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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1933

Page

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Bandit Gang Sought in Wyoming by Authorities

Denver police report Bonnie Parker is in custody in Des Moines while three Barrow gang fugitives are believed hiding in Wyoming. Wyoming officers and federal agents sweep the Rocky Mountain region as the Barrow and Floyd gang chase continues after a car linked to the fugitives was found with bloody rags and photos.

Des Moines Denver Bonnie Parker Clyde Barrow United Press Reman Rocky Mountain Middle West Wyoming department of = ‘unties Iowa Broken Bow Neb George Allbright Polk City Barrow Brothers Rery Floyd Oklahoma

New Donation Policy Implemented at Junkin Field

Junkin Field adopts a new policy for out of town night games requiring adult donations at arrival, with children under sixteen exempt. The changes aim to ease costs for lights and equipment, cover travel, curb game distraction, and support city league youth by supplying equipment at no cost. The policy starts Friday July 28 when the Iowa City said-Rite team visits.

Junkin Field Honmy Iowa City

Premiere of a New Play Flights for Freedom

The premier presentation of Flights for Freedom by Mrs. C. 3. Williams, produced in Washington by Lawrence McKune, adapts a novel by Ethel Hueston. A four-woman story explores paths to freedom through marriage, stage, flying, and living apart, with a modern minister and church officer shaping the human drama. The local cast will present the first-ever stage version as an art project with promising entertainment.

Altho

Washington County Farm Loan Association Elects Officers

The Washington County General Farm Loan Association becomes permanent as directors were elected at the Washington State Bank meeting. Officers include President T. H. Huston Crawfordsville and Sidney Moore as secretary treasurer, with five directors named from Crawfordsville Ainsworth Brighton Cotter Riverside. The group plans new farm loans on nearly dead mortgages and expects a large business volume. interested parties should contact Sidney Moore at the bank.

Washington County General Farm Loan Association Washington State Bank T. H. Huston Crawfordsville Ira A. Coon Ainsworth Sidney Moore Waanington Rk. V. Gallery Brighton Kk. L. Dunrean Cotter Charles Lorack Riverside Washington County Farm Loan Association

Lake meeting tonight to discuss county project

This evening the Lake project group will hear reports and plan next steps at the Y at 8 oclock. All residents interested in a county lake are urged to attend.

Iowan Named President of Arizona State Teachers College

Dr. Thomas J. Tormey, former University of Iowa student, was elected president of Arizona State Teachers College in Flagstaff. He defeated 64 other candidates for the leadership post.

Arizona Thomas J. Tormey State University of Iowa Arizona State Teachers College

New Credit for Farmer on Products

Washington reports the Farm Credit Administration to open a Production Credit Corporation in St. Louis with plans for federal land bank city offices to issue production loans to farmer associations. The drive also targets refinancing farm mortgages from a two billion fund as 600 appraisers tour rural areas.

Washington Dun Farm Credit Administration St. Louis Federal Land Bank Production Credit Corporation

Busy June at Washington County Hospital

The county hospital in June housed 126 patients the highest daily total 34 and lowest 12 averaging 20. Twelve babies were born and mothers receive pre discharge instruction with postnatal checkups. Seven emergency cases at once underscored need for a new first floor emergency room near the X ray suite. Hospital earnings for June totaled 2590.33 dollars.

Washington County Absolte Ngeemity

Former Washington Resident Dies in Cedar Rapids

Telephoned notice reports Mrs Dora Scott Taylors aunt died in Cedar Rapids yesterday. She lived in Washington for years before moving to Cedar Rapids about eight years ago. Funeral services are set for 11 a m tomorrow in Cedar Rapids with burial at Keota at 2 p m tomorrow.

Serel Taylor

Wheat Allotments for Iowa Counties Are Announced

Des Moines reports wheat allotments set by Leslie M. Carl, detailing state and county figures under the Agricultural Adjustment program. Washington County shows 24 605 bushels allotment from 2 426 seeded acres and 18.2 bushel yield, with others in southeastern Iowa listed.

Iowa Washington Des Moines Leslie M. Carl Bureau of Federal Agricultural Economics Agricultural Adjustment Administration Carl Federal Agricultural Statisticien Washington County

Warm weather forecast for Iowa heats up

Des Moines reports warmer weather with a potential 100 degree high across Iowa. Forecaster Reed notes a statewide temperature rise after weeks of cool conditions. Albia topped state readings yesterday at 64 degrees, while no rain has fallen in the last 48 hours.

Des Moines Iowa Reed Albia

Sausage Making Diplomas Hung On Wall in Baraboo

Baraboo Wisconsin. Wic Jacob Schneider a Swiss sausage maker holds two diplomas in his trade and can make eighty four kinds of sausage.

Baraboo, Wis Jacob Schneider

Business Rebound Noted in Washington and County

Business heads report improving conditions across nearly all sectors in Washington and surrounding county. Gains attributed to rising grain prices and prudent buyers anticipating upcoming needs amid market optimism.

Washington and Washington County

Seven Leaves on Clover Signal Luck for Local Woman

Mrs. W. S. Hudson finds a seven leaf clover in Salt Lake City signaling luck amid hard times as merchants note ongoing price declines and improved business. Ralph Pratt, manager of the State theater, reports sustained crowds and record attendances for two years as audiences flock to see Gold Diggers of 1933.

Salt Lake City Utah W. S. Hudson Ralph Pratt State Theater

Revaluation of Dollar Is Abandoned

Detroit July 28 reports indicate auto manufacturers agreed on provisions to place the industry under NRA rules but Henry Ford has not signed yet. Washington July 28 says an agreement to re-employ 500000 in retail stores was reached for NRA submission. Des Moines and Iowa cities move to implement code as producers plan wage and hour changes.

Detroit NRA Henry Ford Washington, D. C National Recovery Administration United Press Iowa Des Moines NIRA Washington D. C Oelwein Storm Lake Denison Carroll Indianola Oskaloosa Iown Charles City George Burdock Red Oak

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