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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1928

Page

5

High School Notes and Activities Update

Washington team confidence rises as they prepare to face the next opponent. G A A events faced weather postponement while hockey practices continue Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Girl Reserves total 175 members, Circle of Light ceremony held, Hi Y membership around 52, Commercial Club dues 25 cents, Fall Festival dismisses Friday afternoon, orchestra program praised under Mr. McKay with selections from Lyne Lyne Burns Maritana Irene and more.

Circle of Light McKay Robert Burns March of the Mighty Haves

Somnambulism Offered as Defense in Michigan Murder Case

Detroit witnesses describe Chester Kutzlub, a 48 year old carpenter, defending his wife’s April 6 death by claimed sleepwalking. He testified he woke to a shooting with a Winchester in hand. three adult children support a long history of sleepwalking. The prosecution notes no Michigan precedent exists for such a defense.

Detroit Mich Chester Kutzub Kutzlub Michigan Ben. H. Cole

Refusal to Accept Aues Resignation Keeps Leadership

John F Pp Aue of Burlington remains president of the Iowa Good Roads association after directors refuse his resignation and grant a leave of absence. He will leave for Whittier California next week while the bond issue vote on November 6 is prepared. Mrs Henry C Taylor and others vow to keep the campaign active amid anticipated opposition in northern counties.

Des Moines U.P John F. Pp. Aue Burlington Iowa Good Roads Association Aue Henry C. Taylor Bloomfield

Rexall Orderlie Tablet Promises Constipation Relief

A Battle Creek physician says constipation causes much misery but Rexall Orderlie tablets provide relief. The product reportedly draws water into the colon to soften waste for a gentle natural movement without habit formation. Sold at Sherman Brothers Yeval Drug Store. 24 for 25 cents.

Ronress Yeval Sherman Brothers

Nun's First Car Ride Amazes Carmelite Nun in St. Louis

In St Louis on September 26 a young Catholic student William McKenna drove the car carrying Mother Aloysius of the Carmelite Sisters from the old convent to a new one on the outskirts. The nun, unfamiliar with motor vehicles, questioned the speed and traffic and later marveled at Forest Park and the golf links before arriving at the convent amid happiness and relief.

ST. Louis Wiliam McKenna Mother Aloysius Carmelite Sisters McKenna Forest Park

Inland Waterways petition seeks joint barge routes nationwide

The Inland Waterways Corporation asks the Interstate Commerce Commission to set joint routes and joint rates with all common carriers nationwide. Major General T. Q. Ashburn and General Counsel Major General John A. Hull filed the petition. War Secretary Davis said approval would mark the greatest advance in coordinating rail and water transportation in U.S. history.

Washington Inland Waterways Corporation Interstate Commerce Commission United States Davis T. Q. Ashburn John A. Hull Secretary of War

Freemason lodge notices and train schedule snippets

Lodges Washington Chapter No 98 O BK regular meeting second Thursday each month Alice Meek WM Della McBride Secretary Visiting members welcome Washington Lodge No 26 A BR AM regular meeting first Friday monthly D L Carbaugh WM A W Yard secretary Train schedule shows Golden State Limited and connections with Westbound services, Knoxville branch local passes and freight services listed with arrival and departure times.

Washington O. BK Alice Meek W. M Della Mclride Washington Lodge D. L. Carbaugh A. W. Yard

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