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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1929

Page

1

Soviet Move Into Manchuria From Two Fronts Reported

United Press dispatches from Harbin say Soviet forces advanced on both eastern and western fronts in Manchuria with little Chinese resistance. Chinese sources claim gains near Mishan Hs’en and near the eastern railway while Hatlar fell back to the western mountains as Russians push toward Hailar and Mulin along the split railway.

Manchurian Harbin Moscow Manchuria Ghenchis Khan Dailanor Manchul Hatlar Hailar Mishan-Hs‘en Mulin Harb

Elmer Shalla Buys Green Mill Cafe

Elmer Shalla has purchased the Green Mill cafe and will hold a formal opening Wednesday evening. The cafe, well established and well equipped, will keep the same staff and is enhanced by new equipment and a special orchestra for the opening.

Elmer Shalla Green Mill Cafe Shalla Lester Orr Orr

College Singers in Vesper Service at Presbyterian Church

A large audience gathered at the Presbyterian church for vesper services featuring musicians from Parsons college. The program included an organ recital by Mrs. W. P. Keesey of Fairfield, a choir of thirty Parsons students directed by Prof. Leslie R. Putnam, piano solos by Mr. Spring, and vocal solos by Mr. Putnam.

The Presbyterian Church Parsons College W. P. Keesey Fairfield C. W. Stewart Washington Leslie R. Putnam Spring Putnam

Hammill Promises Iowa Will Advance Construction Work

DES MOINES November 25 Iowa will spend over 26 million dollars on state construction in 1930 and cooperate with Hoover plans. Governor Hammill said the program includes about 25.9 million for 1 000 miles of primary highways, 750 thousand for new buildings at state institutions, and 600 thousand for improvements at education institutions. The road plan aims to create the most comprehensive highway system in the nation.

Des Moines Iowa Wth Hoover John Hammill State Board of Control State Board of Education Jov. Hammill Union

Death Claims D A Chalmers Aged 62

Funeral services set for 10 80 Tuesday at the United Presbyterian church. D A Chalmers of Havre and later Berwyn Illinois died Saturday night after a two stroke illness. He was born August 22 1867 in Monmouth Illinois and survived by his widow three daughters a brother and two sisters. Burial in Elm Grove cemetery.

D. A. Chalmers North Second Avenue D. C. Fulton United Presbyterian Church Elm Grove Cemetery Mr. Chalmers Monmouth David Arthur Chalmers Ill William Elvira Jane (Lackey) Chalmers Ainsworth Pacific Coast Carrie Anderson Washington Fresno Calif Iowa Chalmers Havre Iowa Avenue Farmers Union Organization Sherd Wilson East Third Street John Rittenhouse Chalmers & Rittenhouse Produce Company Rittenhouse Des Moines Register Junia Peterson Chicago Martha Chalmers Doris Doolittle Berwyn The United Presbyterian Harve Chalmers San Francisco Gilbreth Long Davis California George Long Fowler Frank Chalmers Odebolt

New Golf Club Whistles When Drive Is Correct

Inventor unveils a golf club that emits a whistle to signal a correct drive. The mechanism aims to help players gauge impact and consistency during practice and rounds.

Clemenceau Lies in Grave in Woodland

Statesman Today reports that Georges Clemenceau is interred in a woodland grave. The article notes the funeral rites and the solemn tribute from officials and citizens.

Clemenceau “Great Patriot" Says Hoover

President Hoover cabled France’s Gaston Doumergue praising Georges Clemenceau as a great patriot. He noted Clemenceau’s selfless love of country, peacemaking stance, and noble response to the tragedy of war. Hoover conveyed deep American sympathy at the former premier’s death.

Washington U.P Hoover Georges Clemenceau Gaston Doumergue France Clemenceau

Clemenceau Is Buried In Hidden Woods Grave In France

In Saint Vincent sur Jard, Georges Clemenceau is laid to rest in a woodland grave near his father’s plot. The ceremony lasts three minutes with guards, close friends, and flowers, including a keepsake from 1917. His dying wish to be buried standing was overruled by family.

Saint Vincent Sur Jard France U.rp Vendee Georges Clemenceau Albert Francois Clemenceau Francois Brabant Atlantic Clemenctau Basil Zaharoff Anothe

Morning Sun Church Burns Down in Fire

Fire of unknown origin destroyed the United Presbyterian church of Morning Sun yesterday. Damage was estimated at 40000 dollars.

Morning Sun Church Morning Sun Ifa U.R United Presbyterian Church

Dowell Proposes Higher Federal Road Aid in New Year

Dowell Republican Iowa member of the House roads committee says he will ask Congress to raise federal state highway aid from 75 million to 125 million dollars annually when it reconvenes on December 2. He reports discussions with federal and state highway officials and notes states seek bigger building programs. The states match every dollar in federal aid, with additional funds spent on roads through Indian and other federal lands.

