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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1929

Page

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Favors union talk between Southern and Northern Baptists in 1921

A Denver press release notes a proposal that Southern and Northern Baptists meet in Washington DC in 1921 to discuss unifying the two branches. Dr Lawrence of Kansas City spoke at the Northern Baptist meeting, signaling growing fellowship despite a long split. Officials say the rift has eased since Seattle 1928 amid tensions over fundamentalism.

Denver, Corp Southern Baptists Northern Baptists Washington, D.C J.B Kansas City State Missouri Ry Northern Baptist Meeting

Frequent Showers Forecast for Week Outlook

A weather outlook for June 17 to 22 covers the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri regions and the northern and central Great Plains. Temperatures are near normal for much of the period with rather frequent showers and thunderstorms expected across these areas.

Mississippi Missouri Great Plains

Man killed in auto crash near Os Kaloosa

Stanley Catlin 24 of Beacon died instantly when his car plunged from a bridge near Oskaloosa. His wife suffered a fractured arm and severe bruises, and their two year old child survived with injuries. Further details were unavailable.

Oskaloosa In Stanley Catlin Beacon OsKaloosa

Masons Invite Members to Special Service at Church

Dr W W Bowers invites members to accompany the Knights Templar to a Methodist church service tomorrow evening. Dr T J Pease master of the lodge asks members to meet at the Masonic temple at seven oclock Sunday evening.

Washington A.M W. W. Bowers Knights Templar Methodist Church T. J. Pease Lodge Masonic Temple

Five Best Features on the Radio Sunday 1929

Radio schedule lists noon CST Roxy Symphony orchestra on WJZ and 5:30 CST Syria male chorus of Milwa Wis on WIZ, with WEAF 7:15 CST Divine contralto and orchestral light opera. Monday features include WJZ Roxy's gang and WOR 7:20 CST Dangerreotypes plus Sousa's band on WEAP and Empire builders at WEAF 8:20 CST and 9:00 CST Reisehuetz. Weber's opera Der Elk may be introduced experimentally into Alaska.

United P WJZ Roxy Symphony Orchestra WIZ Syria Milwa Wis WABC WEAF Divine Roxy WOR WEAP Sousa Band Empire Builders Reisehuetz Weber

Dawes Becomes U S Ambassador to Great Britain at Windsor

Dawes was formally received by King George V at Windsor Castle at 11:30 am today to assume the post as United States ambassador to Great Britain. He arrived aboard the Hiner Olympic and will meet Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald for talks on disarmament. Dawes described the king as delightful and spoke of the visit in a United Press interview.

Enetana Hes G. Dawe United Great Britain King George Windsor Castle Dawes Arthu Henderson Ray Asherta Americ J.B. Moncknemb British Foreign Office Olympic York Forres Scotland Ramsay MacDonald United Press Henderson

Judge Hamilton Holds Court in Grinnell Session

Judge J W Hamilton of Grinnell was in Washington for a district court session. Probate work occupied the morning while the afternoon heard estate administration matters in the Frederick Underwood case and slated hearings on two criminal matters. Howard Dawe sought to plead guilty to desertion. Karl Burns faced a charge of selling obscene literature.

J. W. Hamilton Grinnell Washington Frederick Underwood Howard Daweson Charles Denison Karl Burns

Do Not Shoot Birds Prosecution Is Price Warns Warden

Game Warden Gene Breitenbach warns that shooting birds without the proper permit from the Department of Agriculture brings heavy fines under federal and state law. He urges protection of crops and fruit trees, noting birds act as “bug pickers” and emphasizing the need for permits to avoid fines. Last year India saw 18,000 snake-bite deaths among missionaries, underscoring dangers faced.

Gene Breitenbach Department of Agriculture India

Plane lands in Spain and heads for Paris

Comillas Spain June 15 Engine trouble delayed the Yellow Bird during a cross Atlantic flight to Paris. The crew refueled after a brief stop in Spain, then prepared to continue, aided by an American stowaway who rode the Atlantic on a coin toss.

Spain Paris Comillas Atlantic Madrid Jean Assolant TI -Wan Yellow Bird Carning Arthur Lehr Portland Jean Asotin Rene LeFevre Armene Loitl Scheiher eMet France Old Thatd We Iminuten

Adobe brick hardening method by sun exposure

The text outlines a process to prepare adobe material that hardens when exposed to sunlight. Molded bricks are first left in direct sun for a day, then turned to expose other faces for seven to fourteen days. Due to low coherency, adobes are usable mainly in areas with ample rainfall.

Five Iowa Counties Approve Road Bond Issues This Week

Des Moines reports five Iowa counties approved road bond issues totaling about 4 hundred thousand to 1.25 million dollars during the week. Hardin County backed 1.25 million and 400 thousand, Tama County planned 800 thousand, with Bremer and Waverly also voting in support. Grundy and Keokee counties prepare votes next week amid a busy bond schedule.

