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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1925

Page

3

Expert on Child Welfare From Iowa University Speaks to City Audience

Mrs. May Youtz head of the parent training division of Iowa State University Child Welfare spoke at the Y M C A building under the Child Study department of the Fortnightly club. The well filled community room heard her discuss early parental understanding of children, motives behind conduct, and the value of mental testing at the Iowa City laboratory free by appointment.

Iowa University May Youtz Child Welfare Department State University of Iowa Youts Youtz Hillis Iowa Iowa City Minnesota University Columbia University

Pukszta Fined In State Case After Federal Dismissal

John Pukszta, previously freed in federal court when evidence was suppressed, was fined $300 and costs in Iowa state court for illegally transporting liquor after a car stop on a Clinton bridge without a warrant. His sister-in-law Sophie Pukszta faced dismissal for lack of evidence.

Pukszta Clinton John Pukszta United States District Court Davenport Woodrough Flinton Hich Denver Sophie Pukszta

Thornburg Outlines Iowa Warehouse Law in Talks

Des Moines Iowa November 5 Secretary of Agriculture M G Thornburg and assistant Carl N Kennedy tour the state giving talks on the workings of the Iowa Warehouse law, detailing its provisions and intended impact.

Thornburg Des Moines M. G. Thornbur Secretary of Agriculture Carl N. Kennedy Iowa

YMCA Basketball Practice Report Under Coach Detrick

The YMCA team held a regular practice with thirteen players including Albert McKinstry Gailord Waymack Bill Holland Ernest Marehall Red Strickler Jesse Winja Harold Reynolds Ted Kiesey Albert Ledger Lynn Haney Philester Landmesser Harold Bain and Ned Fisher. Guy Carleton missed the session.

Elwood Detrick Albert McKinstry Gailord Waymack Bill Holland Ernest Marehall Red Strickler Jesse Winja Harold Reynolds Ted Kiesey Albert Ledger Lynn Haney Philester Landmesser Harold Bain Ned Fisher Guy Carleton

Mary Langdon Baker Figures in Another Engagement Story

Chicago girl Mary Langdon Baker again appears in a romance report from London. The Daily Graphic cites a liaison with Captain Ralph Peto in Venice. Baker plans to sail home November 17, with no confirmed engagement and no current family comment.

Mary Langdon Baker Associated Press Chicago Navy Allister McCormick London Daily Graphic Ralph Peto Duchess of Rutland Peto Miss Baker Venice England

Little Installed as Michigan President in Surprise Ceremony

Dr Clarence Cook Little formerly head of the University of Maine was installed as the sixth president of the University of Michigan. Representatives from nearly 100 universities colleges and normal schools across the country attended the event including presidents of 23 major educational institutions.

Ann Arbor, Mich Clarence Cook Little University of Maine University O Michigan

Armistice Evening Program Planned by American Legion

The American Legion program committee meets to finalize plans for after the Armistice banquet next Wednesday evening. Committee members are Charles M. Denison Preston Wolfe and Harold Putnam. The event features a brief program with local speakers and music served by the Legion Auxiliary chaired by Mrs Ed Grayson. An orchestra will accompany the meal at 6 30 in the Y M C A community room.

American Legions Program Committee Charles M. Denison Preston Wolfe Harold Putnam Legion Auxiliary Ed Grayson

Funeral services for Mrs Mark J Williams

Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 2 50 at the Christian church conducted by Rev Frank W Sutton with music by church choir pall bearers were Harrison Dodder Lee Hesselring W P Moriarty William Miller eo Mancold and Fred Franklin interment was in Woodlawn cemetery

Mark J. Williams The Christian Church Frank W. Sutton Christian Church Choir Harrison Dodder Lee Hesselring W. P. Moriarty William Miller Eo Mancold Fred Franklin Woodlawn Cemetery

Thanks for sympathy after mother's illness and death

We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during our mother and sister’s sickness and passing. Special thanks to Iph Williams George Williams Lloyd Williams Mrs. Minnie Haubenschild and siblings.

Iph Williams George Williams Lloyd Williams Minnie Haubenschild

Alma Joniels Hosts Knoxville Quartet Dinner

Miss Alma Joniels entertained at her parents home with a five o clock dinner honoring Messrs Poth Fitzpatrick Mann and Peters of the Knoxville Quartet. A four course meal was served by the hostess and her mother. After dinner the group enjoyed social time and music by the quartet, noted as gifted musicians.

