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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1929
Page
1
Cedar River overflow floods Waterloo driving 200 to 250 families from homes. Red Cross sets up HQ in field hospital tents as police rescue efforts continue. Government weather officials predict the worst is easing but continued rising water threatens lowlands and transportation.
Funeral services for Glenwood Kuntz who died yesterday afternoon at his mother’s home on Rast Jefferson street are planned for Sunday in Powersville Missouri with burial there. He left Washington Manufacturing Company a few days before Christmas after illness worsened. He leaves his mother Mrs Lamm fine Kuntz of Powersville two brothers Harry and Roy and Mrs Vera Hysell of Washington. his father died three years ago. He was industrious and held in high regard by factory foremen.
Federal officials announced a large liquor smuggling syndicate indicted in New York. The group operated oceangoing vessels to bring liquor from Europe, used small boats to ashore and tracks to move it to warehouses. Rudolph Tulk was named as the principal figure among five men arrested in a raid on an oceanfront estate near Hempstead.
A revival of old-time transport drew 26 teams hitched to the park fence at noon today. A horse show’s wagons and riders moved along roads worn by spring rains, while residents along paved routes faced less disruption. Officials announced complete plans for a $260,000 additional unit.
Legislation on secondary and primary roads in towns may extend into next week as House members push pavement for primary roads and delays stall action on related measures. Debate continues on Bergman Hollis and Hubbard Franci Johnson bills with committee adjournments and resumption anticipated as budget director indicates a midweek report.
Washington High School glee club claims victory in the district music contest. The boys' chorus earned top honors amid strong performances from rival schools, with judges citing precision and harmony as decisive factors.
Washington high school hosted a three day sub district music contest drawing 400 participants from fifteen towns. What Cheer won top honors with Wellman second and Keota third in chorus events. Oskaloosa led in the cello division with Washington placing. Judges and local staff praised the organization and lodging support amid poor roads and weather.
Glenn Heeseltine a 17 year old youth was cited by Sheriff Charles W Denison yesterday evening on charges of entering a gasoline ration station on West Washington street last Saturday and stealing 22.50 from the safe. The sheriff said the boy admitted the theft and was arraigned this afternoon while on parole for a theft months ago. A similar burglary was reported Thursday at the Triangle Tire Store where the rear window was entered and 11.32 taken from the cash register after the thief broke the window to reach the money.
Ottumwa March 16 W U P Unable to furnish bail of 15000 W F Hill former cashier of the Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank of Eldon was held in jail following arrest on charges of embezzling 8000 from the bank He left the institution in February and was said the money was discovered later in his possession He was arrested in the courthouse where he was testifying in a divorce case He was given until Wednesday to enter a plea.
Reports from rebel camps and Mexico City indicate a climax within days. Rebels under Escobar move toward Torreon with an army-sized force near 0.07 percent. 2,500 federal troops trapped in Mazatlán. insurgents tightening around Torreon and Guadalajara, with Nogales headquarters noting Torreon advance.
In Washington City East Washington Street near the square a bicycle parked in the street caused a minor collision with a car driven by Mr Hamilton. Two boys were shaken but unhurt, fleeing the scene after the mishap. Hamilton, though startled, stated the consequences could have been serious.
The 1929 First Aid Week runs March 17 to 22 with Chicago reports noting a promotional push by Sterling Products and the Wholesale Drugists Association. The effort promotes druggist involvement, local newspaper usage, and a slogan urging the nation to “Think Now to Chest Health,” aligning with a broader health awareness drive and the eighth anniversary of a piano dedication in 1922.
A fragmented OCR-like note mentions Napoleon and a ruined edifice as part of a terse, unclear historical remnant with no clear event or date.
A garbled listing of radio programs on WOR WEAF WANE and other networks outlines Sunday features including folk and operatic acts, a soprano performance by Alba Gluck, a National Light Opera Co presentation, and a Gala Vaudeville program with Olli e Kline, Gene Austin, and others scheduled across NBC CBS and CHS networks with times around 8 to 10 PM East.
A garbled diary of town residents includes moves to the northwest of town, trips to Toledo Ohio, visits with relatives in Toledo and at the parental Treland home, and a doctor’s visit. Neighbors and families such as the McAllisters, Magees, Morgans, and Jolson are mentioned with Sunday visits and household chatter.
A grateful note expresses heartfelt appreciation for the many kindnesses and sympathy shown by neighbors and friends after the death of John Hant Hanna.
Six thousand people are rescued from Alabama flood districts while seven are confirmed dead and many remain missing. The Red Cross and coast guard coordinate swift relief efforts, mobilizing crews to reach marooned communities.
Reports from stricken districts confirm seven dead and about 2,000 marooned atop rooftops. Rescue efforts expand across seven sites with national guardsmen aiding, as authorities fear house collapses and disease risk from polluted floodwaters.
Mrs Harry Kilgore returned this morning to Ainw orth after visiting Washington last evening with her parents Mr and Mrs John sauires Mr and Mrs Leigh Wallace and David Wartel. They drove from Jews City to attend the funeral of Miss Clains Lytle in Washington and to visit Miss Del Hollingsworth and her sister Mrs Hoyd Berdo before returning home this morning.
Mrs Owen Chossen travels with a morning passenger for Keola while he plans a day visiting at the home of her son Owen Cn hv, with details about the outing noted in the fragment.
Francis E Hare of Omaha and Hessie Loa Pace of Denver were married in the county jail by Justice Barber. The ceremony occurred in the cell block with witnesses including the groom's mother Mrs Stella Harris and sister Minnie Ratt. Harris faces burglary charges and is to stand trial next term. the couple plans for her to leave for Denver.
Weather outlook for March 18 to 23 for the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valley shows occasional precipitation in southern portions but mostly fair skies in northern areas. Temperatures will be variable but generally near seasonal normals.
Landscape specialist Mr Fitzsimmons will be in Washington county to assist residents with landscape work and planting. He will be at the farm bureau office Tuesday morning until 10 45 to confer with those seeking landscaping help. A demonstration will be held at the Pred Palmer farm home Tuesday noon. AML invites interested attendees.
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