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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1929

Page

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Vare Elections Case To Go Over Till Next Session

The Vare elections case is expected to extend to the next session despite Norris-Robinson urging immediate action. Senate leaders discussed the matter after a two hour session, with Chairman Reed urging exclusion of Senator-Elect Vare of Pennsylvania for alleged 1926 primary fraud, but later conceding action this session unlikely.

Washington Senate James A. Reed Senate Investigating Committee Vare Pennsylvania Pat Neff Texas Railway Board of Mediation House Radio Commission Reed Pennsyyvania

Congress nears end with canal study and reapportionment votes

The seventieth congress moves into final weeks with plans for a $150,000 Nicaragua canal survey and a reapportionment bill tied to the 1930 census. Votes on the Edge resolution and naval appropriations loom as filibuster tactics and party divides shape the pace.

Washington Senate Edge Nicaragua Panama Canal House Congress

Funeral Services For Perry Hayes In California

Funeral services for Perry Hayes held Saturday afternoon at 2 30 at Goodin funeral parlors conducted by Dr W W Bowers. A duet performed by Mrs J B Ream and Mrs Remps Hampsher. Pallbearers listed as George Teas Charles Corette Al Fields George Brinton J H Humston and John Wehr. Burial in Elm Grove cemetery.

Perry Hayes Calfornia Goodin W. W. Bowers J. B. Ream Remps Hampsher George Teas Charles Corette al Fields George Brinton J. H. Humston John Wehr Elm Grove Cemetery

Couple trio from Davenport Crawfordsville and Ainsworth wed

Marriage licenses issued at the courthouse to Paul D. Howell Davenport Ola Ferne Orris Crawfords ville Edward W. Lambert Ainsworth and Olive Violet Moore Ainsworth.

Paul D. Howell Davenport Ola Ferne Orris Crawfordsville Edward W. Lambert Ainsworth Olive Violet Moore Court House

Miss Ella Latta Dies in California

Death announced for Miss Ella Latta of Chula Vista California who passed away February 14. She formerly lived on West Main street and left the community about forty years ago. Survived by two sisters Dr Lelia Latta and Mrs Carre Latta Clarke both of Chula Vista California.

Ella Latta Chula Vista California West Main Street Ago Lelia Latta Carre Latta Clarke Chula Vista, Calif

Bills Already Offered Iowa State Legislature Record

Iowa legislators returning from recess will tackle a large backlog including 661 bills filed in the first six weeks 335 in the senate 326 in the house. Major measures approved by the governor include the Benson Hollis anti tuberculosis and a ninth supreme court justice.

U.P State House Senate House Patterson-Moon Ways and Means Otto F. Lange Dubuque L. B. Forsling Sioux City F. C. Byers Cedar Rapids Francis Johnson Terrill Corporations Judiciary Committee Junket Joint Appropriations Committees Board of Control and Board of Education John Hammill Secondary Road Commission Bergman A. Hollis Supreme Court Fish and Game Commission State Tax Commission

Hard game ahead as Washington faces Eldon and Fairfield

Coach Hoddy Rice drills his high school squad for the sectional at Fairfield next weekend. Washington and Eldon meet Friday with a possible showdown against Fairfield Saturday night. The Little Six standings could hinge on the outcome, as the winner may claim second place and the loser drop to third.

Hoddy Rice Fairfield Washington Eldon Sigourney Rice Burlington Muscatne Muscatine Gluenkin

Bank Dividend Checks Tuesday At Local Bank

Fred M. Morrison, examiner in charge, says 2000 dividend checks for ten percent will be available at his office tomorrow starting at nine o clock. Depositors must appear in person and sign a receipt. Office is on the Bailey building third floor. Total dividends reach sixty percent for depositors.

Fred M. Morrison Farmers and Merchants State Bank State Banking Department Bailey Building

Printing Company Suffers Fire Loss in Marshalltown

Fire at the Acme Printing Company plant owned by T. A Sieg caused about 10000 in damage yesterday. The blaze started in the stereotyping room in the basement and spread through three floors but did not reach office equipment or records. The Marshalltownian will be printed at another shop this week. losses are covered by insurance.

Marshalltown. In Acme Printing Company T. A Sieg Marshalltownian C. E. Edsall Esdall Oy Insurance

Card of Thanks for Mrs Louisa Ann MecAtlin

The children express gratitude to all who showed sympathy after their mother's death. The thanks are greatly appreciated by the MecAtlin family.

Louisa Ann MecAtlin Journal

Lindbergh Hints At Wedding Plans In Mexico

Col Charles A Lindbergh refuses to reveal wedding date or plans during a Mexico City interview at the Morrow home. He arrives from Eagle Pass by plane and is seen as traveling toward Cuernavaca with speculation mounting about a soon marriage and possible honeymoon by air.

