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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1931
Page
1
Chicago traders faced a volatile session as wheat fell to a record low of 50 1 4 cents a bushel then rebounded, signaling hope for a bottom. President Hoover faced growing pressure as domestic wheat prices hit new lows while farmers rush in midwestern states to market them amid moratorium debates.
Winnie Palme collected statements from rural graduates about plans for high school attendance. Among 150 graduates only eight planned Riverside public high school. others chose Keota Col, Wellman, Kalona, Richland, or local options. Several listed specific schools and towns with varied intent to continue education.
The first politically charged Atlantic flight ends with George Endres and Alexander Magyar landing Justice for Hungary near Budapest after a 4500 mile trip from Newfoundland. They aimed to spotlight Hungary's grievances under the Trianon treaty and flew a Lockheed Sirius craft similar to Lindberghs.
Misses Margaret Livingston, McCreedy and Morrison organize a no charge nursery for children under four, Saturdays 7 to 10 pm, in the former Rose Gray shop room south of Dougherty Bros. Ice, milk bottles, and toys provided. babies must come in a carriage or basket. The trio are college students from Scripps College Cedar Falls Iowa State Teachers College and University of Iowa.
There will be a union meeting of the churches at the United Presbyterian church next Sunday morning at eleven o'clock. The speaker is Mrs. Ida B. Wise Smith of Des Moines, vice president of the National W. C. T. U. and president of Iowa. She has spoken in Washington and introduced President Hoover at West Branch. Smith spoke at the world W C T U convention in Toronto and is en route from there. She will also visit Winfield and Wellman after speaking in Washington.
A number of visitors including Major Lambert of Sgourney and Chaplain Thomas Wolfe of Kin Toss attended the Troop F drill last night. Ice cold pop was served at the close. Rev. 8. S. Doyle of Imodane, Iowa, visiting Rev J. H. O'Donnell, returned home this morning from the Joe Lohberger residence.
In OWA and Des Moines the heat wave continues with temperatures near 190 degrees in spots and forecasts of slight moderation later. St James church reports 16 fans stolen amid oppressive conditions as meteorologist Charles D. Reed outlines a Gulf-derived low pressure moving.
Ace O Towns announced arrangements with Washington merchants for an Extra-Value Day next Wednesday. A formal announcement is in preparation and will appear in the Journal on Monday July 29. Participating firms will offer unusually attractive values and wide public cooperation is expected.
Chicago residents reported a nighttime sighting of a mother and child image on a wall that drew thousands. Police and Dr J J Stoll disputed the miracle as a curtain reflection from gangster Sam Genna’s flat, while crowds swarmed Dr Stoll’s yard and blocked streets awaiting verification.
Work on the Morrison ice cream factory progresses rapidly as cork insulation from Portugal is installed. The plant on Gasoline Alley, in the room once occupied by T R Gillespie, will be modern and ready for machinery after next Tuesday. Mr. Morrison says the community awaits the new facility with interest.
Claremore, Oklahoma hosts Gatty and Post as they land after building a temporary airport in four days to greet the pair. The town celebrates with banquets and remarks on their world flight plan while recalling Tulsa visits and the Winnie Mae.
Bill Shannon of Washington led John Hayward of Davenport Country Club by one hole after the morning 18 in the Class A flight final at Rock Island Arsenal links. Shannon shot 91 to Hayward 92 with 18 more to play. Shannon won his first round.
Chicago reports a car driven by Charles J. Shorley is found in Frisco under police watch. Shorley, a Washington nephew of the Wolf and Waldschmidt families, has been missing for months after a westward motor trip. No trace of him has been located. suspected foul play follows a San Francisco clue and forged travel checks.
Four army men died in a midair collision near Brookfield San Antonio two planes crashed about 400 feet to the ground. Major Charles Y Hart 64 Captain Charles Chamberlain 37 Lieut Kenneth A Rogers 24 and Flying Cadet Endicott Longacre 22 were killed. Bud Barnes 12 witnessed the crash saying one plane went north the other south before they hit and plunged to the ground.
Holm of Maquoketa and Donegan of Rock Island led early rounds while Jordan of Ottumwa reached the decisive stage with a strong 4 up margin. Hayward defeated Montgomery and then Donahue to reach the finals against Shannon, with Von Maur earning medalist honors at 892 and top seed in the champion ship flight.
Germany seeks help from US Britain and France in Paris talks to avert crisis. Chancellor Bruening and Foreign Minister Curtius travel to join negotiations with Italy set to attend London meeting. Banks reopen under strict controls as Paris and London markets show strength. Confidence grows in German government plan to combat the crisis and curb extremist influence.
Funeral services set for Estella May Riley Zook in Washington Iowa with burial at Beauchamp cemetery near Wyman. She died 7 30 pm at 993 East Third Street after a long illness. She was born June 2 1872 near Crawfordsville and married John Zook about 40 years ago. She leaves two sons Leslie and Earl Zook, five brothers and two half sisters among others.
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