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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1931

Page

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Four Evangelistic Camp Draws Crowd and Plans Week

Four great services filled the church with about 1400 attendees at the evening meeting. A special collection cleared the local budget, and tags were worn to invite others to Tuesday Community Friendship Day at 7 30 p m. Various services and youth club meetings were announced for the week including a women’s chorus, cross illumination, and “Go Getters” and “Bacon Bringers” youth groups. Dr J H McCombe urged commitment to Christ and the crowd sang Take the Name of Jesus With You.

Methodist Church McCombe Sunshine Entity Sherman Norning Grant Meir Woodrow Crone Estelle Davidson Earnest Simpson Kenneth Petratz Verna Palmer Jesus KA. Mentainger Burlington Methodist Crawfordswithe New York Anite

Local churches unite amid praise and protest in city

A long town meeting unfolds with remarks on church architecture, accusations of knavery toward a pastor, and music by Verna Palmer, Sage Warte, and local students. Men’s Sunday program at United Presbyterian church features McCombe sermon on Samson. plans for a men’s union and prayer meetings across districts outlined. Offering totals and service dates noted.

Mise Verna Palmer Amore Sage Warte United Presbyterian Church Wik Magia D. Put Ric Clase Milbuen McKay Junior Cell Boys Ralph Kleese Everett Simpson David Fulton Harvey Coulter McCombe Men’s Brotherhood Washington George Corbin West Main D.C. Fulton Robert Ritchey North Marion A. W. Henke Frank Hillyard Eas CS. Wi Hams Berth: Meek East Main H.C. Clase William Beggs W. Klein W. J .Thompson J. W Bishop

Wisconsin Bank Held Up by Four Bandits

Four men robbed the First State Bank at Grantsburg around 1:25 p.m. taking cash and jewelry. Officials estimate about $4,000 stolen as nine people were inside. one robber used a sawed-off weapon while leaders coordinated the split and escape.

Wisconsin Bank Grantsburg Wis Ested Nilding

Iowa Crops Show Decline in 1930 Production Totals

January 12 Des Moines Iowa—Agricultural statistics show a nationwide decline in 1930 crop production from the five year average. Corn and wheat fell, oats and flax rose, with overall crop value down eight percent. Pig crop in Iowa larger than 1929 by about 11 percent, but statewide totals indicate mixed results. Grand jury impaneled for January term with local jurors and court actions set to begin.

Des Moines Fleur Taslle aL # orl Rmale Leslie M Lowa Hugh $. Davis Crawfordsville District Court Frank Heehly Montezuma West Chester Joe Hartnell William Dautremont Tde W. J. Crosier Washington Ed Davaly Silas Caldwell Atternos Judge Weekly Its Tern Petit Iowa Bath North Atlanticst South Atlantic South Central States North Central North Central States Carl Cart

Rioting Reds Raid Bread Shelves at Borough Hall Protest

Demonstrators marching with placards in Brooklyn threaten a Salvation Army raid near Borough Hall. Police had pledged restraint but were forced to intervene as riotous Reds disrupted bread distribution and clashed with officers.

Borough Hall Brooklyn

Fliers Missed As Storm Haunts Azores Flight

A seaplane crew Mrs Hart and Lieut Laren vanished after departing Bermuda toward the Azores amid a northeasterly gale. Tradewind left Bermuda Saturday, were 24 hours overdue by 7 am today, feared lost as huge waves battered Horta and the European coast. An anxious watch continued for the missing pilots and navigator.

Horta Azores Challen Atlantic Bermuda The Azor Beryl Hart William stacLaren Hamilton

Morrison named manager of Willis mora plant

Leland P. Morrison, longtime manager of the Linder Iverson company branch, has been appointed manager of the Hutchinson Meadowgold plant at Willis mora, to take effect late next month. The Willis mora plant makes butter and ice cream, and Morrison is praised for his proven experience. No replacement for the local plant has been announced.

Leland P. Morrison Linder Iverson Company Hutchinson-Meadowgold Willisea Morrison Linder-Ivrson

Akron Tire Price Reductions Announced

Akron makers declare historic price cuts across tire lines. First grade tires drop 6 to 11 percent while second grade merchandise ranges from 7 to 12 percent. reductions aim to bring lowest prices in industry history.

Akron

Bank Robbers Captured After Texas Looting

Five men who looted the First State bank of Montgomery in Montgomery county were captured by Houston policemen in a house today. The suspects were seated on the floor dividing the money when officers entered, ending the robbery.

Houston Tex First State Bank of Montgomery Montgomery County

Action on drought relief nears after Rules vote

Washington January 12 The House Rules Committee adopted a special rule to send drought relief legislation to conference with the Senate by majority vote tomorrow. The committee also refused to hear Rep Laguardia’s argument for food loans for city dwellers.

Washington House Rules Committee Senate House

Papal Crusade Against Birth Control and Divorce

Pope Pius XI used full papal power to defend Christian marriage, war against birth control companionate marriages and divorce. The article notes strong church backing for traditional family structures and condemns modern marital reforms.

Pius XI

Murder at Basle's Nest Promises Fresh Local Mystery

Winifred Van Duzer moves beyond her serial fame to craft a humanly drawn detective tale set in Kingcliffe a Hudson River town. Sina Martin, fresh from finishing school, becomes reporter on her father’s paper while unfolding a tense murder mystery with relatable townsfolk and a budding romance. First chapter appears next Monday January 19 in the Journal.

Winifred van Duzer Miss van du Cen Basle’s Nest van Duzer Ron Ut

Gas tragedy claims Columbus Junction woman

Margaret Wagner, 22, of Columbus Junction, turned on a gas flame in her Davenport room yesterday evening and died from the fumes. She was found by neighbors shortly before death. Survived by mother Mrs Anna Wagner of Columbus Junction, father Jesse Wagner of Fredonia, and two brothers Leo and Jesse. Funeral plans uncertain, burial in local cemetery.

Columbus Junction Margaret. Wagner Davenport Iss Wagner Te Parker Department Store Columbus High School Airs Anna Wagner Jesse Wagner Fredonia Leo Columbus Junction l Jesse Glenwood

Iowa 44th general assembly opens in Des Moines

Iowa's 44th general assembly convened in Des Moines with session opening amid tax reform debate and talk of a $10,000,000 bond issue. Lieutenant Governor McFarlane faced questions over committee appointments as Francis Johnson won the speakership over Otto Beimers.

Moines Iowa General Assembly Iowa City Des Moines Jan Iowa ‘General Assembly Arch W. McFarlane Senate Earnest K. Moore Federal Reserve Board House Hoover Francis Johnson Terris Otto J. Beimers Rock Rapids Johnson Reimers Nto Arch McFarlane Dan W.turner Turner Purner J. H. Johnson W. B. Leland Martlltown Ate Amittee Sesson Towa Congress

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