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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1928

Page

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Hoover Arrives in Chile to Warm Welcome on Latin Tour

Santiago Chile Dec 10 Deafening cheers greet dent elect Hoover as he arrives before noon. President Thanez welcomes him at the Alamo thon while American Ambassador Fletcher and staff disembark. Police struggle to contain the cheering crowd. Hoover travels to Santiago after a formal welcome and harbor arrival.

Santiago Chile Dent-Elect Hoover United States Carlos Thanez Mr. Hoover Hoover Henry P. Fletcher la Sta Valparaiso Chiaperise Bolivia Paraguay Elebert Howrt Maryland

McLain Training for Hammer Throw Ahead of Hawkeye Track

Iowa City report notes Mayes W. McLain fullback preparing to master hammer throwing during winter to bolster the Hawkeye track team. He is praised for ideal build and weight-room focus, though the team faces weakness from the loss of key lettermen Emerson Nelson Vernon Lapp and Fred Marquardt.

Iowa City Dee Mayes W. McLain Iowa Hawkeye Emerson Nelson Vernon Lapp Fred Marqu

Lone Tree Set to Challenge Washington Tuesday Night

Washington hosts Lone Tree high school in a highly anticipated game. Lone Tree, last year’s Claws BB district champion, brings back veterans led by Flake the scoring ace. The eleven is scheduled to start at eight o'clock with Harrison refereeing as King George’s condition remains serious but improving.

Washington Lone Tree High School Lone Tree Claws Flake Jon Letts Town City Harrison Star One

Arbitration of International Disputes Urged by Coolidge

President Coolidge opened the Pan American Conference urging solution of disputes by diplomatic negotiation rather than war. He praised Western Hemisphere efforts for peace, cited 20 participating governments, and highlighted treaties that make conciliation and arbitration central to national policy. He noted that Paraguay and another country faced strain, yet were represented, and referenced teaching from South American nations on treaties and arbitration as a path to progress.

Coolidge Washington Dec Kellogg Paraguay America Venezuela Ecuador Domican Republic Brazil Uraguay

James S. Shearer Dies in Indiana at 83

James S. Shearer, seven year treasurer of Washington County, died Sunday afternoon at his Green Castle home in Indiana at about 83. His body will arrive in Washington Tuesday morning with funeral services set for Tuesday at 2:30 PM at the Presbyterian church. Burial will be in Elm Grove Cemetery. He spent most of his life in Washington and moved to Green Castle about a year ago to live with his two daughters, Miss Mayme and Miss Dade Shearer.

James Greencastle Mayme Dade Shearer

Washington University Hist Game Box Score at Town City

The Washington University Hist team played a game at Town City, with box score details indicating player points, rebounds, assists, and team totals. Key performers contributed notable scoring and defense, shaping the final result and contributing to season standings.

Washington University Town City

Residence Burns at Columbus Junction City

The residence of Robert McCoy at Columbus Junction City burned Saturday evening between five and six o'clock. The fire started from a defective flue. The Columbus Junction fire truck responded from the city and chemical was used to save the garage. Furniture on the first floor was saved. The house was fully insured.

Columbus Junction Robert McCoy Chemical

Theodore Cassel Dies in Accident at 22

Theodore Cassel, 22, of Washington and formerly Ainsworth, died Sunday in Chillicothe after being kicked by a horse last week. Funeral services set for 2 PM Tuesday at L. A. Jones Funeral Home, conducted by Dr W W Bowers, with burial at Ainsworth. He was born January 4 1900 in Ainsworth and is survived by his parents H W and Carrie Cassel and sister Dorothy Cassel of Washington. He attended Ainsworth High School and Chillicothe Business College before working on farms and in local towns. Calls may be made at the Jones Funeral Home prior to services.

L.A. Jones Funeral Home Theodore Cassel Morni Chillicothe Mo W. W. Bowers Ainsworth H. W Carrie Carson) Cassel Oon Ainsworth High School Chillicothe Business College Town City Business School Chillicothe Hopital Dorothy Cassel Washington Methodist Church Jones Funeral Home

Mrs. J. A. Ford Dies at 91 at Stewart Home

Mrs. J. A. Ford aged 90 near 91 died this morning at the Stewart home 805 South Marion avenue after a long decline. Funeral set for Tuesday at 2 pm with Rev D Chalmers Fulton officiating. Burial at Elm Grove. Born Maria Johnson in Cambridge Ohio on December 15 1827 she married J. A. Ford January 186? and lived in Illinois before moving to Wasik county Iowa in 1865. Survived by son Ford and daughter Mrs Stewart plus granddaughter Mrs Rhea Gardner and two great grandchildren Patricia and John Edward Gardner. She was active in her church community.

J. A. Ford B. Stewart South Marion Avenue Stewart D.chalmers Fulton United Pre Richard Pratt Byterran Florning Chicago W. Eastwood Presbyterian Elm Grove Ford Maria Johnson Cambridge Ohio Jesse Esther J¢rymmons Sohison Rhea Ford (Gardner Glendale Calif Patricia John Edward Gardner

No agreement reached on Boulder Dam bill

Washington December 10 press wire reports peace talks over the Boulder Dam project collapsed without result. Senate and House schedules loom with inspections and committee work as they push agendas including the dam bill, appropriations, and various investigations. The week promises intense activity across the Capitol while water disputes with California and Colorado linger unresolved.

