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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1929
Page
1
Geneva reports that Pref MacDonald indicated Anglo American naval terms will be laid before the League of Nations assembly before session end. This move enables the assembly to organize the preparatory disarmament commission slated to meet in November.
Clayton County voters approved a road bond of 690000 to fund primary road work with a close margin, aligning with most Iowa counties in the Sept 4 election. Local officials expect the funds to accelerate county road projects.
Arnett Wylie and W E Baker reported on the recent state convention at Marshalltown at the Leon Beatty post meeting. Delegates announced Washington county ranks third in graves registration and Adolph Holm of Washington was named district commander for the first Iowa district with duties across the county.
The state highway commission awarded gravel contracts yesterday in Ames. Iigardner Schroeder of Wapello secured 5.5 miles on No 2 from Columbus junction west to the Washington line and 13 miles on No 76 from Warello to Columbus Junction for 41405 dollars. A second Louisa county contract covered 20 miles of No 6 across the county. Also awarded were paving contracts totaling 27 miles in Butler Tama Hamilton and Van Buren counties.
The Washington County Medical Society held its annual banquet with about a hundred attendees including doctors wives hospital board members and out of town visitors. Dr Henry S. Houghton spoke on Medical Experiences in China recounting years in Chinese hospitals and his early unfamiliarity with local customs.
Des Moines, Sept. 4. The weekly crops bulletin reports high temperatures and scant rainfall across Iowa last week hurting crops. Corn on light soils shows serious damage with only one to two inches of rain in 50 days where four to five times that amount is normal. A general rain would still help, though shortages are greater outside the main corn belts.
Nathan Hugie Jones, longtime Washington fire department figure and former chief, died at 12:15 a m at Washington county hospital after years of declining health He was born March 26 1862 in Bucks County Pennsylvania and came to Iowa in 1872 He leaves three sons Charles Fred Arlo and two daughters Mrs Al Fields and Miss Besse Jones among others Burial is set for Elm Grove cemetery Rev A A Vinz will officiate the 2 pm Thursday service at L A Jones funeral home Jones was a wagon maker by trade and a beloved local figure noted for his community service and fire department leadership.
A large residence on G. A. Stannard Place in Clay township west of Brighton burned to the ground Monday night. The kitchen started the fire about midnight while six family members slept. the hired man assisted others to escape using a ladder. Firefighters and neighbors saved the barn and other outbuildings. insurance is believed to cover most losses.
Mexico City opens greyhound racing in mid April as the newest gambling sport under American management. The races have proved an almost instant success.
The lecture pleased attendees and the doctors provided a large ample meal for the newspaper representatives. The event carried a ceremonial mood, ending the day on a high note rather than a harsh night.
The body of Maj. John Wood, president of Northern Airways and a noted pilot, was located 85 miles north of Needles in the wreckage of his plane after a crash en route from Los Angeles to Cleveland. He died instantly. the crash site was discovered by Burrill Smith, a Los Angeles pilot.
A Salem tree aged over 70 years produced 1157 pounds of cherries valued at 115.70 dollars. The tree stands ten feet around the base and was cared for by R. KE Shinn.
The Leon Beatty post American Legion and its auxiliary announce a family basket picnic next Wednesday evening September 11 at 6 30 at Sunset park. All IWye members are invited with families urged to bring spouses and children for a large family gathering with picnic baskets. Sponsored by Commander Kenneth Carris the steering committee includes Charles M. Denison Ed Squire and Cloyce Stewart.
Enrollment at Washington High School reaches 451, the largest in years, according to Principal Miss Della Patton. The junior college counts 60 students, with several more expected, while total high school enrollment hits about 509, possibly a record, including two students taking part time work at both institutions.
Washington Y's Men Club held a regular meeting at the YMCA and heard reports from Richard McCleery and Theodore Brown about the international convention in Toronto. They praised the event and noted Washington Club as a highly active chapter with strong attendance and 100 percent meeting records.
Captain J. P. Crail leads plans for a three day festival September 17 to 19 with two free acts secured and two more to be announced. Rides from Fred Show of Grandview, Washington concert band, and American Legion drum corps will perform along with high school band participation in parades. Contests for boys and girls with prizes are planned, plus novelty performances from The Three Worcesters and Chilcott with aerial dogs. Evening dances at Troop F barn will support festival funds.
Washington lawmakers report a bipartisan farm bloc forming to overturn most of the Republican tariff bill. Senate reconvenes to debate the measure after Reed Smoot’s revisions. Nine Republican Western members met with Senator Borah to plan action limiting industrial rate hikes and preserving higher agricultural duties.
This evening at 6 30 the YMCA hosts a dinner and meeting to set plans for the fall festival. Many tickets have been sold for the dinner and business session.
The fall festival features two baseball games on September 18 and 19 with Washington facing Brighton and Letts challenging the hosts. Washington, a strong Iowa and Illinois league club, has won about twenty games and lost six, placing second. Tickets sold well as the festival plans include giveaways worth 2200 dollars, including two automobiles, boosting attendance.
Villisca residents approve Sunday movie showings in the third special election on the issue. The vote was 854 to 3881, reflecting public support for relaxing restrictions on Sunday entertainment.
Chapin's orchestra will perform at the dances over the next two evenings, offering live music for attendees. The engagement promises lively selections and a steady rhythm for the events.
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