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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1928

Page

1

Fairfield Woman's Club to Feature Vocalist Visiting Speaker

Mrs Marvell vorris Schuster of Washington will appear tomorrow at the Fairfield Woman's club general meeting. She leads the clubs Music department and is an accomplished vocalist with teaching stints at Western Teachers College Michi A and M College Arkansas Baylor University Waco Texas and work in Chicago. AML members and music department invited. meeting set for 2:30 at Bariydt el with attendees bringing a guest.

Fairfield Ledger Marvell Vorris Schuster Washington Fairfield Woman's Club Western Teachers College Michi A M. College Arkansas Baylor University Waco Texas Chicago AML Women's Club Bariydt

Dickinson Says Farm Legislation Waits On Hoover

Iowa Representative J J Dickinson told the American Farm Bureau Federation closing session that farm relief ties to Hoover’s inauguration. He urged farmers to back the Hoover program, debated the equalization fee and new farm bill, and called for full implementation and cooperation with the administration.

Dickinson Hoover Chicago Dec American Farmer's Herbert Hoover J. J. Dickinson Towa American Farm Bureau Federation Congress Iowa

Development of Aviation to Promote International Brotherhood

President Coolidge addressed the International civil aeronautics conference in Washington praising aviation as a force for peaceful international bonds. He noted 50 nations attended and that intercontinental air transport could advance civilization by linking nations through commerce and trade, while stressing safety and orderly growth. Orville Wright was delayed arriving by train. Col. Lindbergh sat with officials as chairs and delegates gathered.

Washington Coolidge International Civil Aeronautics Conference Orville W Warner Harry Guggenheim Amity

Murder of Wife Is Admitted Today by Loose of Burlington

Burlington resident Falose confessed to killing his wife Hazel Loose 26 whose body lay in a wooded thicket west of Burlington. He had denied the murder for days, then said he killed her September 12 during quarrel over her alleged infidelity, choking her and loading the body into his car.

Loose of Burlington Falose Macy Ker Hazel Loose Loose Rock Island Delbert Murray Loore Jento

Open Volleyball Christmas Seals League Dec 20

A six team charity league for open volleyball is announced to start December 20 at 7 PM on YMCA courts. Teams by profession include doctors teachers bankers ministers and businessmen. Each Thursday six games run five weeks with a closing dinner and a winning team honored.

YM. C. A T. J. Pease Clarence Logan Richard McCleery CW. Klein Everette Ftith Lewis Warren Make Itty Y. MC. A Vs Athletic Committee Lee Hollard

Mrs Crozier of Waterloo Is Dead

Mrs J D Crozier aged 59 died this morning at St Francis hospital Waterloo heart trouble caused death. She formerly lived in Alpeworth community daughter of the late A Walker. Her husband is brother of Will and Howard Crozier of Washington. She leaves two daughters Mrs William Oleson and Mrs Harold Tayer both of Waterloo and three grandchildren one brother James Walker of Chicago and three nephews and one niece. Funeral plans not completed. Howard Crozier and daughter Fern went to Waterloo to attend services. Weather report rain and snow possible tonight. Col funeral of James King held at Catholic church in La Junta Colo with pallbearers and burial at Elm Grove cemetery.

J.D. Crozier St. Francis Hospital Waterloo Crozier Alpeworth A. Walker Will Howard Crozier Washington

Bolivia President says he seeks to avoid war

In La Paz Dr Hernando Sites, Bolivian president, told 29 000 demonstrators he will do all to avoid war yet swore to defend national honor if forced to fight. A minority of deputies urged immediate national coalition government as cabinet resigns to form a coalition. The municipal council closed theatres and entertainment venues until the Paraguay conflict is settled.

LA Paz Bolivia Hernando Sites Siles Paraguay

Iowa farm crops worth over half a billion dollars this year

Iowa farmers produced crops valued at 569.16 million dollars based on December 1 prices, up 8.9 percent from last year and near the 1924 peak. Corn led with 476.012 million bushels worth 414. a rough weather season reduced some crops, but overall yields were strong across most major grains and hay, with nine other crops posting gains.

