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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1927

Page

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More Troops Land Today in Nicaragua Crisis

United States forces expanded in Nicaragua as 150 marines arrived from the Galveston at Corinto to guard the Managua legation and American interests. President Coolidge ordered the deployment amid growing foreign involvement and Senate moves to summon Secretary Kellogg for testimony on the intervention.

Managua Nicaragua Corinto U. S Galveston Eberhart New York Kellogg Washington, D. C Coolidge United States United States Legation State Department Senate Committee Ding Genate Foreign Relations Committee Latin America T. S. Vaca Pan- American Federation of Labor Senate Foreign Relations Committee Kelloge Wheeler Montana

Few Veterans Seek Bonus Certificate Loans in Washington

Banks in Washington report only a small number of World War I veterans have asked for loans on government issued bonus certificates. Institutions advise holding certificates for future value rather than borrowing now. Legion leaders largely support keeping certificates instead of borrowing at this time.

Washington Legion Uterans

Kutsch Denies Expulsion From University

Sioux City Iowa January 5 Nick Kutsch Hawkeye football star denied reports he had been expelled from the University of Iowa He said he intended to return Thursday and finish the second semester He added he had not been kicked out and that any action would have to be known to him The university dean of men Robert Reviow said he had taken no such action and Kutsch attributed his delay to a late start in classes after Christmas vacation

Sioux City University of Iowa Nick Kutsch Hawkeye Robert Reviow University Kutsch Thursda

Second Prayer Service Draws Larger Crowd

The second weekly meeting of the prayer service drew a crowd at least a third larger than Monday. Dr. F W Eastwood spoke on The Relation of Prayer to Israel from Samuel to the Close of the Old Testament, urging obedience, vision, and broader objectives in prayer. The Wednesday speaker will be Rev Willard Wylie.

Jessie J. Miller J. E. Ream Walter Johnson Kenneth Carris Glenn Conrad F. W. Eastwood Israe Samuel Br. Eastwood God David Solomon Eastwood Mfe Temple Elijah Isaiah Daniel Israel Washington Willard Wylie

Legion officer’s call to duty at Leon Beatty post meeting

At the Leon Beatty post monthly gathering last evening a local Legion officer urged action driven by prudent financial needs, emphasizing discipline and service over wealth. The remarks framed the group’s ongoing community obligations and the importance of collective support.

Legion Leon Beatty

Des Moines Legisaltors Arrive to Seek Speaker Support

Des Moines Iowa January 5 Republican legislators arrive for a sixty day session. L V Carter Hardin county seeks speaker and sets up at Hotel Savory with 66 house pledges. Dr T L Wolfe Linn county his rival plans a headquarter at Savory. Wolfe backs bank guaranty deposit law as caucus to choose speaker approaches.

Des Moines L. V. Carter Hardin County House of Representatives Hotel Savory Carter House T. L. Wolfe Linn County Wolfe

Northwest Iowa bankers rally oppose state road bond and seek bank deposits guarantee

The northwest Iowa road and bank convention with delegates from 26 counties adopted resolutions opposing a 100 million state road bond issue and supporting a bank deposit guarantee law. They urged federal Reserve to accept real estate for credit and approved a McNary-Haugen farm relief bill request.

Emmetsburg Iowa Torough Highway Commission J. J. Allen Des Moines Federal Reserve Bank Congress McNary-Haugen

Indefinite Road Plans Await State Action

No definite announcement has yet came from the state highway commission on graveling or improving primary highways in Washington county this year. Plans may not be formulated until late winter or early spring and could be revised after legislative action. The commission awaits state assembly decisions on road matters before proceeding.

Washington County State Commission State Assembly

Accused Treasurer of Dubuque County Resigns

C B Mullin who held the Dubuque County treasurer post for three terms resigned the new term. The county board may name a successor within a day or two. Mrs Mullin has asked to be considered for the office. The grand jury may investigate Mullin’s conduct, though no inquiry has begun yet.

Dubuque Iowa C. BE. Mullin Mullins Grand Jury Mullin

Washington Faces Burlington In Big Friday High School Clash

Washington and Burlington high schools prepare for a highly anticipated Friday basketball game at the local gym. Washington, rebuilding from last season’s close loss, expects stronger shooting with Fisher Bain H Tucker Baker Lytle Crone in the forward rotation. Turner and Weaver anchor guards as the two Tuckers show improved consistency.

