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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1930
Page
8
Carl Luther Harned of West Liberty and Ethel Floy Helmer of Iowa City secured a marriage license here yesterday.
An eight pound girl arrived this morning at the home of Mr and Mrs Stanley Marshall three miles south of town. Hardware adds and ends at auction Saturday 230 at Cunningham's. 2927 Sevilla Boice leaves for Des Moines Ames and Rock Springs to visit relatives then Kansas City for hospital dietetics work.
Trustees vote to move the annual summer institute for young people from Humboldt Iowa and form a committee to decide the future site. They also consider invitations from three churches to host the annual convention and name a committee to select among them.
Cleveland report says bus driver John Taylor 36 caused the Berea village crash that killed ten, nine of them children. County coroner A J Pearse called it an unquestioned case of negligence despite an unobstructed view at the railroad crossing. Funeral plans proceed as relatives mourn the victims.
Missed telegraph mentions Mrs Sophie Fiskamp from Watsonville and Mrs E Blaisdell of Santa Barbara accompany the body of Mrs G H Biskamp of Washington Iowa to funeral services at St James Catholic Church in Washington Iowa. Funeral at St Patrick’s Church with burial in Elm Grove Cemetery.
The five powers United States Great Britain France Italy and Japan outline varying aims for naval reductions. The United States seeks parity with Britain while Britain stresses free sea access. France defends its colonial fleet needs, Italy links armaments to security, and Japan calls for easing burdens and reducing suspicion.
J G Wittrig died at his daughter Mary Litwiller s home in Hopedale Illinois after a long Washington residence. He was brother of Peter Wittrig of this city and had visited daughters Sarah Unsickey and Litwiller. Funeral at Eicher church south of Washington with burial in Hicher cemetery expected Saturday.
State Checkers Holloway and Shaw conduct a routine periodical audit of county officials books to ensure accuracy and compliance. The inspection aims to verify financial records and internal controls across departments.
Rev A W Henke spoke at the Ys Men meeting on the topic The International Mind emphasizing global problems and international clubs. Keith Vine and Robert Brinton attended as guests with Vine seeking membership as the club plans two new clubs this year. Lee Holland led a stunt listing phrases tied to firms and merchants for member guessing. Ted Brown announced a district wide membership contest and progress toward two new clubs.
A large crowd of farmers attended the Washington International Co store today for a power farming demonstration. E. E. Cline praised the turnout while lunch, moving pictures, lectures, and equipment inspections filled the afternoon sessions.
Massed huts of Shanghai beggar colony were swept by fire today. Loss of life was not estimated. More than 1500 were left homeless.
Reports from Tarkio Missouri claim the main building of Tarkio College was buried in a fire early this week. Partial details are lacking and verification is awaited as attendees from Washington search for confirmation.
Local brief items report Keith Crossett returning to work at Washington Cleaners after illness, and various community notices. Purchases and auctions listed include coal weighing at Pauls Lumber Co, sale items from Cun ningham's hardware, and hardware items auctioned at two thirty. Ainsworth and Brighton residents are noted with social activity and family news. Activities include Masonic meeting attendance, job changes, and a shop student enrollment plan.
Snippets show events and people around Washington. Mary Juliet Summon returns to school after a bobsled accident. A new daughter Velma Pauling Stafford born to Mr and Mrs Aaron Stafford on South Twelfth Street. Mrs Clarence Logan teaches at Heights school while Miss Lucy Benz is ill. Revival at Baptist church invited. Harry Baker of Columbus Junction visits Washington. T A Michel opens law office in Blair Ridge. Mrs I Co Steele of Haskins shops in Washington. Mr and Mrs Glenn Dunbar of Brighton spend part of the day shopping. Also auctioneer Charles Brown listed with phone 282 and business notices.
Henry Leichig arrived in Washington yesterday from his Wayland home to handle business matters.
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