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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1932

Page

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Federal Reserve Criticized by Iowa Governor at Governors Conference

Governor Dan Turner of Iowa told the national governors conference in Richmond that the Federal Reserve policy has unfairly hurt agriculture by reclassifying farm notes and restricting credit. He urged legal reform to curb excess taxation and government spending, warning that high taxes imperil democracy.

Richmond INS Federal Reserve System Dan W. Turner Iowa Federal Reserve Turner Federal Reserve Bank

American Boy Hobbies Revealed by St Louis Y M C A

A handicraft show by the St Louis Y M C A disclosed the chief hobbies of an American boy including autographs, arrowheads, knots, stamps, cigar bands, butterflies, postcards, old coins, weapons and other curios, plus building model boats and airplanes.

ST. Louis St. Louis Y. M. C. A

Reunion plans sought by former Wildcat Division members

Washington INS reports Staff Sergeant James F. E. Cahall requests contact from former members of the Wildcat Division for a June reunion. The notice urges those who served in the unit to reach out to arrange the gathering.

Washington INS List Wildcat James FE. Cahall

Wellman Orchestra Wins Class C Event at District Contest

Wellman led Class C results with first in orchestra and second in concert band while the district contest at Washington High Saturday also sent entries to the state meet. Lost Nation and Cantril followed in Class C band, and Washington groups earned state spots in strings and solos.

Wellman Orchestra Washington High Wellman Wellmat Gree High School Winfield Springdale Lost Nation Washington High School Iowa City Henrietta Hull Helen Sartor Sarah Marie Davis Milan Thompson Karl Bevins

Problems of Marriage and Home Subject of Address by Dr Lane

Dr Stoddard Lane of Plymouth Congregational church Des Moines spoke to a large crowd at the Methodist church on spiritual bases of marriage. He urged birth control education legal sanction and an education system for marriage noting women as comrades not subordinates and children need a good start. Continued on Page 6.

Lane Des Moines Stoddard Lane Plymouth Congregational Church Methodist Church Methodist Men's Club Baptist and United Presbyterian People

Massie insanity defense nears end in Kahahawai case

Honolulu April 25 considering surprising testimony on Joseph Kahahawai death as Dr Robert Faus may be recalled. Prosecutor Kelley hints final witness Dr Catton to testify Massie sane at time of shooting. Darrow says an aiding alienist helped Massie defense and argues for insanity impact on all co defendants.

Honolulu T. H INS Joseph Kahahawal John C Kelley Joseph Catton Thomas H. Massie Kelley Robert B. Faus Faus Lieut Massie Kahahawai Grace Hubbard Fortescue Claims Defense Clarence Darrow International News Service Today Paul Bowers Lieut. Massie Joseph Kahahawai Thalia Massie Darrow John C. Kelley Keiley

Kehoe challenges Governor to old fashioned debate

Louis J. Kehoe, Republican candidate for governor, issued a public challenge to Governor Dan Turner to a joint meeting and debate. He said the public deserved to hear policies outlined and offered to meet wherever Turner prefers.

Wellman Iowa INS Dan Turner Louis J. Kehoe Kehoe Turner

Miss Washington Contest Promises Mystery After Three Weeks

The article notes three weeks remain in the Miss Washington popularity contest with Mary Dougall emerging as a dark horse. She led voting on Saturday with 47.45 percent and $18.40 in votes as supporters grow. Other top contenders Mildred Rate Elsie Glassburtner Mildred Brown and Mary Pauls show sizable totals and remain in the race while urging readers to vote promptly.

Washington Europe Mary Dougall Mildred Elsie Glassburtner Mildred Brown Mary

Collection of Garbage To Start Next Monday May 2

Mayor John W. Applegate announces summer garbage collection for War ington is set to begin Monday May 2. The 1932 contract with Ed Kolosick outlines a ward by ward schedule with pickups from residences and businesses. He urges residents to place cans where visible and keep lids on, avoid glass or metal in trash, and minimize water.

