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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1929

Page

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Farmers seen as prime buyers in new industry push

Secretary Hyde said at the White House farm conference that agriculture now resembles a major consumer market with demand for autos radios electric washers and barn paint. He cited lower interest rates and pledged government actions to sustain buying power, including a $160,000,000 tax cut and expanded building and ship contracts to aid industry.

Washington, D. C U.P Fundamenta Secretary of Agriculture Hyde White Houses Crdit Actio Hoover Ther Tring Secretar of Agriculture White Hous Orean Shipbuilding Companie

Postoffice Closed on Thanksgiving. Stamp Window Open Briefly

Postmaster Harry McCall announced the postoffice will close on Thanksgiving Day and no mail will be delivered by city or rural carriers. The window will operate from eight to ten for stamp sales, but no mail will be delivered at the window.

Harry McCall

Cedar Rapids Negro Held for Series of Highway Robberies

Cedar Rapids police say Leon Brown a 25 year old Cedar Rapids Black man is in custody charged with a pair of highway robberies after a gunpoint attack on Frank Kuba and an earlier holdup of F R Speracek. Officers fired at him as he fled across the interchange bridge. Authorities link Brown to two railroad shack robberies as well.

Cedar Rapids U.P Leon Brown Frank Kuba Brown F. R. Speracek Lodge Kuba

Morning Sun Church Furnishings Lost in Sunday Fire

Morning Sun Iowa reports the United Presbyterian church burned Sunday morning at 6 30. Fire destroyed furnishings including piano pipe organ pulpit and kitchen equipment. Loss estimated at 40000 with 13500 insured. Windows sustained heat damage to adjacent stores. Origin unknown. Congregation may meet in school house next Sunday. a building program committee will study plans. Nine pastors served since 1897 led by Rev W J Griffin now pastor.

Iowa United Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church E. H. McFadden J. P. Nesbit Frederick Elliott Smith Park McCormick J. C. K. Milligan Livingston W. J. Griffi

Graveling Delayed to Spring for Local Roads Work

The county board postponed graveling the Washington Riverside and Wellman town roads until next spring due to sudden freezing weather. Over fifty carloads of gravel were gathered and a contractor prepared to work on the three mile stretch northeast of town, but zero temperatures froze pits and halted unloading. Residents northeast of town and Wellman residents regret missing an all weather road to Iowa City this winter.

County Board of Supervisors Washington Riverside Wellmantown Wellman Iowa City

Federal Building at Des Moines Opens in Dedication

Des Moines Iowa November 26 the new federal building was dedicated with federal court judges and Des Moines bar representatives present. Jules of the Iowa supreme court attended the exercises. The building houses the internal revenue bureau state and U S district court offices and many other offices.

Des Moines Des Moines Bar Jules Iowa Supreme Court Internal Revenue Bureau U. S. District Court

Pageant at Service of Thanks Presented by United Presbyterian

Ainsworth on November 26 featured the thank offering pageant When Money Talks by the Missionary societies. The offering totaled 182.73 dollars.

Ainsworth Missionary Societies of the United Presbyterian Church

Britain and United States agree Hoover plan not to discuss

London reports Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald told the House of Commons Britain and the United States have agreed Hoover’s freedom of the seas proposals should not be discussed at the five power naval conference. Complications loom over Italy’s submarine abolition and cruiser parity issues before the January 21 talks at St James Place.

London U.P J. Ramsay MacDonald House of Commons Great Britain United States Hoover Italy Britain St James Place Geneva France Japan

Book Week Reviews Highlight City Library Events

The City Library hosted daily book reviews during Book Week with readers including Mrs. Ab Anderson on Wandering Wheels and Mrs. W A Cook on The Modern Novel. Attendance averaged sixteen to twenty five. other readings covered Old Pybua The Art of Thinking The Twelve Pound Look The Dream and All Quiet On The Western Front.

Ab Anderson Wan Cora Gordon W. A.cook C. W. McLaughlin Warwick Deeping George Morrison H. C. Hull Barrie Dawd A. FE. Baldrige Remarque

Journal Out At Noon Thursday

The Journal will publish at noon on Thanksgiving Day to allow staff time for Turkey Day plans and the football game. Advertisers should submit all copy by Wednesday.

The Journal

Funeral Service for Senator Warren in the Senate Chamber

Senator Francis F. Warren of Wyoming, a 36 year veteran, will receive a state funeral in the Senate chamber with President Hoover leading the tributes. The service, simple in form, will include Rev. B Phillips and will escort Warren to Union Station before burial in Wyoming.

Washington U.P Senate Chamber Francis F. Warren Wyoming Hoover Senate Warren House Supreme Court Diplomatic Corps Army Navy Marine Corps B. Phillips Curtis Union Station Burton Ohio White House War Good

Death details in hunting accident claim Noah Bush

In Loveland Colorado a hunting trip ended in tragedy when Noah Bush, a sugar beet factory worker, was fatally shot after his rifle discharged while he held it near the car. He died in Fort Collins after seven hours in Larimer County Hospital. colleagues recall him as a jolly, well known employee.

