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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1929

Page

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Sweden’s aviators forced down near Reykjavik during Atlantic crossing

Sweden’s Captain Ahrenberg Axel Floden and radio operator Robert Ljungland were forced to land near Skaptaros Iceland after their seaplane developed a fuel leak on the way to New York. They emerged unharmed with minor motor damage as Icelandic and Danish vessels aided theCorrection efforts.

Revijavik Teeland Sweden Skaptaros Iceland New York Albin Ahrenberg Axel Floden Aind Robert Ljungland Veden Reykjavik Meshantes Esta Hen’ Ers Skaptavos Puent Av Ahrenberg Stockholm Rands Junkers Bergen Norway Rersen Kristiansal Rad Land of Perpetual Das Copenhen Allende

Champion Peanut Pusher Moving On To New Fields Today

COLORADO SPRINGS. Colo niel UPB Witeman who quit plast to push peanut up Pike's Peak with his nose, ratched two or three bottles full of linament on his aching joints today and looked for new mountains to surmount. Undisputed goober-propeller of all time, Bill, or rather his manner, Mrs. Bill, announced that with Pike's Peak conquered they would move on to the Grand Canyon.

Colorado Springs Pike's Peak Bill Grand Canyon Bui Sams

Catholic Sisters Hurt in Collision Near Galesburg

Six people injured in a collision on the state road west of Galesburg. Sisters M Germie M Ladislaus and M Immaculata from Sacred Heart Fort Madison were gravely hurt and taken to St Marys Hospital in Galesburg. Peter Vardaman, hospital employee, escaped with minor injuries and Mrs C W Walker and Mrs Mabel Scott of Galesburg suffered painful injuries but were not hospitalized.

Galesburg M. Germie M. Ladislaus M. Immaculata Fort Madison St. Mary's Hospita Peter Vardaman Peoria CW. Walker Mabel 4 Scott Wardaman

Vacation Bible Schools Open in Washington Churches

Two daily Vacation Bible Schools opened at Washington churches, Presbyterian and Baptist. The Presbyterian session runs three weeks with 74 attending the first day, while the Baptist program lasts two weeks with 56 on opening day. The Baptist faculty includes Mrs. A Wing, Mrs. J. Catlett, Mrs. Howard Sitter, Nellie Wyte, Doris Fields, and Rev. Wing directing the boys program. Charlotte Campbell is the pianist.

Washington Baptist F. W. Eastwood Presbyterian Church the Baptist Seh A Wing J. Catlett Howard Sitter Nellie Wyte Doris Fields Wing Charlotte Campbell

Strikers get aid from labor groups in Southeast turmoil

In Plazabethton Tennessee a large bus was dynamited at Beulah Dean terminal near Stoney Creek during protracted strikes at the Bem bazstoff rayon. In Gastonia North Carolina labor officials moved to defend 70 arrestees tied to the Aderholt case after police and deputies were shot during disturbances. Beal, linked to the textile works union, faced possible lynching before arrest in Spartanburg South Carolina following a chase from Gastonia.

Plizabethton Tenn UPA Beulah Dean Ead Stoney Creek Bembazstoff Rayon Gastonia N.C Orvill F. Aderholt George Moore Aderholt Fred Erwin Real Southern Orriver National Textile Works Union American Federation of Labor Northafolina Beal Spartanbur 3. C K. C. Byres Satuday Jonsly

Lodge Members Decorate Graves Across Several Cemeteries

Sunday Decoration Day drew many Washington lodge and association members. Odd Fellows and Rebekahs gathered at their hall for an address by Dr. SP Telford and memorial rites. Graves at Woodlawn and Elm Grove received flowers. 79 graves decorated across groups with Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters rites. Firemen and Woodmen also observed memorials. J C Ford newly added to graves. A Riley Memorial Park was noted as a regional land purchase tied to James Whitcomb Riley.

Washington Lodge Odd Fellows and Rebekah SP. Telford Rebekah Lodge Telford Woodlawn Odd Fellows Rebekats Wood Knights of Pythias Pythian ‘Sisters Owen Greciander Knights of Pythias Elm Grove Woodman Lodge

Crawfordsville Lodge Celebrates 75th Anniversary

The Crawfordsville Masonic Lodge No. 45 observed its seventy fifth anniversary with 50 to 60 members and visitors. The event recalled the lodge's 1854 charter and early officers, with Rev. Berdin of Wapello giving the address. Delegations from Wayland, Washington, Winfield, Cedar Rapids, and more attended. Frank Latchem of Iowa City was mentioned as ill.

