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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1924

Page

14

Piano Recital And Socials At Local Homes

Miss Allee McCrory presented a piano recital at Miss Irene DeLong’s home with Miss De Jong assisting. Guests included Miss Ruth Marie Morrison and the McCrory family, followed by readings, songs, and a two course luncheon. Separate social events featured bridge, Priscilla club, and a luncheon for YWCA attendees.

Irene DeLong West Washington Street Allee McCrory Miss McCrory Irene DeJong Turtle Dove Iano Red Riding Hood Canning Miss DeLong Washington Ruth Marie Morrison Helen Ruth Sartor Elizabeth Ann Martha McCrory Dorothy Lovett Bert Dil J. R. McCrory M. ©. De-Long George Mexwell

Extradition Hearing On Bank Wrecker Delayed

Gov Kendall indefinitely postpones the extradition hearing for Frank Bedow a former Sioux City bell boy wanted in South Dakota for bank wrecking at Parker 58 D Bedow’s lawyers asked for deferral via telegram prompting the delay in Des Moines Iowa January 30 Associated Press report

Associated Press Des Moines Frank Bedow Sioux City South Dakota Parker N. E. Kendall Bedow

Decision Impacts Forty Iowa Sand and Gravel Firms

Des Moines reports the executive council ordered a three cent per ton charge on sand and gravel taken from state streams. The levy, retroactive to January 1, 1930, applies under legislative authorization. Land and gravel companies receive six month leases on gravel beds under the new rules.

Associated Press Des Moines Iowa Executive Council

Absence of Senator Reed Delays Bok Peace Award Hearing

In Washington on a date unclear due to reporting error, the Senate committee investigating the Bok peace prize session was open but postponed because Senator Reed of Missouri was absent. The proceedings focused on ongoing questions about the award and related nominations.

The Associated Press Washington Reed Democrat Missouri Senate

Announcements from local fraternal groups and clubs

Notice Zeredatha Council No 21 R and M will confer this work Thursday evening at eight oclock Preparations for the super excellent masters degree in March. The Independent Club meets Thursday afternoon with Mrs John Pratt The Kolah club postponed two weeks Bethlehem Commandery Knights Templar meet Wednesday evening with work in the order of the temple Refreshments served Moose Lodge social Thursday evening Music by Highland Four

Zeredatha Council No R. and & M D. L. Carbaneh J. M Independent Club John Pratt Bethlehem Commandery Knights Templar Order of the Temple H. T. Carris E. C Moose Lodge Highland Four

Community group notices and meeting reminders

A column of organized notices lists church and fraternal group meetings scheduled through late January and February. Events include Missionary Societies, D of A, M W A, W R C, PA Chapter, and Damascus Shrine gatherings with times, hosts, and occasional special instructions.

Rail amalgamation improves service across Britain in first year

Britain’s rail system after 12 months of merging 120 companies into four groups shows cheaper fares and better service. Passengers pay about 50 percent above prewar rates, while freight and excursion fares drop. dock charges fall and vast modernization plans costing up to 200 million dollars are set to roll out, with electrification and standardization driving quicker London to Scotland routes and new rolling stock.

London England Scotland Wales Ministry of Transport Great Western Swindon Paddington Southern Railway

Democrats push for shipping board probe in House

Democratic leaders in the House announced plans to appoint a special committee to investigate the affairs of the Shipping Board. The move signals a formal inquiry into management and operations at the agency.

Associated Press Washington House Shipping Board

Shortage Found at People's Bank of McKeesport

Harrisburg officials announced a $74 940 shortage in the funds of the People's Bank of McKeesport Pennsylvania. State banking secretary P G Cameron said a warrant has been issued for J M Baker the bank president.

Harrisburg People’s Bank of Mc

Baptist missionary program meeting announced

Notice states a Baptist missionary program will be held at the church on Friday afternoon at 2 30. The address given is 812.

Baptist Missionary Program

Presbyterian choir to hold special Thursday rehearsal

There will be no regular rehearsal this week. All ladies in the choir together with girls of the C E society will meet for rehearsal Thursday evening at 7:30.

Presbyterian Choir C. E. Society

Monument dealer convention trip leads Lupton and McCleery to Des Moines

L. B. Lupton and Howard Mc Cleery departed today to attend the state convention of monument dealers in Des Moines.

L. B. Lupton Howard McCleery Des Moines Monument Dealers

Journal Want Ad Teases Valuable Payouts and Tips

A short, promotional notice urges readers to monitor the Journal Want section for potential payouts and insider tips. It hints at limited opportunities and the chance to gain benefits by acting soon.

Prizes Awarded at Hereford Show Grounds

At Des Moines Iowa on January 30 prize awards were announced as Hereford breeders gathered for the Hereford show. A proposal to select a herd to represent the American Polled Hereford Breeders Association at Chicago Denver and Kansas City shows next fall was debated. Winners include Des Moines Printing Company cup for best fitted animal awarded to Star Grove Stock Farms West Liberty Iowa and Wallace Farmer cup for grand champion bull awarded to Renner Stock Farms Hartford City Indiana.

Associated Press Des Moines Chicago Denver Kansas City State Fair Grounds F. K. Henry San Antonio Des Moines Printing Company Star Grove Stock Farms West Liberty Iowa R. C. Glaves Lewiston G. E. Pettigrew and Sons Flandreau S. D Ladies’ Auxiliary The Association Renner Stock Farms Hartford City Ind P. M. Christensen Lone Rock J. J. Keilener Patterson Henry Schnoor

Advance in Pennsylvania crude oil prices raises rates

Pittsburgh reports another rise in crude oil values with a 25 cent per barrel increase on the best grades and 15 cents on cheaper grades. Corning and Hageland grades show no change.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Corning Hagland

Mayor of Bavarian town assassinated in raid

Mayence Germany reports the mayor of Roxheim in the Bavarian Palatinate was assassinated today as troops moved through the town from the railway station. The slain official was linked to the autonomous movement in the province amid wartime unrest.

