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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1929

Page

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Paris to Siberia Route Hinted for Air Flight

Airplane Question Mark with Dieudonne Coste and Maurice Bollante lifts from Le Bourget at 8 16 am in fog. The flight aims toward Siberia and Tokio with a 5000 mile route including Riga Moscow Tobolsk Krasnoyarsk Chita Manchuria Mukden Vladivostok and other stops.

Paris Dieudonne Coste Maurice Bellonte le Bourget Siberia Tokio Coste Bollante Riga Latvia Moscow Tobolsk Krasnoyarsk Chita Manchuria Mukden Vladivostok

Funeral services for DeLos Crossett

Funeral services for DeLos Crossett, killed in an automobile crash near Grandview Monday night, were held yesterday at the Methodist church. Dr W W Bowers led the service with a student quartet providing music, and Washington high school friends filled the audience. Pallbearers were Leslie Alm Jester Messer Kenneth Hoyt Harold Kerr John Rohrer and Cloyce Babcock. Burial followed at Elm Grove cemetery.

DeLos Crossett Grandview Methodist Church W. W. Bowers Washington High School Leslie Alm Jester Messer Kenneth, Hoyt Harold Kerr John Rohrer Cloyce Babcock Elm Grove Cemetery

Poultry Meeting Draws Large Turnout in County

County farm bureau hosted a two session poultry marketing meeting with 49 producers in the afternoon and 57 dealers in the evening, drawing attendees from outside Washington county. F D Payn led the sessions with Carl Kennedy and Professor Rood presenting on law provisions and disease sanitation. Inspector Heitz urged dealer producer cooperation and warned federal action if practices don’t improve, favoring marketable graded product with premiums. Washington county participants praised the talks as the best yet in the state.

County Farm Bureau Washington County F. D. Payn Heitz Federal Department of Agriculture

College Girls Spend More For Tobacco Than Men

Washington University students show coeds spend about four dollars monthly on tobacco while men estimate around 3.85 dollars. Men cite high dancing costs. women list dry cleaning as the greatest burden. Candy expense for women averages about three dollars monthly.

ST. Louis Washington University

Cast of Eagen Show Completed

The amateur show Corporal Eagen under Legion auspices on Oct 8 features Everett Burham as Top Sergeant and Carl Have Michael Eagen and Manton Hebner as Abie Goldstein. Veterans and rookies portray a lively army camp comedy with romance and a guard’s guidance.

Corporal Eagen Legion Everett Burham Carl Have Michael Eagen Trishman Manton Hebner Abie Goldstein Mary Marie Keita Anderson Olga Miller McGooley Richard McCleery Sally Red Verva Lemley Klooney Martin Whittaker McGinnis George Stewart Ernie Louck Ted Crone Charles Denison Dan Lindblad Leslie Eicher Walter Army

Washington County Ministers to Convene at YMCA

The Washington county ministers meet at the YMCA on Monday at 10 am for the first meeting of the year. An election of officers and the year's policy adoption are planned. LPs le Bis Krenmeyver will lead a discussion hour with three minute narratives on The Best Things in My Vacation. Every minister is invited.

Washington County IY. M. C Lps le Bis Krenmeyver J. J. Tushaus Supreme Council Knights of Columbus Washington Tushaus Clem B. Boyle Iowa City

Pleasant Hill church event and basket weaving group

The all day church meeting drew a good crowd. Rev. Carter spent the weekend with Harry Jones. Farm bureau ladies districts 4 and 6 met with Mrs. Earl Kephart to finish baskets and complete a lesson on weaving. The next lesson will cover trays. The Good Fellows Sunday school class joined Clyde Laimbart for a birthday celebration with neighbors reporting a fine time. men in the area are hulling clover with Fred Hisele and Chris Ernest working runs. Mrs. Lee Naff of Ord Nebraska visited the Glenn Pratt home. Loyal Kings S S class enjoyed a social at Earl Kephart’s home Wednesday evening.

Pleasant Hill Rev Carter Harry Jones Farm Bureau No. 6 Distriet Earl Kephart Clyde Laimbert Clyde Fred Hisele Chris Ernest Lee Nae Ord Nebraska Glenn Pratt

Prohibition Enforcment Clash Deepens in Washington

U S Attorney Leo Rover invites Senator Brookhart to testify before the October grand jury about a senator dinner where liquor was alleged to be served in pocket flasks. Bishop James Cannon Jr demands new federal measures to strengthen Washington prohibition. Brookhart and Howell press for prosecution of those at fault.