Washington Boulder Coust Inteona California Coloradio River Senate Owl der Dam House Interior Department

Anxiety over King George's illness continues

London December 10 reports say the king's health remains a matter of concern though temperature eases slightly and his general condition unsettled. The long strain of illness raises fears for the 63 year old monarch as the Prince of Wales sends a special express from Brindisi.

Brindisi

Teacher victim of monoxide gas poisoning

Dwight Dingus, 18, a Ramsey school teacher near Fairfield, was found dead in his car at a Birmingham fling station nine miles from here. Authorities believe monoxide poisoning caused the death in what appears to be a suicide or accidental exposure.

Pairfield Dwight Dingus Ramsey School Fairfield Birmingham

Funeral set for Washington man Wednesday in La Junta

Announced for Wednesday at 9 20 a m St James Catholic Church La Junta Colorado the funeral for a former Washington man who died last Friday will be held with burial at Grove Cemetery. The body is expected to arrive Tuesday evening and be taken to the Harry Whitaker home prior to services.

Washington la Junta Colo St. James Catholic Burl Arm Grove Harry L Whittaker

Death claims Mrs Martha McMullen at 89 in Washington St home

Margaret McMullen aged 89 died at 2 10 pm at the home of her daughter Mrs J M Godfrey 415 East Washington Street after six weeks of illness The deceased leaves three daughters Mrs Elmer Wells Mrs Boyd Foster and Mrs Godfrey and a son Charles McMullen of Mt Ph column notes funeral plans not yet completed

Jgaret McMullen J. M. Godfrey East Washington Street Elmer Wells Boyd Foster Godfrey Charles McMullen Mt Ph

Boy Scout Troop Banquet Set At YMCA Evening

Principal David Taylor announces a Scout troop banquet to be held Monday night at the YMCA community room. Richard McCleery will deliver the principal address on the theme Signs. The program includes Boy stunts and the court of honor. Tickets are 25 cents for active members and 75 cents for guests.

David Taylor Roy Ad Jer Ticmet Richard McCleery Raster

American Farm Bureau opens convention with demand on Republicans

Jesse Dayton of Katona, jailed on an assault with intent to maim charge, released Saturday on $5,000 bonds set in justice court during arraignment before Justice W. E. Barbe. A roof blaze at the J. W. Hock residence on North Eighth Avenue was reported and put out with minor damage by chemical extinguishing agents.

American Farm Bureau Federation Jesse Dayton Katona Justice Court Dayton W. E. Barbe J. W Hock North Eighth Avenue

Peace treaty petition drive in Washington churches

Four hundred thirty four supporters gathered in Washington churches to urge Iowa senators Brookhart and Stock to ratify the Kellogg pact ending war as a method of settlement. Mary Ida Winder spoke at services and stressed that nations await the Senate’s decision, condemning naval expansion proposals and urging prompt ratification without reservations.

Washington Brookhart and Stock Iowa United Presbyterian Mary Ida Winder National Counlcil Tre Senate Senate Senate of the United States Milas Winders O Id Baptist

Tuesday's Five Best Radio Features From NETWORK Stations

A compact rundown of notable radio features aired on WEAF NBC and WJZ NBC networks. Mentions include the United Light Opera company WABAC Colum network Hank Simmons and Show Boat at WOR Newark with Mainstreet Sketches CST Ev T Mus.

WEAF NBC WJZ Wabac Columbia United Light Opera Company WABBC Colum Network Hank Simmons Newark N. J

McBride Writes on Iowa Pioneer Life History

McBride writes on Iowa pioneer life 1846 to 1860 in a new book about intellectual life of women and early Iowa. Thomas Hat, University of Iowa president emeritus, contributed. Macbride, former University president, long connected with the institution. System notes indicate residence in Seattle with yearly stays at the university and ongoing botanical research.

Iowa City Thomas Hat University of Iowa Iowa Doctor Macbride At University Seattle Wash Yaratey

Farmers push for effective Hoover policies at annual meeting

Chicago December delegates from 32 farm states of the American Farm Bureau Federation urged the incoming Hoover administration to deliver real farm relief without delay. President Sam H Thompson called for action based on merit, backing cooperative marketing, freight rate reforms, canalization, and highway and waterway development to restore prosperity for American agriculture.

Chicago American Farm Bureau Federation Sam H. Thompson Federation Thompson Hoover Farm Bureau Thomson da Hoch-Smith Jomer Lowe

Ingwersen denies Illinois coaching rumor

Iowa City December 10 Rumors spread on campus that Burt A Ingwersen Iowa football coach had been offered the Illinois coaching job Denials say Hart would resign as Illinois athletic director and Bob Zuppke would take the post A South Dakota university basketball team visited for a game against Still College tonight The South Dakota five lost to the University of Town 27 to 17 in what was billed as the first major basketball game of the season here

Iowa City Burt A. Ingwersen Iowa Ilinois Ingwersen Georg Hart Illinois Bob Zuppke Ineversen Drs South Dakota University Gome South Dakota Five University of Town

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