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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1929

Page

1

Congress Reopens Defer Cruisers Bill

Washington Jan 3 The Senate without a record vote sidetracked the naval cruiser Dill and took up the Kellogg anti war treaty ending the long dispute over precedence between the measures. Congress returns from holidays for a two month final session as opposition lines over the treaty and naval building monopolize attention. The Blaine resolution to modify colony protection is tabled alongside the Moses Reed proposal to guard traditional American foreign policies. Adjournment and battlefield priorities set thus far place treaty consideration before the naval bill and broader appropriations.

Washington Senate Moses-Reed House Favorsny War Department Tiver P Warhington Wavalerwist Dill Borah Foreign Reunions Committee James A. Reed Missouri Reed Flora Hale Naval Affairs Committee

County League To Start Monday In Local City

Secretary L W Soule of the M A A today announced the county basketball league will open Monday at 6 o clock with six teams entered Wellman Krighton Wayland West Chester Ohio and Washington. Three games will be played each Monday for five weeks at the Y with schedule rules and further details to be released later.

L. W. Soule Soule Phere Wellman Krighton Wayland West Chester Ohio Washington

Residents petition for grading and graveling of Washington Wayland road

Nearly five hundred names were filed with the auditor to present to the county board of supervisors asking for grading and graveling of the Washington Wayland road this year. The petition includes Washington businesses and residents along the south road. The board has routine business to attend to but may hear the petition early next week and decide what action to take. The annual county home inventory is scheduled soon by the supervisors.

County Board of Supervisors Washington-Wayland Road Washington Supereisors

Jailed on Check Charge in Wellman Case

Justice of the Peace W E Barber sentenced Harold Romine of Wellman to thirty days in the county jail for passing bad checks. He was accused of cashing several phony drafts in the county.

Justice of the Peace W. E. Barber Harold Romine Wellman

Reapportionment Proposal Filed in House Districts

Washington Jan 2 Immediate reapportionment of representatives in the House was requested today in a bill introduced by a Speaker Republican Michigan. The measure was submitted as an amendment to the pending 1930 census bill.

Washington U.R Representatives House Seander Michigan

Keswick Team Plays Tonight on Local Court

Keswick hosts a strong independent aggregation in a highly anticipated game at home. The Washington quintet carries a growing reputation after recent success and draws solid community support from local basketball fans.

Keswick Arnist Y.om. CA Kewick Washington Quinter 60 Munity

Muscatine High Hosts Washington in Derby Friday

Muscatine high school fans prepare for the annual Muscatine versus Washington basketball showdown Friday night at the local gym. Both teams are expected to provide a tight contest with a large crowd anticipated, reflecting a well matched rivalry.

Muscatine-Washion Burlington Fairfield Burlington Muscatine Washington

Sunday Schools Meet January 15 in West Chester

Announcement by Walter Leet president of Washington county Sunday- tion states all denominations will convene January 15 at the Baptist church in West Chester. Walter Hutton and C G Herbrechts will lead talks and conferences after a new program for county Sunday schools is introduced.

Walter Leet Washington County Sundation Baptist Shurch West Chester Walter Hutton C. G. Herbrecht Deine Ar

Charge Shalea With Killing Deep Charge In Dutch Creek Area

Trial of Charles Shalea for violating state game laws by killing two does at the Lott DArmand place near the Brookhart property began before Justice W E Barber. Hearing opened around eleven, adjourned to 2:30. Shalea arrested by deputy E L Breitembach after a group of four men was seen with rifles nearby. No other arrests reported.

Charles Shalla Dutch Creek W. E. Barber Shaila E. L. Breitembach Lott Darmand Brookhart

Y. W. C. A. Hosts Overnight Event Details

Report notes a YWCA overnight gathering with women assistants and joint involvement with the Y.M.C.A. in the jettenal area. W corps officers helped organize the program while publicity was first issued. Hoggenoning of Ottun oversees a stay at the Montgomery Ward building. he travels to Keokuk and then Estherville after two weeks.

Y. Woc YY. W Y. M W. Corps W. M. Hoggenoning Ottun Montgomery Ward Keokuk Central State Construction Company Estherville

Many Donations Made for Furnishing of Nurses' Home

Donors listed by H. H. McCleery fund the nurses home with building and furnishing gifts. Contributions include Rotary Club of Washington $100 for building, Alumni Association $150 for Alumni Room, various clubs and individuals funding curtains, mirrors, clocks, and living room furnishings. Names span Rotary, American Legion, churches, and many private donors.

Iawa Sexton & Go Chicago A. W. Roeder Alumni Association Fred J. Stewart Independent Mrs Walter R. Brown Lixin Priscilla Club W. Wells Little @ Pratt W. Ll. Alvorn M. D American Legion Ab Anderson Anonymous Associate Presbyterian Church Marsh W. Bailey H. A. Baxter M. Been Jossom B. E Sunda M. H. Church C. A. Borve M.D J. G Friend of the Hospital Glenn Louie Jane Columbus Living Lake C. Ww. Me H.R. Masson Ola & Harmon Fort Sher Thomas Simpson Fred B. Stutsman M Clifford Thorne A. F. Hoo Arthur Wead W. P. Wells Waite Shrine Ben

Information on hospital nurses home financing and plans

Chairman H H McCleery reports donations and pledges for the nurses home amounting to 2494.25 with a total project cost near 36449.95 and a building fund balance of 56.05. The fireproof wing features steel structure concrete floors Des Moines brick and vapor vacuum heating.

Uilding H. H. McCleary Walter R. Brown Mel Alice Lemmon Neiswanger Oskaloos Towa

Lupten's Contribution to Journal on Markers by Women’s Relief Corps

The Journal reports the panel overstepped by covering markers placed by the Women's Relief Corps and memorial trees. It notes a generous contribution by Ly Be Lupe to tarnish markers at East Rice and install them without charge, with the tablet costs paid by the WBC.

Women’s Relief Corps East Rice

Washington County Dedicates New Nursing Home Building

A newly completed colonial style nursing home at the Washington county hospital grounds opens with a dedication program led by hospital officials. The $36,500 project, funded by hospital earnings and local contributions, includes a training wing and alumni room, with praise for key contributors and plans for future completion noted.

Washington County Eardley Wellman I Board Ands Mouse R. Mayberry Cedar Bank H. H. McCleery Th Hospital Mics Ella Retan W. W Bowers Smouse Washington Mush 3 Cleary Winfield Sr Smowise Imaton County Edivice Clare Street

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