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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1932
Page
8
W. P. Wells and his daughter Mrs Stella Latchem left this morning with Willis Todd driving them toward the Wells farm near Kansas City Missouri.
Mr Carl Roberts and Mrs Roberts visit St Paul staying at S J Cocklin and Mrs Josephine Smith homes. They drink Oh Boy root beer for thirst and cheer.
Advert says McKes son shaving cream cuts strokes by soap quality not blade. Claims many men found soap, not blade, at fault for poor shaves. Weather note adds generally fair tonight and Friday.
Miss Martha Davis of Columbus Junction had her tonsils removed at Washington County Hospital this morning. Three training nurses from the hospital will complete their affiliate work at the University of Iowa Hospital before returning to finish training in the fall.
Ed Kos nearing recovery after hospitalization at Le Mars. His daughter Dorothy and sons Frank Edwin and daughters Helen Leona joined him, with two sisters and a brother nearby. Kos expects to remain three to four weeks.
Lillian and Kenneth Kiefer spent a Wednesday with cousin Raymond and Pauline Kiefer. Mrs. Sheetez and daughters Gladys and June called on Mrs. Clara and Mrs. Will J Greiner. Leo Vogel paid a business call at the John Schmidt home. Ruth Kiefer visited with R G Sheetz daughters June and Hubert. Elmer Van Arkle and Francine from New Sharon spent time at Mike Times home. Sympathies go to W. B. Crawford on Elmer Crawford's death. The Greiner threshing line met in Talleyrand. Despite rain, Fourth of July crowds celebrated in Des Moines Iowa City and nearby towns.
London July 7 The British government welcomes President Hoover s proposal for a one third reduction in armament. Acting Premier Stanley Baldwin told the house of commons the government agrees with Hoover that military naval and air disarmament are interconnected. It also notes broad agreement with Hoover on land disarmament.
Mrs. Lewis Rath helped Mrs Ella Coon with housework and assisted with hay at the Coon farm. A large attendance marked Jesse Coon’s funeral at Salem Church. Several locals visited Bruce Marshall and Henry Owen homes. A severe storm hit during a long return trip from Grundy Center, with the Fourth of July picnic crowds along the Iowa River. Weather included a strong electric storm and wind.
Five members of the national revolutionary party were fatally hurt and eight others injured by anti reelectionists at Agua Caliente. Victims were fired on from the belfry of the Church of Purisima as cries of Long live Christ! rang out. Troops restored order. Agua Caliente is the capital of the state of Aguas Calientes, about 609 miles northwest of Mexico City.
Mr and Mrs M T Stiles of Iowa Falls spent last evening at the L A Foss home. Stiles is Mrs Foss’s brother. They plan to return home soon after visiting in Pleasant Hill with Mrs Mary Stiles who has been seriously ill but is better.
Fairfield Dr F W Eastwood announces a Moody Bible Institute summer conference at Chautauqua park from July 10 to 17. Washington community attendees are expected. Speakers include Dr P W Filppott Dr Leander S Keyser Dr Otis G Dale and Rev Oscar Lowry.
Chicago July 7 Vilet Valli formerly known as Popovich was arrested at town hall police station on four counts of assault with intent to kill. The case followed a habeas corpus writ for the release of the former chorus girl involved with Bill Jurges the Cubs shortstop. If able to leave hospital where she is treated for a hand wound she will be arraigned tomorrow.
Gust Fallmer celebrated his one hundredth birthday anniversary by tending his garden and performing household chores in Garden at 100 Mondamin Iowa. He has a firm stride and energy for his age with black hair and unchanged appearance for 45 years. He lives alone on a truck farm, has survived two wives, and has a 19 year old son.
Senator L J Dickinson of Iowa plans a brief Iowa vacation before assuming duties as western manager of the Republican presidential campaign. He intends to leave within a few days. Mrs Dickinson, joined by Mr and Mrs Rollin Hunter, has already left for Iowa and is traveling by car.
St Paul Minn July 7 The announcement from County Attorney M F Kinkead says Haskell Bohn age 20 will identify his kidnappers this afternoon after a six day captivity. Bohn was released last night following a reported $5000 ransom payment.
New York sees a sudden fad as two unemployed youths sell white duck capes for 25 cents each. The craze prompts manufacturers to reopen plants boosting output from about 100 to 6,000 dozen daily and bringing in over 700 workers.
Miss Mildred Hancher returns from Plattsmouth Nebraska after visiting cousin Mrs R C Elliott. Numerous locals and out of town guests stopped by to shop and visit, including Mr and Mrs Emerson Witting and son John Jr Crawfordsville, Mrs P P Bombir Sigourney, and Kenneth Carris in Corydon. H G Gilbert of St continually carves wood and patents a knife rack.
A report from Lausanne states Chancellor Franz Von Papen and Prime Minister Pre agreed on the wording of a new reparations treaty replacing all prior accords. The treaty reportedly removes war guilt stigma and fixes the lump sum for Germany’s obligations at just under $759 million.
Several Washington residents joined a Davenport law night to hear Wayne King and his orchestra despite heavy rain. Attendees included Bill Shields Dor Welsh LeRoy Pratt Glenn Martin Wilbur Quinn Ronald Benson Ray Kupka and several girls. Dr F W Eastwood and staff from a daily vacation Bible school visited Muscatine for an open air pool swim.
Walter Eastwood a resident minister at Iselin New Jersey plans ordination in Washington in early September and later in the month. His brother Douglas will visit east near the end of July. Walter will pursue a master’s degree at Princeton next year. A church program of music and readings at M E church Thursday evening has no admission but a silver offering. Mrs Cora Coffman of Xeota and Miss Blanche Brooks are noted in local visits.
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