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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1928
Page
1
Herbert Hoover arrives in Newark at 2 p m to begin a two day New Jersey campaign tour. He travels by special train with Mrs Hoover and son Alan through industrial northern New Jersey visiting several towns and meeting labor groups.
The D A R announces a Washington home talent production Polly With a Past a three act comedy by George Middleton and Guy Bolton to be staged at the high school auditorium October 11 and 12 The cast selection is nearly complete and will be announced soon Richard McCleery will direct the cast using experienced local amateur actors.
The Red Cross launches a national drive for relief to hurricane victims in Porto Rico and the West Indies. Donations via Washington banks are urged, with 750000 pounds of food planned for shipment and army and navy support arranged to aid transport and distribution.
Dr. W. W. Bowers, popular pastor of the Washington Methodist church, begins a new year of service after an assignment at the annual conference in Oskaloosa. Though termed his tenth year, he has served eight and a half years in Washington, the longest pastorate in the congregation. He came from Salem Massachusetts on April 18, 1920 to succeed Dr. J. A. Glendinning, whose health had waned. The conference, led by Bishop A. W. Leonard, announced new appointments across the district including Ainsworth, Burlington First, and Fort Madison First among others.
Parade committee reports strong interest for a large festival parade on September 27 28 with decorated cars and floats. Organizations including 4H girls and the Kolah club urged to confirm entries and coordinate participation to keep streets open and maximize prizes and public display.
Governor Alfred E. Smith travels aboard a luxurious special train toward Omaha for a farm relief and campaign push. He will speak in Omaha and later cities including Oklahoma City and Denver, with stops across the West and Midwest through October 10. Accompanying him are Senator Gilbert Hitchcock and national committeeman Kremer.
Davenport jurors for the September term were excused by Judge D W Hamilton with Thursday set to hear jury cases. The sole case remaining is the state versus Rolie Rhoades and Lloyd Beaver for bootlegging. Della Lowe facing illegal manufacture of intoxicating liquor had her case continued to November. raid on her home noted. The term is not expected to be busy as jury assignment has yielded little.
Episcopal clergy of Iowa meet at Ames for their annual conference scheduled to end Wednesday at noon. Laymen vote to return to Ames next year. Speakers include Rev. J. Randall secretary of the diocese of Chicago Rev. E. B. Mounsey of Waterloo and Rev. I. H. Matheus of Ottumwa with attendees housed in Alumni Hall dormitory at Iowa State College.
Alta Wyse spent Sunday visiting relatives in the Wayland community, an informal family gathering noted in local social columns.
The Rockford NE industrial district tornado deaths climbed to fourteen as three more bodies were recovered from the Rockford chair and furniture plant ruins. Names identified include Frank Strom Gunnar Rydin and August Peterson. Authorities plan reconstruction financing with local bankers.
Washington High starts practice under Coach Rice for the season opener against Osksloosa this Saturday. Season tickets go on sale via high school students at the office for 1.50 adults and 1 dollar students. three home games priced 50 cents, with receipts shared with opposing schools. Eleven lettermen return, including a veteran backfield, boosting prospects for a strong debut.
Specialists at the University of Iowa hospital sought to classify the illness blamed for four West Liberty children. Maribeth Harrington, 5, remained unconscious for a fourth day as three others were ill. Physicians suggested brain infection or sleeping sickness as possible causes.
Report states that one defendant settled in the civil market proceeding while another remains for trial later in the term. The outcome narrows the case to a single contested matter.
A West Indies hurricane battered Florida causing widespread destruction from Palm Beach to Daytona Beach and inland towns. Reports described extreme winds up to 100 mph, destroyed homes and damaged communications, with efforts underway to reach affected areas and assist injured residents.
After a night out, Mr and Mrs Ralph Minick returned to a ransacked West Second Street home. The thief targeted cash, taking about $12, with no other items missing. A prior daytime tramp visit is suspected as a possible lead, per Sheriff Charles M Denison.
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