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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1932

Page

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Smith Polls Big Primary Vote in East

Ex governor Alfred E. Smith gains all 42 Massachusetts delegates, with Roosevelt trailing. In Pennsylvania, Smith leads Roosevelt by about 3 000 votes in the Democratic presidential preference, as results roll in and delegates diverge. Smith swept Massachusetts and is poised to influence the Chicago convention's platform and candidate mix.

Smith East Boston Alfred E. Smith Massachusetts Franklin D. Roosevelt New York Philadelphia Alfred —. Smith Pennsylvania Chicago al Smith Connecticut Roosevelt

150 Children Receive Diphtheria Serum at YMCA

About 150 children above six months old were given toxin-antitoxin for diphtheria yesterday at the YMCA under the county public health unit and local doctors. Dr H L Hendricks says others can come next Tuesday from 9 to 10 AM. the fee is one dollar, with accommodations for those unable to pay.

County Public Health Unit H. L. Hendricks Hendricks

Wes Reiner of Kalona Visits on Business

Wes Reiner of Kalona was in town on business today. The brief stop featured a quick meeting with local contacts and a call on regional commerce matters.

Wes Reiner Kalona

Popularity Contest Votes Tallied For Eur ope Trip Prize

Contestants push toward half million votes as Mildred Brown leads with 39 150, Elsie Glassburner 38 100, Eva Burham 34 400. Other top vote getters include Mildred Craig 17 2500 and Mary Dougall 17 200. Voters from multiple towns add to a long list of names and totals.

Europe Mildred Brown Elsie Glassburner Eva Burham Mildred Craig Mary Dougall Mildred Craig Washi Mary Luis Mildred Patterson Mary Louise Barnes Crawfordsville Mae Mangold Dorothy Soukup Rive Marguerite Reister Ado Eka Diller Anne *Knottnerus Helen Carson Kathleen Coffey Virginia Ce Mirgan Dorothy Ruebsam

Demon Coaches On New Schedule At Washington High

Supt J H Peet and Coach Jim Shultz announce a new coaching plan for next year at Washington High School Shultz remains head coach of football and track Guy Carlton will coach the basketball team He will also coach spring basketball while Shultz handles track and physical training Carlton is noted for basketball skill and coaching experience Spring football ends this week and spring basketball starts next week

Supt J. H. Peet Jim Shultz Shultz Guy Carlton Carlton Jim Washington High

Darrow to Deliver His Plea to Jury

In Honolulu April 27 1930 Judge Davis will instruct the jury Massie case can yield verdicts of guilty manslaughter not guilty or insane not guilty Massie only may be found insane while co-defendants face blame Clarence Darrow prepared to frame the defense with unwritten law and insanity themes

Honolulu T. H INS Charles S. Davis Thomas H. Massie International News Service Owever Lieut Massie Clarence Darrow John C. Kelley Darrow

Ten Days Left for Candidates to File Nominations

Washington county candidates face a May 7 deadline to file nomination papers with the county auditor for the June primary. Only one new filing, M. T. Coon of Highland township on the Democratic ticket for supervisor, has appeared since filings began. caucuses will soon name delegates and precinct committeemen before the filing close date.

Washington County M. T. Coon Highland Township

Fire destroys Killion grocery in Fairfield

Fairfield reports a blaze in the Killion grocery building believed to have started in the basement from faulty wiring. The incident is part of a trio of Iowa brief notices from Fairfield Maxwell and Dubuque dated April 26.

Fairfield Killion Fhre Maxwell Asa White W. P. Lemon Iowa City Parsons College Chapel

Bishop Cannon to Speak in Waterloo May 16

Waterloo will host prohibition leader Bishop James Cannon Jr on May 16 under the auspices of the local ministerial association. The event aims to promote temperance and rally community support for anti liquor laws.

Waterloo James Cannon, Jr

Major Schoeffel's Europe trip yields no Lindbergh lead

Major Schoeffel of the New Jersey state police returns from six weeks in Europe aboard the Colum bus and reports to Col. Schwarzkopf with little to show. He checked suspects in London Berlin Vienna and Dresden but found only negative results and no connection to Betty Gow the Wheatleys or the Lindbergh baby case.

Major Schoeffel Europe Lindbergh New York INS Charles H. Schoeffel New Jersey Columbus H. Norman Schwarzkopf Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr London Berlin Vienna Dresden Betty Gow Seateh Oliver Wheatley

Spring Pig Crop in Iowa Shrinks Amid Weather Woes

Iowa's spring pig crop is noticeably smaller due to bad weather, feed shortages, and weak prices according to the U S Department of Agriculture. The report notes heavy rains in Sioux Plymouth and Cherokee counties, overflowing streams, and cooler, cloudy conditions slowing farm work while corn planting remains limited to the southeast and northeast.

Iowa Des Moines UU. S. Department of Agriculture Department Polk County Sioux Plymouth Cherokee Washita Cherokee County Little Sioux Flymouth Woodbury Marshall County Webster City Hamilton County

Chinese Students List in U S Dentistry Programs

Commerce Department reports show many Chinese from affluent families are pursuing dentistry education in the United States, reflecting rising international study in professional fields.

Washington INS Commerce Department Chemical Division United States

Kaiser and war talk shadow murder case in Galveston

A Houston Chronicle style column comments on wartime actions and a murder trial. The writer mocks calls for alienists and notes a lawyer losing money while hinting at guilt and second guesses. The piece frames public interest waning amid sensational talk.

Golf Pairings Open Season Dinner Tournament

The first golf tournament of the season launches with a dinner event on May 6. Shirley Clark leads the Clarkites against Frank Miller and the Millerites as sixty six players sign up. Prizes donated by Montgomery Ward include golf balls. entries welcome via the tournament committee.

Shirley Clark Clarkites Frank Miller Millerites John Dodd Montgomery Ward Ralph Gibson Lester Orr Bill Shannon Will Harwood Harwood

Hoover Urges Tax Relief for Real Property Owners

President Hoover spoke at the governors conference in Richmond urging tax relief for real estate owners, arguing the real estate tax burden is too high compared with other property and income. He called for universal expenditure cuts across federal, state, and local governments to restore economic stability.

Richmond Vic INS Goverors Hoover Conference of Governors

Frost Causes Frost Damage and Local Golf Scores Noted

Frost at 30 degrees damaged unprotected garden plants while fruits likely escaped harm as buds were immature. Weather will moderate with a light frost tonight. Dale Jackson of near Katona visited Washington on business, and golf match results included fees for various scores and odd shots.

Dale Jackson Katona Washington

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