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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1929
Page
3
The French liner Paris ran aground off the Eddystone Light near Plymouth in heavy seas and was later freed to sail to Plymouth. Passengers may choose to return to France or have passage money refunded. notable traveler aboard included Gardner Cowles and wife.
Amusements spark crowds as toy sets burst free during a New Year Eve celebration in a New York nightclub scene from Al Jolson's Warner Bros feature The Singing Fool now at the Fox Theatre. Merrymakers in evening dress dance on the floor while spectators watch from the wings in a lively cabaret setting.
The story credits Le Me S Barrows and C Graham-Baker with Lloyd Bacon directing. Betty Bronson Josephine Dunn Reed Howes Ed Martel Arthur Housman David Lee and Robert Emmett O Connor star in the notable supporting cast. Jolene’s spectacular effort headlines this show at the Fox Theatre.
Tom Tyler stars in The Avenging Rider at Graham theatre this Friday. The Western ace delivers his usual dynamic horsemanship and acting with action packed riding scenes and light comedy. An unusual Elves in a dancing ranch plot adds a playful twist to the theater bill.
Funeral services were held at 10:20 a.m. at L. A. Jones funeral home for Start MeDowel with Rev. D. C. Fulton officiating and music by Carolyn Hamilton and Hugh McCleery. Burial followed in Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers included George Bartholomew, Frank Pearson, Boyd DML, Frank Sokup, Spencer Reed and Everette Stewart.
Maddy Rice, in two years as Washington high school athletics coach, reshaped the department and led teams to top rankings in track football and basketball. Re‑elected but undecided about next year, he may pursue a different coaching or similar role, while noting wear on facilities and a few top athletes ready to advance.
Radio programs highlighted include Bourdon's orchestra on WOR and CBS, Jessica Dragonette and Colin O'More with the NBC and WEAF networks. The dramatized story lines and snapshot album segments showcase NBC and CBS collaborations across networks.
Mrs Harriet Bronson Gunn former Washington resident died at Spokane Wash. The body will be brought here for burial with the funeral party on Sunday morning Services were held in Spokane yesterday afternoon She had made her home with her son in law Sam Younkin of Bowman Younkin Gunn lumber dealers who owned the yard on North 10th Avenue which burned months ago The husband was for years held in state penitentiary at Madison Wilde died suddenly while in prison
Australia’s Southern Cross arrives at Derby after crash landing on mud flats during a March attempt from Sydney to England. Charles Kingsford and three companions rescued by search planes after near starvation and a perilous overland route back to civilization.
Chicago April 18 Forty one more indifferent parents will be reined in court next week amid a drive by city school authorities to curb wild tendencies among Chicago school children. The inquest into Lux’s death linked to teen students at a roadhouse gin joint suggests many youths are partying same night. Officials blamed parental and home factors, with Tobin noting the foundation in quicksand.
Two deputy sheriffs and a former prohibition agent were jailed awaiting removal to the state penitentia ry to serve two years for a killing in a Hopkins county daylight raid in 19. The men, Deputies Jim Fox and Clarence Goshett of Christian county and Roy V. Miller, a former deputy, faced the verdict.
Western grain dealers concluded a two day session amid attacks on Hoover's farm relief program and fresh proposals. The critics argued the Depression relief taxes harm grain businesses and warned of price fixing. Professor Hughes of Iowa State College and CG Telin spoke as Belz urged freight rate cuts, tariff readjustment, and agricultural research funding as farm relief steps.
Centerville, April 1. An insanity plea surfaced in the Domyanetchi murder case as county officials and the public awaited a verdict. George Domyanetchi faced trial, delayed after a venue postponement, while prosecutors reviewed the history of his brother Tony Domyanetch, who died in 1915.
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