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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1934

Page

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Cardinals barely win after sloppy play against Tipton

Washington junior college Cardinals overcame erratic play and poor shooting to edge Tipton junior college at the local gym. Jones sparked the offense with three baskets in the third quarter as Washington pulled ahead in a wild, uneven contest marked by wild passing and miscues.

Washington Junior College Cardinals Tipton Junior College George Freshwiters Washington Tipton Cardinals Simpson Turner

Lincoln School Defeats Heights in Narrow Washington Series Win

Lincoln School remains undefeated in the Y M C A Washington school basketball series, edging Heights 9 to 8. Lupton scored two late field goals to push Lincoln ahead after Heights led 6 to 5 entering the final quarter. Gallagher closed the gap with a late basket. Miller stood out for Heights as Lupton led Lincoln with key scores. In a separate game, Washington High freshmen outlasted Cotter High reserves 23 to 21 in overtime after Booth tied the score at 21 before the extra period. Lee added two overtime free throws for Washington.

Lincoln School Washington Y. M Lupton Lincoln Boys Gallagher Miller Centennial Wallace Lie Eoln Washington High School Cotter High School Washington Five Lee

Geyser Heated Pool Planned at Yellowstone Inn

Swimmers at Old Faithful Inn, Yellowstone Park, will use a concrete pool heated by geyser water. A Hamilton plans to fill and heat the pool with park geysers, including Old Faithful, this summer, creating a unique resort feature.

Yellowstone Park Wyo U.P A. Hamilton

Schwabb Returns to Oxford Work After Brief Family Visit

Harry Schwabb went back to his job near Oxford Monday evening following a short visit with relatives in town.

Harry Schwabb Oxford

Older Boys and Girls Conference Installs New Officers

Jean Stewart of Crawfordsville Methodist church was installed as president at a county Older Boys and Girls conference banquet in Crawfordsville High School gymnasium attended by about 170. Amos Stout and Catherine Masson were installed as vice-president and secretary, with O. Herbrecht of Des Moines assisting. About 144 youths gathered at the Crawfordsville Methodist church earlier in the day for sessions led by Clara Witting and Supt Denis Jones of Crawfordsville who spoke on responsibility and maritime themes. Representatives from twenty Washington county churches attended the event.

Crawfordsville Jean Stewart Crawfordsville Methodist Church Washington County Crawfordsville High School Amos Stout Brighton Methodist Church Catherine Masson Washington United Presbyterian Church

V F W Auxiliary Installation Tonight

Officers will be elected and installed for the new Ladies Auxiliary of Washington county post No BROS Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mrs Anna Hanrahan Davenport state president will institute the auxiliary tonight at the K C hall starting at o clock with public attendance and post-meeting dancing and refreshments.

Ladies Auxiliary Washington County Post No, Bros Veterans of Foreign Wars Anna Hanrahan Davenport V. F. W. Auxiliary Mee Hanrahan K. C. Hall

Roosevelt Birthday Dance at Wellman

About 50 attended the Roosevelt birthday event in Mackey hall Wellman above a West Side restaurant with Frits orchestra providing music. A radio was installed by Yoder Electric for listening to the president address. The F. and Rebekah program and card party slated for Feb 1 were postponed to Feb 2.

Wellman Jat Mackey Hall West Side Yoder Musile Frits Orchestra Rebekah

Senate lays off as Huey Long heads to speak

Washington DPD reports the Senate took a day off after Huey Long’s Tuesday talk. Long tests his speech on Monday causing rest between sessions. Optimism rose after the Saturday passage of the money stabilization bill as Senators practiced dancing for the upcoming ball. The president’s birthday is celebrated with many loyal ladies and their shoes.

Washington, Dpd. C Senate Huey Longe Huey Cme

Livingston speaks at Y's Man's club on Roosevelt birthday program

Ralph Livingston was guest speaker at the Y's Man's club meeting. John Lemmon introduced him as a standout Republican. The program honored President Roosevelt's birthday with a jury-trial skit, debates, and a talk stressing support for administration plans and the corn hog program.

Ralph Livingston Wan Y's Man's Club Lear Livingston John Lemmon Roosevelt Dick McClorrys Glen Pen) Eldridge Republican Party Robert Arthur R.A Hender Dunham Morrison Henry Bailey Hender Kaneuro Ralph Livingston

Three Soviet Balloonists Die After Record Flight

Moscow reports three Soviet balloonists reached twelve miles altitude before their gondola detached from the gas bag during descent. Explosions were heard when the gondola crashed near Potyitski Ostrog east of Moscow. Officials investigate as the balloonists are honored posthumously by burial in the Kremlin wall.

Moscow Jan Vpotiiski Community Party Kremlin

Dances for Warm Springs Raise 115 From Birthday Festivities

The Knights of Columbus Washington council hosted two dances celebrating President Roosevelt's birthday to fund infantile paralysis treatment at Warm Springs. About 200 couples attended, yielding 115.55 dollars net for the Warm Springs foundation after 30 dollars in expenses. Program highlights included a nationally broadcast radio talk by Roosevelt and remarks by Commander Baldrige and Mayor Lytle, with a cake prize donated by H and A bakery.

Knights of Columbus Washington Council Warm Springs Roosevelt Warm Springs Foundation Lown Teyd Knights of Columbus Zeke Pratt Lowa J. M. Kelly Washington Bode Lodge A. E. Baldrige The Legion Post Lytle Pat McGill

Iowa House Stands Put an Amendment to Relief Bill

The Iowa House refused to back down from amendments to a 3 million dollar emergency relief bill and sent the measure to conference with the Senate in Des Moines. Leaders expect a session until compromises are reached as lawmakers return to tax revisions and miscellaneous appropriations.

Iowa Des Moines Jan Senate House Nelson Story Farm Credit Administration Washington Iowa Apprateal Board

Quarry drill installed today at Grace Hill quarries

A air compressor drill purchased by the county was delivered today to be installed at the Grace Hill quarry. It will drill holes in rock before dynamiting and support increased production at both county quarries. The Grace Hill crusher is down for about a week, while CWA crews shift to four rock-extraction days weekly.

Grace Hill CWA

Thieves Loot Henry County Treasurer Office

Thieves broke into the Henry County treasurer's office in Mt Pleasant and cleaned the safe of an estimated 5000 to 6000 dollars. Auto license fees formed most of the cash. insurance covers up to 3000 dollars. Fingerprints were collected and three state fingerprints experts from Ft Madison aided the investigation.

MT. Pleasant U.P Henry County Court House J. B. Brown Brown Ft Madison

University honors for Claire Twinam and Jeannette Kyle

Claire Willard Twinam son of Mr and Mrs A H Twinam of Washington earned his medical degree at the State University of Iowa last night and will begin internship at University hospital Iowa City. Jeannette Kyle of Washington received her Master of Arts in journalism with a psychology minor.

Claire Willard Twinam A. H. Twinam Washington State University of Iowa Jeannette Kyle Dr. Twinam University Hospital Iowa City Department of Public Health Milford Varnes Almnsworth Twinam Psycopathic Hospital Master of Arts Miss Kyle Joan Pleming Wilma Palemer Kathryn Latta

Miss Vera Yeager Visits Crawfordsville on Business

Miss Vera Yeager of Crawfordsville was in town on business yesterday. She attended local meetings and traveled from Crawfordsville for the engagement, signaling activity in the town's social and commercial scene.

Vera Yeager Crawfordsville

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