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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1929
Page
3
Algona May 23 state and county authorities continued their drive to end bootlegging in Kossuth County. Twelve arrests include two women on charges of bootlegging transportation maintenance of liquor nuisance and fuel possession. Trials set for next fall in most cases.
Seniors beat sophomores 49 to 43 in the interclass meet with events held after school and Tuesday track trials. Special races included Fish school participants with standings for Layton Crone Rath and Reinert among top finishers, while Bain led sprint finals and the relay team triumphed with Layton Rath and Reinert.
A listing notes pasture for rent near John W. Applegate residence and City Hall area. A pencil box containing a fountain pen and pencils was misplaced with a 11578 red marker or tag attached. Local notice seeks recovered item.
A dinner for basketball and track letter winners was held in the Washington High School cafeteria. About twenty five attendees enjoyed a satisfying meal hosted by Coach Hoddy Rice and J. H. Peet. A brief program featured Freshwaters Milburn Ricey Wilby Quinn and Coach Rice with remarks on high school athletics. Jeaptan was elected next year’s captain. Mc Avoy won with all but one vote. Coach Rice lauded Charle for his fighting spirit and clutch performances, calling the event among the happiest athletic gatherings at the school and a boost for local sports camaraderie.
Ames worded guidance from an Iowa State plant pathologist warns mushroom collectors to avoid toadstools and identify edible varieties carefully. Researchers caution about delayed illness and digestive issues from poisonous mushrooms, urging cautious foraging in wooded hillsides.
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