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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1929
Page
1
Reports from June indicate an unfavorable trend in recognizing the Soviet government by the United States. The dispatch notes growing skepticism toward the Bolshevik regime, with commentary on Russian Soviet leadership and international reaction.
Dan Coughlin aged 60, general manager for the first district of the Rock Inland lines since 1922, died at his Des Moines home today. He led the district through decades of service in the railway system.
Three inmates from Idaho state prison Becker 28 Sumner Ta Donald Melavin 21 and Roy Salmon 21 Livermore were named as participants in the Gilmore City tank robbery six weeks earlier. Each serving 26 years for kidnapping the Idaho governor's attendant. Police say fingerprints tied the trio to the Gilmore City case as two suspects already faced arrest and a sentencing for the robbery.
J M Kelly announces Washington council Knights of Columbus celebrates its tenth anniversary. The council organized June 30, 1919 with W H Butterfield as Grand Knight. Mass at St James Church at seven, then procession to Mary's cemetery and graveside service at Joseph's cemetery. A dinner, entertainment program, and address by Rev Damian Lavery follow.
Des Moines reports that corn remains behind schedule in the backward southern counties though central and northeast areas show knee high growth. Oats are in critical heat and very short. hail damaged fields in the northwest are largely hopeless. Strawberries, raspberries, and other crops show variable yields with some good ripening and early fruit doing well.
Vera Darbyshire of the Four-It Peppers unit was chosen president of the Washington County 4-H organization at yesterday's city hall meeting. Officiating officers named include Maxine Lowe as treasurer Mary Mickey as historian Faith Dunbar and Clara Witting among leaders. Nearly 100 members and mothers attended. The installation and annual meeting plan activities toward county and state fair entries with two more 4-H clubs in formation. A rally at Wellman Thursday evening expects over 100 youths. A Fayetteville obituary notes F J Feller died after a 1500 foot parachute jump.
Town authorities investigated the murder of George Hardy, 68, a rural storekeeper near Parnell Oklahoma Territory, with reports that two bandits opened fire last night. Hardy’s body was found near his store with money missing, prompting a manhunt for the assailants.
Capt Ahrenberg, Swedish aviator, announces restart of long Arctic flight from Ste Holm to New York with stops at Ivigtut Greenland and Anticosti Island. Lieut Floden and Robert Laungland accompany. Repairs completed on the Dix plane after a German arrival for the mission.
Left handed golf addicts competed in Nevada on June 26 for the Town State championship. Johnson leads Decorah and Des Moines through second round. Baker is top medalist facing Henderson. In Marshalltown, John M. Gr Cedar Rapids heads the Town State Bar Association after annual meeting. next year to be at Cornell Britts. Office holders include J E Hise president, J C Rt McManus secretary, A J Small librarian.
Radio schedule listing five features for the evening across networks. Programs include Marine Band, a detective drama, Cream-Kette orchestra, and a world tour with tenor Richard Crooks. Listings show times from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. CST across stations WEAF WJZ and WARE.
London dispatch notes British editors urge Washington to take the next move in arms reductions. Ambassadors engaged, Dawes and MacDonald talks influence policy. Ramsay MacDonald hints a firm disarmament decision may be announced soon, with Dawes pressing for careful diplomacy amid a web of naval interests.
County Agent Harold G Montgomery says Iowas supreme court ruling on Jefferson county farm bureau fees does not apply to Washington county since the county farm bureaus were reincorporated under a revised law. The Jefferson county suit challenged a $1 membership fee and county aid, but the new law changes this. Also notes the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Clarence Aller in Keota and Mrs Eli Jackson being discharged from Washington county hospital.
Former Secretary of Agriculture Jardine urged the Senate Finance Committee to adopt the three cent sugar duty in the House tariff bill. He argued it is sound policy to protect domestic sugar and keep production in the United States, noting about 000 farmers in 17 states have left the sugar beet sector due to protectionist policy and that the government should help them prosper. WR Ogg of the American Farm Bureau Federation urged an even higher tariff of 3.91 cents per pound.
In Utumwa Ta on June 26, Herman a60 gave his life saving an unidentified boy who sank in the Des Moines river while retrieving a dropped fishing pole. He heard the cry for help, reached the lad but was pulled under by the current before rescue. He left a widow and six children. A second item notes a plane crash in Cincinnati Ohio killing three, including Joseph Hite and Harold Biddle, with a burned, unrecognized body among the victims. Eileen Welliver returned home to Ainsworth after visiting Washington.
The Washington Iowa American Legion drum and bugle corps, 34 uniformed members with color guard, is entered in the national contest. At the state Legion convention last September it won 100 percent in playing, marching, and uniforms and has headlined Iowa delegations at fairs, celebrations, and the osteopathic convention in Kirksville Missouri.
New York June 26 UP Ita aele Majullari reportedly completed a world circuit in two days, exposing Italians to the round earth theory. He claimed Columbus preceded Berlin sights and noted a roomful of questions as he toured, with rivals doubting his proof amid chaotic scenes and family chatter.
Sunday schools of Nktin and Dutch Creek townships join in a district convention at the New Haven church next Sunday at two o clock. Represented districts include Valley Hethel Hill New Haven and the Methodist Baptist and United Presbyterian of West Chester. Talks cover Sunday school work devotionals junior work and organizational activities. A Blue Gailli male quartet, chorus and various superintendents from Washington Baptist and other churches are listed along with reports and offerings.
Automobiles driven by J. A. Hunaker and David Harvey collided on South Town avenue near Stew. Both cars were badly damaged but the two drivers, the sole occupants, escaped serious injury.
Lisbon and Madrid report ongoing efforts to locate Commander Ramon Franco and three crew members of Corne No 16 whose seaplane disappeared on a flight to the Azores. British destroyers Leopard and Lynx join the search as Mussolini’s Italy deploys cruisers toward the North Atlantic. Officials still hold out hope despite sparse clues.
In Joliet a 20yearold Rex Carzolia and 24yearold Albert Walz pleaded guilty to abducting Joseph Wadyski and holding him for ransom of 50 dollars. Judge Frank Comerford warned of possible electrocution if prior records existed, but let them off with life imprisonment.
In Chicago on June 25 Judge Joseph Sabath reviewed the first trial divorce case. Mrs Lillian Speyer, who sought a divorce from John Speyer on cruelty grounds, completed a one year trial arrangement as housekeeper and caregiver to their four children. She expressed willingness to continue living with her husband while maintaining her duties, though she still pursued the divorce. The judge indicated he would sign the decree.
Two Beait residents, K Larsen and Car Winey, received treatment for injuries after a car crash in Ida Grove yesterday morning. Both were reported not seriously hurt, with the incident occurring early yesterday near town.
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