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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1928

Page

1

Leaders Map Out Short Session Congress Action

Congressional leaders outline an ambitious short session agenda including relief measures tariff revision Boulder dam naval cruisers and the antiwar treaty. Bills cover cooperative farming marketing facilities a federal farm board and a group of appropriation measures with priority to farm related legislation.

Congress Boulder Dam Senate Federal Farm Board Cariff Pew Johnson Busta Ca Calis John Ak Aaantar Te Department Foreign Relations Committee Borsh Eatly Tuo Sotar J Nuscle Rttort Madden i Noria Nebraska Supreme Court Coolidge Ihem

Rural school notes in Franklin Township report enrollments and improvements

The five rural Franklin Township schools show enrollments from Leona Leeper’s Grant Leeper center to Esther Booth’s center, with plans for building additions, curtains, and new equipment. Cedar and Pleasant schools list supplies like swings, maps, readers, and a Vietrola, while Pleasant notes interior improvements and a new library case.

Franklin Townships Ar Lows Grant Leona Leeper Excher Harmony Isabelle Esther Booth Cedar Marie Green Pleasant Isabelle J Combs Center Marjorie Europe Iowa Vietrola Grave Johnson Pleaant

Hoover Party Experiences Tropic Heat Aboard Big Ship

The Hoover party endures extreme heat on a Pacific fleet flagship during a tropical voyage. Decks were cooled by refrigerators as crew and guests adapt, Mrs. Hoover knits, and Ambassador Fletcher attends to duties while plan for Corinto welcomes unfold. Field day on deck shows sailors cleaning and preparing for events.

Appan Ss. Mary EastOvpe Abo Maryland Hoover Mexico Pacific Blue Jackets

Presbyterian Choir Plans Special Music

Most devotions hours both morning and evening this Sunday at the Presbyterian church will be elevated to special music. Miss Helen Asbury, violin instructor at Parsons College Conservatory, will take part in morning and evening programs. Special vocal numbers with flute and guitar and organ preludes by the choir open the morning hour. In the evening Miss Asbury appears with a trio including a vocal solo by Mrs. Kenneth Carris, cornet solo by Robert, a solo by Miss Asbury, and a choir anthem to close. The public is invited to both services.

Presbyterian Church Helen Asbury Conservatory of Music Parsons ¢ College Miss Asbury Kenneth Carris Robert Solo Ames

Ministers Meet in Washington County Gathering

Ministers from Washington county and environs convene at Washington University on Monday at 10 a.m. Rev. D Chalmers Fallon will present a paper on The Minister and his Reading. Ministers will lunch together after adjournment.

Washington County Washington U. Mt D. Chalmers Fallon

Plans for Sembower Funeral Halted in Des Moines

Relatives assert the Des Moines body is not KB Sembower. The unidentified man came from Lancaster Missouri, died in a rooming house. Willis Berry identified the corpse as his father-in-law in Lancaster and brought it to Des Moines for burial before Sembower telephoned Tulsa to stop all funeral plans. The other man’s body will be returned to Lancaster.

Des Moines Sembower Tulsa Okla Lancaster Willis Berry

Appreciation note from David Palmer for flowers and sympathy

David J Palmer expresses deep appreciation for floral tributes and sympathy in his bereavement. He cannot reach each person personally but values the consideration greatly.

Four Teams Have a Chance at Western Conference Crown

Wisconsin Iowa Ohio and Illinois remain in contention for the Big Ten title after tomorrow’s key games. The outcome hinges on Wisconsin’s clash with Minnesota and Iowa’s meeting with Michigan, plus Ohio State vs Illinois and Purdue vs Indiana shaping the race.

Chicago Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Mic Gan Ohio Tino Evanston Purdue Finois Ilinois Wisconin Michigan

Legions Play War Story Mimics Wartime Wedding Comedy

The American Legion presents Sixty Miles An Hour at New Graham theatre on Monday and Tuesday. The farce centers on a spontaneous wartime wedding in Ohio amid a light hearted plot that follows bride to be Edith Spera and a cast including Preston Wolfe and Marie Jack. A chorus of forty girls and a full cast deliver a lively production while Edie Mac and Rodney Arnold headline the imaginative cast.

New Graham Theatre American, Legion France Ohio Roy Pinch Edith Spera Berice Adrian Spike Hamm Cincinnati Spike Preston Wolfe Marie Jackon Old Ten Tracy Gettsyburg Judge Edwards Mildred Craig Rodney Arnold Colonel Ruffskin Arizona Mise Louie M. Prambull Frederick B. Ingram

Memorial services honor Colonel Palmer at United Presbyterian Church

The United Presbyterian church hosted funeral rites for Colonel Palmer with friends from across the state attending. Reverend D Chalmers Fulton led a solemn service with a quartet and tributes from G A R, Rotary, and WRC members. Notable attendees included Col. H C of Centerville and Senator FM Molesbergy of Col Sue Jumotion, among many others from Iowa and nearby states. Messages of sympathy arrived from John Teese and Senator William Carden.

