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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1928

Page

1

Hoover to reply to Smith charge on economy in New York

Hoover faces Democratic attacks on Republican economy and Coolidge era policies. Secretary Mellon rejects Smith's charges, asserting the nation has faced sound finances. Hoover prepares a New York speech likely to critique the opposition without naming Smith directly. He plans a campaign swing to California and a possible additional stop in St Louis. The Missouri border state scene features denial of citizenship and wheat price claims against Hoover.

Washington New York Herbert Hoover Alfred ¥.Smith Coolidge Sedalia Smith Republican National Committee Democratics Sar L ‘Atest Mellon Hoover Smith Hoover York California St Louis Missouri Northwest

Five Best Radio Features Friday Highlights

A brief radio schedule listing top features on the WEAF and WOR networks. Entries include Concert, WJZ coverage, Wrigley Review, United pera Co. segment L Amico Fritz on WEAF, Cities Service Hour on WOR, and Story Hour on CST.

Opyright United Press WEAF NBC WJZ Wrigley Review WOR United Pera Co L'Amico Fritz St—Cities Trune

Nicola Bridge Awarded To Omaha Firm In County Bid

Bids opened by the county board for a bridge on a road north of town, awarded to Standard Bridge company of Omaha. Central price $2,400 plus about 80 for lumber. Bridge in Jackson township, section known as the Nicola bridge, 45 by 16 pony truss. Grading bid for 2.21 miles of a county road north and east from town received no bids and was deferred. Washington Riverside road runs from the northeast city limits.

County Board of Supervisors Standard Bridge Company of Omaha Tackson Township Nicola Wash ‘ton-Riverside

Eckener Aims to Form Atlantic Air Service Corporation

Dr Hugo Eckener plans a $14 million corporation to operate a 54 hour trans Atlantic dirigible service between Europe and the United States. A conference with financiers is to begin in Lakehurst New Jersey with Captain A Lehmann and Graf Zeppelin officers overseeing plans and repairs. Visitors, including William Mayo, toured the Graf Zeppelin as interest in the proposal grows with a Philadelphia celebration planned for the airliner.

Lakehurst N. J U.P A Dirigible Transportation Corporation Europe United States Hugo Eckerer Gratz Finannia Dr. Eekener New York Antic Graf Zeppelin Friederichshafen A. Lehmann Zckener Gr Zeppelin Philadelphia

Road changes eyed as six jurors appraise land

A six member condemnation jury under Sheriff Charles M Denison met to appraise property along route primary road No. 2 between Washington and Crooked Creek west of town for state acquisition. The panel, named by the town district court, valued parcels owned by Cherry Hayes Wells Jugenheimer Washington Whantanqua Association and Townsley. Changes are minor with the highway following the present route with slight widening then graded and paved once the new line is fixed.

Charles M Denison Washieton Crooked Creek Goeeke Marshalltown Anamosa Floyd Jones Des Moines Elmer. Davis Fairfield A. G. Turner Moravia William Bierkamp Durant Otek Guerry Delibera Ind Wow Cherry George Hayes Elmer Wells Lulu. Jugenheiimer Tvshington Whantanqua Ainsworth Supreme Court Rock Island Railway

New Y secretary Soule starts duties this week

W Soule moves from Cedar Rapids to Washington to take over as general secretary of the Washington Y M C A He and his wife occupy new apartments near the senate A meeting of the Y bowing will be held this evening to map a program of work with the new secretary and Soule will be ready to organize the labors with the energy already shown in Cedar Rapids The program will stress physics social and religious work and the war drive will be expanded under Str Loute secretary for three years who moved to Anboro Indiana to lead the three year plant The Cedar Rapids YMCA experienced leader Bowne will assist with Hi Y club work and the next club meeting is scheduled for next Wednesday afternoon Soule outlined plans for gym classes and Y M C A activities early next week with construction of a building center and progress in the program

W. Soule Cedar Rapids Washington Washington Y Mac A. Heane Senate Soule Lemst Str. Loute Etary Anbor Bowie Mas Pean Elasees Ot. Y. MC. A

Debaters Start Work Ahead of Town High School League

Richard McClee outlines debate and declamation work for the year. A large squad of aspirants is expected as fifty students enter either debate or declamation groups in the Town High School program. The annual question is set as United States defense and American capital in Latin America amid peacetime. Rain yesterday measured inches with a temperature drop of about twenty degrees signaling a switch from last week's Indian summer.

Richard McClee Willys Nellie Wyer Nor Warner Ni ‘Elies Igh Teague United States Latin America Ital

Alfred E Smith Campaignes in Chicago Crowd Fills Downtown Hotel

Alfred E Smith, Democratic nominee, spent two intensive campaigning days in Chicago. Delegations from multiple states planned final campaign efforts while crowds gathered around his hotel for glimpses and photographs. Smith prepared a downtown speech for tomorrow night amid a heavy press presence and ongoing demonstrations.

