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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1932

Page

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Pickets Split as 100 Deputies Escort Trucks Into Sioux City

Sioux City authorities swore in more than 100 deputies to escort farm trucks through picket lines at the Plymouth and Woodbury county borders. Deputies were ordered to keep roads open and allow pass through while avoiding interference with strikers. No violence occurred as livestock receipts dropped about 50 percent amid a week old farm strike seeking higher production prices.

Sioux City Iowa INS John A. Davenport Plymouth County Woodbury Woodburrv

Rotary Hear Sup t J H Peet at Club Meeting

Supt J H Peet of Washington public schools spoke to the Rotary club about impressions from the National Educational Association convention in Atlantic City where he attended as president of the Southeastern Iowa teachers’ organization. He urged economies in school operations to align with current conditions while others called for no cutbacks.

J. H. Peet Washington Public Schools Rotary Club National Educational Association Atlantic City Southeastern Iowa Teachers’ Organization Rotary KE. EK. Stutsman Don Sherman C. W. Stewart H. R. Lund Hugh McCleery

Lindberghs Welcome a Son in Englewood

Anne Lindbergh gave birth to a son at seven thirty this morning in Englewood New Jersey. Both mother and child are doing well. News of the birth followed Colonel Lindbergh leaving his home to fly to Newark airport and return with renewed public sympathy and relief after months of grief over Charles Lindbergh Jr. tragedy.

Englewood N. J Anne Lindbergh Lindbergh Lind Colonel Lindbergh Newark Airport Little Charles Lindbergh Junior

Hitler Opposed to Radical Backers in New Cabinet

Berlin August 16 Germany's National Socialists will support and tolerate any nationalist cabinet that strengthens the front against socialism and communism Adolf Hitler told the Rheinisch Westfalen Zeitung in Essen. He said he would not join the ministry headed by Chancellor Franz von Papen.

Berlin Germany Adolf Hitler Rheinisch Westfaelische Zietung Essen Hitler Frang von Papen

Ex-Commander of Iowa G. A. R. Dies at Des Moines Today

John T. Lucas 83 former state commander of the Grand Army of the Republic died in Des Moines after recent illness. A Marshalltown resident he served 1931 32 as state commander and held several G. A. R. posts. Funeral services set for Friday in Marshalltown.

Iowa Des Moines INS John T. Lucas Grand Army of the Republic Marshalltown Lucas Council Bluffs Albia Davenport Crocker Iowa Brigade Soldiers’ Home Board

Missionary Talk By Miss Cowden At Methodist Church

A crowd of young people heard Miss Margaret Cowden missionary on furlough from Persia speak Sunday evening at the Methodist church. The meeting, sponsored by the young people's interchurch council, featured a solo by Miss Ruth George and group singing led by Miss Velda Parcel with accompaniment by Miss Eva Diller. Miss Kathryn Little presided.

Union Margaret Cowden Persia Methodist Church Young People's Interchurch Council Ruth George Velda Parcel Eva Diller Kathryn Little

Three Indicted in Clash of Veterans and Capitol Police

A grand jury indicted three veterans John O. Olson from Valparaiso Nebraska Hernard McCoy from Chicago and Broadeus Faulkner on assaulting policemen in the July 28 event known as the bonus march clashes. McCoy faces the most serious charge assault with intent to kill and felonious assault on Patrolman James E Scott. Maximum penalty is 15 years.

Washington INS Grand Jury John O. Olson Valparaiso Nebraska Hernard McCoy Chicago Broadeus Faulkner Brotis Sautknes McCoy James £. Scott

Salesman Injured in Highway Crash Near Batavia

Ben Winfrey of Batavia, a traveling salesman, was injured in an automobile crash on Highway 2 near the Walter R. Brown home this morning. He lost control when a bug flew into his eye, suffering a right shoulder injury, an upper eyelid scratch, and a bumped head. He was taken to Washington county hospital. the full extent of injuries is undetermined.

Ben Winfrey Batavia Walter R. Brown Washington County

Indiana Tax Relief Cuts Next Year Bills Significantly

Indiana will see about 20 million dollars less in taxes next year after a special legislative session concluded in Indianapolis. The decrease is tied to actions by lawmakers during the session, reducing revenue expectations for the upcoming 12 months.

Indianapolis Rmippayers Indiana Smoot Tate Finance Wommitters

Road contracts to help unemployment in Iowa

Terms under which federal aid road construction contracts will be let in Iowa, outlining bids procedures and project scope to reduce unemployment through public works.