Cuiernavaca Mex Charles A. Lindbergh Dwight Morrow Col. Lindbergh Lone Eagle Morrows Anne Morrow Mexico City Charley A. Lindbergh Misa Anne Spencer Morrow Col Lindbergs Cuernavaca Lindberel Wichita Lindbergh Eagle Pass Crernavara Alan Dawson Fred Hilbbard Morrowa Ambassador Morrow Caernavaca Dawson Miss Morrow

Washington county 1929 license plates deadline set

County officials George F. Morrison and Sheriff Charles M. Denson warn automobile owners to register cars for 1929 within two months. After March 1, drivers without 1929 license tags will be arrested.

Washington County George F. Morrison Charles M. Denson

Radio Listings Highlight 1929 Network Concerts and Programs

United Press notes on radio features for Tuesday listing Hank Simmons show boat old melodrama with effects. WARC Atlantic City 7:15 CST presents George Barrere's small symphony orchestra. WEAF and network 8 CST features Mat Shilkret orchestra with Jane Green. WABC 8 CST offers Paul Whiteman and his orchestra Curtis Institute concert with Wilbur Vans and orchestra.

United Press WARC Network Hank Simmons WPG Atlantic City George Barrere Little Symphony Orchestra WEAF Network 8 CST Mat Shilkret Jane Green WABC Paul Whiteman Curtis Institute Wilbur Vans

Way Down Fast Tickets Available As Play Nears

Tickets for Way Down Fast are still sold at Phillips Hebner's Drug Store with special second balcony seats reserved. Prices are 50 cents for balcony and main floor, two days remain for advance sales, and many expect to buy at the door Wednesday and Thursday. The cast and director promise a tighter production than seven years ago.

Phillips @ Hebner’s

City warns drivers over 1928 license plates

Officials declare a $100 fine plus $1 monthly penalty for driving cars on Washington streets with stale plates after January first. The remedy is immediate purchase of current year licenses. Police say leniency has ended and enforcement will tighten.

Washington

Cantaloupe Seed Destroyed by Fire at Conesville Home

About $600 worth of cantaloupe seed was destroyed when the home of Hal Woolford president of Wolford Bros Inc burned to the ground in Conesville Friday afternoon. The fire started in the kitchen and furniture in other downstairs rooms was saved.

Columbus Junction Hal ©. Woolford Wolford Bros., Inc Conesville

Snow and Cold Move Through Des Moines Area

Federal weather observer Charles D. Reed reported additional snow and colder weather today with a rise in temperature tomorrow. Precipitation covered the state last night with rain in the southeast and snow elsewhere. The southwest logged six and a half inches of snow as night temperatures ranged from 18 to 26 degrees above zero.

Des Moines Charles D. Reed Federal Red Reed

Mrs Ferguson Addresses Federated Church Work

Mrs John Ferguson of New York City spoke at United Presbyterian Church on federated churches work and Christian influence on modern society. She outlined research, the church role in the state and home, Sabbath observance shifts, and urged a more alert united church as she serves as chairwoman of the national Protestant church women commission.

United Presbyterian Church John Ferguson New York City Federated Churches Ferguson Almerea America National Commission of Protestant Church Women of America

Rebel war lord Chang moves on Shantung with 40,000 troops

In Shangtai region, Gen Chang Tsung Chang and ally Chu Pu muster about 40 000 troops to seize Shantung from nationalist forces at Chefoo. Defections swell their ranks as Nanking dispatches a minor force by sea and land reinforcements march from Tsia. Liu Chen Nien pleads for help from Pai Chung Hsi while reinforcements head south amid renewed fighting. Riots in Peking spill into the American Quarter as soldiers police the foreign legations.

Shangat China Chang Tsung-Chang Shantung Chefoo Chang Chu ¥u-Pu Nanking Tsia Liu Chen-Nien Lui Chen-Nie Peking Pai Chung-Hsi

Luncheon Honors 73 Y Team Basketball Winners

At a Saturday noon Y M C A luncheon Victor Mastin presented trophies to captains of winning teams from a recent basketball tournament. Recipients included Marion McAvoy for High School, Tom McElinney for A class, and Daryl Dodder for B class. Harold Ahrens Don Benz assisted serving. Music by a six piece orchestra. Pauline Wilson plans a week in Morning Sun before Des Moines business college.

Victor Mastin Ftollows Marion McAvoy Tom McElinney Daryl Dodder Hoya Harold Ahrens Don Benz Bill Stewart Jane Stewart Jack Lytle Charles Long Harold Schneider Morris Mayo Sym Boys At the Mr. Martin

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