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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1930

Page

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Much Iowa Corn Safe From Frost Says Forecast

Des Moines reports show only about two percent of Iowa corn fully safe from frost with most crops maturing. some areas already dying while others still in milk stage risky to frost. August drought seeds mixed yields with NE Iowa expected to exceed ten year average. northwest to southeast belt likely below average overall. Forage cutting up for winter feed rises as silo filling and baling continue. wheat planting delayed by poor rains. Pastures dry. third crop alfalfa light. cholera receding except in NW Iowa counties.

Iowa North Town United Hale Bureau See Stamte Lowa

Methodist sessions at Knoxville conference discuss merger

Ministers attend the annual Methodist meeting in Knoxville Iowa with business sessions and evening lectures. The Iowa Conference aims to merge the Texas and Des Moines conferences, with a commission reporting this week to push consolidation of southern Iowa churches under one conference.

Battle Clarence ‘True Wilson Feet D. C Methodist Board of Tenance Iowa Conference Texa Des Moines Council Bluffs Sept Merrand Towa

Ainsworth Woman Dies at Hospital

Ainsworth reports the death of a local woman after admission to the hospital. The brief item notes the Bee Department of the Sunday school and mentions Henderson in relation to the case.

Ainsworth Bee Department Henderson The

County Physicians Hold Annual Meeting and Banquet

Washington County Medical Association held its annual banquet at the Y M C A auditorium with doctors and guests enjoying a social gathering. The program featured entertainment by Tiatrice Anderson Bettie Jones and others, a lengthy feast, and remarks from Dr George My Jenkins and Atha Jenkins about local roads, described with regional dialect and humor.

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Enrollment Soars in Washington Public Schools

Superintendent J H Peet reports Washington public schools show 1 244 pupils enrolled, nearly 50 more than last September 16. Junior college and high school classes rise with 225 seniors at the high school. kindergarten classes grow particularly at Wallace. The new school schedule at the high school works smoothly and teachers and pupils adjust well. Dr Rolf praises local medical society and hospital facilities at a county meeting with hospital board members and supervisors in attendance.

J. H. Peet Washington Public Mr. Peet Schoo Se Fnior High Petantor High Bentennial Lincoln Wallace Ues Cee Stants West Peet Board of Education Wallace School Tate Joe Rolf State Medical Society Medical Society Board of Supervisors William Carden Win

Ill Rogers and the nagging wife tale in a clothing store

A rambling anecdote frames Ill Rogers as henpecked, recounting a neighbor’s complaint about a suit bought years ago. The tale centers on a rain-damaged garment, a manager’s remark about the label, and a wife’s nagging prompting a desire to return the suit.

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Courts Set September Trial Dates Amid Guest Attendances

Judge J G Patterson assigned cases for the September term of district court. Next week a hearing list begins Monday September 8. Visitors include Representative Dayton newspaper reps and numerous doctors from Iowa and beyond.

J. G. Pattersson Jude

Russell Frink Elected Commander Of Leon Beatty Legion

Russell Frink was elected commander of the Leon Beatty Post at its annual meeting. He succeeds Charles M. Denison who served as commander last year. A full slate of officers was chosen including A F Raidrige as vice commander Ted Crone adjutant Arnott Wylie quartermaster Preston Wolt public officer Rev Joseph O Donnell chaplain Vic Crone sergeant at arms and several executive members. Additional delegates to the Sioux City state convention were elected making four from the post. AEU: Harold Putnam and George Rudiker named delegates with Denison Stewart Curtis and Whittaker as alternates. The post voted to aid sending the drum and bugle corps to the convention with $175 toward transportation. A motion to purchase a set of army uniforms for post members was approved. The post is completing a jetty project under current administration. Members reported a growing roster and a charity dance at Troop F Hall raised funds for the corps with proceeds to cover convention expenses, estimated between $150 and $200.

Russell Frink Leon Beatty Postan Legion Charles M. Denison Ander A. F. Raidrige Ted Crone Arnott Wylie Preston Wolt Publ Oficer Joseph O'Donnalll Lain Vic Crone M. Denison Jay Brown Spencer Reed Sioux City Harold Putnam George Rudiker Cloyce Stewart Kenneth Curtis Martin Whittaker Will Cummings Donald McLaughlin Transportation Fund Mt Aititary Leon Weatty Legion Din Bugle Corps

Washington county fall festival entries urged for 1930 show

County Agent Harold Montgomery reminds farmers to study premium list for the September 17 18 19 fall festival. Entry day is September 17 with displays of farm products and livestock. exhibitors should fill entry blanks advance space can be arranged. Floyd Beatty heads the horse and mule show. cooperation urged to make the event a success.

Brewing Journal Washington County Harold Montgomery

Government First Objective Is to Stop Major Violators

Washington September Prohibition Director Woodcock opened a training school for prohibition agents to improve discipline and morale. He outlined the government’s priority to target organized violators of the 18th Amendment and instructed 24 selected men to disseminate the approach to federal agents nationwide.

Washington Prohibition Woodcock School For Prohibition

Brothers Battle for Cole Trophy at Washington Country Club

The final round of the 1930 Washington Country Club etg champion ship golf tournament pits brothers Tar and John Westphal against each other to decide who holds the silver loving cup for the year. Tar Westphal won the lower bracket by beating Max Marble, while John defeated Rison in a tight match to reach the final with a dramatic one up finish after eighteen holes. The outcome will determine which Westphal will retain the cup at home with John Westphal Sr. watching as the senior father of two fin net golfers.

Agaist Wroth Wash Heton Country Club Viewtar John Westphal Vic Westphal Club Champro Rison John Max Marble Westphal Maten John Westphall

Washington vand to headline fall festival with concert shows

Chairman L B Lupton announces the Washington band engaged to perform Thursday and Friday at the festival. A planning meeting led by Carl W Klein will decide parade features while Booth, Hayes, and Rameeyer oversee exhibits and displays. Call the farm bureau for details and display requests.

L. B. Lupton Thentertainment Committee Washington Vand Carl W. Klein Booth Mmet Hayes Rameeyer

Coste and Bellonte win heroic welcome after Atlantic flight

French aviators Dieudonne Coste and Maurice Bellonte completed the first nonstop Paris to New York crossing in about 27 hours. They were hailed by cheering crowds and received by New York officials at City Hall, with a reception marking their historic achievement. The voyage, accomplished despite mid Atlantic storms and fog, drew comparisons to Charles Lindbergh and showcased meticulous preparation and skill.

New York Dieudonne Coste Maurice Bellonte Atlantic Charles Aindbergh Plishmen mid-Atlantic Imes Cieudonne Coste Athaute Flg France Pars Curtiss Airport Valley Stream le Bourget Lirdome Charles A. Lind Untain Coste Jess Coste and Bellonte the of America

James Devitt to Address Lawyers in Sixth District Session

James A. Devitt of Oskaloosa a leading Iowa lawyer and former Iowa Bar president will address the sixth district lawyers at their annual convention tomorrow afternoon on Judges District State and Federal. W. Livingston of Washington will welcome and Hugh M. Reed of Brooklyn will reply. The program includes a noon country club dinner followed by talks an open forum and a business session with golf in the afternoon.

James A. Devitt Oskaloos Iowa Bar Association 5. W. Livingston Washington District Association Hugh M. Reed Brooklyn

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