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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1924
Page
8
Local brief lists for sale items and social visits. A. Clair Dewey sells storage trees at 2720s. Mrs. A W McCulley visits from Chicago. Descriptions include Christmas visits by the Martin family, Ward store helpers, and Lytle’s New Year dinner plans.
Mr and Mrs Richard Swift returned to Davenport after visiting his mother Mrs Martin Swift. Miss Dorothy Thomas left Charles City for home after visiting Mrs Will Schulty. J C Penney and Dougherty Bros West Side Clothiers advertise store events and discounts. Jesse oGaffey’s death brings Frank and Oscar Haney to Bloomfield. Several residents travel for business or family reasons and hospital updates are reported. New Year closings noted for J C Penney Co.
Otto H. Vogel former Cubs center fielder and Illinois star will become head baseball coach at the University of Iowa on January 1 the athletics department announced. Sam Barry will remain head basketball coach with baseball duties reassigned to a full time mentor. Indoor practice will begin after the university reopens January 5.
Douglas county Sheriff Dan Phillips plans forty to fifty warrants for suspicious places and to patrol with eight deputies on New Year's Eve. He will cooperate with government officials and police to curb unlawful New Year’s violations.
University of Iowa basketball coach Sam Barry selects a ten man squad led by Captain Hector Janse for a trip to Milwaukee to face Marquette on January 1. The team, returning promptly after the game, opens the conference schedule January 5 at home against Minnesota.
A Georgia editor faces consequences after misquoting scripture to bolster his case. The incident centers on alleged misquotation and its impact on his standing, with replies urging restraint and accuracy in reporting.
Coaches and officials survey the 1925 season with focus on forward pass stance and rule tweaks. Changes include moving kickoff from mid field to the forty yard line with a four inch tee, removing first down on offside unless distance earned, and addressing roughing of the kicker. The run after a fumble remains debated while Zuppke defeats Yost for NCAA presidency.
Waterloo business men criticize the John B. Hammond report on alleged irregularities in county attorney fee collections and leniency in district and municipal court sentences. They note Waterloo lacks violent crime and Blackhawk county prosecutions lead the state in liquor law violations, with officials stating audits are conducted by the state auditor. The proposed committee of 100 is described as mythical and no sponsor has appeared. the local W C T U denies involvement.
Des Moines reports estimate 10 000 meals distributed to the needy by the Salvation Army on Christmas day. Adjutant N D Marshall says Iowa had a finer spirit of giving, noting last year’s totals of over 9 000 dinners and 4 765 toys for poor children.
The Japanese freighter Guyol Maru burned through the night off Acapulco Mexico. Thirty crew members left at daybreak to board the rescue ship Julia Luckenbach which had earlier rescued 79 passengers and 73 crew. Only the captain and officers remained aboard as passengers were sent to lifeboats. The Luckenbach plans to take survivors to Manzello.
Vera Asenciated reports from Berlin on snake skin patterns in women’s hosiery dated December 30. The range includes coffee and milk colored stripes, garter snake stockings with yellow bands, and blotched chocolate tones inspired by water moccasin patterns.
The Falkland Islands recorded 55 births and no serious illnesses during the year. Population estimated at 2,142 with 1,206 males. no major sickness noted.
Lt. John P. Van Zandt reports from Europe that air transportation could become a major commerce channel in the United States. He notes Europe’s extensive routes carrying passengers and freight, lower air insurance risks, and strong government support including subsidies and subsidies in several countries.
Mason City reports Mayor J H McGhee died after a weeklong smallpox illness. He had served in the lower house during the 38th and 39th general assemblies and was mayor since 1928. He is survived by two daughters and a son. Commissioner E J Patton becomes acting mayor. a third commissioner seat will be filled by appointment.
Mr McKay returned to Washington after weekend in Crawfordsville and refereed the local basketball game Saturday. Mrs F M Smith and Mrs Frank Adams visited Washington. Mrs Dale Wagner came from Corning to see relatives. Ruth Fletcher spent the day here. The Shannon quartet resumes the lecture course on Thursday evening January 1.
New York December 30 European currencies showed renewed parity or near parity with the dollar as the Dawes plan advances rehabilitation. Swedish crowns Swiss francs and Dutch guilders returned to parity with occasional premiums while the Canadian dollar rose to premium for the first time since 1922. Sterling improved to near 4.76 dollars as British capital returned from America. French francs stabilized after a sharp rally helped by Morgan credit support. the Polish zloty appeared in trading around 1916 cents and Germany adopted the reichsmark domestically with most business still in dollars and other currencies.
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