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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1930
Page
3
A reader notes an extraordinary rainfall in Washington, reporting almost ten inches in a few hours with three hours of heavy downpour. The piece contrasts world records in sports and aviation with this flood, describing cellar flooding, surprise at the scale, and potential flood damage in canyons and valleys, especially in the Rockies.
The Chicago Tribune reports on a rising outrage in Chicago as gangsters retaliate against crusading papers. Alfred Lingle’s death is cited as a possible martyr for reform, prompting questions if the newspaper-led crackdown will dent gangland power or fade away.
The House and Senate pass the tariff measure and President Hoover signs, promising immediate effect. The editor notes mixed support and argues no single interest can dominate, with eastern producers seeking high prices and growers aiming for favorable farm terms, calling tariff a local issue reflecting varied regional demands.
In a playful column the writer recalls a rain ruined Saturday in California style, noting Merritt McDaniel's barefoot stunt, flooded barber shop scenes, and citizens amusingly trudging through downpour. Westbrook Pegler vouches for the new boxing champion and a German radio offer sparks light banter.
A struggling merchant seeks a loan from a banker who bluntly asks how the banker would be repaid if the borrower died. The tale shifts through a collage of quotes and notices including Norman Sage on rubber heels and Arthur Brisbane’s writing advice, ending with a Methodist Young War Missionary Society picnic in Sunset Park on Monday at 6:20 PM.
Regular meetings of Unit No 4 of Indies and society of the Methodist church were held with eighteen members and one visitor. Officers were elected and a short program followed by refreshments. Unit No 1 Ladies Aid met in the afternoon with officer elections and committees named. refreshments served by Faye Ella Philips and Ruth Sorrell. Due to stormy weather the Presbyterian Intermediate Society held a picnic supper in the church basement at 6:30 with Kathryn Lite and Ruth Messer attending.
The event covered entertainments and games for Children’s Day with twenty in attendance. Participants practiced and performed, aiming to showcase amid the day’s activities.
The D A R will celebrate flag day Saturday at 2 30 in the log house in Sunset pack A pheniie lunch will be served at 6 o clock Bring silver dishes sandwiches and one dish to pass and thermos bottles of coffee or tea The Loyal Sisterhood class MB church will hold spring Tuesday at 2 p m for the annual election of officers and dues paying Every member urged to be present
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