Bush Loveland Colo Noah Bush Eben Ashby Ot Wellman Colorado Ashby Fey Larimer County Fort Collins

Drivers fined for missing vehicle plates in Brighton and Haskins

Joe Buzzard of Brighton and Elmer Wulf of Haskins were each fined five dollars and costs for not having classification plates for their trucks. Justice of the Peace W. W. Barber announced today.

Joe Buzzard Brighton Elmer Wulf Haskins Justice of the Peace W. WV. Barber

Without Clue in Killing of Decatur Boy

In Decatur Illinois on November 26 a 15 year old junior high student Everet Barker was found wounded on the main business street and died before he could reveal any clue to his shooting in the head. He was unconscious when discovered and no weapon was found near him. His parents could offer no motive. He had not attended school yesterday and went home early.

Decatur Ill Everet Barker Franklin Barker Everet Everett

Wrecks And Robs Train In Wyoming

A youth bandit derailed the westbound Portland Limited near Cheyenne and robbed passengers before fleeing. About 60 aboard were uninjured as two brakemen helped avert disaster by flagging an eastbound freight and warning the derailed cars. Citizens joined police and deputies in a wide search across hills and mountains for the suspect.

Cheyenne Wyo U.P Portland Limited Union Pacific Here Russel Grandy Northe Platte Neb H. EF. Lowell Min Lowell Grandy Gold Coast Limited

Car Hit by Train in Waterloo Kills Three

Paul McGuire of Waterloo died from injuries after the automobile he rode in was struck by an Illinois Central passenger train near Waterloo. Hazel Boemaecke, 19, also of Waterloo, was killed. Margaret Garvey and Marie McGuire were seriously injured.

Waterloo N&d Paul McGuire Ilinois Central Here Hazel Boemaecke Margaret Garvey Marie McGuire

McCall Baby Born at County Hospital

Mr and Mrs Howard McCall welcomed a seven pound baby boy this morning at the county hospital. Mrs McCall is formerly Helen Pauls. The newborn has two sisters who cheer his arrival and think it nice to have a little brother.

Howard McCall McCall Helen Pauls

Lworker Remembered as Popular Colleague and Reliable Employee

A memorial note describes Lworker as well liked by fellow workers and by bosses, highlighting his dependable nature and positive workplace impact. The tribute emphasizes his good relationships across the team and management.

Washington-Heuch Set For Season Finale With Mt Pleasant

Coach Shultz and Captain Benson lead the 1929 squad in their last game of the season against Mt Pleasant. Washington Heuch aims to extend improvement as the invaders seek a decisive win. A large crowd is anticipated, with photos by Bill Bayliss of the Hartford Gazette.

George Benson Washington High School Washington Shultz Benson Mt. Pleasant Hke Invaders Washington Heuch

Funeral notices for Chalmers Rittler Bush and families

Funeral services were held for D. A. Chalmers at his residence with burial in Elm Grove cemetery. John R. Rittler’s funeral occurred at his brother’s home in Wayland with mixed quartet music and pallbearers listed. Noah Bush’s services were held at the A. Jones funeral home with pallbearers named and burial at Elm Grove.

E. F. Rittler Wayland F. W. Eastwood Washington Mr. Basinger Oscar Jugenheimer D. F. Macon Ode Ferguson W. A. Chilcote Orville Elder Ed Eicher A. Jones Funeral Home P. BE. Roll Chrstian Church Milo, Allen Harold James Patterson Nathaniel Young Lamar Mapel Elm Grove

Nations Asked to Deal With Russians Over Invasion

Nanking government sent identical telegrams to Kellogg treaty signatories detailing the Soviet invasion of Chinese territory and occupation of Manchuria and Datian. China says it will comply with the treaty but must resist attacks and may seek League of Nations mediation.

China League of Nations Shankhat Russa Nanking Manchur Dalaino Russia

End of Hubert Fund Study Nears Public Disclosure

New York reports Calvin Coolidge Alfred E. Smith and Julius Rosenwald nearing final disposition of 8 to 4 million dollars from Conrad Hubert estate for public good. They may reveal December results. potential beneficiaries include racial education and medical research. Officials and executors decline to discuss ahead of formal announcement.

New York Calvin Coolidge Alfred E. Smith Julius Rosenwald Conrad Hubert Hubert Wall Street Bankers Trust Company

Town resident Sally Roberts to visit Catherine Jang Hull at Thanksgiving

Sally Roberts, a University of Town student in Town City, will be the house guest of Catherine Jang Hull during the Thanksgiving holiday.

Sally Roberts University of Town At Town City Catherine Jang Hull

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