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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1931

Page

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Notre Dame Coach Knute Rockne Laid In State At Home

The body of Knute Rockne was moved to his South Bend home for viewing before the funeral set for 3 p.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Church on the Notre Dame campus. Six Rockne 1930 championship stars to serve as pallbearers include Tom Conley Philadephia Tommy Yarr and Frank Carideo. Norway’s King Haakon, via Chicago officials, will represent the king at the funeral and knight Rockne within six months.

South Bend Ind U.R Koute Rockne Notre Dame Rockne Bonnie Rockne Brave Lytle Highland Cemetery Portage Road Little Norway Chicago King Haakon of Norwegian Council of Chicago Knute Rockne Wichita Kans U.P Anthony Fokker Bazaar Fokker Kansas Kansas City

Union Church Choir to Sing The Holy City Sunday

Washington united choirs present the oratorio The Holy City at Union Church in a Sunday 7:20 pm performance directed by Miss Carolyn Hamilton. Richard McCleery reads the scriptural texts. Mrs. Henry Shields plays organ before a combined organ and piano accompaniment.

Union Holy City United Choirs of Mary Hunter Edith Boileau United Choirs N.eissen Jenkins Johnston Henry Shields Gaul Ralph Minick

Testimony Began in Stever Trial Over Cattle Conspiracy

Fairfield Iowa April 3 With opening statements finished testimony started in the trial of John B Stever on conspiracy charges tied to selling southern range cattle as Iowa stock. An eight farmer ten laborer two salesman jury heard the case. State says Stever with A L Neuhart Frank Stever and George F Stever conspired to defraud Wilmer Gilkerson of Lewistown Illinois in a cattle deal. Thelma Newland of Drakesville visited Irma Tucker Wednesday night on spring vacation from the University of Iowa.

Fairfield Iowa U.P John B. Stever Stever A. L. Neuhart Frank Stever George F. Stever Wilmer K. Gilkerson Lewistown Thelma Newland Drakesville Irma Tucker

First Murder Trial in Port Townsend Since 1890

In Port Townsend Washington the first murder trial in the town since July 1890 began with Mrs Lulu Gene Hilsinger on trial for the killing of her husband Army War Reserve Officer George F Hilsinger. Most townspeople had never witnessed a murder trial.

Port Townsend Wash Lulu Gene Hilsinger George F. Hilsinger

Fake Cops Rob Man in Las Vegas Cabin Break-In

Two men posing as police officers forced entry into A. R. Smith's cabin in Las Vegas. They held a pillow over his head, stole $20 and a .45 caliber pistol, then fled. Las Vegas police denied the suspects were real officers or brothers.

Las Vegas Law A. R. Smith

Liberty bonds stay sound claim amid wartime stress

Beverly Hills notes veteran investor Robert C. Gillis says the only sound investment through wartime strains has been Liberty bonds. He recalls earlier doubts during Coolidge era, warning many investors tied up capital in marginal options.

Beverly Hills California Robert C. Gillis

Funeral for Mrs. Everett Fulton Sunday at Christian Church

Mrs. Everett Fulton 26 dies after two year illness at her home on North Avenue. Services set for Sunday at 2 30 in the Christian church with Rev P B Roll in charge, burial in Woodlawn cemetery. L A Jones funeral home will receive callers until noon Sunday. Fulton married June 25 1924 to Everett Fulton. She leaves husband mother step father a sister Vera Molnechnik in Chicago and a brother Leonard at home Verna May Lovelett born October 18 1904 Harper community later Washington is her maiden name.

Everett Fulton Ralph Wheller North Avenue Christian Church P. Bb. Roll Woodlawn L. A. Jones Fulton Verna May Lovelett Harper Albert and Anna Johnson Lovelett Washington Vera Molnechnik Chicago Leonard

Iowa University official denies all charges in long hearing

J M Fisk superintendent of grounds and buildings at the University of Iowa told a legislative committee that he did not use university materials. He presented evidence to refute witnesses who claimed they worked on his private projects and were paid by the state.

Iowa City J. Miisk University of Iowa Emmet Tinley Guahrnee Denis Kelleher Fisk Leo Budreau Budreau Pisk Iowa J. M. Fisk Legislative Investigating Committee Ralph Crawford Crawford A. L. Hamilton Hamilton

Union Communion Service Tonight at United Presbyterian Church

A union communion service is held at 7 15 pm at United Presbyterian Church with Rev D C Fulton delivering By His Cross. Churches unite on the eve of Easter to mark Christ’s crucifixion week and fifth pre Easter union meetings led by pastors Klein Roll Henke Eastwood Vinz Sage and Hamilton directs music. Early Sunday morning at seven, the area church youth plan a joint Easter service and breakfast at the Christian church.