Associated Press Mayence Germany Roxheim Bavarian Palatinate

DC Supreme Court Upholds Demurrers in Cantonments Trial

The eu preme court of the District of Co lumbia sustained demurrers of Benedict Crowell former assistant secretary of war and six others indicted in cases linked to wartime cantonment construction.

Associated Press Washington Eupreme Court District of Columbia Benedict Crowell

Miners Use Tin Hats as Rock Fall Protection

Miners wear tin hats once used in World War I as head protection against rock and ore falls. The helmets labeled on hats protect workers in California West Virginia Oklahoma and other mining regions. The repurposed gear reflects wartime equipment finding civilian use in dangerous mining environments.

California West Virginia Oklahoma

Primary Law of Friendship

A compact maxim notes that true friends exchange only honorable treatment and deeds. It states that friendship relies on mutual honor and that we respond with actions that uphold fairness and integrity.

Meeting Notice of Missionary Society at Mrs Aches

The Second division of the Women s Missionary society of the First United Presbyterian church will meet with Mrs Jennie Aches on Friday afternoon at 2 39 gst.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church A. Anderson Vernon Crull Woman's Missionary Society of the Second United Presbyterian Church Sam McCleery Ella Montgomery the Presbyterian Church Chal Ford Women's Missionary Society of The First United Presbyterian Church Jennie Aches

Man Shot by Mabel Normand's Chauffeur in Serious Condition

Courtland Dines, operator for Mabel Normand, is in a very serious condition after a New Year's night shooting. Dr. Guy Cochran says Dines cannot appear in court for at least fifty days, per an affidavit filed today.

Associated Press Los Angeles Calif Courtland Dines Denver Horace A. Greer Mabel Normand Guy Cochran

Fast Passenger Train Wrecks Near Oil City

The first Pittsburgh passenger train on the Pennsylvania Railroad was wrecked at St George just south of Oil City. A relief train with doctors and nurses was dispatched from Oil City after the accident.

Associated Press Oil City Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Railroad St. George Here

Three Iowa students plead not guilty to bootlegging

In Iowa City three University of Iowa students pleaded not guilty after police found liquor in their rooms. Identified as Elmer Brady of Independence, Paul Christensen of Danville, and Cecil Marshall of Wapello, they admitted ownership but said the liquor was not for sale.

Associated Press Iowa City University of Iowa Elmer Brady Independence Paul Christensen Danville Cet'l Marshall Wapello

Georgia GOP Chief John L. Phillips Indicted in Army Lumber Case

The District of Columbia Supreme Court overruled demurrers and ruled that John L. Phillips Georgia Republican state chairman and nine others must stand trial on charges tied to the sale of surplus lumber from army cantonments.

Associated Press Washington John L. Phillips Georgia Supreme Court of the District of Columbia

Notable Quote On Labor and Fable From Toledo Blade

A witty Toledo Blade line mocks advising a modern slugeird to lead a strike by persuading the ant colony. The quip contrasts old wisdom with contemporary labor action and the folly of mass persuasion.

Toledo Blade

No Rice Paper in Cigarettes and Chinese Art

The article states that the so called rice paper used for cigarettes is not rice paper at all and explains that the Chinese color sketches are drawn on paper made from tree pith.

Bank Heist In Jasper Totals Ten Thousand Dollars

Two unmasked men robbed the Farmers Bank of Jasper Tennessee of ten thousand dollars today. Two suspects were at large as authorities investigated the daylight robbery in Chattanooga vicinity reports.

Chattanooga Tenn Farmers’ Bank of Jasper

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Elsie Minick Bridge Club George Rudiger Mary Forman Joe Wright Priscilla Club Walter Brown Dawson East Main Street Helen Livingston Dorothy Sparbuck Jiliene Carpentier Lake Okoboji Miss Ensign Carolyn McCleery Evelyn Gibson Ellen Morrison Miss Sparbuck Miss Carpentier Ellen Kolah Club Children's Missionary Society 19Th Century Club E. C. Eleher Young Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Chapter 5 Ss. W. Livingston Rebekah Damascus Shrine No J. G. Moriarty E. V. Simons Noticoe A. F A.M W. M Ainsworth West Chester King's Heralds Farmer's Union West Chester King's Heralds Barbara Bauer ASK Investigation OF Shipping Board Discover Hereford OUR Concord Harness Tooman’s Leather Shop Iowa Ave Jake Hendrickson Haskins Lemley & Dempsey F. & M. Bank Bldg Washington, Iowa Bonde For Stant Bandits Physicians and Surgeons A. John Droz West Main St S. H. Bateman M. D. Blair Frank Boller City Mutual W. Washington St T. J. Pease Farmers and Merchants Bank Blue Mutual J.D. Dayton Westchester Washington County Austin Sutherland R. R T. A. Michels Morrison & Morrison Brookhart Bros. Law—Abstracts Federal Farm Loana Opera House Mutual Phone J. Wilson C. C. Wilson Wilson & Wilson Journal J. W. Butterfield Washington Loan and Trust Company Livingston & Eicher Abstract Department C. V. Brown South of Water Works
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