11 Oct 1927
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1927
Page
1
President Calles said General Arnulfo Gomez, with about 20 followers, was believed to be hiding in the Vera Cruz mountains rather than attempting a coast dash. Federals pursued smaller rebel bands while other groups surrendered. the War Minister called the revolt quenched.
Reserved seats for the T A R play Aunt Lucia open Wednesday at 8 am at Phillips Hebner Drug Store. Tickets hold for Thursday and Friday nights in the high school auditorium. The three act college burlesque features Wakefield and masquerades with Preston Wolf as the old lady and Ernest Atchison engaging in a comic set of misunderstandings.
A big audience gathered at the Fox theater yesterday evening to view Beau Geste, the week’s special feature. Manager Ralph Pratt presents a huge spectacle with thrilling scenes and light comedy that delighted viewers.
News reaches local readers of the death of Mrs Mary A Condit at her Denver home. Grandmother of Raymond Condit who wed Esther Welsh of Washington. She had paused visits here and her husband was in Washington about a year ago. Mrs Condit, 80, was active in Eastern Star Women's Relief Corps and Presbyterian church circles in Denver.
Archaeologists report wigs discovered on Egyptian mummies show craftsmanship nearly equal to contemporary styles. Researchers compare materials and construction to period wigs, noting similarities in weaving and styling techniques.
President Calvin Coolidge said a tax cut of 350 to 460 million dollars would be unfeasible and create a deficit. The White House noted the Chamber of Commerce proposal for immediate reductions and broad repeal would threaten government finances.
Washington high school travels to Muscatine to meet its third Little Six foe this season. Coach Rice expects a tough game as Muscatine boasts its best team, led by halfback McIntyre who key plays a varied offense. Muscatine beat Wapello 19 to 0, while Burlington nears a safety record and Fairfield squeezed past Mt. Pleasant 6 to 2.
Ruth Elder plans to depart for Europe this afternoon from OLD ORCHARD Maine while Mrs Frances Wilson Grayson awaits favorable wind for a Copenhagen flight Both women were ready to go and the take off depended on weather conditions at the field with crowds gathering to watch.
The note delivered in Paris requests tariff equality and most favored nation treatment while urging France to end discriminations against American goods. It says Paris should re examine French production cost data and may lower American duties if justified, and to review sanitary embargoes on certain French products.
The Board of Directors of the Washington Golf and Country Club met in the T. L. Brookhart law office and organized for the year. EB Neiswanger was unanimously chosen president, Shirley Clark vice president, Will Harwood secretary and treasurer. Committees include Grounds T Brookhart and Harwood. Social Shirley Clark and Jack Westphal. Tournament Fred Martin Leslie Richer Frank Carter. Ladies Social Mrs Frank Miller Mrs Manton Hebner Mrs G A Dewey. Finance Carl M Keck Schuyler Livingston. The grounds committee plans drainage and greens improvements. the course is described as in the best condition in its history under this leadership.
The Daughter of Union Veterans met at the G A R hall for a potluck supper with Millicent Hicklin and others as guests of honor. Three Civil War veterans were present, and three candidates were initiated. Talks highlighted 8000 remaining veterans, 12000 deaths last year, and growth of the local division to 2000 members with 60 tents added last year. Mrs. Harry Shrader will visit Fairfield for several days.
Frank Duvall was fined 300 dollars or up to 30 days in Washington county jail after a Sunday arrest for driving while intoxicated. Judge Charles A. Dewey imposed the sentence at a special session during a term in Sigourney. The incident involved a collision with Vincent Tellin’s car. both vehicles were damaged but no injuries occurred.
Washington Hi student Jeanette Karel performed a humorous multicharacter reading while Dwight Booth offered Elbert Hubbard’s A Message to Garcia. The Rotary event featured a piano quick-quiz with nine tunes, challenging attendees to name the pieces, with few succeeding.
J. R. Maxwell departed yesterday evening for his Chicago home following the death of R. S. Cook. Maxwell had been in the city for the funeral arrangements and related services.
Mr and Mrs 1D J Haynes returned this morning from Chicago where they attended a Rock Island convention.
Kalona resident Levi Randel died late yesterday afternoon after a brief illness. A carpenter by trade, he was about 60 years old and was stricken while at work. Friends reported the death.
Mrs Charles Martin and Mrs W B McCrory of Ainsworth were in Washington shopping today. Minnesota has paid $1 243 165 52 in full bounties in forty nine years. The little blue berry name varies with location and would change in Devon or Somerset or Scotland.
The Navy Department seeks authority to modernize five additional battleships, raising total modernized ships to thirteen. Secretary Wilbur outlines a pre Geneva secret building plan for budget action, and discusses naval education and defense costs while noting changes like oil burners and tripod masts.
In Pilotburg on October 6 rain fell daily. The Ladies Aid met Mrs. Carl Oldfield, planning a Halloween social at the church on October 31. November gathering set with Mrs. Allie Oldfield. Local movements include Virgil Rogers injured by a horse, and moi of residents busy with harvest. Families visit each other across Washington, Ainsworth, and Riverside areas as school resumes.
There will be an all day meeting and basket dinner at Pleasant Hill Christian church next Sunday Oct 16. Speaker lineup includes Rev B W Pettit of Albia Towe and Rev William Hunt of Ottumwa, inviting all to attend and spend the day together.
Mrs. John Shulty of Independence and Mr. and Mrs. Haller visited Mrs. Knotts. John Mayer and Billie visited at the Munbree home. West Chester beat Keota 16 to 0 at Keota field. Prof. Gregory attended the Keota game. Nellie Harland spent Sunday with Dora Stockman. Misses Dorothy Disney and Bessie ...
Miss Nellie Manders reports that Mr. Wm Tracy and local basketball squad joined a party from Crawfordsville Iowa to Iowa City for the Nowa-Ohio game. A large group including Mrs Hazel Welch and daughters and Mrs Hugh Davis and others visited Washington Saturday.
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