Washington U. S Leo Rover Brookhart Lowa James Cannon, Jr Ardentary Methodist Board of Temperance, Prohibition, and Public Morals Congress Rover Grand Jury Howell Ness

Washington Knights win euchre tourney at K of C hall

The Washington Knights of Columbus team amassed 237 points to defeat Riverside Catholic Lodge of Foresters which scored 209 at the euchre event in the K of C hall. Thirty five Riverside players, fifteen tables, supper and talks followed. Te

Washington Knights of Columbus Riverside Catholic Lodge of Foresters K of C. Hall Riverside Father B. Jacobsmeier Ray Knittel Charles Dautremont Father Senbnehler Pleasant Plain Joe Pieper Washington

Mrs Cowden Visits Answorth Today

Mrs. A M Cowden traveled to Answorth this morning and plans to spend the day visiting in the town.

A. M. Cowden Answorth

Warns Hawaii That Severe Quakes and Tidal Waves to Come

Seismic experts predicted more violent earthquakes and deadly tidal waves for Hawaii after a quake on Wednesday. Dr Thomas Jaggar warned residents in poorly built homes to move to safer shelter. Officials planned dynamite blasts to divert lava from Kona toward less populated areas.

Hawaii Hilo T. H Thos. Jaggar Volcano Observatory Hualalai Crater

Harvest Home Draws Crowds at Lexington Church

Lexington church and community hosted Harvest Home drawing hundreds of attendees. The event featured a famed chicken dinner by local women, a bazaar, and a farm products show judged by Harold J. Montgomery with Col. Frank Macon auctioning items. Proceeds benefited the church treasury.

Lexington Washington Wellman Frank Macon Harold J. Montgomery

Clover Harvest Notes and Local Visits Near Canistora

Bernice Maas reports clover hullers finishing on Monday and Tuesday. Albert Maag and daughter visit Canistora, South Dakota via Casey and Ta to see Mr Maas’s brother, Wm. Dewey plans to hull clover Thursday for Milton Maas. Local residents Homer Weiner Steel McKay host Eleanor Maas birthday party. Henry Burger buys a new Chevrolet coach. Nate Bensons remodel and paint home.

Washington Charles Ashby Kurtz Albert Maag Omer Green Canistora South Dakota Casey Maas Wm. Dewey Hull Clover Milton Maas W. C. Holmes West Allis Wis Herman Weiner Clifford Steel George McKay Eleanor Maas Henry Burger Nate Bensons

Oldest Yorkshire Relic Pointing to Early Race in Britain

An ancient stone implement found at Eston Nab near Middlesborough in Yorkshire is estimated at 75 000 years old. Some interpret the find as evidence of a subhuman race in northern Britain, marking a historic archaeological claim.

Yorkshire England Eston Nab Middlesborough Britain

The Right of Choice Remains Ours Forever

A reflection on personal autonomy describing how individuals retain the power to decide how to respond to circumstances, even when they cannot alter those circumstances or their environment. It emphasizes the invoking of agency and resisting external control.

Wind Hits Florida Coast In Sudden Florida Storm

A 50 mile an hour wind struck Miami at 2 45 p m causing barometer drop from 29 81 to 29 75. The gust eased to 25 mph with heavy rain as officials note an unprecedented sudden storm following 36 hours of hurricane anticipation.

Miami Fla A.R Florida

Prairie Flower Festival Draws Community Oct 8

Prairie Flower church announces its fall festival set for Thursday Oct 8 with stock grain vegetables fruit poultry exhibits. Ribbons for top entries and an antique shop. Dinner served at 11 00 in the church basement tickets 50 cents per plate. Exhibits judged after dinner and all items sold.

C. Reeves

Booth-Vincent Nuptials Held in Washington Yesterday

Des Moines resident T. R. Booth attended the Booth-Vincent nuptials held yesterday afternoon in Washington. Local visitors Ed Hotle and two Keota residents toured Washington. Myrtle Macon spent the weekend with friends in Wapello while G. H. Mayer of Keota conducted business in Washington. Dave Elder drove to Des Moines to visit Norman Sage, a student there. Mrs. C. R. Sturgeon of Keota shopped in Washington. Mrs. R. E. Snavily of Wellman visited yesterday and shopped in local stores. Francis Snyder of Chicago, visiting Washington, plans to return to work in Chicago. his brother Lyle Snyder will drive him back and stay a few days in Chicago.

