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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1929

Page

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Des Moines Legislature Debates Junkets and Vehicle Bills

In Des Moines the legislature debated whether junkets are social or business like while voting to concur in a senate resolution authorizing a state institutions junket. Rep Byron Allen opened the division calling junkets social affairs. House passed two bills, one aiding bus company franchises. only temporary licenses to be granted. lengthy calendars marked the session as committees weigh bills on truck regulation under railroad commission and a drive to limit speeds for light passenger cars. Francis Johnson proposed inheritance tax reform targeting 80 percent of federal take, with four fifth of one percent on estates up to 50 000 and rising to over 16 percent on larger estates.

Des Moines Senate Byron Allen Pocahontas Assembly House Railroad Commission Lowa Rsa Lsc J. C. Shaft Francis Johnson Dickinson County Johnson

Plan District Music Contest in Southeast Iowa

Supt W D McKee and other district leaders met to finalize plans for the preliminary and district high school music contests. The Southeast Iowa district contest will be in Fairfield with sectional contests at Burlington Stanwood and Washington. the event is set for March 15 and 16. Invited schools include Oskaloosa Ottumwa Sigourney Mt Pleasant Blakesburg Delta Fremont Hedrick Keota Moulton South English Thornburg Wiman and What Cheer. The program features instrumental and vocal numbers with choirs orchestras and small ensembles, with about 400 students expected to enter locally.

W. D. McKee Sauer Stanwood H. Peet Washington Iowa Fairfield Burlington Wash Oskaloosa Ottumwa Sigourney Mt. Pleasant Blakesburg Delta Fremont Hedrick Keota Moulton South English Thornburg Wiman What Cheer Ht Scho

Rosenwald backs Rockefeller foe in Standard Oil fight

Rosenwald of Sears Roebuck announced he would push influence to aid John D Rockefeller Jr in ousting Col. Robert W Stewart as chairman of Standard Oil Co of Indiana. Stewart supporters say victory rests with 58 thousand stockholders and 4.25 million shares. Stewart prepares to confer with stockholders and lawyers in New York as the battle intensifies.

Rosenwald Col. Stewart Rockefeller Stewart Omicago Juhnsennwald Sears-Roebuck Corporation John D. Rockefeller, Jr Robert W. Stewart Hard Oi Company Indiana Allan Rosenwald Tndompany New York John Dom Standard Oil Company of Indians Robert Wyart Sewart

New Implement Store Set to Open February 15

Dan Lindblad of Washington International Company announces a new store at the corner of North Town Avenue and East Third Street. Opening Feb 15 the 8,000 square foot facility features tractor and truck displays, service, parts, and a complete McCormick Deering line. Managers Lindblad and Gale Tabor, local residents, lead a two day mentors meeting with dealers from surrounding towns and Chicago speakers.

Dan Lindblad Ma Ager Washington International Company North Town Avenue East Third Street Ste Fara McGormick Deering Lora Washington — International Ny Washington Pusinoss Aestant Gale Tabor

Way Down East Benefit Planned by Local Band

Announcement today sets Way Down East as a benefit for the band to be staged at Graham theatre in the last week of the month. The cast largely mirrors the 1929 production and Rotary Club organizers seek proceeds to buy new uniforms and equipment for the band. Directors Claire Brewer and Claud Reister return, with musical acts between scenes and a vote on admission fees by the cast tomorrow.

Graham Theatre Washington J. P. Lupton A. W. Clow T. J. Brookhart Clayte Wanger Ralph Shannon Ir Kenneth Carris Tracy Phillips Do Dgington P. J. Riter Tracy Philage Fort Sherman Ralph Thompson Carl Hed Rotary Club Hussar Sae Claire Brewer Claud Reister Busines Otheers Manton Hebner New York UK Roosevelt Field Prank Hawks Ose Grubbay West Los Angles Fone Sacoud Art Goebel Yankee Dodie

Carnival Opens Tonight at Armory with Indoor Shows

Troop G armory hosts the indoor carnival starting at seven o'clock with canvass hung to separate spaces for shows and amusements. Midway games offer prizes as Dixieland Minstrels return bigger than before and a clever mystery show debuts. Jitney dance space is set, with crowds expected from the community and nearby towns for four evenings.

