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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1930

Page

1

Endurance Record Stretched by Hunter Brothers Plane

In Chicago June 20, the Hunter brothers' plane extended endurance beyond 420 hours as they continued despite storms and refueling challenges. Spectators packed Sky Harbor, while sponsors promised prizes totaling six figures with one firm offering 100 000 per hour added to the record.

Caicaco Stuuter Brothers el Icore Dale Holder Forrest O'Btrien Hunter Brothers Chicago Hunter Seling Sky Harbor John Kifer Ina Albert Walter Bie Ben Stinson Detroiter Kenneth Chicas St Louis Jenneth Irene Meih Sonny Herschel Alberts

Complete Non-stop Flight New York to Bermuda and Back

A record non stop round trip from New York to Bermuda and return completed in 17 hours 1 minute aboard the monoplane Columbia. Pilot Roger Q Williams and navigator Harry P Connors with Errol Hoyd relief pilot. They left Roosevelt Field and landed Hamilton Bermuda then returned to New York to test New York Bermuda air line viability and gulf stream currents.

York Ugg Foster & E United States Bermuda Roger Q. Williams Will New York Tin & Coup Columbia Clarence Chambertin Germany Williams Roosevelt Field Hamilton Islands Harry P. Connors Errol Hoyd

Funeral of Mrs Busby Held Today

Funeral services for Mrs W. W. Busby were held this afternoon at the L A Jones funeral home with Dr A W Henke of the Methodist church officiating. Burial followed at Elm Grove. Mrs Busby died Saturday evening at her home 608 East Mashinton Street after a long illness. She was born September 1 1860 in Vinton County Ohio and came to town with her mother in 1868. She married C W Busby in 1881 and is survived by Harley S Busby Bessie Busby Harvey Busby Mrs Vernon Crull and Mrs Joseph McConnell of Tacoma Washington and one sister Mrs J G Fordyce of Washington. She was active in the Methodist church and temperance work with the W C T U.

W. Busby L. A. Jones Funeral Home A.W. Henke Elm Grove Bushy Vinton County Ohio Samuel Naomi (Walker) Scott C. W. Busby Harley S. Busby Bessie Husby Harvey BE. Pueby Vernon Crull Washington Joseph’ McConnell Tacoma Wash J. G. Fordyce Methodist Church W. CT. U Tosh Aaron Bailey Sheriff Sweet Jones Mberite Sweet Fredy Sweet Duou A. W. Henke Sher Coemetery George Matlock D.C. Kilgore Ke McDaniel Charles M. Denison T. A. Michels G. Wile Elm Groveemetery Frank Ro Sage Robert Grimes Lawrence Wilton Wilma Walker Wing Glenn Mace Andy Polls Jack Ream George McDaniely A. W. Yard Ja M Lloyd Mr. Bailey George Oakes Louisa County Robert F. Hanna Henry County Sherif FB Muscatine County L. Bransberry Jefferson M. F. Cafferty Iowa County W. J. Gochee Mahaska County R. F. Gregson Poweshiek County Sherif H.A. Beaseley Keokuk County S. M. Filinsak Trenton Rock Island Railway Ed. Sander Ben Boone Kalona W. Dye Des Moines Edward van Hoene Town County J. L. Hicks Fairfield Muscatine Mark Taylor Bart Johnson Offic Rickey Chien James Selman John Curtis Cromer John Strain Frank Thauren William Rhone John Alexander P. J. Walters B. Wilson County An Dyke City Recorder Joan Richley

Last French Troops Quit Rhine Today

Paris reports the Rhineland was returned to Germany today after 11 years under French occupation. Gen Guillaumat left command as the area reverted to German control under the Young plan terms. Only two French battalions remained at Wiesbaden and Mainz.

Paris Rhineland Germany Versailles Guillaumat Weisbaden Mayence Third Rhineland Briand United States of Europe France Gemany Saar Imany Ermany Oeuvre and Writte Jean Plot Plot

Struble Wins Sheriff Bond. Nominated for Re election

The board approved the bond of Struble on Saturday. He was nominated by the Republican county convention to seek a two year term starting January. Struble, previously deputy to Sheriff Sweet, played a leading role in the manhunt after the murder. He had long been active in county law enforcement circles.

Struble Fred Sweet Sheriff Sweet Sweet Sheriff's Office

Grain Inspection Begins in Kansas City for 1980 Wheat Crop

Officials of Missouri and Kansas grain inspection start work on the 1980 wheat crop in Kansas City. About 750 car loads already inspected and 1.9 million bushels in yards with new arrivals at roughly 1,000 car loads daily. High protein content noted and farmers may hold grain due to low moisture.

