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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1929
Page
8
S. W. Livingston returns from Chicago after a few days on business. The notice mentions husking gloves and mittens offered at Curl's with possible single or double bums.
Supt J H Peet drove to Cedar Rapids for a brief business visit this afternoon. The local news item notes a special work shirt promotion referenced in a curling context.
The notice mentions Nyal Cold Capsules for a rough day after a trip to South Dakota and Nyal Lilac Hair Oil claiming non greasy results. Pricing lists hogs at 9.40 and a forecast predicts snow tonight and Friday with colder temperatures.
Washington and Burlington meet on Washington field at 2:30 for the Little Six showdown considered pivotal this season. Washington seeks leadership and a low Burlington score while Burlington brings speed, depth, and a strong aerial attack under Coach Thomason.
Dr. Charles C. Brown, long ill with pneumonia at Washington county hospital, shows no further decline after steady improvement until yesterday. Lee Holland returns from a week long vacation across Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa. Donal Paul comes back from Cedar Rapids after a day of business. Feed Stuffs referenced on Page 2.
In Chicago on October 31, Rocco Maggio known as the king of Sicilian extortionists and Myles Cannaven, an ex-saloon keeper, were shot dead. Maggio died in his father in law’s grocery after a customer asked for spinach. Cannaven was killed as he and his wife drove to dinner when a gunman fired five shots through the head. Both men had sworn enemies and Maggio faced an injunction to bar police interference.
In Havana on October 31, an aircraft carrying General Horacio Vasquez of the island republic of Santo Domingo nears arrival for an urgent operation in the United States. Time is critical as doctors plan a life saving procedure.
Mr H M Shaver remains in a very critical condition at his home on South Iowa Avenue. Miss Rose Minner, visiting Crawfordsville, will come to Washington tonight to be guest of Mrs W A Cook. She will attend a luncheon tomorrow hosted by the Woman's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian church.
A New York University petition asks the board of athletic control to bar games against schools objecting to Negro players. Stemming from the Dave Myers case, Myers will not play the November 9 game with Georgia, with no plea for reinstatement. The petition urges hosts to uphold hospitality while guests follow house customs.
President Vasquez and his party are set to arrive at the Santo Domingo flying field at 4 30 p m today. Government army and diplomatic corps officials will ensure speed and comfort facilities for the president and those accompanying him.
Enna Jettick and Laccy Benz with Florence Peterson depart for Waterloo to visit schools and spend the weekend. Phillips and Hebner promote radios for quick sale. Mr. and Mrs. Bergquist return from Chicago after visiting sons Frank and Imer. Carl's advertises a new overcoat shipment. Ruth Wilson will travel from Primorrow to Kewanee then Omaha to visit relatives.
Miss Mary Stevens of Janesville Wisconsin visits at the Seliger home in Carl. Rev P E Roll spends two weeks at Cherokee assisting at revival meetings. Frank Sage returns from Chicago on business. Isabelle Davis Elda White and Leona Allen plan Ames school visits. Dutch Market at Baptist church Nov 7. Mrs A J Corbin of Des Moines visits George Corbin family. Miss Mary Welch leaves for Cedar Rapids to visit schools. Green Mill cafe offers club breakfasts.
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