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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1932
Page
1
Washington city council adopted a $41 667 tax levy for next year a cut of 18 percent from the current year budget of $50 900. Mayor J W Applegate and councilors noted a record of year to year reductions while outlining funds for various departments and a $249 painting contract for city hall.
At Ft. Dodge the Iowa Legion parade features more than twenty drum and bugle corps during the state Legion convention. Candidates endorsed include W Earl Hall Mason City William R Hart Towns City Robert Shaw Sigourney and William J Rathke Glenwood with Dubuque favored for 1932 convention. Membership reaches 30055 with assets 30424.25.
In defiance of President Von Hindenburg's call for a truce, Nazi followers in Prussia began a terror campaign against socialists using hand grenades corrosive acid and pistols. No casualties reported by late afternoon.
Five Iowa national guardsmen were promoted today from first lieutenant to captain. The medical officers include Franklin C. Perkins of Hedrick in the 133rd infantry medical detachment Leo H Ladage of Davenport in the 185th field artillery medical detachment Harry P Lee of Iowa City in the 186th hospital company George Easton of Iowa City in the 186th hospital company and Arthur Forest of Iowa City in the 186th hospital company.
St Louis August 2 Violence marked the opening of the Missouri primary balloting. A dynamite bomb wrecked the automobile of Ben J Weinberger Republican candidate for circuit judge and damaged his home though no one was hurt. Weinberger said he had received warnings during the campaign to stop his criticisms of the slow circuit court trial procedure. A statewide record vote of more than 900000 was expected.
Des Moines Iowa August 2 Ins Technicalities blocking federal Reconstruction Corp loans to closed state banks are removed Depositors in these banks may receive dividends sooner as the Relief Agency approves loans to bank receivers and uses bank paper as security Loans will be prioritized for recently closed institutions to hasten payouts and aid affected communities
Des Moines area forecast calls for a day of average late summer heat with highs around 92 degrees and a low near 69. Rainfall was noted in the southeast with Davenport totaling 3.84 inches and Iowa City 2.15 inches while other stations reported traces or more.
Robert Henderson Walker 806 years old died at State hospital Mt. Pleasant after a cerebral hemorrhage. He lived in Washington for forty years, was born near Cadiz Ohio November 30 1851, married twice, survived by wife Sara Foster Walker a daughter Mrs R R MekKee a brother James A Walker and sister Maggie S Walker. Funeral plans set for 2 30 Thursday at L A Jones funeral home with burial at Woodlawn cemetery Porterly of Crawfordsville. He had worked in insurance and was a Presbyterian and Mason member.
London dispatch reports a tidal wave capsized a ferryboat at Kakhali in eastern Bengal. The tragedy left 216 dead with only 31 survivors aboard the craft as details emerged from Calcutta via exchange telegraph.
Mrs. Marion Gladys Frank was killed and her sister Miss Harriet Adams seriously injured in an automobile crash near Lambach in upper Austria. They are daughters of American painter John Quincy Adams.
Harriet Francks is charged with passing counterfeit veterans compensation checks in several Iowa towns. Arrested in Unionville Missouri, her case links to a Des Moines counterfeit ring. U S Secret Service agents announced a nationwide effort to dismantle the operation.
A rapid police search for a man reported missing halted when authorities received a brief message. The informant indicated the man’s location and status, prompting investigators to suspend active pursuit. Further details were not disclosed.
Washington kittenball league nears the end of its second round with three teams tied for first and three tied for fourth. American Pearl Button factory loses its first game in extra innings to Second Ward 19. Next week’s schedule includes Fourth Ward vs First Ward and other key matchups.
Beunos Aires Aug 2 Forces from Bolivia and Paraguay, each about 84 000 strong, mobilize for a clash over the Chaco corridor as Paraguay’s congress approves reserves and a league of nations protest. Bolivia reiterates its claim and warns Washington of its stance.
A man reported missing has been found and is staying at the Deer Island House of Correction for 30 days as a county guest. The situation involves a temporary detention or custody arrangement as ordered.
Dividend checks on the Haskins bank are ready now and available at the Ainsworth Savings bank. Customers should bring certificates of deposit and call at once to receive this dividend payment.
Dean Harland Mead of Washington College spoke at yesterday's Rotary meeting about the decimal system of weights and measures versus the current U S system. He noted England's continued use of non metric methods while most of the world adopts the metric standard and demonstrated metric rulers and liquid measures. The dean urged universal adoption of the metric system as convenient and feasible for Americans. A Q A session led by Harold Montgomery followed, and president Dr Claw plus Kaliph Thompson were away at a Rotary conference in Ames.
Captain Wolfgang Von Gronau and his crew landed their trans Atlantic seaplane on Lake Michigan near Grant Park at 1 59 pm. The arrival was greeted by a crowd of about 5900 spectators.
In Savannah Georgia the entry cost to qualify for the Democratic nomination for U S senator is 259 dollars while the fee for the less prestigious House seat is 1000 dollars.
In Beverly Hills on August 2 the first Olympic weight lifting events drew 105000 spectators. Both light and heavy divisions were won by a Frenchman described as a dancing teacher and a dealer in a shambling house. Canada led the showing, followed by Italy and Argentina. The piece notes French berets and boudwoir caps on athletes and cites a satirical “10,000-meter prayer” endurance test.
In Washington and Annapolis reports, police officers George Shinault and Miles Znamaneck were exonerated by a coroner's jury for fatally shooting William J. Hushka and Erle Carlson, both bonus marchers. Governors and court actions reflect ongoing tensions over veteran encampments.
In Chicago on August 2, officials from midwestern Farm Bureau federations met for a three day session focusing on overcoming resistance to new members. Speakers included J. B. Jones from St Paul Ralph Snyder Earl C. Smith Frank Arn H B Test L B Parker A G Mereness A J Olson George E Metzger Mrs Julia King Smith and Edmund Foust.
Mount Pleasant Iowa August 2 delegates at the district convention deferred nomination of a congressional candidate as talks and resolutions dominated the afternoon agenda. Keynote by J T Gaffney and remarks from CC W Storms preceded ballots later in the day with KK Richer of Washington holding the strongest support among hopefuls.
Full county delegations attended the second district democratic convention to pick a congressional nominee. Edward C. Bicher led among four contenders after a split primary vote with nominees to be decided by convention. Whiting Conrad and Watts also claimed strong support with a keynote urging Democrats to win in November.
Chicago Soap Master Barbers Association reports a growing trend of women trimming their own hair, observed during a recent meeting. The finding highlights shifting grooming habits among female customers and implications for salon demand.
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