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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1932
Page
1
Secretary Leigh Soule announces the Washington Y M C A open house schedule for Monday January 2 now in its fifth year. The Y W C A cooperates with a free program including basketball and volleyball, swimming, and exhibitions with no admission.
University of Iowa foregoes two players, van Blackmer forward and Edward Break guard, from conference competition after investigation into their prior participation with Alberts Cleaners of Cedar Rapids. The athletic board calls the violations purely technical and Coach Rollie Williams laments the ruling.
The London Daily Herald reports Mahatma Gandhi and other non violent political prisoners in Indian jails will be released on New Year’s Day under government plans. It estimates about 20 000 prisoners. Sir Samuel Hoare believes amnesty is essential for Indo British relations.
Barbara Spevacek Kos aged about 69 died at her Richmond home after nearly two years of illness. Survived by husband a pioneer storekeeper, children Albert Stumpf Joe Kern Katona Paul Kern and Joe Kos Jr. One daughter predeceased her. Funeral planned for Sunday at Y C B J hall Richmond. Born in Bohemia and came to America as a child. Brother Vv. J. Spevacek of Washington.
In Chicago a new Anti superstition society forms with 13 charter members who plan to flout 13 specific superstitions for the first 13 days of January. The group will convene January 13 to discuss any bad luck from defying luck and taboos.
In Des Moines Iowa Willam Miller twenty died after a station attendant shot seven times as Miller attempted to rob the station. The attendant Rowland who suspected the youth hid a gun and fired when Miller pressed the alleged weapon to his ribs.
J. M. Kelly Paul Horak Ed Wolfe Harry Whittaker and Charles Beliel attended a supper in Iowa City for Greg Figge the new state deputy of the Knights of Columbus figure. Figge was elected two weeks ago by state officers to fill the post vacated by Judge D B Maguire due to sickness. Over 100 people attended including KC members from Cedar Rapids and Dubuque. The event featured a fine program and was described as very enjoyable by attendees from Washington.
A Los Angeles man pleads not guilty to charges of stealing bonds. The defendant appeared in court with his attorney and faces trial on the theft allegations. Authorities allege misappropriation of bond securities in a case unfolding this week.
Ames Iowa December 30 Stationed by INS sociologist George Von Tungeln of Iowa State College says small town residents face fewer unemployment problems than city dwellers. He notes less transient joblessness and strong community aid, with neighbors supporting those out of work and facing winter without long bread lines.
Mrs Charlotte Shelby accuses Leslie B R Henry Pasadena club man broker of stealing about 500000 from her account over ten years. Henry freed today under 25000 bail with trial set for February 27 following a grand jury indictment on 24 counts of grand theft and forgery.
At a Washington chautauqua association meeting directors and stockholders agreed to relinquish the Townsley park lease and pass the property to the city If revived in the future the organization could lease the park from the city for assemblies The group has paid 100 yearly rent and plans a January meeting to formalize actions The association organized in 1902 and began assemblies in 1903 with a long but fluctuating history and a reserve around 4000.
Washington December 30 The Democratic leaders plan to grant the incoming president Roosevelt broad powers to reorganize the federal government. Republicans offered sharp criticism but no organized opposition appeared. Representative Snell of New York said Democrats charged Hoover with usurping powers last year and urged adoption of the resolution this session.
Des Moines health experts caution about influenza spread with rising cases in nearby states. They advise rest, warmth, nutrition such as spinach and orange juice, and urge contacting a doctor if symptoms worsen. Public health nurses report many uncounted cases and stress continued precautions, recalling the 1918 epidemic.
Funeral services for W. P. Wells were held yesterday afternoon at Sherman’s funeral home conducted by Dr. F. W. Buatwood. The pallbearers were Joe Link R E B Dougherty Frank Macon DPD D. Sherman Guy Crosby and A L Young. Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery.
Beverly Hills California reader argues that Hoover should have stepped out of office on December 1 to let Democrats shape plans. He predicts two more months of Congress and a possible extra session, blaming Congress rather than Hoover for delays.
Charles Kuhn appeared before Justice of the Peace W. E. Harber and pled guilty to reckless driving. He was fined ten dollars and costs after a December 17 collision damaged two parked cars and an Iowa Southern Utilities pole on West Third Street. He paid for damages to the Berkshire and Wheelan vehicles and the utility property, and part of his license was revoked and sent to the motor vehicle department.
Phoenix businessman James J. Halloran, known as a playboy, was indicted by the grand jury as an accessory to the Winnie Ruth Judd trunk murders. Judd already faces a February 17 hanging sentence in the sensational case.
Coach Guy Carlton of Washington High plans to start Kupka at forward and Dusenbery at guard as the Washington Panthers meet Muscatine in a Little Six clash. Muscatine, praised as a top conference team, enters off decisive non conference wins over East Moline and Cornell College freshmen. The game begins at eight oclock with no prelim.
Johannesburg dispatch reports Mrs Daisy De Felker wife of a famous rugby player was hanged after a jury found she poisoned her son's coffee. She had earlier been acquitted of murdering two former husbands.
Milt Wollrah of Ainsworth route two traveled to Washington this morning. He is listed as visiting the capital according to local dispatches.
Misa Irene Mitchell of Crawfordeville is spending the week in Washington visiting friends and relatives.
Kilmer Brewer, 38, is found guilty of first degree murder in Waterloo Iowa for the killing of Deputy Sheriff W F Dilworth during a 16 December attempted questioning. The court sets Jan e for sentencing and possible motion for a new trial. Pat Griffin faces separate trial with death penalty sought.
The French Senate approved a 14 million loan to Austria by a 144 to 68 vote. The decision sparked parliamentary debate amid France’s recent default on its war debt owed to the United States.
The second six weeks ended November 25 with nine pupils reporting perfect attendance. Students like Velma Jarrard and Mary Killen Duensing posted strong reading and arithmetic results. The school plans a Christmas program with a candy social and hot lunch, inviting the public, followed by a Christmas dinner.
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