Lovcal Washington Burlington Burington Snook E” ‘Turner Tiedge Burton Wey McKinstry Fisher Bain H. Tucker Baker Lytle Crone

Y's Men's Club Receives New Members

The Wash ington Y's Men's Club held a weekly meeting with twenty three members present. New members were initiated with a "spirit of 76" and a "spirit of 26" demonstration, which was not well received by existing members who walked out. New officers were installed including Richard MecCleery as president Hill Holland as secretary and treasurer Clarence Logan as vice president and Harry Kreider Lee Holland and Jesse Miller as board directors.

Washington Y's Club Nhow Richard MecCleery Hill Holland Clarence Logan Harry Kreider Lee Holland Jesse Miller Direcors

Road Commission Plans Likely to Change This Year

The article notes statewide road issues may force the road commission to revise plans. Last summer gravelling filled fifteen miles from Washington to Johnson county through Kaland, with aims for further improvements this year possibly altered by new developments.

Road Commission Washington Johnson County Kaland

British Reinforcements Move to Hankow Amid Chinese Unrest

British naval reinforcements head toward Hankow as Chinese mobs attack the British concession. US gunboats and several British destroyers and cruisers move up the Yangtze from Shanghai to or near Hankow, with American, British, and other foreign vessels on alert after clashes in Hankow and nearby cities.

United Press Hankow Central China Yang Tse Shanghai Hongkong Wu Chang Hanyan Nan Hwankow United States

Legion Posts Plan County Organization Across North Iowa

At Leon Beatty post meeting the American Legion began steps to form a Washington county unit. Dr P L Ketter leads county work in the north part of the first Iowa district. Posts in Wellman Kalona Riverside Ainsworth Brighton Crawfordsville Washington already back the plan. Committee members Cloyce Kerr and Waller Conner will represent the post.

Leon Beatty Amerian Legion Washington County Legion P. L. Ketter First Iowa Wellman Kalona Riverside Ainsworth Brighton Crawfordsville Wastington Washington Cloyce Kerr Waller Conner

Anderson and Stranaky Obtain City Marriage License

Arl D Anderson of Washing ton and Muriel L Stranaky of Wellman obtained a marriage license today in a district clerk office proceeding.

Arl D. Anderson Washington Muriel L. Stranaky Wellman

Final High School Tournament Dates Set for Iowa

Iowa City January 5. Three days of basketball March 17 18 and 19 determine the state champion in an eight team elimination tourney at the University of Iowa. Classes A and B hold sectional meets before eight district finals with one finalist from each district.

Iowa City Iowa University of Iowa PP. E. Belting George A. Brown Iowa High School Athletic Association Secretary Brown

Consolidation Unites Cox Motor Co and Studebaker Garage

Today the Cox Motor Company and the Studebaker Garage in Washington announce their consolidation. Ray Cox gains expanded service capacity and storage while I W Shenefelt focuses on Studebaker sales and service. Oral Sweet and Guy Stansbury join the sales and service teams, with Lew Baker supporting the Studebaker department.

Washington Ray Cox Cox Motor Company I. W. Shenefelt Studebaker Stuedbaker Cox Mr. Cox Studebakers Mr. Schenefelt Oral Sweet Schenefelt Guy Stansbury Lew Baker

Start Movement For A Drum Corps

Leon Beatty post of the American Legion plans a drum and bugle corps formed from Legion members. Maynard Brown leads the effort, elected to organize and recruit as many service men as possible to join. Eighteen members showed interest and more are urged to declare early for rapid development.

Leon Beatty American Legion Legion Maynard Brown Brown Bill’ Brown

First 1927 Baby Announced Thursday

The countywide contest offers gifts from Washington merchants for the first 1927 baby born in the county. Journal asks physicians to report births by tomorrow noon with date time baby's name parental names other children and physician.

Washington Journal

Consolidation to Create StudesBak er Garage Business

A merger aims to combine the Betterment of Washington with another party to boost business for both sides and benefit customers. The new venture will operate under the name Studes baker garage.

Washington Studes Baker Garage

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agua—Senate Proto Com DR. Eastwood Ian Church Dubuque County Y’s Ital of U.S Peking Ford Wuhu Yang Tse River Nanking Legion Posts OF County Muscatine Legion Post National Association of Blind World War Veterans Good Fellows Movement Jay Brown Henry Booth Warrington Mounty Camp Dodge Camp Ray Cox and Ira Shenefelt Legion Post Ganization GION
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