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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1929

Page

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Troop Leases Berdo's Barns Use by July 1

Captain P J Crail of Troop F 113th Cavalry announced the local cavalry will take Royd Berdo's barn and adjacent land at the foot of South Iowa as leases expire by July 1. The deal includes a new fireproof building for storage and officers' quarters, with improvements and a drill field to be added. The move will vacate the Sidney Smith garage armory and open space at North Town for troop use, expanding facilities for mounted drills and community activities.

P. J. Crail 113Th Cavalry Berdo South Lowa Rerdo Towa National Guard Des Moines Crail Herdo Wenr Trong Sidney Smith North Town Craft Washington

Court Adjourns Today Until June Fifteenth

Judge D. W. Hamilton adjourned the district court until June 15 after a brief session lasting under two days. He will reconvene for the June session to hear business requiring attention. Miscellaneous court orders were issued yesterday and today by Judge Hamilton.

D. W. Hamilton Todd Hamilton

Field Work Rushed on Iowa Farms Last Week

Des Moines reports show farmers hastened field operations despite cool dry conditions and late planting. D Reed notes corn planting at 65 percent in Plymouth and Hamilton counties. progress slowed by rains, with small grains lagging and winter wheat developing heads amid cool, cloudy weather.

Iowa Des Moines D. Reed Nonth Hamilton

Health program draws big crowd at Washington high

Yesterday evening the Washington high school auditorium housed over 300 pupils from four grade schools in a health program directed by public school nurse Miss Leona Allen with teachers and Miss Dorothy Detthof supervising music. The program featured health songs, a cantata by Centennial school pupils, a healthy play The Mountain Meadow by Wallwe school pupils, and performances by Heights and Lincoln pupils and Wallace school dental honor roll. Admission was 15 cents, aiding health education.

Washington Leona Allen Dorthy Detthof Centennialchool Mountain Meadow Wall We Heights Lincoln Dental Wallace School

Ainsworth School Notes Showcased Pageant and Exhibit

The first four grades presented a well attended pageant described as a very pretty affair. The annual exhibit drew an unusually large audience of district residents who praised pupil work across grades and high school departments. The senior class play Up Me Blossom Time drew a record crowd and was deemed one of the best in years. This is the last week of school with semester exams underway.

Senate Passes Farm Aid Debenture Bill To House

Senate votes 54 to 33 to send the farm relief bill to the House amid a dispute over the debenture feature. Some Republicans denounce the plan as pseudo republic and seek delay. The bill envisions a federal farm board funded debentures to stabilize markets and provide export bonuses, aiming to lift prices above world levels.

Senate HOUSE Washington Farm Relief House James E. Watson Simeon Fess Republ Bess Rorah Lee Federal Farm Board Treasury

Shot by gangsters tragedy shocks Fort Dodge student death

A Fort Dodge Iowa student was killed in a gang related incident. The victim, connected to a local university, was reportedly targeted while at a campus event. Police pursue leads as authorities urge calm amid the deadly shooting.

Fort Dodge John Archer

Shields Defends Self in Buffalo Meeting Speech

Dr. T. T. Shields president of the Baptist Bible Union and university board chair defended his position after student rioting at Des Moines University. He said foes seek to “reveal the entire truth” for dismissing the faculty and vowed to name those responsible while accusing dissenters like Rev. Minor Stevens of revolt influence.

Rufpalo N. Y T. T. Shields Edith Rehman Joe Maines University Board of Trustes Dr. Shields Buffalo Des Moines Universy Baptist Bible Union T.T. Shields University Board of Trustees Futh Shields Minor Stevens University Stevens Univer Miss Raith Des Moines Shields Ome Beease Unit 4 Canada Moo Ain

Ames Awards Paving Contracts for Highway Projects

Iowa highway awards announced after a committee meeting. Contracts cover paving graveling grading bridging and conversion work totaling hundreds of thousands. Key allocations include No 9 from the Marengo line to the county line and No 5 Ames south to the county line with bids around 45834 and 20030 respectively. Rural towns in Story and Keokuk counties secure segments as Davenport and Deal Y main contractors lead.