Des Moines Coun Eaea Hardin Bremer Hardin County Waverly Tama County County Board of Supervisors Iowa Tin Hi

Miller Recital Greatly Enjoyed by Audience

The Miller family The Millers gave a versatile concert at the Mat ist church to a well attended enthusiastic audience. Their piano marimba and vocal numbers delighted all, with lively interludes by Miss Mannter and a duet with Mrs Miller. The program varied and engaging, leaving many impressed by the performers’ energy and talent. The article notes fire destroying forest areas costing twenty million dollars annually in the United States.

Millers Inety Jesse J Arte Miller de le Jesse Matist Tue Jon Proses Miller Eane Masai Mre

Visions of Prosperity in Farm Industry

Chicago June 15 The signing of the farm relief bill by President Hoover is hailed by Sam Hompson president of the American Federation as timely and decisive. The measure, praised for stability, is expected to boost agriculture and spark rising prosperity among 16 million farm people and the broader farming sector.

Chicago Hoover Sam Hompson T Bureau Federation Portune

New Haven Social Notes Highlight Marion Smith Visit

Mrs Marion Smith of New Haven hosts a June 14 visit after returning from a week in Iowa. Local residents and relatives from Atlantic Town and Washington join in church services and social calls, with several weddings, visits, and family gatherings noted at the Rey Wells, Doe Place, and Walter Sheets homes.

Mr New Fred Pine Reed Ana New Haven Rey Wells George Smith Washington Waller Sheet New Haven Durch Aliss Myrtle Phipps Atlantic Town Ealled Haven Friends Iowa City James Combs Frank Smith Doe MsKinstry Fr Mith Ak Smith Marion

Car Crash Leaves Four Hurt in Severe Bridge Swerve

A Ford carried four people who escaped serious injuries after a tor nado-like swerve off a river bridge near here. The car struck the railing and was badly damaged. Passengers suffered only minor bruises and shakes. A Boston report notes a Harvard Crime Survey finds criminals outwit police in seven of ten cases in Suffolk County. A masked man accosted Mrs Barton in Seattle before limping away. In Fall River, Thomas Berry sues a merchant for 2000 claiming metal debris injured his teeth while chewing tobacco.

Here Brrd Boston Harvard Suffolk Fall — River Mass Thomas Berry

Iowans hail farm bill as relief and policy shift

DES MOINES June 15 Governor Hammill and state secretary Kornburg applauded Hoover's farm bill signing. They called it a victory for Midwestern agriculture and a step toward farm relief. Officials expect the farm board to bring improved conditions and sound business principles for farmers.

Des Moines Hoover John Hammill Marie Kornburg Agrulture Hammill Great Middle West White Thornburg Thornburg Hoover Hay Aeriewlarat Ra & Hef Herbert Hoover Indust Rie Farm Board

F M Wood Dies of Heart Ailment in Washington

F M Wood 70, longtime Ainsworth area resident later of Washington, died at home 427 East Van Buren Street after long heart trouble. He came to the area as a boy, married Nancy Marr in 1882, and leaves three children Clark W Wood Roy Wood and Vera Sands, plus N F Wood and siblings. Funeral Monday at 2 pm at J A Jones home conducted by Dr W W Bowers, burial Ainsworth Cemetery.

F. M. Wood Ains Werth Washington Ha Fome East van Buren Street Sima East March Mr. Wood Ainsworth Washinton Mercer Anna Wellivery Wood Minot Nancy Marr Clark W Fof Ainsworth Roy Wood Fik Town Vera Sands Fordsville N. F. Wood Willis Linas Wood Washingon Frank Wood Will Black Will Crozier J. A. Jones Toner Dre Wo W. Bowers Ainsworth Cemetery

Hoover Signs 500 Million Federal Farm Board Bill

President Hoover signed a 500 million relief measure creating a Federal Farm Board of nine to coordinate and stabilize agriculture. The board will be funded by a 500 million dollar revolving fund to boost cooperative marketing and balance production. Selection will aim to represent major agricultural commodities and the farm industry at large.

Hoover Seuiwe House Artis Repo Lean McNary Tele Committee Haugen House Agriculture Committee Deral Farm ‘Board Congress Federal Farm Board Senate White House Hale Bank Fund Provident Hoover Farm Board

Leona Draper Dies in Kansas City Hospital

Leona Draper, daughter of Mr and Mrs Part Draper of Harrisonville Missouri, died this morning at 7 oclock in a Kansas City hospital. Relatives received the news this morning. Obituary notes indicate a Kansas City hospital past dawn.

Ward Part Draper Harrisonville Leona Kansa City

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