William Monmouth Hiinals Wong Col Palmer Tam D. Chalmers Fulton United Presbyterian Church Hugh McCleery Avelyn Hamilton Marion Gewid Lloyd Walker McCleery Hamilton Civr Star of the Rall Commission Dex Mothes Cedar Palle Drowe ¢ + Williamson Monmouth Minos FM. Molesbergy Col Sue Jumotion HO. Weaver Elly Hicklin Artur Springer Party of Wanello W.D. Eaton Thur Tington James Pevit Clarence Kisher Oxia Toon James W Java Wilet Con Fama Towa John Keer Broken Bow D. Gr J.B. Carman Perry Lowa Ewing Shannon City Ecretary Coriell Oley Nelson Slater Ryman Ier Ray Fh. Gitford Sons of Kansas City Daniel McKay Wapelio Jows J. Day Brighton J. A Washington Lottie Smith Mt. Pleasant Clara Weber Iowa City Lara Berger Hammond Ind Stella KE. Plopner Palmer John Teese Yilef Kitty Flood Newton Massiehussetts William Carden Winfield Stonehrper

Oxtumes Produce Major City Stage Show

A local producing company funds all costumes scenery and allowances for a city debut. Reports say the production will be the best of its kind ever staged in the city. Tickets on sale now and selling fast. Reserve seats at Lemmon's drug store.

Islana Minols Gale Lemmon’s Drug Store

Radio Fans Petition Federal Board Over Station Inspectors

Radio fans in Washington send letters to the Federal Communications Commission urging action on inspector oversight of radio divisions. The correspondence discusses interference concerns and requests clarity on licensing processes affecting listeners and local stations.

Federal Board

Ainsworth Notes Church Events and Obituaries

Ainsworth reports a busy week with church activities, a funeral, and plans for a bazaar and chicken dinner. The United Presbyterian ladies host a general store and meals. the Methodist church holds homecoming services and prepares a December bazaar. Community members from Eldon and Tipton attend, with committees named for the bazaar booths and dining room duties.

Ainsworth United Presbyterian George Moore Rom Eldon Overfelt Iter Krenmyre Methodist Churcl Riverside Ster Everette Simpkins Bay Tipton Wm, Sim Methodist Church Lynn van Horn le R. Trezona Gee Townsled Kerchief Booth

Stock Exchange Smashes Records in Heavy Volume Action

The New York stock exchange shattered records with unprecedented trading volume as it processed 6,942,500 shares in a brisk session marked by strong buying and unusually high activity across major listings. Trading surged amid broad market strength and renewed investor confidence following positive economic signals.

New York New York Stock Exchange

Negro Identified in Omaha Assault Case at Lincoln Penitentiary

Five officers accompany Oak Bird a young Negro to the Lincoln penitentiary after Mrs. G Harold Stribling of Omaha identifies him as the man who assaulted her husband. The identification implicates Bird in three Omaha attacks.

Lincoln Neb Ake Bird G. Harold Stribling Omaha

Not a Chance Another Un Tamil Is Why Hi Ag In Theal

A fragmented note from the Cincinnati Enquirer mentions dust, a spill, and a man losing a chance to retrieve a handkerchief as onlookers overlook the incident around a small amount of money.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Dog Attends Master's Funeral at Parish Church

A starved stray dog, once found by its owner, became a beloved pet and steadfast companion. Denied entry, the dog pressed its nose to the door and was admitted after the service. It then positioned between the clergyman and the coffin and walked to the cemetery, signaling its loyalty.

London Answers

King George V Battles Illness in London House

London dispatches report King George V holding his own amid illness. Doctors treated a chest infection and fever, with several specialists called to the palace. The king’s condition prompted royal watchers to monitor his progress as officials downplayed alarm.

George England London Jorge Brck Ingham Palace Lord Dawson of Pennnd Stanley Hewett Duke of York Dutchess of York Princess Elizabeth Naseby Hall Northhampton Earl

Methodist Choir to Repeat Cantata Song of Thanksgiving

The Methodist church choir repeats the cantata Song of Thanksgiving by Maunder after high demand. It praises the season with stirring choruses duets and solos as new voices join last year's capable ensemble for an even finer performance.

Methodist Church Maunder

Convict Members of Political Gang in Chicago Ward Fight

Members of Morris Eller's Twenty Ward political gang were found guilty on most counts in the April primary violence case after a 14 hour jury deliberation. Joseph Genro was acquitted. The trial followed a spree of sluggings kidnappings and a murder linked to the ward violence.

Chicago Morris Eller Heal Hose MayoCon Criminal Court Joseph “Pepi Cook County Harry Hochste Heuten Ant Eller Elter Heuter Abe “Brimpy Kinsman Raymona J. Reinke John M. O'Connor Reinke Filer Sessio Octavius Granady Octavius Granady

Haskins Area Social Notes and Stock Shipments

Community greetings from Haskins with visitors from Wash ington Mason City and Manchester. Hog cattle and hog shipments are recorded with Owen Wehr Ralph Boyd and others shipping carloads locally while residents visit family and attend weekend gatherings at the parental God Love home.

Haskins Dorajean Ainsworth Milburn Charlotte Ballard Washington Arthur Thut Chas, Hazen Rex Otington L. Eden A Ward Frank Embree Godlove Owen Wehr Ralph Boyd Haskins Sunda Wrdner SR. Wallace Lee Hunt Harry White Irin Rabenold Henry Hawker Masonsville Alfred Rissel Rissier Manchester L. H. Bemis Harlan Archer

Saturday's Five Best Radio Features

NBC listings for 1928 show WEAF and WJZ airing Yale versus Harvard and Navy versus Princeton with network feeds. Northwestern versus WEAF and an NBC hour schedule are noted, along with orchestra programming and a Phil hour.

United States WEAF NBC Yale Harvard WJZ Navy Princeton WOR Columbia Total Northwestern Rike Phil

Fragmentary OCR prompts on tool use and cracking stile

The readable text hints at using wise ers not nut crackers to crack a stile, expressing an unusual preference or misread instruction. No clear person, organization, or event is identifiable, making it hard to determine a full news item or outcome.

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