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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1932
Page
1
Washington public school buildings are being readied for the new year starting Monday Sept 5. Janitors work on cleaning and repairs including major additions at the junior high and a new gym floor.
James Owen, who underwent tonsil surgery at Washington County Hospital, returned home today.
The letter from Beverly Hills notes Roosevelt's Ohio speech offering seven remedy points and the Hoover camp's seven point plan. It argues campaign talking points quickly fade from voter memory and that politicians chiefly amuse rather than persuade.
Coach Carlton announces first practice for Washington High School on August 29 at 1 30 PM in the high school building. Principal Peet and Des Moines official George Brown say the early start is permitted to align with open schools and prepare for the opening game against Oskaloosa on September 16.
About twenty five citizens gathered in the city hall last evening to hear Ke. Be McKown and R Leppla of the Iowa Association For Tax Justice outline plans for a gross income tax to replace property taxes. The group aims to raise tax consciousness and hasten reform across Iowa.
Jack Snyder, the State Theatre’s sound and machines operator, built a hand crafted jungle scene display for Frank Buck's Bring 'em Back Alive. Poster sheets, cutouts, and painted lettering form a wall mounted scene with local foliage as grass.
Funeral services are set for 2 30 pm tomorrow at the Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church for Mrs Belle Clegg formerly of Ainsworth who died at the home of her daughter Mrs Gene E Carden of Osage yesterday.
J Kramer of Aurora Tl visited Tuesday to discuss a reform plan aimed at fairness and justice for all. The unnamed source notes the visit as part of ongoing deliberations on public policy.
George W. Griffith, 88, a prominent and long time resident born January 22, 1844 in Crawford County Ohio, died at his home after a brief illness attributed to a heart condition. He lived in Washington County since 1848 except for four years, left a legacy of 1380 acres, Canadian holdings, and Texas land, with a welfare scholarship in the Washington junior college and two marriages, survived by siblings. Funeral plans pending cremation.
In Denver Frank West faced a $16 fine after leaning against a building to hold himself up. Municipal Judge Alvin H. Pickens ruled that such an act constitutes drunkenness and the act of drinking is punishable by a fine.
Benjani Paublitz, 54, saw York for the first time and lamented the noise and confusion of the crowded streets noting the mad crowd as he looked upon a city just miles from his home.
A large crowd watched the Leon Beatty post Legion drum corps on West Main street as they performed for an hour or more. They have an engagement at Tama on Labor Day to enter a contest sponsored by Tama county fair.
Country club road is now open after days of closure for rebuilding. Members help build and trim new greens four and seven with tools supplied by club leaders Fred Nelswanger Preston Wolf and Bunny Blair. Bent grass greens will complete the course, boosting golf lovers enthusiasm.
In Beirut a housewife buys bread from a bake shop man who airs his wares in the open. The flat leaves are baked in crude native bake shops with thick crusts that retain moisture. Syrians eat dried loaves with relish, showing little concern for moisture.
In Brzerznica several pupils bandaged a severely wounded stork after a fight with another bird and kept it in a stable. The bird grew hungry and ate frogs at a large rate, forcing the children to recruit schoolmates for frog hunting to feed it.
The Punch and Judy show remains popular with children after years of performances. The tradition traces to an Italian comedian at the height of his fame around 1600. The act features a two-person company with doll characters.
John Bergquist aged 84 rides a new bicycle gifted by his son Frank of Chicago and daughter-in-law Elmer Bergquist. The longtime Rock Island Railway cashier and pensioner has been a Washington streets figure, previously riding two miles in a single trip on the new machine after 35 years with the railroad.
A wandering Austrian man with a stick fought imagined foes on the Keota county line road east of Keota. Ernest Chambers found him Sunday night and alerted authorities. He was taken into custody and jailed with Dr. Pershing visiting him. the man speaks very broken English.
Claude Tucker beat Dunham Morrison two up with one to play to win the third flight. The third and fourth flights are decided. Semi finals and final remain in the second flight as Dr A W Crow and Ed Morrison finish their semi. Haven McClure of Keosauqua was here on business yesterday.
A man about 35 was confined after claiming two escapes from insane asylums. He appeared clear at times but could not identify himself. He faced the insane commission at Sigourney then was moved to Mt. Pleasant State Hospital after a violent jail incident. County officials consider deportation.
In Council Bluffs Iowa Sheriff Percy Lainson swore in 100 special deputy sheriffs to clear highways of thousands of pickets amid a farm strike. Earlier clash with 300 striking farmers on highway 34 prompted the order to halt all picketing. Strike leaders vow to resist and call for reinforcements as thousands remain on duty.
Yesterday and today several residents were sighted shopping or returning to work. Mr and Mrs Andy Augustine and their children visited Blake before she resumed duties at H I Ward. Edith Haney stayed with Newton relatives while Fred Skola from Kalona stopped by. Mrs John Flading with Marcella shopped in town and William McConaughy returned from Camp Dodge to work at Widmers.
Kenny Cline and Doris Clow won the mixed doubles final against Hank Little and Betty Clow in five sets 6-2 6-7 6-2 7-9 6-2 at the county tournament. Minor results listed include Kolosick Mangold over Springman Corbin 6-1 6-3 in consolation and daily schedule for finals at the high school tennis courts.
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