Chicago Alfred FE. Smith Tony Metroplin Embry Teest Democratic Party Sexmeel Middle West Jehide Minnesota Thakate Montana Nebraska John Fitzpatrick

Death of Harry Bell Ends Washington Life Chief

Harry Bell aged 67 died at 10 50 this morning at his W 8 Eldridge home where he had lived three years after long illness from arterial hardening and bedfast condition. Funeral plans were incomplete with services not before Saturday. he was born January 22 1861 in Washington to Col W B Bell and Nira McDonald Bell. He served 43 years in the postal service mostly as assistant postmaster and was married November 6 1888 to Ida Cunningham who died eighteen years ago. He leaves three children Captain Leigh Bell now stationed in Georgia Conrad a bank cashier at Amesville Iowa and Eth Bell a Chicago stenographer. he also leaves sisters Mrs Will Wilson and Mrs tou and a brother George. He was active in Washington athletics in youth as a noted baseball player in the region.

Harry Bell W. 8 Eldridge Tim Mr. Bell Washington Col. W. B. Bell Nira McDonald Bell Iowa Well Postoffice Erloo Postal Department Ida Cunningham Leigh Bell States Army Georgia Conrad Amesville Elieth Bell Chicago Ha Il Will Wilson Jon Tou George Harry Tell

University Radio Station To Share Channel Collision

A university radio station announced it will share a broadcast channel with another station. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but the two stations plan to operate on a common wave band and coordinate future transmissions. Further information is expected from officials in Washington.

TOWA University of Tows Wall Washington, D SVC Ramses CH

Keota to Meet Hedrick in Friday Football Showdown

Keota high school travels to Hedrick Friday for a fast paced game after three matches this season with one loss and one win. Last Friday Keota defeated West Chester 19 to 7, with touchdowns credited to Iver White and Fagen as anticipation builds for a large crowd.

KEOTA Keots Bie Hed Mekom West Chester Iver White Fagen Hedrick

Democrats Plan County Meetings

P B Smith, chairman of the Democratic county central committee, set plans for county schoolhouse meetings. Schedule shows events at Hoskins, Brighton, Valley, and Mochinns with various evenings, pending weather. Brighton candidate Johnson announced for state senate.

P. B. Smith Democratic County Contral Co Hoskins Brighton & Nicht Ie Ian Tah Mack Tubs Valley Brighton Johnson Tor Sitate Tor Seperrieghi Attar Hieherith

New Court Actions Filed In District Court Docket

New cases open for November term with Judge Frank Beehily presiding. Divorces listed include Mary M Jones vs Frank A Jones and Po Wahl Stagner v Don Cleo Stig, Hermena Stagner v George Sh Stagner, and Grace Houck v Wayne T Monck. Five note suits filed plus one foreclosure and several partitions quieting titles and miscellaneous matters. One damages suit Florence Bender v Warren Morgan seeks 1254 dollars for alleged assault and battery.

District Court Novemer Tern Frank Beehily Monteguma Mary M. Jones Prank A. Jones Po Wahl Stagner Don Cleo Stig Hermena Stagner George Sh. Stagner Grace Houck Wayne T. Monck Florence Bender Warren C. Morgan Adolb F . Holm Benter

British aviator McDonald missing after Atlantic crossing attempt

Dublin reports no trace of Commander H C McDonald who set out from Newfoundland to fly across the Atlantic to Ireland in a small De Havilland aircraft. Officials warn weather and fuel limits could affect his survival as Ireland search conditions remain unfavorable.

Atlantic Tag Lake London H. C. McDonald Ofrenais Wirdrome McDould McDonald Ku Lod Newfoundland Ireland Irish Trish Channel Sie McDonatell Fief St. Johns N. F H. McDonald Harbor Grace Aire Friend

Play Booked by Legion Post for November 26 27

Dates chosen for a home talent comedy play to be staged by Beatty Post American Legion under the Prede Ingram company of Rock Island. The comedy Sixty Miles an Hour, set in a training camp during world war, promises lively humor. Proceeds expected to help cover routine expenses as funds were used for uniforms for the drum and bugle corps.

On Beatty Post American 8 Prede Ingram Company Rock Island Vey Hele Gosts Drum and Dugle Ingram Company Washington

Lexington School District Sees New Parent Teacher Association Formed

A new district wide Parent Teacher Association was organized with officers including Mrs. Morton Emde as president and Mrs. Albert Paul as vice president. Secretaries Wade Gardner and others were appointed to committees focusing on hospital funds, programs, and public outreach. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Phillips visited Washington for business.

Don W. Randrett Winnie Palmer Lexington Theldand Morton Emde Albert Paul Wade Gardner Hopital Diahop Moutthi Tholda Frodl Chuieian Tehira Amlong Paul Chairaan Fisna Molton Allah Deep Stilheit Lloyd Phillips West Chester Wishington

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