Kansas City Dune Missouri and Kan Grain Inspection Departments Kansas C. Fears Missouri

Corner Stone Laid Tomorrow at New Masonic Temple

Corner stone laying scheduled for two o clock tomorrow at the New Masonic temple. Masons from neighboring lodges will attend. Atkinson, acting grand master, and Judge Charles A. Dewey, deputy grand master, plan to arrive from Des Moines this afternoon. Public invited to witness on the west side of the site.

New Masonic Temple Atberson Charles A Dewey Be Moines

Washington Boosters Rally To Beat Brighton 14 13

The Washington Boosters defeated Brighton 14 to 13 after a ninth inning rally. Edmondson and Dale Kiesey pitched for Washington as the team extends a seven game win streak for the 1930 season.

Hearic Washington Little Kiesey Ad Talbott Washing Hayesville Ollie Hedrick Tere Muscatine Muskies Brighton Edmondson Dale Kiesey Washington Boosters

Notice To Players In The Golf Battle

The Golf Tournament is underway and entrants must complete matches promptly. Turn cards in to Will Harwood, the official score keeper. The tournament closes on the evening of July 5th. the better score earns a dinner paid by the losers. Ernest Simpson from J. C. Penney stores is on vacation and adds interest to the contest.

Will Harwood

Dickinson campaign report shows four point nine five million spent

A Des Moines report filed with the secretary of state details Dickinson campaign expenditures for the Republican U S Senate nomination. Total spending near 4 938 000 dollars included advertising travel and publicity with major costs for miscellaneous items and rental. Contributors named include Gardner Cowles Harvey Ingham and Otto Lange alongside others.

Des Moines L. J. Dickinson United States Towa See of State Dickinson Gardner Cowles Harvey Ingham George ©. Call WS. Han Otto Lange Dubuqnes Dubuque Lange Governor Club John Harrison Ed M. Smith Dana Turner Repn E. P. Adler W. H W. €. Claussen

Funeral services for Mrs Winter in Elm Grove cemetery

Committal services for Mrs Mary S Winter will be held at Elm Grove cemetery Tuesday at 10 AM with Rev D C Fulton officiating. Friends may pay respects this evening at L A Jones funeral home from 6 PM. The Winter family formerly lived on West Washington Street in Columbus and the body was sent to Washington D C.

Mary S. Winter Elm Grove Chars Rev. D.C. Fulton L. A. Jones Colm Columbus Ohio Rock Isling

Lightning Strikes Berdo Garage on Farm

A private garage on the Berdo farm northwest of town was struck by lightning this morning, destroying a new automobile and the structure. Neighbors secured a broader house nearby, despite a out of service telephone line. Howard Hazen, a printer at the Journal office, was injured in a separate car accident near Wellman but unhurt. Mr and Mrs Orval Chasey of Richland visited the Mochlands over the weekend.

Berdo Howard Hazen Journal Wellman

Dr Harvey Wiley Pure Food Battler Dies in Washington

Washington June 30 Harvey W Wiley pioneer for pure foods and drugs and sponsor of the pure food and drug act died at his home here this morning after an illness of several days He was 85 years old Death occurred at 2 15 a m The noted health specialist suffered a heart attack shortly after leaving the senate committee protesting changes in the administration of the pure food and drug act Wiley headed the chemistry department and advocated the act from 1906 signed by President Roosevelt when he left government service he said he was handicapped in its enforcement by higher officials

Washington Harvey W. Wiley Pure Foods and Dru Senate Wiley

Last Honors Paid to Sheriff Sweet and Aaron Bailey

Funeral services were held for Sheriff Fred Sweet and Officer Aaron Bailey in Washington. Dr A W Henke and Rev Wing delivered sermons praising their dedication to duty as crowds overflowed the Methodist church and Elm Grove Cemetery.

Sweet and Bailey

Ex convict arrested in double murder here

A 35 year old ex convict Emmett Peacock was arrested as a suspect in the murders of Sheriff Fred Sweet and Marshal Aaron Bailey. Fingerprints matched a machine used by the killer. Peacock denied knowledge and was jailed for questioning after being returned to Cedar Rapids for custody.

William Bailey Cedar Rapids Peacock Bailey Anamesa Namosa Emmett Peacock Fred Sweet Aaron Baileyy Washington John Bodenhoefer Washington County Peacock Peacock Priso Mt. Pleasant Henry County Here

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