Des Moines Iowa

Washington Laborers Need Work

A community appeal notes many respectable men are without jobs this year and seek work instead of charity. It urges hiring local labor for repairs before cold weather, promising low rates and cheaper materials, with opportunities for brick masons carpenters painters and other trades to gain employment now.

Tennis pairings drawn for Y M A tournament schedule

Drawings for the annual YMCA tennis tourney were held this morning. First round games begin tomorrow with men’s singles doubles and mixed events, listing upper and lower bracket pairings and byes for players including Cline Cantoni Anwyl Berry Zillmer Owen and Trask.

Kenneth Cline Tom Cantoni Jack Johnson Lithe Anwyl Max Berry Hubert Kolesick Walt Zillmer Charles Owen Gene Turner William Zillmer Darwin Hicks Hubert Turner Dave Elder Wayne Lewis John Owen Gene Trask Rob Springman Rober Sage Mark Welt Henry Little Elder Cline Clow Bye Huston Anwyl Kolosick Mangold Springman Corbin Berry Little

Tennis match set at Davenport with Palmer team

Kenneth Cline Henry Litt Cantoni and Owen of the Washington Tennis Club face the Palmer team in Davenport this evening. The bout was previously booked for tomorrow night.

Kenneth Cline Henry Litt Cantoni Owen Washington Tennis Club Palmer Davenport

Contractors Promise 5500 Extra Jobs Soon

Contractors said within a few days the projects will provide approximately 5,500 more men than normally employed. The statement signals a surge in active labor force tied to current and forthcoming construction work.

Registration Dates Set for Local Junior College and High Schools

Dates announced for junior college high school and junior high registration ahead of the September 5 opening. High school seniors to sophomores register August 26–27 and freshmen on August 29 in room 106 from 9 to 4. Junior college students register September 1–2 in rooms 209 and 212. Junior high holds Sept 1–2 at the junior high office.

Harland Mead Della Patton Ethel McCreedy Jack Kupka

Farmers' National Grain Corp Reports Improved Farm Conditions

The Farmers' National Grain Corporation reported net earnings above 1 million dollars for the year ended May 31 and said it has fully paid debts. James C. Stone of the Federal Farm Board affirmed improving agricultural conditions and better livestock markets.

National Grain Corporation Chicago Farmers National Grain Corporation James C. Stone Federal Farm Board Walter J. Beams

City Officials Attend Iowa Municipalities Convention in Spencer

Mayor John W. Applegate City Clerk Howard Fulton and Supt Perry Jordan of the water and light plant departed this morning for Spencer to attend the Iowa League of Municipalities annual convention. The city council met last night at city hall with routine matters on the agenda. Mr and Mrs Russell Prink visited Wapello today.

John W. Applegate Howard Fulton Perry Jordan Spencer Iowa League of Municipalities

His Master Sick Dog Has a Bad Day

Occupants of the Journal building heard a fox terrier howl at the foot of the stairs as it waited for its tiny master. The dog belonged to Donald Hunt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hunt, who was in a tonsil operation with Dr. K E Stutsman. The dog was taken to the doctor’s office for a reunion and both recovered.

Journal Donald Hunt Walter Hunt K. E. Stutsman Stutsman Donald Spot

Crawfordsville shopper Mrs. Clint Rhea morning visit

Mrs. Clint Rhea of Crawfordsville shopped here in the morning, a brief local retail note.

Clint Rhea Crawfordsville

Closing of the Olympic Games Draws Widespread Praise

In Santa Monica the writer hails the closing of the Olympic Games as the most impressive and successful ever held. He notes nationwide participation and calls the event a positive influence before predicting three months of political rhetoric and partisan clashes before elections.

Santa Monica Cal

Storm Victims in Texas Receive Aid After Severe Coast Region Storm

After a disastrous storm along southeast Texas, 36 people are dead and over 200 injured. Red Cross and trucking fleets move food and medicine to affected areas as towns like Angleton West Columbia and Freeport lie in ruins. Utility lines are down and crops, especially cotton and rice, face heavy losses.

Houston Ruge INS Texas Angleton West Columbia Freeport Red Cross

State University of Iowa audit cites irregularities and shortages

A state audit of the University of Iowa found eleven irregularities totaling at least 26 000 and fourteen cases of improper funds administration. It cites tuitions and fees shortages payroll padding shortages in treasurer accounts illegal use of funds and mismanagement across departments with several former employees referenced. The report attributes failures to payroll practices auditing and record keeping.

Des Moines Iowa State University of Iowa Board of Education Board of Control Allen, Busby & Harrigan M. J. Otte Otto C. A. Brown Brown University Hospital Eva Jordan McChesney W. J. McMcChesney KE. Carroll George Fastman

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