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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1931

Page

5

Christian Church Convention Opens in Keota

KEOTA Sept 23 UP The cavention of the southeastern istrict of the Churches of Christ f Town opened Tuesday evening with praise service led by Rev. Lee Chamness pastor of the host church There was special music by the choir and a chorus with Mrs Alete Hagist soprano soloist A novelty feature was solos on a brass marimba

Keota Churches of Christ F Lee Chamness Hostess Church Alete Hagist

Stained plate glass altar used at Sunday church service

The new plate glass, crafted by Rev. Mr Chambers, debuted at the evening service last Sunday with notably sweet tones. The praise service followed by an inspirational sermon by Rev. H B Trimble of Centerville featured visiting dignitaries for the convention including Rev. J A Dillinger, Rev J C Caldwell, Eva Callarman, Vera Findley, and other church and mission leaders from Des Moines and Town City. Elizabeth Dunn and others prepared dinner, and a Youth inquet is planned for 6 o'clock tonight.

Drake Bible College Stes Eva Callarman Des Moines Vera K. Findley Town City State University Maubie Epp United Chelan Migionary Society Grace Dunshee Elizabeth Dunn

New Star Marie Dressler Leads City Politics Drama

In Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer style political comedy drama Dressler rises as a household name star. She portrays a small town housewife who rallies women to vote for reform after racketeers kill a neighbor’s daughter. Molly Moran, as political organizer, faces graft and underworld danger while fighting for mayor and town justice. The production blends social drama with sharp humor.

Marie Dressler Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer Hilarian Winn Dressier Molly Moran We Town Moran Relly

Philip Barry Biography and Broadway Credits Highlighted

The article profiles playwright Philip Barry born June 18 in Rochester New York detailing education at Yale and Harvard studying under George Pierce Baker. It notes his Harvard Price Play You and I had a long Belmont Theater run and lists several Barry works including The Bargain God Bless You, You and I The Youngest Paris Bound and Cock Robin with Elmer Rice.

Philip Barry FOX Theater Harvard Price Belmont Theater New York Iy. Berry Rochester James Corbett Barry Mary Agnes Quinn-Barry Philip Elmer Rice The Broadway

Prairie Center Visitors And Teaching Assignments In Iowa And Illinois

Prairie Center notes visitors from Denver and Minnesota visiting local residents including Mrs J E Adams and family. Dan Maloney of Denver visits Mrs Adams and Ja fy. Hiller and Martha Apperzen visit Mrs Ehme Koehler and family. Leo Adams and family visit West Liberty. Wolfe travels from Lake Geneva to Mare Minols to teach. Tom returns to Aledo and Isabel teaches at George Iowa with Allee assisting.

Prairie Center Dan Maloney Denver, Colo Maroney J. E. Adams HF. Hiller Martha Apperzen Finden Minois

Wallace school notes and local births and moves

Feneweer at Wallace school Washington, Tenia taking senior courses at mounting school. Dr Spencer traveled to Holt Thursday and visited Nour Lge vamiee ratee Gat vidi Bhettiends the Uatver Steven. Sunday and Monday at the Dr Spencer home Ward received news of birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Walter Scranton in Village Conn. The United Indy named JoAnn. Mrs Carl Zieglowsky and Rust left for Emden and Hartsburg Illinois to visit relatives. Mary Scranton teaches Stringtown and Margaret teaches at Pleasant school. Our neighbor Mrs JO Matthews housed for months. Mr Matthews says she is up and around with crutches.

Fenewer Wallace School Waehington Tenia Sours Moottenthaul Spencer der Holt Thoraisy Uatver Steven Donald” Lee Eek Walter Scranton Ye Village Conn Uite Indy JoAnn Carl Zieglowsky Rust Emden Hartsburg Ilinois Mary Scranton Stringtown Margaret Pleasant School JO. Matthews Matthews

Mexican Governor Hangs 85 Men in Tabasco

An Austin-Dale dispatch to La Prensa reports Governor Garrido Canabal of Tabasco State ordered the mass hangings. The killings followed the lynching of Mayor Tal Chable at Vicente Gerstein near Frontera Tabasco, according to readers’ accounts.

Menico City Garrido Canabal Tabasco Austin Dale la Prensa Vicente Gerstein Frontera Tals Chable

Leigh Soule Speaks at Rotary Meeting

Leigh Soule of the local YMCA spoke at the Rotary noon meeting about the International MC. A. conference in Cleveland in August. Delegates from war torn nations shared unity of thought and Christian cooperation, with China and Japan delegates highlighted. The talk impressed Rotarians and featured the event's organizers amid a smooth program. Next meeting will honor city teachers. Miss Josephine Bailey returned to Iowa City for the University of Iowa.

Leigh Soule YMCA Rotary Club Wan Eit Hiedwich Soule China Japan Y Land

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