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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1929
Page
1
Graf Zeppelin prepares for a round the world flight from Lakehurst New Jersey with 60 workers fueling hydrogen and Ethane as captain Dr Hugo Eckener warns that dangers loom over Siberia. Radio maps and landmarks are scarce and hostile territory may hinder the airship's ambitious voyage.
Secretary L W Soule released the sports program for the Sunset park picnic on August 10. Events start at 1 with a peanut scramble followed by boys and girls softball games, a speaking program, a 3 30 swimming period at the Y M C A pool, and girl games including handkerchief swipe. A men softball game may be added if desired.
Frank Frazier expected to be sent home today from the county hospital after an automobile accident Sunday night. He and his niece Mrs. Ed Gray and her son Tommy were returning from Iowa City where Mr. Gray lay in a hospital. Mrs. Gray drove. their car left the road near town and hit a fence. Frazier had multiple cuts on head and face but injuries not serious. Gray had a small facial cut. Tommy was uninjured.
Reno Nevada issued a record 1530 marriage licenses in the first half of 1929. The surge reflects rising婚 rates and civic activity in the city during this period.
Nineteen miners on strike near Lupeni are killed and over 100 wounded in a battle with gendarmes after they attacked power plants and other facilities. The incident, reported from Bucharest via Telkomp, notes some wounded in critical condition as troops ordered dispersal and fired.
Miss Ella A. Reitan resigned as superintendent of Washington County Hospital and Training School for Nurses effective September 1 1929 to marry Ned Haney of Macomb Illinois. The board accepted the resignation with regret and will seek a successor soon after.
Moscow reacted to a report that the United States sought international intervention in the Russia China conflict. Soviet officials would view such action as anti soviet. Chinese authorities pressed Manchuria envoy Melnikoff to negotiate, but he refused to discuss talks.
The regular Rotary club noonday meeting featured Nave Elder recounting hitchhiking trips from Los Angeles and similar journeys. Frank Wilson led a nail driving contest with five participants. all failed to drive a nail in, ending in a tie. Amos Alberson spoke, affirming loyalty to Washington and its community.
Littlefield dam in Arizona near Las Vegas broke under mountain cloudbursts last night. No lives were known lost as residents fled to higher ground. Hundreds of head of livestock drowned as floodwaters swept through the village and valley.
An executive committee chaired by Lloyd Lytle met to review plans for the fall festival. Funds canvass is nearly complete but short of the target, delaying definite festival arrangements for September 17 18 19. The finance committee has worked hard. more interviews are planned. Generous gifts and broad participation from businesses and residents are urged to ensure a large program.
Five Chinese wealth Hip Sing and On Leong tongmen killed in two days of warfare across Boston New York Chicago and Newark with three more wounded. The clashes stem from Hip Sing accusations that On Leong was targeting its members.
E G Rabenold of Ainsworth dies at Bethesda hospital Zanesville Ohio after appendicitis operation and complications. Funeral planned near Ainsworth with his wife Carrie Dye and sons Harry and Don. he was a leading farmer and shipping agent for Farmers Union co-operative. Survived by widow son Harry daughter Ruth brother I B Rabenold and Edgar Rabenold.
Yesterday's rainfall totaled 0.78 inch, according to the official weather observer. The minimum temperature last night was 57 degrees, with 52 degrees the previous night.
Major Bennett, holder of the world speed record of 278.1 miles per hour? died when his plane crashed during training for the Schneider Cup races in September near Bordeaux France.
Neil Humble announces no rehearsal tonight and schedules a 7 30 p m Thursday session. All members must attend to discuss important business, including a potential job opportunity for the organization.
The Mississippi river rose two feet during the night after four hours of torrential rainfall, threatening low-lying areas around Quincy. Residents braced for localized flooding as authorities monitored water levels.
Radio listings note programs on WOR WEAF WJZ networks. Hank Simmon hosts Show Boat at 6:00 pm est on WOR, Valm Olive Hour at 7:30 pm est on WEAF, The Voyage rs at 8:00 pm est on WJZ, Pirates of Penzance on WEAF at 8:30 pm est, and Stromberg Carlson hour on WJZ at 8:30 pm est.
Iowa City reports flood damage increasing as 22 bridges are washed out and 25 more await inspection before reopening to traffic. Local officials warn the situation may worsen following last week's high water.
The Hastings museum will display a 20 foot long python skin fourteen inches wide. The snake was killed this spring near Grahamstown South Africa and will be mounted for exhibition.
The article states that pork consumption was forbidden among certain North American Indian groups. It discusses cultural dietary laws and contrasts with other tribal practices.
About seventy percent of the nations wild deer bears goats and sheep inhabit on range inside National Forests.
A note from the Belgian Congo states that elephants are more satisfactory than motor ractors for certain tasks. The comparison highlights cultural or practical advantages perceived in using elephants.
The Dickinson county board of supervisors authorized a special prosecutor to conduct a further inquiry into the Lake Okoboji boat crash that killed nine people. County Attorney Kenneth B. Welty requested the move and J. Stevens, assistant attorney general, will select the prosecutor.
Harold Montgomery county agent announces the eighth annual Four-H club livestock show will be held in Washington on August 21. Thirty three boys will enter stock in the show with 72 pigs and nine calves on exhibit. Local businessmen sponsor the event contributing over 150 dollars in premium money for the youths.
Ainsworth reports include Mrs. Fred Orris and son visiting her husband in Washington. KS visitors Anna Borrig and families, and numerous locals like George Townsend, Cleo Davis, Warren Platt, Agnes Ferguson, Ted Rhoades family, Frank White, Rev Theodore White, John McFarlane, Chas Marsh, Marlene Marsh, and others at various homes. A U P aid social event raised 35 dollars. many residents visit relatives in Iowa City, Davenport, Muscatine, and Burlington.
At the Hague conference Britain demands an increased British share of German reparations beyond the Young plan after outlining objections to the plan. France and Germany united in urging goodwill as Briand and Stresemann opened the discussions with Dutch officials in attendance.
At a Washington city council meeting the annual tax levy ordinance was passed for the coming year. The levy reflects a budget based reduction of about 17 740 from the prior year. Twenty mills are set to raise around 20 000 for the consolidated fund with smaller amounts for other funds. The full ordinance and fund allotments are published elsewhere in the paper.
The Washington county board of supervisors met at the courthouse to discuss the budget. Tomorrow they will take up the tax budget for the coming year and apportion the county tax levy.
Mrs Ray Cox and son Dean from Washington visited over Sunday at the S T Wheeler home. Mr and Mrs William Marsh and daughter returned from Ridge Farm Illinois. Mr and Mrs Ed Coffman and children Marion and Sedric from Des Moines visiting at Mr and Mrs T J Easter's. Mary Ellen Crawford had tonsils removed in Des Moines while visiting Dr A J Laird's home.
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