United Presbyterian Church D.C. Fulton Christ The Baptist Church Carl W. Klein P. E. Roll A. W. Henke F. W. Eastwood A. A Vinz Frank Sage Carolyn Hamilton Christian Church

Easter Cantata Reflections On Fellowship With Jesus

Dr Eastwood spoke on Jesus in fellowship with his disciples urging self examination for evil as leaven remains and noting Jesus instituted the Lord s supper as a mark of fellowship that extends beyond earth to the Father s house Christ s high priestly prayer followed by disciples and future followers Miss Ruth Miner sang with Mrs Henry Shields Henke gave sermon on Life s Silent continues on page 6

Jesus Eastwood Christ Ruth Miner Henry Shields Henke A. W. Henke

Death by own action ends John Genkinger life in Washington

John H. Genkinger 57 ended his life with a shotgun in the basement of his home at 302 East Seventh Street about 11 40 this morning. Coroner L A Jones investigated and named death a clear case of self harm likely linked to ill health and worry. Funeral plans include services Sunday afternoon with Dr A W Henke officiating and Elm Grove cemetery burial. Surviving are a widow and six children plus a brother and sister residing in nearby towns. born August 19 1873, he lived near Washington most of his life and married Mary Noecker in 1896.

John H. Genkinger East Seventh Street L. A. Jones A. W. Henke Elm Grove Cemetery Herman Genkieger Waukeegan Adna Jacobs Washington Lawrence Willard Augustine Lake Bluff Olive Harvey, IL Robert George Genkinger Brighton Effie Meyers Clio Iowa Clarks Genkinger Adam Patience Pattison Genkinger Youngs America City Mary Noecker Caldwell Place

Brothers Jury Still Out Today Deliberations Continue

Chicago April 3 The jury in the Leo V Brothers murder case against Chicago Tribune reporter Alfred J Lingle remained deadlocked after a session begun yesterday at 2 24 pm Judge Sabath planned to stay in chambers all day to await a verdict. Jurors debated quietly with doors barely opened and rumors of 10 to 2 or 8 to 4 divisions but no verdict emerged. Virginia Wallace underwent another operation at Washington County Hospital while background notes mention local residents and farm moves connected to the case context.

Leo V. Brothers Rose Jessen Esther Dick Harvey V. Brothers Brothers Alfred Jake’) Lingle Chicago Tribune Criminal Courts Chicago Alfred J. Lingle Sabath

Bandits Rob Mundelein Bank and Hold Family Prisoners

Four young bandits occupied the Mundelein State Bank cashier M C Mott’s home last night holding his wife and four others as hostages until morning. They forced Mott to accompany them to the bank, robbed it of $10 000, and then fled. The thieves stayed at the residence all night, turning lights low and passing the time with radio, boxing talk, and liquor.

Mundelein, Ill U.P M. C. Mott Mundelein Mott

Byron Wilson of Wellman Dies at 78

Byron Wilson, a well known Wellman area farmer aged about 78, died at Mercy hospital Iowa City after severe illness from a hand infection and related complications. He is survived by his widow and one son Floyd, a sister Mrs. LewIs Vorel of near Wellman, and he was predeceased by his brother Horace. He was brother in law to Tom O Flaherty who died after a recent automobile crash. Mrs Wilson and Mrs O Flaherty are sisters.

Wellman Byron Wilson Mercy Hospital Iowa City Floyd Lewis Vorel Horace Tom O'Flaherty Wilson O'Flaherty

Iowa Senate Insists On Income Tax Amendments Fight

The Iowa Senate voted 39 to 6 to insist on amendments to the state income tax bill, sending it to a conference committee for compromise. The measure includes a county assessor rider. House opposition may block passage pending agreement on exemptions and corporate tax rates. The same day the Senate also backed egg grading requirements and debated senatorial redistricting and a track bill.

Des Moines Iowa Senate Today Senate House Christopher Bremer County Sen Stevens Wapello Department of Agriculture Fabritz Wapello County

Robinson Trial Continues in District Court

Otis Robinson sues John Winga for damages claiming injuries from a fall at the defendant's business last year. Several witnesses have testified about the extent and character of the injuries alleged.

Otis Robinson John Winga

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