Crawfords Yin Crawfordsville Masonic Lodge N. J. Lease Crawfordsville Lodge Crawfordsville Uitimer Davis Nee Morbw Henss J. W Sean Stites Berdin Bf Wapello Lowa Wayland Ainswort Washington Winfield Cedar Rapids Wapello Washington

American Bullfighter Fisher Feted by Seville Crowd

Seville crowds applaud Sydney Franklin of Brooklyn as the first major American to triumph in the arena. He dispatches two prize bulls with skill, earns the longest ovation in months, and is carried off on the crowd’s shoulders amid cheers from about 10 000 spectators.

Seville Fisher Spain Sydney Franklin Brooklyn N. Y Franklyn Frank Ion

Isan Ranks as the First Beaning State

A fragmented note places Isan at the top position in bean production among states. It highlights the state's leading status and hints at agricultural rankings without full context or dates.

Isan

Pirates raid Dutch island in Caribbean

In Willemstad on Curacao a band estimated at 200 to 500 raiders attacked Fort Amsterdam and overpowered the garrison, killing and wounding several, seizing munitions, and taking Governor Nextth and others hostage. The raiders freed prisoners, validated by a later report that Capt. Morris ferried them to help, while Dutch and American ships moved to respond. The incident coincides with regional revolutionary activity in Venezuela.

York Dr. Fruytier Ney A.T. Mortis Morris Willemstad Weil Bedly Marachaio Cabeled Holland Thomas W. Voetter Coton Hertog Hen Kortenaer Helder Paramar Tho Dutch Guiana Hague Venezuel

Legion Musicians Elect Officers For Season

The Leon Heatty post drum and bugle corps elected officers for the season led by Dr. P. J. Etter as business manager Jay O Brown as secretary and treasurer W. E. Barber as quartermaster Jay Trown as drill master Charles Clark as drum master Springman and Jackie named to the executive committee Four sergeants will head the four departments drums bugles ties and color guard The corps rehearsed all winter and aims for a busy season Two July 4 engagements are planned Mt Pleasant afternoon Wellman evening Brussels will host the 1935 world fair next.

Leon Heatty Legion P. J. Etter Jay 0. Brown W. E. Barber Jay Trown Charles Clark Jackie Drug Corps Mt. Pleasant Wellman

British Cabinet at First Meeting Takes Up U. S. Relations

London June 10 The Labor Cabinet discussed American relations at its first meeting. Premier Ramsay MacDonald aims for a personal approach with President Hoover and to begin negotiations with the United States on run questions. A meeting with Hoover is not yet decided, but under consideration.

U. S London J. Ramsay MacDonald Hooves Evening News Mt Ko United States Sesson Donald MacDonate Hoover Laborite Daily Herald England

Children Day in Four Churches in Washington

Children led services across four Washington churches Methodist Presbyterian United Presbyterian and Baptist with crowds filling pews. At the Methodist church the program featured songs recitations violin and vocal duets by named young students and a short address by Dr. W W Bower. The United Presbyterian and Baptist groups also posted programs and addressed attendees while requests for attendance were emphasized.

Washington Methodist Presbyterian United Presbyterian Baptist Methodist Church Cecelian Choir Mildred Kane Bieber Mary Zeck Marth Helen Henrietta Hull Edith Esther Elgar W. W. Bower

Senate Set to Vote On Bill Tuesday In Census Delay

The farm bloc scored a clear win by 160 to 126 as the census reapportionment bill was sent back to conference with order for the next decennial census to begin May 11. The Senate may stay in session to negotiate a compromise. June 10.

Arm Bloc Uton Farm Bloc

Coe College Receives $200000 Gift From Col Stewart

Col Robert W. Stewart of Chicago donated 200000 to Coe College Cedar Rapids in a June commencement ceremony. The gift funds a library building in memory of his parents. Stewart, a 1886 Coe alumnus, said he may add more if the project needs extra funds.

Coe College Col. Stewart Cedar Rapids U.P Robert W. Stewart Chigazo Standard Oi of Indiana John D. Rockefeller Cie College Cedar Pap Ds Harry More Coe Stewart Rockefeller Foundation Age

Farmer near Eldon takes his own life

Ottumwa Iowa June 10 LP Joseph Thompson 78 a retired farmer living near Eldon ended his life using two methods after domestic troubles arising from a divorce action started by his second wife Thompson saturated his clothing with kerosene set fire to them and then shot himself through the head investigators believe the marital dispute prompted the tragedy

Ottumwa Joseph Thompson Eldon Thompson

Kansas Wheat Prospects Show Large Crop Forecast

Topeka Kansas June 10 A state board of agriculture and the United States bureau of agriculture forecast a 160,660,000 bushel Kansas wheat crop. This figure is about 17,000,000 bushels lower than earlier estimates and signals a substantial yield outlook for the season.

Topeka Kansa Kansas State Board of Agriculture United States Bureau of Agriculture Fie

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