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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1933
Page
1
In Fairmount Minnesota on February 25 farmers hurled snowballs to stop a court house lawn sale. They stormed the courthouse smashing a window, scattering sheriff and bidders and preventing a photographer from recording the event.
Washington reports that after weeks of resistance the House Banking and Currency Committee approved the Couzens banking resolution. The measure empowers national banks to cooperate with state banks during financial crises, under pressure from Roosevelt aides and both administrations.
Chicago Mayor Anton J. Cermak moved past the crisis yesterday and today his physicians reported a definite turn for the better in Miami Florida.
The Ys Men club heard a string quartet of Helen Melinsky Betty Jones Sara Marie Devis and Edna Mayo perform three numbers Old Black Joe Campagner Ar tie Volkshied by Hayden. Director M A McKay introduced the group and the music was well received. Claude Tucker presented farm bureau films Mickey Mouse cartoon and color scenic views of Utah Colorado and Arizona. Speaker Fred Cap Shoemaker discussed current topics in a thoughtful and distinctive manner.
We express appreciation for the flowers and other expressions of thoughtfulness shown by neighbors and friends at the time of our loss for Mr. and Mrs. John Patterson and family Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Patterson and family and Mr. and Mrs. J. BE. Bush and family.
Coach Guy Carlton of Washington high school rested his regular five after three county tournament games and an Ottumwa clash. The team resumes with Jackson Kupka Wells McClure Dusenbery set to face Fairfield in a key Little Six match at Fairfield, aiming to finish the season in a top two tie.
A speaker in Beverly Hills argues that Reconstruction Finance funds favor bankers and railroads first, leaving ordinary citizens hungry. He contends the public has a right to aid, warns against insufficient funds, and laments lawmakers’ lack of foresight in distributing government relief.
The Washington Knights of Columbus celebrated one of its best programs with about 200 in attendance including members and families. State Deputy Grege Figge of Ossian gave the principal talk honoring Washington, with remarks on Knights activities and local conditions. Mayor John W. Applegate, State Secretary Ray Conley, and District Deputy Clem Boyle attended. The program featured a string quartet, vocal and clarinet solos, brass and trombone numbers, followed by dancing and cards and a provided lunch.
Dwight Robinson of Brighton, a gas station operator and magazine reader, identified a man in Brighton as resembling the Virginia wanted killer. The suspect, a Negro, was brought to the Washington County jail after Robinson reported resemblance and a past Danville Va. connection.
In Jehol the Chinese say they repulsed eight Japanese charges and kept their 25 mile front, despite heavy fighting and losses on both sides. Tokyo and other reports note Japan may leave the League if condemned over Manchuria and a warlike mood grows as preparations continue.
Dr F Cc Witzigman will preach at Oxford Presbyterian church tonight at a union evangelistic meeting by Methodists and Presbyterians. He will speak next Tuesday night at Winfield for a family night service at the Methodist church.
The court collected the man's fingerprints and sent them to Des Moines for classification to check against a Virginia suspect. An early report is expected to determine if Mr. Robinson is eligible for the reward.
Wellman captured the county declamatory title at Brighton and won the dramatic division in Ainsworth. Washington also had a winner Virgil Wittmer took first in oratory with Prohibition a National Ideal. Jeannette Wade of Wellman won humorous class with Sis Hopkins and Her Funny Family. Washington high plans a state prelim in Kalona with Masson Morrison fostering entries. The county tourney follows home contest winners as Washington joins four schools in a southeast Iowa debate at the University of Iowa.
Geo Carson 69 longtime Ainsworth business leader died after a brief illness from apoplexy in his basement. Funeral 2:20 Friday at the Methodist church conducted by Rev J G Shook. burial in Ainsworth cemetery. Survived by widow Rebecca Garlock, daughter Lucretia Sands, sister Mrs John Campbell, six grandchildren, three great grandchildren.
Montevideo reports 1932 marked the worst year commercially since 1900 with Uruguayan exports falling to zero value and imports dropping about 40 percent from 1931, reflecting severe economic hardship.
Harry W. Gerard 22 was released from Rahway Reformatory to attend medical school in Baltimore after a sentence for an attempted hold up.
A six member committee will be appointed to draft a bill to provide for wet and dry conventions in all 99 counties and nominate delegates to a state convention for ratification. Constitutional conventions likely in June as Lieutenant Governor Kraschel aims for immediate action on Governor Herring's message.
Rev. D C Fulton spoke to high school and junior college students on Washingtons memory and its shrines. He cited the Washington monument Mt Vernon Christ s Church Philadelphia Valley Forge and the Valley Forge diary quote to show Washingtons faith and perseverance. Dean Harland Mead introduced him as Milburn McKay led the symphony and Miss Helen Coffey directed patriotic songs.
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