Troop G The Legion Dixieland Minstrels

Charles Weirick to be buried here in Elm Grove area

Matt Anderson received a telegram announcing his uncle Charlee Weirick died in Beaver City Nebraska. The body will be brought to Washington for burial with the funeral party expected Thursday evening. Services set for Friday at 2 20 PM at L A Jones Funeral Home. Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery

Matt Anderson Charlee Weirkc Beaver City Washington L.A. Jones Elm Grove Cemetery

Lindbergh Lands At Panama On Southbound Air Mail Flight

Col Charles Lindbergh reaches Panama Canal Zone near Cristobal on the final leg from Florida. Crowds cheer as the Sikorsky amphibian refuels, marking his second visit to the region and continuing a famed goodwill tour across Central America and the canal zone.

Punta Arenas Costa Rica Florida Canal Zone Charles Lindbergh Inega David Lindberg Ti Wag Lindl Rea

Thursday's Five Best Radio Features Aired Across Networks

A fragmented program list from 1929 outlines radio features on Uni WARC AWARC WEAF and WIZ networks. It mentions opera arias from Barber of Seville, an orchestra hour, and various time slots such as 7:00 est and 8:30 est with minor garbled details. The summary preserves entities like networks WEAF WIZ and Barber of Seville.

Uni Warc WEAF AWARC

Washington High School Musicians Draw Large Crowd

The Washington high school band orchestra performed to about 500 attendees yesterday evening. The concert, directed by Milburn McKay, featured difficult pieces and praised stage organization, lighting, and decor by Richard Metivery. The event earned enthusiastic applause, with surpluses earmarked for the school music fund.

Washington High School Ottama Wa Mneis Milburn McKay Petter Tan McKay I Mas Priscilla Mort Paci Richard Metivery Audiente Ctor McKay Orchestra Bratana Uoseeen

Putnam Talks On Cloth Chart Development

A. Putnam described the evolution of a cloth chart used by dry goods merchants. He demonstrated a chart invented in the early 1900s, noting widespread adoption and ongoing improvements. He cited that about seventy percent of U S dry goods stores use charts manufactured locally, with markets including Africa and Australia. Attendance reached nearly one hundred.

Putnam United States Africa Australia Aree Republic Denmark Cee Jovaki

Propriation Aims for WW Cruisers Start This Year

Secretary L W Soule of the M A announces a feed will be held tomorrow in the community room. A stunt program and a six o'clock pre-dinner event precede the business versus professional men championship, with winners to receive proper honors amid a tied first-place standings.

L. W. Soule The Emanunity

Washington and Muscatine clash in Little Six showdown

Washington high, third in the Little Six, seeks a pivotal win over Muscatine on the Muscatine court. Coach Hod Rice praises fast, accurate passing as Washington aims to climb toward a second place by week’s end while Burlington and Fairfield also vie for position.

Washington Muscatine Messenger Ottuawa Fairfield Washington High Burtington Muscat Boat Field Burlington Mt Pleasa Pairfield

Paving Contracts Awarded for 43 Miles in Four Iowa Counties

The Iowa highway commission awarded paving contracts for 4 miles of highway across Kossuth Adair Jackson and Pottawattamie counties at a total cost of 1 158 44 dollars The setting was held in the highway commission offices yesterday afternoon This marks a step toward improvements on state highways in Iowa.

Ames Towa Highway Commission Kossuth Adair Jackson Pottawattam

Ice Cream Factory Sells Interest In Local Plant

Lewis West formerly of Winfield buys an interest in the Watts Ice Cream Company and becomes a partner. The Watts plant is at 216 East Fifth Street. West brings years of ice cream experience and moved his family to Washington.

Lewis West Winfield C. B. Watts Watts West Washington Fast Fifth Street

Naval cruiser bill moves toward rapid passage measures

Washington reports the cruiser bill advances with plans to lay between two and five keels, manned by a $12 million to $19 million program. Senate and House leaders push amendments, aiming for White House signature before week’s end, amid debate on naval buildup and disarmament timing.

Washington Feb White House Navy Department Congress Coolidge House Mr. Coolidge Senate

Pilots Killed In Naval Plane Collision Near Pensacola

Two navy planes collided in formation at about 700 feet over Pensacola. Pilot Donnell Howell, 24, of Franklin Texas and pilot Andrew Brink, 21, Wrens, were killed in the crash.

Pensacola Wid Navy Donnell Howell Franklin,Tex Andrew Brink Wrens Tam Stase

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