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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1929
Page
1
Washington area farmers react to an Agriculture Department forecast issued today showing winter wheat harvest estimates at about 5.0 million bushels, with yield around 14.7 bushels per acre. Rye stands at roughly 7.6 percent of normal, and overall 1929 prospects are weaker than 1928.
A. A. Michaelson of Chicago, member of the House and supporter of the Jones law, was acquitted today by a federal jury of charges alleging the shipment of intoxicating liquor from Cuba into the United States. Spectators crowded the court as the verdict was read and Michaelson declared the verdict confirmed his earlier denials of knowledge of the alleged liquor importation.
This evening a recital will be held at the Methodist church featuring Marshall Bidwell of Cedar Rapids. The event is set to begin at 8215 and promises a warm audience despite weather concerns.
Brighton RB club met at the Mex Borski home Friday night for social time and card games. Refreshments included cake fritters and coffee. Those present included Barnes von Keith Mrs Evocns Calvett and son Ford Cheoree Raymond Vy and Mrs Viewee Owatt Mr and Mrs 10 Parcell and Tara Miss Mangold Miss Tinnes and Etwin Wane Banter Incs.
Mrs Cecil Kort led a farm gathering with slide lessons. Davenport guests included Helis Souerson Carrore Carson W A Carson. Weekend visit to R W Carnon home noted. Mr and Mrs Paul Maxwell welcomed a baby girl Sym Jean born May 4 at 7:00 AM in Davenport. Journal correspondent reports.
Judge Frank Bechly of Montezuma will deliver the principal address for Memorial Day this year. Announcement by ED Morrison of the program committee notes Bechly is a sixth district judge with varied court experience and is regarded as a safe speaker.
Pleasant Hill area social updates include visits by Mays and Men, Walter Scranton and others over the weekend. Local residents attended preaching services at the arch in Washington and planned a Mother’s Day program at HIM church on May 12, with Rev Cartes leading.
In Pittsburg on May 9 Luther Lane age 30 father of five was caught stealing and was shot and killed by Constable Levi Tompkins after he refused to halt. A coroner s jury was convened to investigate the killing.
Fairfield resident Elmer Warner, 26, died after a cart and truck collided three miles west of Atavia last night. He succumbed to his injuries in a Fairfield hospital.
Manila reports note a total solar eclipse visible across southern islands with observers noting dimmed skies and a prolonged obscuration. Scientists from five laboratories documented observations while locals expected ominous predictions and related superstitions. expeditions from Hamburg and Johns Hopkins contributed to the global study of the event.
Defer Band Practice Director Milburn McKay announces there will be no junior band practice Friday evening due to conflicting arrangements.
J M Kelley and other Washton council delegates plan to attend the state convention in Council Bluffs May 20 and 21 as representatives from Wassleton council. About ten members will attend a meal in Marengo next Sunday May 12. Several candidates and local officers will aid in initiation with Mrs Walter Hines of Burlington visiting the area.
A Chicago report recounts gangland killings tied to Capone in a melodramatic stage setting. Victims John Aise Albert Ancelmi and Joseph Anta were believed Capone gunmen, beaten before being shot at a table. Bodies moved toward Hammond Indiana as police view the St Valentine's Day pattern.
Washington area youths from the country will swim free at the Y pool this Saturday evening from 6 20 to 8 00. The YMCA plans to include boys from nearby towns and expects around a hundred enrollments, with instruction led by noted volunteers and several named helpers.
David Durst died at home at 79. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 30 PM at L A Jones Funeral Home with Dr W W Bowers and Rev C F Hamilton assisting. Burial will be at Elm Grove Cemetery. C Reister traveled to Davenport for the State Traveler's Protective Association meeting at the Black Hawk Hotel, serving as local president.
London May 9 Winston Churchill the exchequer announced in the House of Commons that the proposed reparations plan is wholly unacceptable to Great Britain. Paris May 9 Despites efforts the conference of reparations experts pressed on with hopes of reaching some agreement before disbanding amid British opposition to proportional division.
A Montgomery Ward store prepares for formal opening on Saturday May 18 with fifteen carloads of merchandise en route. Crews redecorate the south side square building as executives and workers emphasize local welfare and attracting shoppers to Washington Town. The company aims to boost trade within a 20 to 25 mile radius and says it will not harm independent merchants while offering merchandise not typically stocked by others.
Iowa City on May 9 reports that Latter was appointed chairman of physical education and athletics. Bresnahan, track coach since 1921, will become chairman of Intercollegiate athletics but will work under Lauer, Paul, Belting.
In Los Angeles May u authorities indictment of Tom Mix and others on a charge of withholding more than 190000 dollars in federal taxes follows a two year probe into Hollywood tax schemes. Marjorie Berger, advisor to humorous film players, is also named. Mix’s attorneys plan to file a 15000 dollar bond today, to be signed on his return from a circus engagement ending in three weeks.
Accomplishments of the year in manual training and domestic science at the Junior High will be shown at the school auditorium Friday evening. Girls will display sewing samples under Miss Elsie Moser, while boys present metal and wood work under Gee Leebs. Doors open at seven. the Junior High band under Milburn McKay will perform. Track meet for boys will follow Friday afternoon, under principal Guy Carlton.
Dallas and Fremont counties faced a 1.915 million dollar road bond issue vote as public sentiment favored improving local roads. Dallas County voters weighed a 1.5 million bond while Fremont County supported a 415 thousand bond, continuing a pattern of road funding since January.
Des Moines records show firm manager F W Plankey of FW Woolworth and F Rasmussen of Via Sporting Goods to stand trial after raids seized 1500 dollars worth of Bay Rum. Judge Sellers will rule on confiscation proceedings to begin tomorrow.
Des Moines May 9 10 Charles E Hearst president of the Iowa farm bureau is en route to Washington to attend a special session of the legislative committee of the American farm bureau federation and will be introduced in his new role as director of physical education.
May 9 Washington report notes Hoover administration pushing a tariff and farm bill through the Ways and Means Committee to the House floor amid partisan lines. Democrats plan a minority report and seek to build midwestern Republican and Democratic support to defeat or shape the measure while negotiations over the debenture plan and commodity lists continue.
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