m 7:15 p m and 8:10 a m 1:00 p m. Sectional rehearsals occur Tuesday in room 207 and 207 while the band and color squad practice marching this afternoon after school.
Miss Cartano expects completion of the glee club member lists by week’s end. The effort focuses on organizing names and roles for upcoming performances.
Barclay Acheson says East Relief will extend famine and war relief work for about two more years. He spoke to an Associated Press correspondent during a brief Moscow visit about Overseas Operations and ongoing Neal activities.
Pennsylvania colleges and universities awarded 8 863 degrees this year the highest total in state history. In 1928 55 universities and colleges granted 8 549 degrees led by the University of Pennsylvania Penn State Temple and Pittsburgh University with more than half the total. Three Sonora men used blasting powder and rifles to blast a den killing 40 snakes and counting 105 rats after the blast.
Governor Fred W. Green of Michigan will serve as commander in chief of the Spanish American War Veterans for the coming year after being elected at the group's annual encampment in Denver Colorado. The report notes the cost of upgrading a hotel room with running water and plumbing to provide hot and cold water averages about 125 dollars per room.
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