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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1929
Page
7
Four or five bandits robbed the Earl Park State Bank, escaping with about 15000 dollars and abducted Roy Carter Harey Sr. He was tied to a chair while the robbers fled. Carter explained he was driving near the bank when men tied him up.
Nellie Manners reports from Crawfordsville on a district missionary convention in the Methodist church. A special Mother’s Day service features an orchestra and gifts for oldest and youngest mothers. junior meetings, Epworth League, and a 10 a.m. Sunday school with an 11 a.m. sermon on The Matter Love of God.
Local venue announces a week long program featuring diverse performances including dance and a trio of plays. Organizers promise unusual acts and flexible seating with open admission under standard conditions.
Keota May 10 The high school plans the senior class play in the auditorium on May 21. Cast includes Walt Wondwa, Hugh Pulver, Kate J. Glover directs. Pulver, a star athlete, and White have stood out in Oska loosa Brooklyn and Bloomfield track meets.
National farm conference convenes next Wednesday to discuss administration tariff policy and debenture plans. President Sam H. Thompson of the American Farm Bureau Federation authorized the meeting at its December session to align tax programs for state and local governments.
The Graf Zeppelin, to float over New York with passengers, may carry scientists for an Arctic flight planned by the International Society for the Exploration of Arctic Regions. Von Meister of Maybach says the War Department has been asked to aid the polar voyage, with refueling stops in Alaska and a first Europe to Alaska leg. John A. Fleming of the Carnegie Institution coordinates American support and the $100,000 fuel plan is noted as a major cost for the expedition.
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