JOWA Des Moines Iowa Charles D. Reed Tow Reed

Good Fellows Urged to Boost Baskets Drive at Meeting

At a Men’s club gathering the Good Fellows baskets campaign was urged to gain immediate support. A long list of recipients needs care and donations must be directed properly. Members were asked to fill the coupon and respond, with officers named for the year including Claude Tucker president and Milburn McKay secretary.

Washington Sheen Merey Aieet Claude Tucker Jarmica Lona Milburn McKay Mak Marble Claude Vficker Ruusell Jennings Meeratty Griffith Clover Kerr Leale Dunlap Richard McCisery Foe Jter Blekel Eastwood -Apthelant Eygs Ning Tole Hia

Seat sale opens for operetta at Phillips store

The seat sale for the operetta to be by Washington high school clubs Friday evening at 15 dollars with a children's chorus opened this morning at Phillips and Heiner drum store. Seats are selling well and a large crowd is expected. Weeks have been on rehearsals under Miss Dorothy Detthot, music supervisor in the local Gypsy presented.

Washington County Nion Winnie Palmer Waslington Isexion Auxiliary Busi Ress Ferew Belle Rice Washington Eles Phillips & Heiner Dorothy Detthot

Prohibition Fuels Bigger Funerals Says Des Moines Casket Man

Des Moines December reports show bigger and better funerals due to prosperity under prohibition. Casket maker By 3 Root claims people now spend more on quality coffins as opposed to pauper cases of earlier years. He notes fewer saloon visits and more money saved for decent burials, with casket factories shifting toward higher grade products.

Des Moines 3. Root Root Potter Field

Robber of Bank Identified as Charles Sellers

Charles Sellers of Des Moines was held in the county jail after being identified as one of two bandits who held up the Little Rock bank last week and stole $19,000. He was recognized by W. J. Lindeman mini cashier Stella Oden and Mayor Lambert Baumann at the bank. The getaway car was traced to Des Moines.

Rock Rapids Charles Sellers Des Moines Little Rock Sellers Murpal J L. Sellers W. J. Lindeman Stella Oden Lamb-ert Baumann

King George Undergoes Second Operation To Drain Lung

Reports from Buckingham Palace indicate King George VI is operated on again to drain pus from his lung. Doctors aim to repeat the procedure as his heart bears the strain of a prolonged illness. The royal family plans a reunion for Christmas, with the Prince of Wales and Duke of Gloucester expected to join.

George Buckingham Palace London Prince of Wales Duke of Gloucester Balmoral Prince George Bermuda

Hoover Traverses Andes En Route To Mires

President elect Herbert Hoover traveled through the Andes en route to Mires after a brief stop in Santiago. The party spent the night at Los Andes and prepared for the mountain climb toward San Bernardino with scenic overlooks noted by Hoover observers.

Aldatid Mires Herbert Hoover Cordillera South America Santiago Buenos Aire Los Andes Hoover Tft

Washington Demons Defeat Lone Tree 31 to 15

Washington poor on floor early but improves after a week of practice. Harolds Tucker and Fisher lead the Demons as Lone Tree struggles with four field goals, two by Flake and two by Harty, through the game.

Lone Tree Washington Demons Washington Brighton Hod” Rice Ottumwa Lone ‘Tree Flake Harty Harold Tucker Fisher Kiesey H. Tucker F. Tucker Nelson Lytle Day

Fourth offender will get life for liquor sales

Lansing Michigan December twelve. For the first time a woman is sentenced to life imprisonment for liquor law violations. Mrs Etta Mae Miller mother of ten was convicted today on her fourth liquor offense by a jury. The automatic sentence under Michigan laws gives her life in prison.

Lansing Mich Lquor Etta Mae Miller

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