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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1934
Page
5
Statement by ROS. Hecht of the American Bankers Association urges banks to back sound expansion in industry and construction. He cites renewed lending for modernization in rail, housing, and plant remodeling as crucial to employment, wealth creation, and community prosperity, noting banks’ willingness to finance with favorable rates when business conditions are sound.
Washington DC The 1931 33 bank closings left depositors with about 65 percent recovery on deposits, far better than other investments. Jesse H. Jones chairman of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation argues deposits were the safest investment during the period and that stockholders bore the heaviest losses.
In Gervais Oregon a valuable Bible once lost for four years has been recovered by its owner. Local authorities confirmed the return and expressed relief over the recovered heirloom. The Bible, described as a treasured family item, had not been seen since its disappearance four years prior.
Judge J W Harlan of Danville Kentucky sentenced two newspapermen to jail for contempt of court after they refused to reveal information about the hanging in effigy of a legislator.
Olds updates show Kennedy of Washington visiting the Morgan home with Mrs. Chas Faulkner. Miss Katherine Riddle of Denmark Iowa spent time with Rossie Miller. Women’s Guild met at the church with a program and refreshments. Mrs. John Abrahamson hosted guests including Bessie Webb of Hollywood. Joe Morgan marked his third birthday with friends.
Transcribed letter from traveler James T Nichols aboard the Cunard liner Corinthia describing summer days near the Arctic Circle. He visits Hammerfest and North Cape, notes perpetual daylight, Icelandic life, and Iceland’s modern city features. He recalls meeting Icelandic leaders, hosting varied cultural encounters, and holding an Icelandic Bible printed 70 years before the King James edition.
The text recalls Iceland the oldest parliament celebrating a thousand year milestone in 1930. It notes the United States Congress approved 55000 to send five delegates to the celebration and to erect a bronze statue of Leif Erikson who sailed from Ireland in 1000 and founded Vineland. The speaker looks forward to meetings at Washington Christian Church starting September 9 and plans travel talks before evening sermons, hoping to tour the world and return home after 42 years away.
Keota area correspondence notes visits by Andy Brinning Gale and Eloise Black at relatives homes. Funeral of Mrs Peter Seiron attended at Clear Creek. Local folks report wheat and hog trades involving Guy Black and John A. Greiner. A car book theft near Rev Grafious allegedly recovered with heavy wear from reading.
The cheetah or hunting leopard of Asia and Africa is widely regarded as the fastest four footed animal for short distances, though no method gives absolute certainty on speed.
The Torrens land title system of official examination and registration of titles was adopted in England, Australia, New Zealand, British Columbia and parts of Canada and in altered form in some areas of the United States.
Mrs Marion Smith reports on social visits as Mr and Mrs Howard Baker and families spent Sunday at the W C Home. Mrs Walter Sheets visited her mother, and a group including Mr Homer Meyer and children called at the W C Hotel. Merle Statler’s family visited Roy Lowash’s home in Moline. Grace Statler stayed longer. A church and cemetery fence is planned for Aug 2 and 3 with tools and a noon dinner provided.
Mrs J BRB Hanley reports a tragedy as the Adams household endures the death of husband, son, and brother. The loss is deeply felt with neighbors recalling the good man. Other notes include Eli Yoder buying a new car and Roy Gordon visiting from Colorado.
In Chinook Montana Hiaine County voters were saved money at a recent election. The only two candidates for offices flipped a coin to decide who would win and the vote was cancelled.
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