T. R. Booth Des Moines Booth-Vincent Washington Myrtle Macon Wapello G. H. Mayer Keota Dave Elder Norman Sage C. R. Sturgeon R. E. Snavily Wellman Francis Snyder Chicago Lyle Snyder

Fall Leaves El Paso for Washington to Stand Trial

Albert B. Fall former secretary of interior departs El Paso by train for Washington D C to face trial on charges tied to naval oil reserve leasing while in the cabinet. Family and friends accompany him his wife sobbing and vowing support if he is innocent.

Fall el Paso Washington el, Paso Tex Albert B. Fall Washington, D. C Naval O'S Mrs. Fall

Washington Ottumwa clash opens football season at 2 30

Washington prepares for the season opener against Ottumwa coached by James Van Antwerp. Ottumwa aims for a Little Six title with weight and experience. Washington coach Jim Shultz expects a scrappy fight with Captain George Benson leading the line and a backfield of McAvoy Kiesey Jones and Judevine.

Washington James van Antwerp Ottumwa Jim Shultz Shultz George Benson Westermark Ahrens Benson Brown Endicott and Kearns Young McAvoy Kiesey Jones Judevine Miller Bowes Hale Fulk Snyder Stutsman Watson

Three Fools Sermons Planned at United Presbyterian Church

The United Presbyterian church announces a series on Three Fools with topics The fool who said there is no God The Fool Who Mocked at Sin and The Fool Who Forgot His Soul Rev D Chalmers Fulton promises engaging services with music and welcome Rev Karl Megdelsen of Ainsworth preaches tonight at 7 20 in preparation for Sabbath communion The public is invited.

United Presbyterian Church D. Chalmers Fulton Karl Megdelsen Ainsworth

Francis McCoy Travels to Bethel on Business

Francis McCoy is spending the day in Bethel on business. He is visiting local offices and meeting contacts to advance ongoing commitments.

Francis.McCoy Bethel

Congress may be asked for more farm relief funds

Charles Wilson of Hall New York representing apple growers and agricultural interests on the federal farm board testified to the Senate agriculture committee that the 500 million dollar appropriation for farm relief is very low and Congress may be asked for more money. He defended the board's deliberate policy and said there is a tremendous need for assistance in agriculture while rejecting the existence of a crisis.

Washington Congress Charles 8. Wilson Hall N. Y Federal Farm Board Senate Agriculture Committee Wilson Caraway

Bedford Bank Closed by Directors in Bedford Iowa

Citizens State Savings bank of Bedford closed its doors shortly after opening for the day. A note on the front door read Closed by order of the board of directors.

Bedford Bank Bedford U.P Citizens State Savings Bank of Bedford

Dinner tickets offered for Judge Dewey honoring Iowa grand master

Washington lodge of Masons sells tickets for a dinner next Thursday honoring Judge Charles A. Dewey who was elected grand master of Iowa this year. Grand lodge officers including Dr. W. W. Bowers and Elliot Grayson are invited. Ralph Bunce of Burlington, former grand lodge officer, may attend.

Washington Lodge of Masons Charles A. Dewey Iowa Grand Lodge Dr. W. W. Bowers Elliot Grayson Washington Ralph Bunce Burlington

Revoke Crossley Suspension in Iowa DUI Case

Judge Frank Bechly ordered William Crossley of Ainsworth to pay a 3800 fine or serve 90 days in jail for driving while intoxicated. Crossley, arrested last summer, pled guilty August 27 before Judge J G Patterson in Oskaloosa. sentence previously suspended for good behavior. But after a new intoxication arrest, suspension was revoked today in court. Divorce Granted in Godlove Case.

Frank Bechly William Crossley Ainsworth Crossley J. G. Patterson Oskaloosa

Mrs Leonardi Recovers Sickness Progress Report

Mrs Leonardi who had been ill is now able to be up and around again today marking a notable recovery in local health reports.

Beal Visits Wapello Teacher Spends Weekend with Parents

Hubert Beal came this evening from Wapello where he is teaching to spend the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W M Beal.

Hubert Beal Wapello Mrs W. M. Beal

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Vladivos Crossett Gestions EAGEN U.S Glad K.C Riverside Lodge Willa Freshwaters Mary Jean Harvest Home Washington, R Bernice Maas Florida Coast Prairie Flower Festival Prairie Flower Church Ed Hotle H. C. Chinn Los Angeles Frank Hogan Mark B. Thompson Min Ted Saner Fairfield Repass Shenefelt Sigourney Iskely Federal Farm Senate Judge Dewey Charles M. Denison
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