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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1932
Page
1
Otto Kahn leader of Kahn Loeb and Company testifies before the Senate Finance Committee inquiry into foreign loans. He opposes the United States leaving the gold standard and says world conditions do not justify such a step. He defends large international loans and asserts bonds are worth more than current market prices.
About sixty young folks attend a post church Happy Hour program at the YMCA in a mock trial. Ernie Marshall is charged with staying away from young people's meetings. the jury finds him not guilty. Judge Don Welch urges making youth meetings more engaging to prevent absences. Ernest Simpson acts as church attorney. Edwin Griffith defends. witnesses include Eva Diller Wilma Walker Stanley Baird for the prosecution and Cliff Baker Bill Kyle Harold Kerr for the defense.
Daniel Chalmers McKee aged 67 long time Conesville resident died Friday afternoon at his sister Mrs Allen McCurdy's home after a brief illness. Born March 5 1864 in Coshocton County Ohio he and his parents moved here as a young man. Funeral services for Mrs Knight Wagner were held Saturday at Sherman’s Funeral Home with Dr F C Witzigman officiating and Loyal Sisterhood class as honorary escorts. Casket bearers were Clark Lloyd John Wagner Howard Orville Ira Caldwell. Burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery.
Congress returns amid Hoover urging swift action on eight relief measures including a 2 billion construction finance plan and mortgage relief. House appropriations cut, funding for highways federal buildings veterans administration and forest fire defense trimmed. old highways funds reduced to curb spending.
Berry F. Halden Chariton editor and Iowa Legion leader will address the Better Washington club January 15 at the YMCA. He will discuss Americanism, a timely topic, drawing on his role as Iowa Legion committee chairman and civic leader.
B N Jessen of Wellman was chosen chairman of the county board for the year at the first meeting in 1932. R E Brown began a second three year term. Supervisors planned an annual inventory at the county home and court house work, including claims. The board raised the dog license to 2 for males and 4 for females to cover sheep-killing claims.
Four county league games were held at the Y M C A with wins by U P Juniors over Methodist Kittens and Washington M E Flaming Arrows over West Chester A P Invaders. Ainsworth Triangles beat Baptist Thirteen and Washington Racketeers topped Washington Gangsters. Next Saturday schedules feature M E K Bull dogs against Brighton M E K and two division B games plus a senior clash between St Pauls Evangelical Seniors and West Chester Methodists.
Friends of W F Gardner of Ainsworth learn he rests comfortably during illness. Mr Haldens will speak on an event joint with the Business and Professional Women's club and the Better Washington club. Dinner tickets for men and wives handled by L B Lupton, while Etha Dawson oversees women’s tickets. A musical program will be provided by the Se… club.
In Bombay Gandhi and his chief lieutenant Vallabhai Patel were jailed as authorities push harsher measures against the independence movement. Gandhi urged non-violent civil disobedience and hartal, calling for prayer, fasting, and peaceful resistance despite potential losses.
Dr. D C Steelsmith Iowa health commissioner urged Congress to include Iowa in a federal drought appropriation totaling 133 500 over two years. He cited 56 counties affected and predicted continued need amid drought caused economic hardship for farmers and public health programs.
The Journal will publish a definite prize list Wednesday for the first 1932 baby and any other births. Citizens with knowledge of a baby born on January 1 should contact parents so the physician can file the birth statement by Wednesday morning. Stores offer gifts, available this week.
Washington county adult basketball league sponsored by the local Y M C A starts tonight on the Y floor. Secretary Leigh Soule released opening round pairings: 7:00 Brighton versus Kalona, 9:00 West Chester versus Crawfordsville, 9:00 Olas versus Wayland. No admission fee and public invited to attend.
Dr. William Boice of Chicago spent the weekend with his parents Dr. and Mrs. C A Boice. He is listed with the surgical staff at Augustana hospital in Chicago.
The speaker contrasts taft era remarks about Shanghai and chop suey with changes brought by missionaries and businesspeople. He argues Chinese people are now as human and reliable as others, noting shifts away from old stereotypes.
Washington fans anticipate a basketball double feature as Ottumwa Ot tumwa five clash with the Cardin al team from Iowa Success business college at eight. Ottumwa seeks a rebound after a prior loss here as the Cardinals and Ottumwa noncollegiate squads fight for a close late game.
Judge J. G. Patterson of Oska loosa arrived in Washington for the January term of district court. The day’s docket includes miscellaneous matters before the court as well as a new court reporter, Mrs. Charles K. Needham, formerly of Washington.
Leon Beatty post drum and bugle corps will hold its annual meeting Thursday evening to elect officers for the new year. The group anticipates an active year with several new members planning to join.
News from Springfield Missouri reports Harry Young and two companions in a murderous gang killed six peace officers at a farm house while attempting to arrest Harry Young for a prior murder. Clues pointed to Texas. authorities searched four states with warnings and photos of Harry and Jennings Young.
The Comptroller of the Currency called on national banks to report their condition as of December 31 1931. Iowa banking superintendent L A Andrew ordered state supervised banks to file condition statements as of December 31 1931.
New stamps marking the 200th birth anniversary of George Washington go on sale in post offices nationwide. Denominations range from 1 to 109 cents with various values in between. Each stamp features a distinct likeness of Washington.
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