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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1928
Page
6
L. B. Lupon won first prize for the Italian Marble Night lamp during the festival parade. RC. Wells took the electric lamp guessing prize by staying within one pound of the target. Violet Ireland, a student visiting from St. Paul, Minnesota, is spending weeks at home with her parents.
Mac Oman of radio fame will be here soon. Families including the Porters Dill and McGinnises travel to Union Grove Wisconsin for a week with local hosts. John Blick returns from Yakima Washington. Alice Cunningham principal leaves Persia Iowa for vacation and football trip. Rummage sales planned for October 6 at the McNamara building by Mac Oman and by Alma H Holland Missionary society. Roy McGugin visits Washington Iowa.
Franklin D. Roosevelt refused the Democratic nomination for New York governor. Party leaders at the state convention relayed the decision by long distance telephone, ending speculation on his candidacy.
The name Shirley likely started as a family surname later used as a given name. It derives from Old English Scir plus leah meaning dweller at the bright clearing or elf meadow, indicating a location based origin.
Mrs. Fred Diller and daughter Eva spent the day in Davenport. A customer praised H and H cough syrup for children. A Washington girl’s chapped hands were blamed on Jack Frost. Velvet Rose Cream claimed to ease chapping. Weather: fair tonight and Sunday.
The New Graham theatre will show King of Kings from October 15 to 18. The biblical epic portrays Christ's life from birth to crucifixion and carries approval from ministerial associations. Cecil B. DeMille required at least eighteen stellar players to fill the many varied roles essential to the story.
Mr and Mrs George S Dempsey return to Davenport after visiting relatives and attending the fall festival. A dance at Berdo's Pavilion with Adolph Shalla and his band. Numerous locals from Monmouth Washington Burlington Peoria and Crawfordsville visit friends and family in the area for the festival weekend. Mary Roberts attends University of Iowa in Iowa City and visits family in Washington. Observers include H C Finney recovering from a hand injury and Max Weeghman traveling to Chicago for a funeral.
A United Press 1928 schedule lists WEAF at 6:00 to 9:15 pm with programs including Reinald Werrenrath baritone Capitol WJZ Colliers hour Nation al light opera The Black Crows and a Rochester Governor Smith address. Monday listings show WEAF time to be announced and Senator Borah address on WJZ plus Roxy and his gang on the same network.
Forecast covers upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys and northern central plains. Little precipitation expected and temperatures likely to remain steady with no major changes throughout the week.
A historic quote by Bishop William Juxon asserts that those who take risks gain. The saying frames risk as essential to achievement.
White Oak residents attend the fall festival with many gathering nuts. Community notes include visits by Glenn Smith and Mrs. P F Smith to Davenport. Doyle Smith buying a car from Crandall Motor Co. Mrs Henry Luithly visiting Will True family. school dismissals for festival. Doyle Smith selling a milk cow to Lee Ralston. Will True traveling to Natoma for his father Solon True's illness.
A trial will convince regarding payment titled Journal Wan 453. The report notes no further details on the case or involved parties.
Henry and Theodore Bailep from Iowa City stay in Washington with friends over the weekend. Rev. L. Wilson of Wapello visits his daughter Mrs. G. W. Baileau during Thursday.
Local residents, including Anne Knottnerus and Mrs. Etta Rush, visit friends and return home from brief trips to Crawfordsville, Brighton, Ainsworth, Des Moines, and Washington. Families and friends move between Keota, Columbus Junction, Eldon, Harper, and Davenport with festival attendance noted.
Mrs. W. M. Speidel visits Davenport for the day. King Clayt Clara and Shepherd perform at the Christian Church. Mrs. L. C. Whitford and Lenore Doty visited Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Prat. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Swickard travel to Oskaloosa to see Mr. and Mrs. Willett. Bertha Godfrey visits Danville for a few days. Piano tuner arrival next week. W. H. Stephen. Phone 180. Mrs. Fred Wanerus returns from the fall festival at the Dodds home in Brighton.
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