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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1929

Page

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Wilson named seventh member of federal farm board

Washington July 12 Charles S Wilson a dairy farmer near Hall New York and former New York agricultural commissioner was announced as the seventh member of the new federal farm board He was endorsed by about 20 farmers organizations including the dairyman s league of New York New York Fruit Growers cooperative and the New York State Grange A final member remains to be appointed but not before the board meets Monday at the White House

Washington Charles S. Wilson New York State Federal Farm, Board White House Wilson Hall N. Y Cornell University New York Horticultural Society Qian Dairyman’s League of New York New York Fruit Growers Cooperative New York State Grange

Westphal Wins Consolation Cup at Junior Invitational

Westphal of Washington captured the consolation cup in the Junior Invitational golf tournament at Rock Island after losing his first match. Shannon Benz and Barclay also performed well, gaining experience in the event.

Victor Westphal Washington Rock Island Red William Shannon Don Benz Charles Barclay

Saturday's Five Best Radio Features 1929

Radio feature rundown lists The Cavalcade on WEAF at 6:00 with network, WJZ 6:45 featuring Goldman and band, WIR Detroit at 7:00 CST with symphony, T F and network, and Shilkret's orchestra on WEAF at 7:00 CST. B A Rolfe's dance music noted.

United Press WEAF WJZ Goldman Band Detroit NBC Symphony T. F Jel Shilkret B. A. Rolfe

Tragic Fire Kills 12 Boy Scouts and Cadets in Demonstration

In Gillingham Kentland a fire safety demonstration turned deadly as flames engulfed a dummy house. Twelve youths died and five rescuers were near death while hundreds watched. Officials rushed alarms as mothers fainted and crowds reeled at the tragedy.

Gillingham Seve

Everett Bailey Dies in Colorado War Hero Funeral Nearby

Everett Mailer, 34, son of Mr and Mrs John J Bailey of 627 East Second Street, died in Denver Colorado this morning. He served overseas during World War I and returned as a second lieutenant. His parents leave for Denver to attend the St Marys church service later today.

Everette Mailer John J East Second Street Denver Colorado France Neavo Bailey St Mary's Church Mom

Winfield Enthusiastic Welcome for Washington Hussars Band

Winfield residents praised the Washington Hussars for their first concert of the season. The mature, experienced group delivered a varied program from classical melodies to popular tunes, with standout solos by cornet and snare drummer. The performance drew strong applause and promises of a repeat show next Wednesday.

Winfield The Washington Hussars Peoples Real Washington Wint Hal Reister

Convict Two for $133000 Mail Robbery in Chicago

Virgil Litzinger and John Flannery were found guilty in federal court of participating in the $133 000 Evergreen mail train robbery near Chicago on February 25 1928. The verdict closes the case with five other gang members dead or jailed, while Litzinger and Flannery face concurrent long sentences with Postmaster General officials and witnesses including Mrs Creaver contributing to the conviction.

Chicago Cleaver Gan All Rollers Virgil Litainger John Flannery Theovernment Atea Vars Litzinger Flannery Charles Limpy Atlanta Fran Meccia Willim Donovan Lawrence O'Brien Charles Warton Leavenworth Penitent Jackson Louis Paderson Langer

Walley Family Links to Washington and Denver Educator

Everett Walley born October 10 1894 in Keo son of John and Jessie Walley. He attended St James and St Ambrose College then taught finance at St Regis College Denver. He served in a Montana regiment in World War I and later lived in Tucson Denver and Washington. Survived by wife Cora Ray and five children Janet Virginia Everette Teresa and Joseph. Several siblings listed. death followed a summer visit to Washington.

Kcott Everette Bailey Keot John Jessie Stirlen) Walley Washington St. James Tucson Arizona Denver University of Ariona Colorado University At Boulder St. Regis College Bailey Cora Ray Farmington Janet Virginia Everette Teresa Joseph Cathryn A. G. Wilcox Davenport R. E. Gowey Phoenix Ariz John A New York City Tom W Ottumwa Leonard G W. Kenneth Jakewood J.cletus Gerald C Chicago Exerette

Demonstration in Honor of American Flyers Planned in Rome

In Rome on July 12 a major public demonstration honors two American flyers Roger Q Williams and Lewis A Yancey. Officials from the city and diplomatic corps prepare to attend in Piazza Cavour with a formal reception at city hall before a royal audience and aviator decorations.

