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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1932
Page
1
Warsaw February 6. Despite Soviet denials, Moscow sends large ammunition stocks and troops along the Trans-Siberian Railway. Russian military circles fear the Shanghai situation could ignite a global conflagration, while insiders claim Moscow seeks peace with urgency.
Word was received this morning of the death of John Greenlee of Richland following a stroke. He was about fifty five or fifty six years old and had not been well for several months. Funeral services are announced for two thirty tomorrow afternoon at Richland.
Memor ial Craftsmen of Iowa re-elected L. B. Lupton of Washington as president at the closing session in Des Moines. J. W. Lundy of Indianola was elected vice president and K. T. Metz of Outumwa re-elected secretary-treasurer. new executive committee members Walter Metz and Walter Krebs, with J. B. Golden as state representative to the national organization, and a 1933 Des Moines meeting approved.
Iowa beef and dairy cattle men meeting during farm and home week short course said conditions are far from ideal but the cattle business remains preferable to other farming. Secretary Thornburg cited need for credit facilities to expand beef herds especially in southern Iowa. Dairymen warned of overproduction risk from low farm prices and cash needs. The Iowa State Dairy Association backed stricter dairy cow testing and elimination of low producers, urged greater dairy consumption and dairy tariff protection, and supported bovine tuberculosis eradication and continued enforcement of the law by Thornburg and Gov. Turner.
Jess Crooks a Rock Island railroad section hand has joined the list of those claiming a portion of the $100,000,000 estate of Ella V Von B Wendel the New York spinster who died last year Crooks asserts kinship through his mother’s cousin to gain a share in the large inheritance.
Officials plan for a flood of job applications as Joliet business men who rode the Illinois-Michigan canal in 1911 recall a sunken boat carrying thirty cases of beer. Dredgers later reached the site and found the beer deemed a superior brew.
Early today in Waveland Indiana a gang of six to ten bank robbers attempted to loot the State Bank of Waveland. Vigilantes armed with rifles shotguns and revolvers opened fire forcing the gang to flee after a near hour long battle that damaged the bank causing about seven thousand five hundred dollars in losses. Alerts by Ruth Morgan and Howard Worl reached nearby towns but telephone wires were cut. A posse pursued the robbers southeast out of town.
Mrs Caroine Lloyd an 80 year old woman was found dying in a hospital after a 100 pound police dog owned by her grandson attacked her. The dog slept in a corner while she suffered slash wounds to her face head and arm. Grandson Robert Cremiere had placed the dog to guard her while he was at work.
The Y's Men donated ten dollars to the unemployment relief fund, lifting progress toward the $500 goal. With today’s contributions the total nears eighteen dollars, while organizers plan a charity ball by the Washington band next Tuesday at City Hall to boost funds. The first ball netted about seventy five dollars for the unemployed.
Washington high school Demons beat Burlington 23 to 16 on Washington court. The game featured strong Washington passing and defense but poor finishing on easy shots. Washington led 7-3 after the first quarter and 15-8 at halftime as Burlington struggled to score.
President Hoover convened a White House meeting of leaders from finance, business, veterans, labor and fraternal groups to launch a campaign aimed at freeing about 1.3 billion dollars hoarded by the public. Dawes advised that unreleased cash blocks bank aid and circulation, prompting a push to mobilize funds into banks or other sound securities.
Burlington banks reported deposits far exceed withdrawals after a three day business holiday. Officials from American Savings Bank and Trust Burlington Savings Bank and Farmer and Merchants Savings Bank said reopening brought higher than average business with many new accounts opened. Banks operated smoothly with no crowds at opening.
Will Rogers jokes about the disarmament conference aboard Europa noting no meeting due to the China war. He predicts the conference might progress accidentally as delegates begin with apologies, recalling past talks that started big and fizzled.
General Chang Hui Chang known as Oriental Nomme de Guerre of Bert Hall is described as an American air soldier of fortune and a key figure in the Chinese air command.
Washington junior college Cardinals, missing regular center and a first string guard, lost 39 to 24 in overtime to Iowa State Teachers College freshmen at Cedar Falls. They led 17 to 9 at halftime, were tied 27-27 after regulation, and trailed 12-2 in the extra period. The curtain raiser preceded the State Teachers Columbia game.
Supt J H W Peet of Washington will give the principal address at the older boys and girls conference at Sigourney next Monday. His address closes the day's program followed by a social hour and a banquet. The conference mirrors the Washington event planned for Tuesday February 9 at the Methodist church.
Victor Criston, 50, was seriously injured in a coal slide at the Way mine near Centerville. A large rock fell on him, pinning him briefly. He was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition.
A preliminary practice shoot at Troop F indoor range city hall selected eight top marksmen for potential six man post rifle team. Scores ranged from Al Bald ridge 285 to Dr P D L Etter 226 with twenty participants. A second shoot is scheduled next Friday to finalize the lineup.
Harry H. Knott of Washington Iowa receives a patent for a button blank lathe with four claims. He assigned rights to the American Pearl Button Company. Patent filed April 30 1929 and covers a frame tubular drive shaft saw work support and related mechanisms.
Washington officials report neutral powers unable to craft a peace plan as Japanese forces press Chinese defenses at Shanghai. Tokyo confirms mobilization authority and dispatches another division, while Shanghai shelling and fighting continue with foreign observers noting improved Chinese artillery accuracy and possible German-trained gunners.
Constable James Richmond was fined $75 after Deputy Game Warden Nelson found two deer hanging in his garage. He was cited for possessing deer out of season.
The unemployment committee plans a second charity ball on Tuesday evening February 9 at City Hall. Admission remains 25 cents with Washington concert band donating entertainment. Mayor Applegate and others lead ticket sales. proceeds support local community work.
Rural seventh and eighth graders in Washington County sit for standard tests in each township. Every township gathers all seventh and eighth graders at one school for the exam, with Washington township listing twenty seven pupils at the courthouse. An extra eighth grade geography test is included. Declamatory contests progress toward the county event in Washington high school auditorium on February 27 and the county speaking contest on March 13.
Gift Night will be observed at Happy Hour after church tomorrow night at the Y M C A. Representatives from different churches will present programs as gifts of their churches. The Happy Hour is aimed at young people and about 150 attended last Sunday night.
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