Opposition to Hughes Gains Votes Today
Washington Feb 13. The opposition to Charles Evans Hughes nomination to chief justice grows in the senate. Despite no majority yet, Senator Thomas J Walsh of Vermont, a leading constitutional lawyer, has joined the opposition and is expected to sway several votes, casting doubt on final confirmation.
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Hughes
Washington
U.P
Charles Evans Hughes
Senate
Watson
United Press
Thomas J. Walsh
Vermont
Walsh
Dramatic Week Draws Fine Audience For Mystery Play
A large, engaged audience gathered at the YMCA community room for the second Drama Week program. The traveling Man by Lady Gregory, based on an Irish legend, was staged by the club drama department under Miss Boneta Larby. Mrs T A Michels played the Traveling Man with Miss Althea Montgomery as the Mother and Isabel Davis as the Child. Preludes featured piano solos by Mrs Jane Stewart, James Cook, Mumma, and Frank Grey. The program continues tonight with The Neighbors by Zona Gale, staged by the Fortnight’s club Lit Department under Miss Alice Vat Viet, with Marie Davis performing piano pieces beforehand.
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Ubeila Udtpar Ti Ary
le Une
Lady Gregory
Boneta Larby
T. A. Michels
Althea Montgomery
Isabel Davis
Jane Stewart
I3ea Gardens
Jame Cook
Mumma and ‘Frills and Laces
Frank Grey
Zona Gale
Alice Vat Viet
Eity
Sar Marie Davis
Work of Boy Scouts Displayed This Week
Washington Boy Scouts display craft work during Scout Anniversary week. Eagle and Boy Moose patrols show notable items including a miniature camp, knot boards, model airplanes, bird house and clock frames. J Penney Co provided window space. exhibits run through the rest of the week.
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Washington
J Penney Co
Danish Aviator First To Fly Over The Andes
A Danish aviator achieves the historic feat of flying solo over the Andes. The milestone marks a pioneering ascent bridging continents and expanding early aviation routes.
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Andes
Zuterations at North Side Cafe
John Winja proprietor of the North Side cafe begins improvements to increase seating and space. The front display window will be removed, the counter behind it removed, and the space used for tables. A rear counter and balcony office will be added to seat at least twenty more patrons. Tables will be revarnished and other interior work done.
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John Winja
North Side
Winja
Fulton and Henke to Give Addresses at Conference
Ainsworth February 13 Washington county church schools host an older boys and girls conference February 20 for ages fifteen to twenty. About 200 delegates registered by 8:30 am and program runs through 5 pm with study, conferences, recreation, and a 6 pm banquet. Notable speakers include Walter Hutton and O G Herbrecht of the state Sunday school organization, Leigh Soule of the Y M C A, and Rev TD Chalmers Fulton.
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Ainsworth
Washington County
Walter Hutton
Thrnout American
O. G. Herbrecht
Leigh Soule
Washington Y. G. C. A
Harold Clegg
Herbrecht
West Chester
Hutton
TD. Chalmers Fulton
General Assembly
Britain Awaits Report On Russian Religious Persecutions
London report says Foreign Secretary Arthur Henderson told the House of Commons Britain will uphold religious liberty as it awaits the British ambassador’s report on alleged persecutions in Russia. The dispute follows a papal pronouncement against atheism joined by the Church of England heads and Catholic bishops.
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London
Arthur Henderson
House of Commons
Russia
Britain
Moscow
Soviet Union
Church of England
England
Burlington Blackhawks Triumph Over Washington 33 to 21
Burlington, Feb 13. In a repeat of last month’s game, the Burlington Blackhawks pulled away in the final period to defeat Washington 33 to 21 after a tight contest. Washington led early, then trailed 20 to 16 entering the last quarter as Burlington surged with 13 points to Washington’s six.
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Burlington
Washington
Burlington Blackhawks
Little
Fisher
Anderson
Peterson
Schach
Brooks
Szhach
Holihan
Bennett
Johnson
Tucker
Ewenn
Kort
Fuhr
Turner
Lytle
Moore
Coolidges To Pay New Orleans Visit
New Orleans will host former President Coolidge and his wife on their first visit to the city. The program includes a 4:00 recreation period, a 5:20 assembly, a 6:00 banquet, and installation of officers, as officials prepare for the visit tonight.
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Coolidges
New Orleans
Coolidge
A. W. Henke
L. W.soule
Women Relief Corps Benefit Show at Fox Theatre
Members of the Women's Relief Corps in Washington sell tickets for a benefit motion picture to be shown at the Fox theatre February 17 18 and 19 next Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. The picture is Disraeli a famous production with George Arliss in the leading role.
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Women’s Relief Corps
Washington
Fox Theatre
Disraeli
George Arliss
Winter Campers At Junction Park In Columbus Junction
In February report from Columbus Junction chautauqua park shows campers using the site through winter. M F Patton cares for the park during summers while Charles Mecum and his wife pitched a small tent in January amid freezing temperatures and deep snow. They cooked on a gasoline stove and melted snow for water as they sheltered in a bare tent with rugs on the ground.
