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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1929
Page
1
In San Francisco a large police search centers on a hazel eyed four year old girl named Doris Virginia Murphy who vanished while playing near her home last Friday. A note signed KK K warned she would not be found and witnesses describe a dark man with a black mustache seen talking with her and buying candy.
Francis Marion Davison died last night at 7:25 pm at the home of his son eight miles south of Washington after years of poor health and a recent influenza attack. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 pm in the Christian church at Brighton with burial in Hillcrest cemetery. Born August 15, 1840 in Marion township, he married Sarah Ellen Custer in 1871, who died 21 years ago. Surviving children include E Davison of south of town, W H B and Glenn L of Fairfield, T B and Mrs Joe Kessel of Brighton, and Mrs Ira Nordyke of Ainsworth, plus brothers John of Washington and Solomon of Nebraska. He was a long-time farmer and member of the Brighton Christian church.
Bill McConnaughy, locally known as nil, travels to Iowa City this morning to assume the manager and buyer role for Bremer store furnishings pools departments. Chosen after four months of evaluating experienced cloth salespersons and Bill’s recommendation, the position marks a notable promotion. Three years prior he began at Frank Carter's Clothing, finishing school and rising to a popular local salesperson. Bremer promises greater opportunities, with six stores in Illinois, as Frank Stearer joins Carter’s setup. Mrs. Marry Duncan of Ainsworth arrived in Washington for the day on business.
Kalona high school wins the Sunday county tournament defeating Crawfordsville 41 to 32 in a thrilling championship. Brighton beat West Chester 21 to 17 in the consolation. Kalona received two trophies for first and the team’s captain accepted the awards as Crawfordsville and Brighton posted strong showings throughout.
All Local Druggists at State Convention in Cedar Rapids ended Friday revealing the Veterans' club formation for druggists with twenty five years in the business. Sherman's, McDaniel's and Lemmon stores were represented, meetings at the Rose hotel and Memorial building hosted the show. University of Iowa students were excused Thursday afternoon to attend, with Bruce Gates of Gates Business College at Waterloo among principal speakers.
Secretary W. Soule announces a three day church census in Washington under the ministerial association and YMG. District workers for the first ward are listed, with names including Mrs J P Wood and Miss Nellie Tripp. Fourth ward workers are announced at the Graham store in Crawfordsville with several named volunteers and helpers.
Tonight's schedule in the county basketball league under the Y marks three key matches. Ollie Wellman Washington Independent clash with Brighton and Wayland as Brighton duels Otis. Wayland could finish second if Brighton falters, while a Leaders upset would place Wayland in a first-place tie. The Wellman Independents offer a tight matchup, the home five showing strength in league play.
Nearly 3,000 people attended the opening of the Washington International Company Store last Friday and Saturday. Manager Ds Lindblad and assistants praised the program featuring moving pictures talks demonstrations and refreshments. Executives from Davenport including Mr Zelders Mr Wherry Mr Kirshner and Mr Feuchler attended, with Davenport staff moving to Washington this week under Mr Barrett.
Sunday night around ten o clock the Geo Schneider residence on South Whirl Avenue had a roof fire caused by a chimney spark. Firefighters extinguished the blaze with chemical extinguishers. the roof was repaired today and the loss covered by insurance.
Chicago police issued an arrest order for Dave Bates suspected in the massacre of seven members of the Bugs Moran gang at a north side garage. Bates, with a long criminal record, is said to have worn a policeman's uniform in earlier hijacking exploits. Also reported, three men robbed Pioneer Trust and Savings Bank using cashing checks valued at 225585 dollars.
At the county Parent-Teacher conference held at Washington high school last Saturday a county council of all local associations in Henry county was organized. Officers named include Chairman Mrs P Ferguson of West Chester and others from Prairie Flower Pleasant Mound Davenport and more. A district chairman was present and conducted a round table. Four societies were represented and another county meeting is to be held in the near future.
Griffith, after six years leading the shond department at the Washington Company and serving as assistant secretary, will move to Des Moines to join the Toa Nation bank on March 15. He will head the department handling correspondent banks in Iowa, a substantial increase in salary and responsibility. A successor in Washington has not been announced. He is a University of Minnesota graduate who taught in the commercial department of Washington High School before joining the local bank. He has been active in church, social, and musical circles, and his departure will be felt by the community.
Wet weather complicates schedule as Washington faces Eldon in round one of the sectional boys basketball tourney at Airfield. Fairfield battles Sixourney in the other game with Ottumwa spared from Ottman jwa placement.
In a crowded senate gallery, Senators Borah and Reed sparred over prohibition. Reed labeled the law enthusiasm gone mad while Borah argued repeal fails to address liquor’s long history and calls for a better approach to control the problem.
Washington high school instructor Wand Res Pedeen to play Mr Martlett in the comedy Way Down East a Washington band benefit. Cast and locals rehearse with Claire Brewer as director aiming for strong attendance and new band uniforms with admission set at 5 3 1 למח
Mis Esther Huckins a national U MLC A worker spent yesterday and today in Washington meeting with and advising the different committees in the local organization.
The weather observer reports a sharp fall, the mercury plunging fifty one degrees last night. Sunday had the warmest seen this month at 42 degrees before a rapid freeze. By morning the thermometer hovered nine degrees below zero, following several relatively warm days.
The YMCA lobby hosted a church gathering with 113 attendees, the largest turnout since the meetings began. The Presbyterian young people and Christian Endeavor group organized the program with Orval Kor at the helm, including scripture, prayers, songs, and an extemporaneous debate on whether girls benefit young people more than boys. The affirmative won two to one, with next week’s program led by the United Presbyterian church.
Laura Low Vinton three and one half months old died suddenly Saturday night. The mother found her dead about four o'clock Sunday morning. Parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Vinton of 1906 East Fourth street mourn a profound bereavement as Laura Louw was the only child. Funeral services were held today at L A Jones funeral home with Dr W W Bow in charge. Snow and ice, which melted last week, did not melt today.
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