John W. Applegate Warington Ee Kolosick Ed Kolosicky South Wighth Street Blue

Senate inquiry unfolds with Gray key to testimony

Hollywood rumors swirl as the Senate investigation probes Wall Street ties. A witness named Gray surprises by exposing hidden details about a buried body, while Whitney faces pressure on the stand. The piece cites patriotic Americans and French allies amid arrests for anti country remarks and shifts in bond values from Morgan.

Hollywood Cal Senate Morgan

Washington State Bank Opens Second Week Amid Expectations

The Washington State bank enters its second week with strong signs of success. Vice President R I Davis notes the first week ended with more cash on hand than at opening. Depositors from the old Commercial Savings bank largely left deposits intact while withdrawals were limited, and heavy business forced temporary loan help from Warry Sizer.

Washington State Bank R. I. Davis Old Commercial Savings Bank Washington State Atend Warry Sizer State Banking Department Ainsworth and Cotter

Japanese Launch New Drive Against Rebels in Kirin Province

Japanese army headquarters announces a new operation in Kirin province against rebels led by General Wang Teh Lin. Units replacing the Chin Chow force move to Kirin as troops already there prepare for a concerted assault. Also, Miss Marie Jackson spent the weekend at her Kalona home.

Mukden Kirin Wang Teh-Lin Chinchow Miss Marie Jackson Kalona

Senate Quiz To Re Open On Tuesday

Washington April 25 After a new steering committee formed to probe stock speculation the Senate Banking and Currency Committee voted to reopen its inquiry tomorrow with a mystery witness. The witness said to be a Wall Street operator volunteered to testify and the panel will decide whether to subpoena John J Raskob William F Kenny Fred J Fisher W C Durants and other notable traders.

Charles G. Dawes Great Britain Reconstruction Finance Corporation House Ways and Means Committee Gen. Dawes Wall Street Senate Washington INS Senate Banking and Currency Committee John J. Raskob William F. Kenny Pred J. Fisher W. C. Durants William A. Gray Philadelphia

Burglar Search Continued for Thompson Market Theft

Sheriff R. H. McCarty reported no new developments in the search for the burglar who hit the Thompson grocery and market and stole the Winfield Smouse automobile from the W. J. Keifer garage last Thursday night. The thief had gained a head start before discovery and the car’s absence was only found late Friday afternoon.

R. H. McCarty Thompson Winfield Smouse W. J. Keifer

Demons Edge Toward Ninth, Oskaloosa Meet Standings

Washington high school scored eleven points tying with Ottumwa for eighth place at the Oskaloosa meet. Frederick won the discus at 117 feet 4 inches a meet record and placed third in the high hurdles. McElhinney was second in the high jump and tied for second in pole vault. Gardner of West Chester was second in shot put as Fairfield won the meet largely due to Crayne’s three first places and relay points. Creston finished second.

Washington High School Ottumway Frederick McElhinney Gardner West Chester Fairfield Crayne Creston

Southern Storm Kills Seven in Shelby County and Osceola

Tornadoes sweeping through Shelby County Tennessee and Osceola Arkansas killed at least seven people and injured several as houses, businesses, and gins were demolished. A related storm battered parts of southern Kentucky causing injuries and widespread damage.

Memphis, Tenn Shelby County Osceola Ark Bowling Green Kentucky

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U. S. Bank Hoover Council of Governors White House Mystery Witness In Market Dawes Milburn A. McKay Instru Helen Coffey Washington Girls’ Glee Club Washington Orchestra Tommy Stewart John Jackson Donald I. Davis Lou Jean Stewart Martha Mathers Hubert Turner Supt J. H. Peet Charles 5. Davis U. S London Andrew W. Mellon the Treasury Court of St. James's Mr. Mellon Burke Lord Derby Prince of Wales Miss Washington Pauls Mildred Craig Hisie Glassburner Mary Pauls LSS Mildred Patterson Mary Louise Barne Evi Burham Dorothy Soukup Riverside Mae Mangold Marguerite Reister BANK Big Wall Street Demons Prederick Oskaloosa Melthinney PLO Tennessee ARKAN Sas, Kentucky
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