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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1927

Page

1

Farm Brief Substitue Bill Planned

The senate farm bloc agreed on a substitute for the McNary-Haugen bill. It calls for a 300 million dollar surplus program, a five member federal farm board, and government lending to co operatives for warehouses with the board taking over losses or profits. The measure resembles the Brazil coffee system and aims to draw President Coolidge’s approval. It targets wheat and cotton and may be introduced when Congress reconvenes.

Washington Senate McNary-Hansen United Press Treasury Federal Farm Board Brazil Coolidge

Clear skies brighten Iowa cities as temperatures rise

Des Moines residents welcomed clear skies and above freezing temperatures for a feast day. Davenport saw half an inch of rain with last night’s snow flurries in several central areas while Dubuque and Sioux City reported chilly overnight readings. Des Moines temps started at 28 and were forecast to climb above freezing later.

Des Moines Dubuque Davenport Sioux City

Y M C A Fathers and Sons Banquet Praise

Secretary Harry Kreider and the Y M C A board praise the committee for arranging the annual fathers and sons banquet held Tuesday evening. The committee includes Ralph Livingston D J Ross C W Davis Ralph Shannon Hugh McCleery J J H Peet Richard McLeery Claude Lemmon Rev A A Vinz and Leslie Dunlap.

Harry Kreider Y. M. C. A. Board Fathers and Sons Ralph Livingston D. J. Ross C. W. Davis Ralph Shannon Hugh McCleery JJ. H. Peet Richard McLeery Claude Lemmon Rev A. A. Vinz Leslie Dunlap

Backer of Captain Is Peeved, Orders Him to Start Again

Detroit reports British airman Captain Frederick A. Giles under pressure from backer William H. Rosenwarne to resume his projected flight to Australia after weather bureau checks found no storm on the Honolulu leg. Rosenwarne, a New Zealand native, has spent over 156000 financing the effort and criticizes officials for publicity and navigation instrument issues. He urges Giles to return to San Francisco for adjustments and a fresh start.

Detroit Frederick A. Giles California Australia William H. Rosengarne New Zealand Honolulu Rogenwarne Weather Bureau

Washington Boys to Cedar Rapids

Secretary Harry Kreider announces 23 Washington boys selected to attend the state conference for older boys opening Friday afternoon in Cedar Rapids and running through Sunday. Adult leaders Victor Mastin Supt J W Peet and R J Catlett accompany the group with speakers including Dr John Timothy Stone Harold Geisit and Arthur N Cotten.

Harry Kreider Washington Cedar Rapids Victor Mastin Supt J. W. Peet R. J. Catlett John Timothy Stone Chicago Harold M. Geiscit Des Moines Arthur N. Cotten New York International Boys’ Work Mr. Kreider

Death claims Admiral Bullard at age sixty

Washington reports Admiral W H G Bullard chairman of the Federal Radio Commission died in his sleep in Washington aged 60. He had suffered high blood pressure and left the office two days earlier to rest and possibly undergo a tonsil operation. Funeral plans were not yet set and burial location was undecided. His death marks a second FRC loss in two months after Commissioner John F Dillon died in September.

Bullard Media Radio Commission Commission John F. Dillon San Francisco

Premier Bratianu of Roumania Dies After Operation

Premier Jon Bratianu died at 7 a m after a complicated tonsillectomy and ensuing blood poisoning. Cabinet and regency move to install Vintila Bratianu as prime minister as Carol’s heir status looms, with coalition talks likely and a state funeral planned for Bratianu.

Vintila Bratinau Buzdugan Miron Cristea Nicholas Ferdinand Michael Vintila Bratianu Bratianu Carol Roumania National Peasant Party Peasant Duca Stirbey

Miner Dies in Slate Fall at Dallas Coal Mine

Granger Indiana November 24 One miner John Riley 28 was killed and 90 others endangered when slate fell at the bottom of a 350 foot shaft in the Dallas coal mine. A coroner detective blamed the accident on opening a door that caused a rush of air loosening the slate. Work was halted but miners were to return tomorrow morning. Also announced birth of twins Rollie Reval Wilson and Ronald Doval Wilson born Monday November 21 to Mr and Mrs Mane Wilson Carril Brown is former name of mother.

Granger John Riley Dallas Here Jurg Mane Wilson Rollie Reval Wilson Ronald Doval Wilson

McAndrews Deserts Trial in Chicago Board in Quandary

In Chicago the school board wrestling with superintendent William McAndrews trial on British propagan da charges sees him desert the hearings claiming an unfair process. Board member Walter J. Raymer blasts the board for listening to an avowed socialist and a long haired Seattle man. The board will decide next Wednesday how to proceed without McAndrews present.

Chicago William McAndrew McAndrew Walter J. Raymer Charles Edward Russell Seattle Frederick Bausman United States

Christian Church Bazaar and Dinner Big Success

The Church of Christ Ladies and church members, led by Andy Blattner and Ed Mayhew, organized a bazaar and chicken dinner with local business support. Prizes included a 95 pound nop corn cake and a hog for the largest donation. numerous community volunteers and suppliers contributed, making the event a financial success.

Andy Blattner Ed Mayhew Ehairman Coralie G .Kiley Ladies and Society of the Church of Christ Will Christian Church Fd Mayhew Charles Brown Leslie Dinilap Will McFarland Claude Wacker Claude Tucker

YMCA Friday Swim Exhibition Showcased by 25 Youths

A Friday night swimming exhibition and life saving drill at the Y M C A features 25 boys and girls. The event begins at 7 20 with a program including dives, free style, back overarm crawl and life saving demonstrations set for both genders. Admittance is 10 cents for children and 25 cents for adults.