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Columbus Junction
M. F. Patton
Charles F. Mecum
Mrs N L Babcock Dies in San Diego at 81
A telegram reports the death of Mrs. N L Babcock at 11:30 a m in San Diego where she wintered with her two daughters Mrs Alex Miller and Mrs Orville Elder and son John present The direct cause was pneumonia compounded by chronic stomach trouble She was in her 82nd year No funeral plans yet Mrs Will Kramer and daughter Violet Mae of Winfield arrived after learning of Mrs Kramer’s sister Mrs W BE Glider’s death
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Orville Elder
N. L. Babcock
San Diego
Will Kramer
Violet Mae
Winfield
Kramer
W. BE. Glider
Early Trials Set For Chicago Gangsters In Jail
In Chicago on February 13 1930 Justice eyed quick trials as 12 gangsters in jail and 18 more indicted on concealed weapon charges faced arraignment next Tuesday. State's Attorney Swanson pressed for airtight bonds and speedy proceedings with Chief Justice McGootry promising early trial dates after seven gang murders in seven days.
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Chicago
St.Valentine’s Day
John A. Swanson
John P. McGootry
Farmers Hold Market Meetings Across Washington County
Farmers in Washington county hold meetings to prepare for cooperative marketing under the federal farm board. The Franklin Center schoolhouse meeting drew about fifty men, with Cedar Center to follow, as township members form a county committee. Speakers included Lloyd Walker Walter R Brown and County Agent Harold Montgomery.
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Washington County
Federal Farm Board
Franklin Center
Cedar Center
Franklin
Boyd Diff
Lloyd Walker
Walter R. Brown
Harold Montgomery
Tenney to Speak to Washington Businessmen Friday Evening
W. J. Tenney of Chicago expert in nationally advertised goods will be in Washington Friday evening to address local businessmen at the YMCA at 7 30. Tenney is a member of the Devine Tenney company, a Chicago advertising concern.
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W. J. Tenney
Chicago
Washington
Y. M. CA
Tenney
Devine- Tenney Company
Farmers' Exchange Store Is Remodeled
The Farmers' Cooperative Exchange undergoes a comprehensive remodeling this week under manager R F McFarlane. Owned by many local farmers, the store has grown since October 1926 and was bought from Godfrey and Eldridge about ten years ago. The overhaul aims to create a larger, transformed space to handle increasing business.
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Farmers’ Cooperative Exchange
R. F. McFarlane
Godfrey & Eldridge
Farmers’ Organization
Baptist Pipe Organ Rebuilt and Enlarged
Extensive improvements are under way at the Baptist church while services continue. The pipe organ has been removed for renovation and enlargement, necessitating rebuilding of the choir loft and re arranging the pulpit platform with weekly adjustments to allow use of the auditorium.
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Baptist Church
Spanish play Zaragueta offered at local high school
A translated Spanish play Zaragueta will be staged by Washington junior college students at the high school auditorium Friday and Saturday. Friday's show is private for students and parents. Saturday open to the public with no admission charge as part of National Drama Week.
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Miguel Carrion
Vital Aza
Mary Louise Iurwood
Winifred Carrs
Margarita Williams
Esther McCreedy
Williams
Feo
Junior College Orchestra
Irene Roe
Kether Elgar
Hilda Brown
LeRoy Pratt
Clifford Reinert
Fire Department Rehearsals Start For Cuckoo Clock Play
The Cuckoo Clock rehearsals began this week with a cast of eighty to one hundred as February progresses. Two principal parts remain to be cast, delaying final announcements, while much preliminary work has already been completed for the Fire Department benefit show supporting the sick and relief fund.
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Fire Department
Japan and France Propose Naval Reductions at Conference
The Japanese delegation urged cutting battleship tonnage from 35 000 to 25 000 tons a 14 inch guns and a 26 year life span with a holiday until 1936. France outlined its stance insisting 105 000 total battleship tons if a holiday is agreed and dismissed the likelihood of a U S Great Britain France clash.
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London
U.P
Naval Conference
France
United States
Great Britain
Local Bankers Meet at Keokuk Convention
Washington bankers attended the Keokuk annual convention of group eleven of the Iowa bankers organization. The gathering drew a large attendance and an enjoyable session. Fred Skorm of Kalona chaired the group and was elected last year to lead during the coming year.
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Washington
Keokuk
Iowa Bankers’ Organization
Fred Skorm
Kalona
Mumps Information From Washington School Nurse
Miss Leona Allen, Washington public school nurse, outlines mumps facts including its contagious nature and parotid gland swelling. Incubation runs 12 to 26 days, average 18. All cases must be reported, homes placarded for 14 days, and affected students excluded from school for 14 days or until full recovery.
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Leona Allen
Washington
Miss Allen
Board of Health
Amateur Play Rehearsals Begin At Graham Theater
Walter A. Stone directs with Claire Stover assisting for an original amateur production. Rehearsals start next Monday with three sessions per evening at six seven and eight. The cast, praised by Stone and Stover, will perform February 27 and 28 at Graham theater.
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Walter A. Stone
Claire Stover
Mr. Stone
Mr. Stover
Graham Theater
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