Ames Iowa Inler Togethr Ae Sakgae Seaatain Ation Construction Company Deal Y i Towa County Marengo Cengineering Company Davenport Fed Wheelork Peeraaiuree Corydon West Ide

School children join hunt for missing boy near Atlantic

In Atlantic Iowa on May 15, booted pupils left classes to help search pastures and fields for a missing boy, as authorities and residents cooperate in the effort.

Atlantic

Enslin Again President of Booster Club

A meeting at city hall last evening elected J W Enslin to a second term as president of the Better Washington club. Harry Ward elected vice president Low Holland treasurer Vernon Crutt secretary. Plans were laid for another meeting to outline the year’s activities and a strong executive spirit was shown throughout.

Enslin Booster Club Better Washington Club JW. Enslin Harry Ward Vier Low’ Holland Treasurd Vernon Crutt

Parsons Singers In Concert Here

The Parsons Glee Club from a college presented a concert at the Presbyterian church in Washington. Despite a late arrival, the group offered a vivid performance under Prof Leslie R. Putnam with refined harmony and standout voices. The program included selected solos duets and readings, praised for high musical order and avoidance of popular fare.

Washington Ctu Walt Glee Club Leslie R. Putnam

Two High School Positions Filled In Local District

Miss Boneta Larby leaves De Witt Iowa to teach Latin at Washington High School replacing Miss Margaret Moninger who plans mission work in China. Miss Mabel Buckley signs to teach English at the high school replacing Miss Jessie Kerr who may pursue further study. Remaining vacancies include two high school roles for next year and several junior high and grade school posts. Duane Rowen was seen Sunday afternoon when he left home to pick wildflowers for his mother.

Boneta Larby de Witt, Iown Washington Margaret Moninger China Mabel Buckley Jessie Kerr Duane Rowen

Graf Zeppelin Set to Start for America Thursday

Four stowaways have been found as the Graf Zeppelin prepares to depart from Friedrichshafen on Thursday. The airship will begin its second transatlantic flight under a pledge not to fly over French munitions factories or major works, with strict warnings about any additional stowaways. The crew stressed a prompt takeoff due to French restrictions, and officials warned that unreported stowaways after departure would face parachute mercy rather than extraction.

Rench Mitte Huse Mit Pas Sind Friedrichshafen

Dissolve Kalona Drainage District Court Decree

Judge D W Hamilton signs order dissolving Kalona drainage district No 6 near Kalona dating to 1919. decree cites excess cost, defective original plan, and inability to operate. district enjoined from further drainage expenses. bonds secured by local assessments remain, dissolution stops further drain actions. Parties include Wilson, A L Morrise and others involved.

D. W. Hamilton Dissolv Kalona Board of Supervisors Forneys Bol Gston

Mrs W G Parker Dies at Wellman Age 87

Mrs W G Parker formerly of Washington on South Avenue B died yesterday at Wellman at her daughter Mrs Margaret Hahn's home. Funeral services set for 1 20 Thursday at Wellman followed by Riverside burial beside her husband. She was 87 and long a member of the Washington Baptist church. Mrs Virle Sister and children arrived from Keota to visit with their grandmother.

W. G. Parker Washington South Avenue B Margaret Hahn Wellman Riverside

Explosions Wreck Cleveland Clinic Injuring Many

Three blasts and a blaze wreck the Cleveland Clinic, trapping patients and causing many injuries and deaths. Firefighters rescued inmates as 82 bodies were recovered and about 100 injured. gas and chemical fires spread through the hospital amid chaos. Local officials and physicians confirm numerous casualties and a hospital staffer’s spouse among the dead.

Cleveland Cleveland Clinic Iferno Refuses Sta

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