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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1929
Page
1
Army airmen set endurance records with the Question Mark refueling airplane flying 150 hours 40 minutes 14 seconds before one engine failed. Major Spatz ordered a descent. the ship landed at Santa Monica and was towed to Rockwell Field for tests.
Radio listings note Wednesday's top features across stations including WOR WEAF and network ties. Alfredo Oswald performs piano with Palm Olive Hour. Kolster Hour airs before 9 est. Chicago Civic Opera program joins the evening lineup on WRAL Baltimore area channels.
President Hoover tells Iowa delegation he will not interfere with congressional action and supports a simple inaugural ceremony. He opposes a full inaugural ball, favors a March 4 approach, and envisions a limited military parade with governor escorts.
About 45 years old, he died sometime last night in his room at PL A MeLa Mare’s whetening plant two miles south of town. Found this morning by Melan more he was taken for autopsy to determine cause of death possibly indigestion or sudden illness. Little is known about him and no relatives are listed. No viewing plans yet.
The city council set a plan to issue bonds against sewer certificates to pay the contractor for the extension completed last fall. About 42,900 dollars covered the cost with spring taxes and deferred payments for remaining portions. The sewer disposal plant, contracted last year, nears completion and should operate next spring. Routine items filled the meeting as repairs for fire trucks were referred to a committee.
Fire destroyed the Presbyterian church in Missouri Valley Iowa with losses around 40000 dollars. The blaze threatened the manse and a nearby residence before being contained. Investigators cited an overheated furnace as the probable cause.
Clayton Nicholson led the first union service at United Presbyterian Church for a week of prayer observance. Services continue each evening with talks on Thy Kingdom and Thy Kingdom Come and prayers by the pastors. Tonight at 7 20 W Soule of the YMCA will lead with music by the Methodist church choir.
A fragment notes Peruvian aviator Vas bart le makin visiting the region as part of a goodwill mission. The brief mentions South American flyers traveling south for the event.
Richard McCreery of Washington High School announced a declamatory contest to be held Thursday evening in the school auditorium. Top three from three classes advance to state tests, with first-place winners representing Washington and seconds moving to the county center on February 21. Contestants include Henry Little Zeck John Westphal Genevieve Wehr Priscilla Morrison Raymond Witting David Fulton Lavette Ross Marjorie Smith. Judges are experts from the State University of Iowa.
Everette L Stewart was re elected president of the Washington farm bureau federation at a meeting this morning in the county commission room. Max Waterhouse was chosen president elect, with RJ Catlett as secretary and Walter R Brown as treasurer. The group planned electing a voting delegate to the state convention in Des Moines later this month.
Wayland defeated Chester 24 to 20 in a opening round game of the Washington county league. Wayland and West Chester were dominant early and tied to lead the standings as the schedule begins. Wellman and Brighton also played poorly, showing form for upcoming matchups with Wayland and West Chester.
Washington high school prepares for a double header tonight with Sigourney after dedicating a new gymnasium addition. Mt Pleasant visits Friday for a Little Six game, capping a busy week of basketball for the team.
An extreme cold night dipped to three below zero while early morning readings showed zero. Forecasters expect normal transit to resume today as roads improve and snow clears, enabling easier travel on main highways and byways.
York PA January. The murder trial of John Blymyer opens amid witchcraft testimony as Hiamt Clayton Hess and Wilbert Hess press the claim that Blymyer used witchcraft to aid the killing of Nelson Rehmeyer. The defense notes a planned hair seizure to lift a hex and bury it underground.
Senate debate rages over the Kellogg antiwar pact as supporters and opponents clash after a proposed plan to transmit reservations collapses. Negotiations in cloak rooms fail to break the deadlock as James Watson seeks a limited debate timetable amid oil investigation trials and Interior inquiries stall.
Masonic officers of Washinston lodge No A F and AM were installed Friday evening with J B L ty charge and Petit as marshals. Officers inducted included J Pease worshipful JA Hunter senior warden Fy Ward junior wardens A W secretary George McDaniel treasurer TL Brockhart senior f n Lloyd Morrison junior a lor W Kyte senior steward W Ensiin junior steward S Realty tyler. Officers of Amos chapter elected yesterday evening: John Westphal master councillor Orval Kort senior councillor Howard Benn junior counsellor Henry Little scribe and treasurer. officers to be installed and several new members initiated at next Monday evening's meeting.
The Knights of Phyllis and the Knights of Columbus meet in a five hundred tournament final Thursday at the KC hall. It is the third game after IK.P's won the first and KC's took the second. The Thursday winner will claim the overall title.
Representative Dayton spoke to Rotarians at noon yesterday with State Senator William Carden planned to attend but unable to be present due to a minor illness. Dayton pressed for constituency service and urged readiness to act when opportunity arises.
Local hatchery reform expands operations under manager Ramseyer with Millard Maxted of Ames named head of a new service department. Maxted will oversee flocks supplying hatching eggs and supervise flocks at Oskaloosa and Pulaski Iowa to boost production and chick quality.
Residents of Boone praise the Question Mark plane which ended a 156 hour flight at Las Angele yesterday. Former Boone boy Lieut. Harry Halvorsen piloted part of the journey after leaving Boone 12 years ago.
Charles Welsh acquires the Midway Cafe on East Washington Street from a prior owner. James Hote offered a $2.50 prize for a restaurant name, with the selected name Midway Cafe. The Welsh couple now actively manage the business.
Mrs. Van Gabby died about noon today at her Rubio home after suffering from influenza. She was a sister of Mrs. John Chance of Washington and Lee McAvoy of West Chester. Surviving are her husband and one daughter Mrs. Raymond Steinbeck of Rubio. Funeral plans not announced.
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