Alma Joniels Meesrs Poth Fitzpatrick, Mann Peters Knoxville

Jack Sipes Scheduled for Hangman’s Noose in 1926 Murder

A Spencer, Iowa, report says Jack Sipes, a garage man who killed Dan Dettling, was sentenced to be hanged on November 19, 1926, at Fort Madison penitentiary after Judge James Delan presided. Sheriff Lidman conveyed the condemned man. In Wales, seven drown and nine missing after a dam burst at Dolgarrog.

Associated Press Sioux City The Journal Spencer Jack Sipes Dan Dettling James Delan Sipes Fort Madison John M. Lidman

County Supervisors Adjourn After Two Day Session

The county board of supervisors adjourned yesterday evening after a two day meeting. Routine business was handled with no major matters heard. The adjournment continues until the first of next week when the regular meeting will be held.

County Board of Supervisors Board

Kutsch Doubtful for Iowa Badgers Game Saturday

Iowa City reports lingering doubt over Cowboy Kutsch's readiness to play against Wisconsin Badgers due to a recent injury in practice. Scrimmage turned into a muddy, hard hitting session as forecasts warn of poor weather.

Iowa City Kutsch Iowa Badgers Fry

Funeral services held for John A Hillhouse

John A Hillhouse lay in state at the Jones and McElhinney chapel with Frank W Sutton delivering the sermon. Rev S K Coates assisted and the Hillhouse family had long ties to Pleasant Hill Christian church. Pallbearers included Jabwin Mel Anderson Jeff Tucker Av MacFarland John Godwin Claud Tucker. Interment followed at a Des Moines cemetery. Des Moines The board of education ruled high school fraternities and sororities must resign by December 1 or face expulsion.

John A. Hillhouse Jones and McElhinney Christian Church Frank W. Sutton S. K. Coates Pleasant Hill Christian Church Hillhouse Jabwin Mel Anderson Jeff Tucker Av. Vv. MacFarland John Godwin Claud Tucker Lfe Bua Jrove Ee Des Moines Des Moines Board of Education

G A R Post Receives Gift Portrait of 25th Infantry Crew

J G White Post 108 Iowa G A R accepts a donated photograph of the twenty fifth town Regiment of Volunteers from Captain John A Young's family. The picture was gifted by Mrs Lu E Larson of the Woman's Relief Corps and will hang in the post room as a memorial. Captain Young was an honored member and former commander.

J. G. White Washington Department of Iowa Twenty Fifth Town Regiment of Volunteers Columbus Junction John A. Young Harvey S. Young Woman's Relief Corps Lu. E. Larson N. L. Long J. C. F. Wead

Levee Gasoline Tax Receipts Decline

Des Moines Iowa November 4 gasol ine tax receipts for September totaled 45282222 state treasurer R B Johnson announced about 80000 less than August receipts reflecting a slowdown in fuel tax income for the month

Des Moines R. &. Johnson

Four Indicted in Marl Stearns Jail Escape Murder

The county grand jury indicts four men for murder connected to Marl Stearns jail escape. Deputy Leo Hemmer was killed during the breakout and died by his own hand later. Indicted are Donald Kerdell Harold Carlson Kenny Truda and others.

Dubuque Marl Stearns Stearns Leo Hemmer Donald Kerdell Harold Carlson Kenny Truda

Maniund's Weakness Man Is Per Cent Water

The passage notes that Maniund is described as being mostly water and that water prefers downhill movement. The context references a Peston transcript and suggests a humorous or satirical exploration of a person’s anatomy and tendencies.

Weather Improves After Heavy Shower Sparks Indian Summer Hopes

Weather improves after a heavy last night shower with sun breaking through clouds in the forenoon. Farmers hope for dry warm weather to allow continued harvest of the corn crop and a favorable autumn season.

Community thanks for kindness after bereavement

The Hillhouse family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for their kindness during their sad bereavement.

John Hillhouse

Bricks and Divorce Case Highlight Mills County Court

In a Mills county divorce case Mrs Matte Anderson is alleged to have thrown a brick at her husband Israel Anderson. The wealthy farmer was presented as key evidence in the hearing held yesterday.

Des Moines Matte Anderson Israel Anderson Mills County

Lost Brown Pocketbook Reported at Journal Office

Pocketbook lost contains bank notes and money. Finder urged to return it to the Journal office for a reward.

Journal Office

Three Victor Talking Machine Models at Special Price

We offer three Victor talking machine models at a special price. See us for details and to arrange a demonstration or purchase at our store.

Victor

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