Rome Ife Theiplomatic Corps Roger Q. Williams Lewis A. Yancey Piazza Coton Henito Muse Ity Hall Stancey Williams Rossoro Alexander ©. Kirk Fletch Italo Balbo Francesco de Pinedo

Washington County Pilot Flies From Kansas City

John Miller son of Mr and Mrs Sam Miller of Washington flew a two hour twenty six minute training flight from Kansas City with F 2 Shelton to Fred Palmer field east of town. Miller, a Porter Field student, neared thirty six hours in training toward his pilot license and plans to continue to What Cheer and return to Kansas City.

John Miller Sam Miller Miller F. 2 Shelton Porter Field Kansas City Fred Palmer Porter Field Flying School Thie I School Porter School United States Texas Dallas Washinington County

Logan Not Guilty in Pett y Larceny Case

Justice of the Peace W A Whiting found Lem vozan of West Chester not guilty yesterday afternoon after a Wednesday trial on petty larceny charges. The case involved an alleged theft of corn from R C Ferguson of West Chester. the man’s death was reported this morning.

W. A. Whiting Lem Vozan West Chester Logan R. C. Ferguson

Arrest of Mrs Ying Kao on opium charge in San Francisco

Mrs Ying Kao wife of the Chinese consul here was arrested on opium smuggling charges. Federal authorities tied the case to similar prosecutions and found about six hundred thousand dollars worth of opium in her trunks. Suen Foon fled from the Ying Kao home after the arrest as federal officers pursued him. Mr and Mrs Paul Benell plan to move from Washington to Mt Pleasant this week for new positions.

San U.P Ying Kao Chinnsul Washington Kao Chin San Francisco Suen Foon Paul Benell Mt. Pleasant Mr. Benell Howglin Department Store

Coach and Music Teacher Elected in Washington Schools

James Shultz of Unionville Missouri chosen as high school athletic coach and physical training instructor. Elfriedo Cartano of Monticello Iowa inked to teach music for next year. Shultz arrives from Talonsville Missouri with coaching success and previous all state honors. Cartano to oversee high school and junior high music, while Florence Peterson continues grade school instruction.

Washington J. H. Peet James Shultz Unionville Igh Elfriedo Cartano Monticello Iowa Mine Careane Eaeear Sincol Uals Cooma MG Bil Coltege Auening Grinnell Malcom Bib Ohchiettas San Si Faanto Florence Peterson Dent

Chinese leaders depart for capitals amid tense international scene

Manchester July 1 dispatches report General Chiang Kai Shek Yen Hsi Shan and General Yuan Shih Kai left Beijing and Manchuria for their capitals after a conference over China’s seizure of major Easter airway branches and removal of Russian participation in management. Up to 361 reported deportations of communists to Russia.

Manchester Eng Peping Wester Guardian Manchuria Russia

D Jenkins Dies in Davenport Office Building

D Davenport Ia July 12 UR D Jenkins 65 who came here from Washington Ta Tuesday was found dead this morning in an office building where he worked as a night watchman Death followed smoke of ap? oxy which occurred after his lunch The body on a table where he rested after eating was found by Henry A Peel The death was reported to Washington by telegram from the Davenport police chief to notify Mrs Jenkins at 609 East Street Mayor John W Applegate conveyed the message Jenkins had lived in Washington for years and the family formerly lived at Keota The funeral arrangements were expected this afternoon

Davenport, Ja UR D. Jenkins Washingon Jenkins Offtck Hery A. Peel Mr Jenkins Washington Davenport East Steet John W. Applegate Keota

Endurance flight pilots push refueling record toward 250 hours

Culver City California July 12 Four pilots chase a 250 hour refueling endurance mark in a dramatic air battle as Loren Mendell and R B Pete Reinhart push limits amid chatter about privacy and hover bath plans.

Culver City Cal Man Loren Mendell R. B Pete” Reinhart

West and South to Receive Federal Reserve Aid

The Federal Reserve Board will extend ample credit to farmers in the South and West to move crops to market. Officials expect rediscounts and loans totaling up to 200 million dollars within three weeks, with funds routed through central reserve banks to marketing agencies and farmers.

Federal Reserve Board Central Reserve Banks Wall Street Reserve Board Federal Reserve System Jon

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