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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1932

Page

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Harley and Mills Fight Bond Issues

Secretary Mills urged the Senate Banking Committee to reject a $500 million bond plan linked to public works. He supported the Wagner bill’s features including a $300 million loan to states for direct relief and $1.46 billion for self liquidating public buildings but insisted against non self liquidating bonds. Hurley also opposed bond funding for rivers harbors and flood control while outlining job figures from current programs.

Washington INS Congress Hurley Ways and Means Committee Garser Treasury Mills Rivers and Harbors Garner Secretary of War Mills Treasury Reconstruction Fivenece Corporation

Governor Turner to Speak at Washington Commencement

Governor Dan Turner will address Washington High School and Junior College at the annual commencement in the Methodist church at eight o clock tonight. Admission is 25 cents. The program includes an invocation by Rev. C W Klein music by school quartets and sextets salutatory by Cora Mae Hotle valedictory by Marjorie Pratt class presentation by Supt J H Peet and diploma awards by President A E Atchison. Turner arrives from Brighton after a scheduled afternoon talk.

Washington Dan Turner Washington High School C. W. Klein Cora Mae Hotle Marjorie Pratt J. H. Peet A. E. Atchison Board of Education Turner Brighton

Hasten Agreement on Tax Measure Work to Save Hogs

Five thousand veterans plan a June 8 demonstration in Washington to demand immediate payment of the veterans bonus. They will form the bonus expeditionary force after talks between police officials and liaison officer Bennet. A large camp is to be built near Bolling Field with labor by the marchers. Boundary figures include veterans en route from Winchester Virginia.

Washington INS Pelham D. Glassford J. &. Bennet Bennet Bolling Field Potomac River Capital Winchester Here The Volunteers of America Congress

Prominent Pella Bank Officials Released on Bond

Five former officers of the Security State bank at Pella are free on $2,500 bond each while awaiting trial on charges of false entries and reports. N Van Viiet president S Bert Baron vice president J H Van Viiet cashier T H Klein assistant cashier A T Klein director faceembezzlement counts. bank closed October 1921 with deposits of $598,000. Preliminary hearing set for June 14.

Knoxville INS Pella Security State Bank N. van Viiet S. Bert Baron J. H. van Viiet T. H Klein A. T. Klein J. N. van Viiet T H. Klein Baron

Mrs S R Drake Dies at Columbus Junction

Mrs. S R Drake age 70 dies at her home in Columbus Junction after a long illness. Born Margaret J Raymond in Union Township on December 1 1861 she married Rev S R Drake in 1878. Surviving are three daughters eight grandchildren two great grandchildren four sons and several brothers. Funeral at Reformed church Friday at 2 30 with burial in Columbus City cemetery.

Columbus Junction S. R. Drake Margaret J. Raymond Henry Raymond Union Township Muscatine County Drake Illinois Ernest ‘Rock Ira Coon Haskins Marion Barnes Wapello TI. BE. Drake Williamsburg William New Lenox Roy Richland Ernest T. A Raymond Albin Agor Raymond Gladwin Charles Raymond George Raymond Fresno Calif George Harold James Garfield Reformed Church Frank Sutton Christian Church of West Liberty Columbus City Cemetery

Cotter Girl Oprah Nicola Dies After Weeklong Illness

Funeral services for Oprah Belle Nicola 19 of Cotter were held Tuesday at the Cotter church with interment in Elm Grove cemetery Washington. She died Sunday evening at home after a weeklong illness. She is survived by her father A L Nicola mother, a brother Clyde and twin sister Dortha, and many relatives. She was born August 26, 1912 near Cone.

Oprah Belle Nicola Cotter Elm Grove Cemetery Washington W. H. Parker A. L. Nicola Clyde Dortha Cone

Police Equip Eight Officers With Tron Vests in Chicago

Bullet proof vests purchased by subscription have been issued to eight policemen at the Wabash avenue station Chicago. The armor plates are described as providing complete protection from body wounds. The move follows the deaths of two station policemen within a week.

