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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1932
Page
1
Des Moines reports a heavy frost and freezing weather forecast for Iowa. The Weather Bureau warned that the cold could kill truck gardens and some fruit tree varieties, with temperatures dropping into the low thirties in parts of north central Iowa.
S T Donahey and Joe Pieeper will oppose each other in the June democratic primary for state representative in Washington county. The contest is framed as a friendly rivalry and both candidates pledge to serve the people of the county and state to the best of their ability if elected.
Col Frank E Webb of San Francisco slated for nomination as president at the Farm Labor Party national convention in Omaha. Webb, party candidate in 1928, expected to be renominated without opposition as keynote speaker Frank Lawson urged nationwide organizing to elect more congressmen. Nearly 1000 attendees included Gen Jacob S Coxey and Dr Ben Reitman among others.
Supt. W A Stevens of Secretary of State Greenwalt's office reports three months of the Iowa license law show 947279 applications received and 942250 licenses issued. Of those, 568640 came from owners and 368804 from nonowners. More than 400 drivers were denied, 355 applications refused, 43 licenses revoked, and 26 suspended since the law took effect January 1.
In Seattle the older Chinese population is said to observe an anti Japanese boycott with a fine of one dollar per one cent on purchases of Japanese goods. No outbreaks were reported among oriental residents during the Shanghai fighting.
President Hoover will speak to the annual governors conference on the day Governor Roosevelt also speaks. The event heightens political tension as both leaders plan talks on federal state relations and each man’s policy themes. Roosevelt joins the executive committee vote in inviting Hoover, while the Virginia bi centennial celebration features his address in the evening.
Rescue crews surveyed tornado damage across three states reporting six dead and property losses over one million dollars. Tornadoes originated in eastern Arkansas and crossed the Mississippi River into Tennessee and Kentucky injuring more than 30. In Shelby County six fatalities included Mrs T J Dale and Irene Sparks two other deaths were in Osceola Arkansas.
The Treasury closed books on a 450 million package of two issues after full subscription within 24 hours. Ballantine announced 225 million in one year certificates and 225 million in two year notes at 2 and 3 percent respectively. Low rates and strong investor confidence drove rapid demand in the government securities market.
Supt J H Peet receives reports from the extension division of the State University of Iowa on reading tests in Washington grade schools at the end of the first semester. Tests show Washington lower grades slightly below Iowa town averages, while higher grades exceed the state average. Additional tests will be given near semester end to track progress.
Officials promise rapid action as a series of concerns are taken up at the meeting. Key figures outline immediate steps, timelines, and oversight to ensure swift resolution and public transparency.
Honolulu dispatch reports closing arguments in the Fortescue Massie honor slaying case with Barry Ulrich leading the prosecution and Clarence Darrow preparing the defense. The four American defendants face a polyglot jury as testimonies wrap and jury instructions are settled.
Ann Knottnerus jumps from 27th to 13th with 28 500 votes as the six weekly contest churn continues. Elsie Glassburner leads with 22 850 votes while Mildred Brown and Mildred Craig also rank high. final day for participants under 6 500 votes is April 28.
The United Presbyterian men organize a club named The Forum with George C. Stewart as president and Arthur Duensing as vice president. Clarence Logan serves as secretary treasurer with Glen Iridge and H. R. Lund on the executive committee. Meetings are monthly on the second Monday with social programs.
In Santa Monica California a critic notes investigations returning to prominence as Wall Street and politicians face renewed scrutiny. Charley Dawes has been labeled and criticized. Women push Mellon over British debt relief with calls to limit aid and avoid personal benefit.
Sheriff R H McCarty travels to Salem Ohio to take charge of Clyde Little of Washington and the stolen Winfield Smouse Oakland car driven by Little when arrested yesterday. Ralph Dougherty Ode Ferguson W J Keifer and Marion Thompson accompany him. The party will split. two or three men may return in the stolen car while the sheriff returns in his own vehicle.
Representative Fiorella Laguardia charged brokers inflated market values to unload stocks on the public during 1923 to 1925 campaigns for Maxwell Motors Savage Arms and Pure Oil. He displayed promoter checks and stressed publicity campaigns that misled investors before the stock slid, accusing Rich ard Whitney of false testimony.
Mr and Mrs Earl Kellogg of Winfield were business visitors here today meeting local merchants and discussing trade opportunities.
Coach George Freshwaters announces the Ke-Wash league track meet will be held Wednesday evening at Casefield despite rain unless more moisture delays it. Prelims at 4 and finals at 7 30 with 1 cent student, 25 cent general admission. Teams from Kalona Brighton Keota Richland Wellman West Chester expected. Washington JC not entering a proposed triangular with Muscatine.
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