Washington Dowell Republian Iowa House Roads Committee Congress

New Lights Near Completion Transform Washington District

Large crowds in Washington observed the new street lighting on the business street. Two corner lights remain to be connected, with central park lights due to turn on soon, completing a statewide leading illumination upgrade.

Washington Central Park West Washington Boulevard

Contest Winner Announcement Delayed to Wednesday

The WLem mon''s Pharmacy contest winner cannot be announced on Tuesday due to a judge being out of town and a higher number of last minute entries. George Freshwaters Rev Carl Klein and a Journal representative lead judging with strong response.

Altho Wlemmon George Freshwaters Carl Klein Journal

Funeral for Barbara Ann Grayson Held Today

Funeral services were conducted at L A Jones funeral home for Barbara Ann Grayson infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Elliot Grayson. Rev A W Henke of the Methodist church officiated. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery. The baby was born Friday November 15 at the county hospital and died yesterday. The mother remains seriously ill but is improving.

L. A. Jones Funeral Home Barbara Ann Grayson Elliot Grayson A. W. Henke Methodist Church Elm Grove Cemetery

Man’s Return to Nature Ties to Family Grave

A man who strung wire by hand to keep cattle from the woods allowed a passage to his family grave. The briars stayed in place as he wished, embodying his theory that humanity’s fate is to return to nature in its simplest form.

Four Iowa traffic deaths from weekend crashes

A weekend of Iowa crashes left four dead and nine injured, eight seriously. Victims include Donald Bosley 15 Des Moines Hertle Maxted 45 Tabor Daniel Gregory 74 Waterloo and Hazel Boemaeche of Waterloo.

Iowa Donald Bosley Des Moines Hertle Maxted Tabor Daniel H. Gregory Waterloo Hazel Boemaeche

John K Carran Dies in West Branch Teacher Remembered

John K Carran husband of Mollie Brown Carran and Herbert Hoover's boyhood school teacher died at his home in West Branch Iowa Saturday night. A White House message of sympathy signed by Mr and Mrs Hoover was sent to Mrs Carran. Funeral services are planned for tomorrow.

West Branch U.P John K. Carran Huband Mollie Brown Carran Herbert Hoover

California forest fires under control

Fire crews in the San Francisco bay area reported fires in San Mateo Alameda and Contra Costa counties largely under control. Large firefighting teams were released from duty as containment improved across the region.

California San Francisco Calif San Francisco Bay Area San Mateo Alameda Contra Costa

Mrs Willey Returns Home From Deland Visit

Mrs EB Willey returns this morning to her Deland home after a month long visit at the local residence.

EB. H. Willey Deland

Temme Abandons Channel Swim After Seasickness

After swimming 19 miles in five hours, E. H. Temme, a London insurance clerk, gave up his Channel attempt due to seasickness. The effort underscores the challenge of the crossing even for experienced endurance swimmers.

E. H. Temme London

Senator Warren of Wyoming Dead Veteran of Senate

Senator Franc is Emroy Warren of Wyoming dies at 85 after bronchial pneumonia. Civil war drummer boy and congressional medal of honor recipient, he served 37 years in the Senate making him the oldest member in years and service. A state funeral will be held in the Senate chamber Tuesday with General John L. Pershing present.

Senator Warren Wyoming Senate Washington Francis Emroy Warren John L. Pershing Burton Ohio Good Warren Congress West Abraham Charles M. Stedman Dem N. C

Demons Face Hard Thanksgiving Tilt In Little Six Race

Washington enters Thanksgiving with a must win over Mt. Pleasant to stay in second place as Burlington or Fairfield loom if Mt. Pleasant prevails. Coach Shultz hopes full strength against Mt. Pleasant after recent injuries and a rough win over Sigourney 27 to 6 showing a strong second half.

Washington Mt. Pleasant Asylum City Trenry Jim Shult Burlington Fairfield Shultz Sigourney Young Ahrens End Miller End Demons

Farmers to back Hoover plan in new conference

Ferm leaders announced support for President Hoover to stabilize business. A sub committee of eight farm leaders was appointed to draft a concrete agricultural program for submission to Hoover. Other farm chiefs attended Hyde's meeting as discussions centered on boosting national business.

Washington U.R Ferm Hoover Bush Tdis Hyde S. Thompson Farm Bureau Federation C. E. Huff Farmers’ Union Leroy Melton Farmers Equity Union Fred Brenckman National Grange Farmers Union Lewis Chambers C. N. Rogers Legge Federal Farm Board Troover White House Hloover Agriculturedustry Federal Power Commission Federal Reserve Hugerness Department of Agriculture

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