Chicago HMNS Wabash Avenue

Cholera Threat Looms Over Iowa Hog Industry

A Des Moines report warns of a hog cholera outbreak akin to the 1926 event risking $20 million in losses. The Iowa state committee urges wholesale vaccination of young pigs and the formation of local financing groups to fund rapid immunization and disease containment.

Des Moines Iowa

Moratorium on Farm Loans Discussed by Iowa Mayors

Sioux City Iowa June 2 Northwestern Iowa mayors met to plan a June 14 reconvening and hear Carl Stephens on a proposed farm mortgage foreclosures moratorium. If approved, steps to start the moratorium would follow, with talks to bank and insurance officials on attitudes and possible interest rate reductions. Mayors from Sioux Rapids Smithland Sergeant Bluff Merill Washta Cushing Battle Creek Danbury Salix Sioux Center Remsen attended the meeting called by Mayor W D Hayes.

Sioux Stephens State Banking Department Insuranes Companies Ninth Congressional District Sioux Rapids Smithland Sergeant Bluffs Merrill Washta Cushing Battle Creek Danbury Salix Sioux Center Remsen W. D. Hayes Sioux City L. A. Ritter Rock Rapids Oliver Olsen

Thanks for kindness after mother's death

Expressions of gratitude from Mrs. J. E. Ream Oscar W Broad and Mr and Mrs W T Carson and their children for the sympathy shown after their mother's passing.

J. E. Ream Oscar W Broad W. T. Carson

Iowa state committee composition includes major ag groups

The state committee is composed of representatives from the Iowa Bankers association, Iowa department of agriculture, Iowa extension service, national swine growers' association, Iowa livestock marketing corporation, agricultural press, Iowa veterinary medical association, Iowa farm bureau federation, Iowa county agents association and the U S bureau of animal industry.

Iowa Bankers Association Iowa Department of Agriculture Towa Extension Service National Swine Frowers' Association Towa Livestock Marketing Corporation Agricultural Press Iowa Veterinary Medical Association Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Iowa County Agents Association U. S. Bureau of Animal Industry

Dewey Van Auken Fined $750 In Iowa Court

Judge D W Hamilton fined Dewey Van Auken of Davenport 750 for illegal transportation of liquor after his car with sixteen gallons of alcohol was seized at West Chester. Van Auken changed his plea to guilty. failure to pay would mean seven to eight months in jail. Russell Skinner and Edgar Porter, teens from West Chester, were paroled after guilty pleas for breaking and entering with sentences suspended on good behavior. Court recessed to June 13 as Judge Hamilton planned to return to Washington for more business.

D. W. Hamilton Dewey van Auken Davenport West Chester Mal Carlson van Auken George S. Morrison Russell Skinner Bdgar Porter Hamilton Skinner Porter Eldora Washington

Senior page error honors Henrietta Hull in graduation list

The Monday senior page omits a star for Henrietta Hull who ranked ninth in the class. An error arose after a tie for tenth place involving Laurel McGee and Vera Jarrard, affecting the marking of the top ten.

Henrietta Hull Soryr Henrietta Laurel McGee Vera Jarrard

Donna Clow Returns From Gulfport Year at Gulf Park College

Miss Donna Clow arrived home last night from Gulfport Mississippi where she spent the year attending Gulf Park College.

Donna Clow Gulfport, Miss Gulf Park College

Reopen Count Thompson’s Home in Woburn Mass

The home of Benjamin Thompson the scientist and Count of the Holy Roman Empire will be reopened to the public by the George Washington Bicentennial Committee in Woburn Massachusetts.

Woburn Mass Ins Benjamin Thompson Holy Roman Empire Maximilian of Bavaria

Political clash between Garner Hoover over relief plans

In Beverly Hills Garner and Hoover trade sharp rhetoric about relief funding. Hoover labels Garner’s plan a pork barrel while Garner defends Reconstruction Finance as helpful to bankers, forcing a public argument before the November elections. The debate hints at tax policy and upcoming conventions influencing lawmakers.

