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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1929
Page
1
Zero degree and below temperatures loom over Iowa tonight with no snow in the forecast. City streets face ice from recent thaw and cold wind, while Cedar Rapids and nearby routes report heavy drifts hindering travel and intercity service.
Judge JG Patterson adjourned court to Monday morning and jurors are to report for the term. Jury entries list cases before the State Highway Commission and several divorces including Hindahl v Hindahl and Tuck v Tuck. A real estate condemnation matter and other civil actions appear on the docket.
The Washington host book declamatory contest was held yesterday evening with three top finishers in each division. Winners advance to state and county rounds in March and February. Judges included Ethel Waterson Susan Baker Hersnel GLa from the department of Iowa.
This evening the Unit ed Presbyterian church hosts the final service of the union observance marking the annual week of prayer. R J Callett of the Baptist church led yesterday's meeting and spoke on missions and education. Members from each church joined in prayer for their denomination's missions.
Iowa Republicans prepare for caucuses to select nominees and appoint patronage committees as the 16th legislature session nears. Senators and most House members are poised to meet, with leadership choices and committee posts to be decided ahead of the Monday opening.
The professional men’s team leads the Y MLC A volleyball league with three straight wins and no defeats as snow and drifting roads hinder travel. Wind and weather hamper matches yesterday and last night as roads stay blocked and many events postponed.
An article notes a funeral held yesterday afternoon at Goodin funeral parlors under the charge of Dr W W Bowers. Burial took place at Woodlayn Cemetery. Pallbearers included Hayes Crayton C hiter Howard Walter Williams Arlington Daniels James Redd and Carl Balien.
John Curry age 14 was found guilty of first degree murder in the slaying of Nel aom Relymeyer 58. The jury also considered a life prison recommendation and began deliberations at 10:45 am. Judge Ray Sherwood presided as Hess trial began after Curry verdict with a similar murder case under way.
Radio lineup for Saturday presents five features from diverse broadcasts. It includes the Cascade Orchestra, a symposium on great composers, and portions from Revita of melodrama, with WEAP and WZ networks listed among the outlets.
Mrs M R L Diesen received word of the death of her brother James M Wilson who died suddenly in California. He had been active in plumbing and civic booster work in Washington and Cedar Rapids before moving to Ottumwa then Des Moines. He leaves a widow and siblings including Miss Louisa Wilson, Howard Wilson, and Owen Wilson, aged about 60, with Nellie B Wilson noted as a teacher.
Washington dispatch reports Senator James A Reed fights to block the treaty in the Senate as anti reservationists rally for a final vote before Reed’s retirement. The scene centers on Reed’s slow march and bitter appeals while committees plan immediate action on a $25,000,000 enforcement appropriation and related measures.
President elect Hoover faces patronage tensions as names for his cabinet circulate. Elihu Root, once secretary of state and pacifist, is not considered for post due to health, while patronage asks surface in New York and Tennessee nominations. Hoover plans potential extra session from April 25 to July 1 to push farm relief and tariff revision.
Mastin states next two Saturdays feature boys basketball across all divisions at the YM. Class A games start in the morning with nine and ten fifteen starts, followed by high school games around 1 20 pm. Rosters are listed for Teams 1 through 4 with captains and players. A tournament last night at IK C hall saw Knights of Columbus defeat Knights of Pythias 168 to 150 as part of the lodge series.
In Harrusberg Pennsylvania a transport plane named Question Mark crashed, killing five crew instantly and two dying later at a hospital. One man was critically injured. survivors were taken to Wellman for a lodge installation event after the accident.
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