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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1929
Page
1
The African Methodist church of Washington grossed 87 from a concert at the Presbyterian church before about 350 attendees. Rev. J. H. Callier announced the proceeds will go to repair work and church activities, with plans for another similar program next spring.
Hundreds of Washington fans expected at the high school gym tonight for the Demons first season game against Kalona. The excellent though inexperienced roster faces a hard test as Kalona is known for basketball prowess. Admission is 35 and 25 cents.
Dublin correspondent reports visits and social events around Brighton and Dutch Creek center. Families and neighbors share Sunday gatherings, illness concerns, travel to Washington, and local activities including a school program and a beef butchered by Doc Engle.
In Port au Prince the return of 40 Damien agricultural school faculty members and a minor curfew loosening fuel expectations that martial law enforced by marines may end soon. Students at Damien school still cannot vote to end their strike, while overall island districts remain quiet.
The ten Good Fellows banks set up last year are reused this year in ten shops including Barclay's, Washington Oil Co, Washington Loan & Trust Co, McDaniel's Drug Store, Washington National Bank, North Side Cafe, Tucker and Eicher, Commercial Savings Bank, Phillips & Hebner, and Lemmon's Pharmacy. About thirty six dollars was raised previously. readers are urged to drop loose change in the coupon and mail it with a check to the Journal Good Fellows department to aid Washington families at Christmas.
In Mountain View Arkansas the Connie Franklin case draws to a head as five mountainers face murder charges. Coleman Foster, who says the dead Connie Franklin is alive, remains guarded as the trial opens with prosecutors and defense ready for confrontation. The tale centers on a mountain lover’s death and a suspect claiming to be the missing woman.
State Inspectors F C Ensign from the State University of Iowa and Professor Reed from Iowa State Teachers College visited Washington this week for the annual inspection of the junior college. They represent the state commission and will file an official findings report. Both praised conditions and the enrollment growth to sixty students and offered several suggestions for improvement.
Brighton residents share family visits from Gypsum Kan and Monrovia Cal with the Hawthornes and Wood kin. A church bazaar at Fleak building nets about 165 dollars. S M Groves relocate to Fox property near the Rock Island depot. Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau hosts annual Christmas exchange with 28 members and a luncheon.
Glenda le reports Guy Koch and cousin Pearl Gutshall injured in a car collision with another vehicle with Guy improving while Pearl remains hospitalized. Richard and Henry Hubbel return to school after illness. Spread Friday at Eagle School hosts a candy program. Rosemary club members host a one o clock luncheon. Tena Gerdes and Thomas Gerdes assist with redecorations. Will Harvey and Lee Chambers finish husking corn. Evangelical Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Klein's. Jury summons noted as part of broader local activity.
Journal readers recall Clarence L. Chester born here 52 years ago son of Charles F. Chester once with the United States Express. The article notes his Washington ties his banking work in South America and a recent marriage license claim denied by details of a Los Angeles divorce.
Mrs. D E Miller joined Mr and Mrs Isa dor Deutch in Wayland and Winfield on Tuesday. Orvall Harken of Farfield called in the neighborhood Wednesday. Mrs Myrtle Baker and Mrs Esther Fra’l visited Thursday with Billie and Charles at Mahlon Roberts estate sale. Christie Beauchamp and George Beauchamp assisting with butchering. Chester Rice returned to Ottumwa for school after weekend at home. Gowey family with Carl Doering at Germanville Sunday. Ann Roberts plans move to Fairfield this week. Glenn Beauchamp Christie and Leo visited Gilbert Wikoff. Ladies of Friend Pleasant Plain Missionary served lunch at Mahlon Roberts sale with good takings. P J Harken hosted John Harken and Karl Harken Sunday. Will Ward at Richland attended. Jere Elmore helped his father move to south east town. Sylvia Dana spent Thursday with her mother while George and Clarence attended the sale. Will Roberts visiting son Harlan today. Farmers finish corn gathering. weather permitting finish this week. Will Haskins to move to Mahlon Roberts home next year to farm the place. George Statler and daughter Alice visited Mrs Walter Bray while men attended sale.
Mr Carl Voorhiss and Mrs Voorhiss of West Chester spend the day here shopping. They wander downtown stores and chat with shopkeepers during their brief visit.
Supt. W. J. Norton said the county home will hold a Christmas tree on Christmas Eve with a music program and gifts distributed. Donations for residents may be left at McDaniel drug store or arranged by calling the county home for pickup.
Wellman eardley bell jr reports local social activity as about 125 attended last Saturday’s old time square dances. Also mentions visits by J A Dodds for county recorder, Dayton in Wellman discussing tax reform, and W J Wade attending an IH dealers meeting. Everett improvements include evergreen Main Street decorations and a new Intertype at the Advance.
Mrs Andy Kaufman and baby spent Friday at the Arthur Conrad home. Mr and Mrs Pete Lauber are the parents of a baby boy born Saturday December 7 weighing 10 pounds. Mrs Lauber will be known as Anna Mae Conrad. The Kaufmans and baby visited Louie Kaufman and other neighbors. Edward Arthur Lauber named for the new baby. Community members gathered for corn shredders and shared meals at Emil Stalder and other homes.
The Senate opened debate on a $160 million tax cut with unanimous consent to proceed. Supporters foresee quick passage though a later challenge may arise. the Norris Muscle Shoals proposal may be addressed after the tax bill. Chairman Smoot hailed benefits to industry and individuals, noting $90 million for corporations and $60 million for individuals. Over two million people would gain.
Funeral services were held yesterday at the Sherman chapel led by Rev. J. H. Callier with music by a quartet from the A. M. E. church. Pall bearers included five sons Arthur George Fred Leroy and William Turner and a nephew Clarence Walker. Interment followed at Elm Grove.
The Whatsoever society names officers for 1930 with Mrs. Luckey as president and Mrs. Reaney as secretary treasurer. Priscilla club also announces officers. Notables include birthday tribute to R. W. Owen turning 85, football squad dinner hosted by the Rodrucks, and birth announcements for Rex Woodruff and the Mullens twins Barbara Jane and Beatrice Jean. An oyster supper and dance honor the Sargeants upon return from their honeymoon.
A social event welcomed many guests including Miss Jessie Jeffrey who had been ill but is much improved. She intends to resume her studies in St Louis after Christmas.
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