Beverly Hills Cal Garner Hoover Jack Senate

Iowa Judges Review Challenging State Motor Carrier Taxes

A three judge federal panel in Des Moines heard a case by William C. Grolbert of Akron Ohio challenging Iowa motor carrier taxes. The suit seeks to restrain tax collection, arguing interstate private contract carrier status and lack of jurisdiction by the railroad commission. A ruling could strike down much of Iowa’s motor carrier laws.

Des Moines Iowa INS William C. Grolbert Akron Ohio Charles A. Dewey Southern William S. Kenyon Circuit Court of Appeals St. Louis Gunnar Nordbye Minneapolis Grolbert State Railroad Commission

Heavy battle in Manchuria yields heavy casualties

Heavy casualties feared among Japanese army troops and rebels against the Manchukuo government in a joint drive near the western extension of the Chinese eastern railway. Six Japanese planes reportedly missing. Japanese and Manchu forces push rebels under General Li Hai Ching north toward the Siberian border, driving insurgents from a triangle along the Sungari river southwest of Harbin.

Harbin INS Nder Li Hai-Ching Siberian Sungari River

Nurse Helwick Visits Oak Park Parents Through June 10

Miss Helen Lucile Helwick a senior nurse at West Suburban hospital Oak Park Illinois visited last night and will stay at her parents home through June 10 Mr and Mrs E Helwick are hosting the visit keeping the family in their Oak Park residence.

Helen Lucile Helwick West Suburban Hospital Oak Park Ill E. Helwick

Seven Finish at St. James School

St James church marked a ceremony as seven eighth graders received diplomas after mass and benediction. Rev. J H O'Donnell gave congratulations and urged continued virtue and good work. Students named were Matthew John Redlinger George Ryan Clifford Blecha Felix Dou gall Mary Bailey Evangeling Scott and Bertha Shelangoski.

St. James Church J. H. O'Donnell Father O'Donnell St. James School Matthew John Redlinger George Ryan Clifford Blecha Felix Dougall Mary Bailey Evangeling Scott Bertha Shelangoski

Conferees Speak On Tax Bill Amid Secrecy Pact

Senate and House conferees press toward a full agreement on a billion dollar tax bill while pledging secrecy. Debate centers on items settled in morning sessions with lobbyists watching the capitol corridors for decisions. Government bonds and currency expansion are discussed as a Glass substitute to the Goldsborough plan.

Washington INS Senate House Watson Indiana Capitol Glass Virginia Federal Treasury Lonstead

New Trial Denied in Baker Libel Suit Against AMA

Norman G. Baker, former Muscatine cancer clinic owner, fails to win a retrial of his $500,000 libel suit against the American Medical Association. Federal Judge Gunfor Nordbye denies the motion amid claims of prior prejudice and unfair trial. Baker is believed to be in Mexico and Iowa authorities have labeled him a fugitive.

Des Moines Iowa INS American Medical Association Norman Baker Muscatine Gun Nordbye Baker Davenport Mexico

Paul Shellabarger Visits Des Moines On Business

Paul Shellabarger was in Des Moines yesterday on business, meeting local contacts and discussing potential ventures. The visit focused on exploring opportunities in the Des Moines area and expanding professional ties.

Paul Shellabarger Des Moines

Presbyterians Close Assembly In Denver For 145th Session

Denver reports the Presbyterian general assembly ends a week of deliberations with Fort Worth Texas chosen for the 145th meeting amid debate on eugenics related marriage standards church union women’s rights and a new social moral issues commission. Rev Irving Underhill provoked protests by saying a Negro cannot be a man in Texas. The assembly considered moving eastward to cut costs.

Denver INS Fort Worth Texas Presbyterian General Assembly Federated Churches of Christ Presbyterian Church 145Th General Assembly Irving W. Underhill West Africa Underhill

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Harley Lief Gov. Turner Journal Knotek Bros Duroe Jersey Sons Mike Flynn Janet Chandler Harvey Parnell Arkansas Pauline Starke Windy Junction Roy Drake Committee of Farm and Bank Leaders County Bankers’ Association Lapeer Thie. Roper Norman G. Baker Presbyterians Fort Worth, Texas
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