Ingratitude Is Prevalent Says Pastor

Dr. I W Eastwood of the Presbyterian church preached at the union Thanksgiving service in the Methodist church on Cratitude and Ingratitude. He cited Luke 17 17 and Psalm 92 1 and urged gratitude as a sign of thoughtfulness while noting nine of ten lepers failed to return.

I. W. Eastwood Presbyterian Church Methodist Dr. Eastwood Christ

Edna May Hew Omitted From Junior Club List

Last Wednesday in Junior Wild Glee club list Edna Marene Mayhew was omitted Miss Elsie Glassburner went to Fairfield today and will visit friends for a few days

Wild Glee Club Edna Marene Mayhew Elsie Glassburner Fairfield

Exhibition on diving and water polo shows at Scotts Bluff

Lloyd Will of Scotts Bluff Nebraska leads a demonstration titled diving for height and length for boys and girls along with a water polo game between two boys teams. The event stresses weight training and life saving stunts with limited seating available.

Gaynor Lloyd Will Scotts Bluff Nebraska

Thanksgiving Day Breaks In Remus Murder Trial

The Remus murder trial paused for Thanksgiving as defendant George Remus, his mother, and relatives visited from Price Hill. Jurors and witnesses relaxed, some jurors went home with court officers, others stayed for football or hotel meals, while reporters shared a turkey dinner at the hotel hosting coverage.

Remus Cincinnati George Remus Imogene Price Hill

Suspensions Follow Ames Liquor Raid Involving Sigma Chi

Ames Iowa November 24 Two Iowa State College students Arthur Koester and Clarence Boeke were suspended by the college board after a liquor raid on the Sigma Chi fraternity more than two weeks earlier Koester faces a September 1 1928 suspension and bond on liquor nuisance charges while Boeke May not return until March 1928 both were among six students arrested in the raid which yielded a small amount of alcohol The board did not act on Charles Punk whose case may be reviewed if new evidence appears

Ames Arthur Koester Sioux City Clarence Boeke Twubbard Iowa Stata College Sigma Chi Bocke Koester Boeke Charlee A. Punk Oftumwa Chemical Laboratories Funk

Lake States to Continue Water Fight

Chicago’s use of Great Lakes water faces congressional action in winter after Charles Evans Hughes recommended dismissal of suits. The ruling centers on federal versus state control of lake waters and the legality of Chicago’s permit to divert 8 700 cubic feet per second. Milwaukee leaders vow legislation to bar diversion and oppose Chicago bills.

Washington Chicago Great Lakes Charles’ Evans Hughes U.S. Supreme Court Hughes Canada James M. Beck Pennsylvania War Department Congress Milwaukee Wis Lake Michigan William George Bruce Milwaukee Board of Harbor Commissioners Bruce

Carl Hedges Addresses Hi Y Club on Thanksgiving Significance

Worty members of the Hi Y club heard Carl Hedges speak at yesterday noon’s meeting. He discussed the significance of Thanksgiving day and the group endorsed plans to send delegates to the state older boys conference opening tomorrow in Cedar Rapids.

Carl Hedges Clnh Hedges Clvh Cedar Rapids

Business Firms Donate to Christian Church Sale Event

A list of 110 Washington business firms contributing to a church sale and bazaar, organized by Mrs. Ed Mayhew. The contributors span grocery, hardware, banking, clothing, and service industries, reflecting broad community support for the Christian church fundraiser.

Washington The Christian Church Ed Mayhew Sanitary Market Lloyd Lytle Mayo’s Bakery Washington Oil Company the White Yard Company Ideal Settling Works Hertig’s Meat Market Gibson Produce Company Guther's Studio Dodge Brothers Garage Hartman Jce Cream Factory Harry Whittaker Wardrobe Cleaners Washington Cleaners H. &A. Baking Company Therion Green House Wolfe Floral Company Washington Telephone Co the Evening Journal Washington National Bank

Loening Funds Prizes For Intercollegiate Air Contests

Grover Loening provides a 5600 dollar fund to award prizes to winners of intercollegiate aviation contests. Loening, a pioneer in college aviation, backs student air competition and prize distribution.

Grover Loening Loening

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Senate Farm Bloc Washington Boys Maurice Meyer Nathaniel Youne James Davidson Stanley Mouser Baptist Homer Richardson Charles Long Norman Sage Woodrow Crone Charles Grayson Edwin Griffith Kenneth Hout Harold Ahrens Don Benz George Jones Wilbur Quinn George Zeck William Atkinson United Presbyterian Everett Simpson Ed Davidson Presbyterian Stanley Baird Harold Schnoeller Orville Korf Vernon Wittrigg Hubert Lohrer Federal Radio W. H. G. Bullard Federal Radio Commission Bucharest Jon Bratianu Bratiann Florica Castle Prince Carol Liberal Party Peasants Party Miner McAndrews Eastwood Campbell Morgan Fey Moses A. M. EK H. N. Schuster Story County Grand Jury Beck KE. E. Greenfield Lemmon’s Democrat-Independent Chocolate Shop West End South End Grocery Corbin & Barrett Bootery George L. McDaniel Carter’s Phillips @ Hebner A. & P. Tea Company Conner's Iowa Southern Utilities Co Studebaker E. M. Bridges Benteco Brown's W. H. Stephens Witting Harness J. Co Penney Company McNamara Furniture Graham Theatre Fox Theatre Sitter’s Bone Yard Dougherty Brothers Bidwell Heating Co Wells & Crail Goodwin Undertaking Washington Motor Company Zapton Monument Works Johnson's Grocery the Motor Inn Washington Water Works Dr.t
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