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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1932

Page

3

Cast Selected for Junior College The Fool Play

The Little Theater at the junior college announces the cast for The Fool with roles led by Clare Jewett and Mrs. Williams. The production runs April 28 and 29, but Mary Pauls may not appear due to illness.

Junior College Little Theater Fool Henry Gilliam Lucile Nicola Thornburg Mary Mickey Dilly Gillam Leona West Burr Barnaby Ernest Marshall Jerry Goodkind Henry Little Mrs. Tice Alice Shelangoski Rev Everette Wadham D. D Roy Finch Clare Jewett Dorothy Masson Mary Pauls George Goodkind Harry Montgomery Charlie Benfield Burdette Westermark Daniel Gilchrist Harvey Coulter Kenneth Cline Leroy McGraw Riggs Dale Fuhr Max Stedtman Sherman Wat Joe Hennig Walter Wells Umanski George Jones Iubby Robert McFarlane Mack William Sartor Mary Margaret Helen Sheoenover Pearl Hennig Josephine Hu Miss Levinson Ruth Knox Mrs. Mulligan Vivian Zear Henchley Ruth Gideon Tony Gilbert Layton Jimmy Supers Mrs. Williams Roll The

Philadelphia Riot Subdued by Police

A communistic riot broke loose in Philadelphia on April 21 with hundreds of police and marchers clashing in the business district for about a half hour before order was restored.

Philadelphia

Irregularities Mark Auditor Long's State Claims Patched

The commission details alleged irregularities by Auditor Long and aide Lemley charging state funds for trips with no state business, excessive lodging, unauthorized car use, and paid typing not by Longs. It cites 30 trips between July 1929 and June 1930 costing $642.24 plus $803.73 by Lemley, totaling $1,445.95.

Alta J. Moore J. W. Lemsey Lemley Long Rochester Minn Chicago Iowa City Cedar Rapids Leon J. W. Long

May Name Receiver for Two Buildings in Iowa City

In Iowa City petitions seek receivership for two groups the American Legion community building and Phi Delta Chi pharmacy fraternity at the University of Iowa. L A Andrew receiver for banks holding 60 000 in bonds seeks 67 000 against the Legion post due to default on interest to mature in 1938, asking a district judge to appoint a receiver. The fraternity also faces action over a 10 000 promissory note overdue.

Iowa City Iowa American Legion Community Phi Delta Chi Pharmacy Fraternity University of Iowa L. A. Andrew The Legion Post

Officers Elected by Haskins Church

The Haskins Presbyterian church held its annual meeting with Rev. S F Wenger guiding a devotional service. Rev. F W Eastwood spoke as moderator. Mrs. John Godlove was re elected secretary. Elders named include Charles A Davis George C Ebner and John C Jones. Mrs Arnot Mathers chosen trustee and financial secretary. Vacation bible school authorized and Wenger couple to organize. Lunch served by ladies.

Haskins Haskins Presbyterian Church S. F F. Wenger F. W. Eastwood D. C Washington S. Wenger Eastwood John Godlove George C. Ebner Earl J. Frey Frances Frey Martha Mathers Charles A. Davis George C Ebner John C. Jones Arnot Mathers E. J. Frey

Ministers Wives To Present Surprise Program at Y M C A

The Washington county ministerial association plans a Monday forenoon meeting at the Washington Y M C A. Ministers wives will provide the program, with a small committee preparing a surprise, and only a few knowing the full outline. A luncheon will close the session after a ten o'clock opening and an informal gathering.

Washington County Washington Y. M. C. A

Iowa City to Get Theater Building

Iowa City will gain a $40,000 theater building to replace the burned Garden, seating 600. Mrs. Etta E. Hanlon owns the property and says construction will start this spring. A. H. Blank of Des Moines and Mrs. Dora Chapman of Iowa City have lease options.

Iowa City Iowa INS Etta E. Hanlon A. H. Blank Des Moines Dora Chapman

Mortgage Secured by City Loan Firm for Eight Thousand

A loan arranged by the IoWa City Loan and Investment Company is secured by a mortgage deed, covering a total of 8000 dollars in principal. The instrument establishes the lien and outlines repayment terms and rights of the lender. An official filing notes the collateral and parties involved in the transaction.

IoWa City Loan and Investment Company

Damages Sought In Iowa Auto Crash Claim

Raymond L. Bywater a University of Iowa student and Harriet H. Mercer of Iowa seek damages totaling 20750 after an automobile crash. The claim outlines liability and requested compensation.

Iowa City Iowa Raymond L. Bywater University of Iowa Harriet H. Mercer

Mildred Craig Leads Popularity Contest in Wash. Voters

The list shows Mildred Craig again atop a regional popularity contest with 46 750 votes from Washington entries. Marguerite Reister and Helen Carson trail with 46 46 40 5 thousand and notes include numerous other entrants from Wash and surrounding areas, many ages and towns.

Mildred Craig Marguerite Reister Wash Helen Carson Marguerite Hunsaker Evan Diller WOGG Dorothy Masson Alice Poole Alice Wolfe Verna Palmer Gertrude Hammer Ruth Wilson W. Chester Virginia C. Mirgon Kathleen Coffey Ains Marjorie Robertson Keo- Elizabeth Koehler Eva Wagner Letha, Schmitter Rubio Hein Wih Vane Elas Nellie Wylie Lois Holland Wyman Dorothy Ruebsam Anne A. Knottnerus Wilma Brinning Josephine Hull M. Estelle Anderson Uae Alice Bratton Mabel Horning Mary Finke Mary Scranton Helen Schoonover Estelle Davidson W. Mpmelot Ee Marguerite Scranton Ains Irene Mitchell Craw Erma Moore Mildred Edmondson Ruth Gideon Washeran Marguerite Skola Kalona Elizabeth Goodlander Helen Rich Leona Parcell Nellie Anderson Ruth Pulver Keota Frances Jugenheimer Sting Vera Darbyshire Clara Garrett Ruby Hindahl Ssther Wenger Wayland la Vera Verrin Miriam Miksch Edith Carris Almeda Beenblossom Ance Helen Rabenold Trene Fishburn

School Tax Cut Discussed by Iowa Officials

Supt J H Peet attended a Des Moines conference of school officials who debated reducing school taxes. They conferred with the legislative committee on expenditure cuts and authorized Miss Agnes Samuelson to appoint a representative committee from city and rural schools to work with lawmakers. A fall meeting is planned after the special committee days.

J. H. Peet Des Moines Agnes Samuelson Superintendent of Public Instruction Miss Samuelson

Carden Describes Legislature Work to High School Class

Senator Will Carden of Winfield spoke to a junior college assembly about how the state senate operates. The event included Miss Edith Shields presenting Carden and brief remarks by Col. C J Wilson along with music from the junior college boys’ quartet. A list of donors followed with multiple residents from Wash and Keota contributing amounts.

Will Carden Winfield Edith Shields Carden Col C. J. Wilson Washington Henry

Lenker and Moore Given Prison Terms in Cattle Tuberculin Case

Anamosa Iowa April 21 An appeal to higher courts was planned today by attorneys for J W Lenker and Paul Moore Cedar county farmers sentenced to three year indeterminate penitentiary terms for conspiring to obstruct enforcement of the state tuberculin test law for cattle Bond set at 5000 each after sentencing Trial costs assessed against the defendants Their cases were moved here from Cedar county on change of venue

Anamosa Iowa INS J. W. Lenker Paul Moore Cedar County Moore Leaker

See Silver Lining in Financial Cloud Over Chicago

Chicago faces potential tax collection of 360 million dollars after a state supreme court ruling reversed a lower decision on Cook County assessments. Officials urge delinquent taxpayers to end the strike or face property sales at auction as Chicago and Cook County return toward normal conditions.

Chicago INS Supreme Court Springfield Edmund K. Jarecki Cook County Francis X. Busch High Court

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