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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1931
Page
5
A Goofy scene unfolds as Bill Bowers claims a first public chicken sale with Dan Wenger making his inaugural auctioneering attempt. Chickens, tied to farm rails near the Albert Thomann home, were attached to a wagon and dashed along the new pavement through the business district ending as they head east at speed. No injuries reported.
A Riverside reminiscence notes most Iowa towns skip Fourth of July festivities this year. Only North English has announced a celebration so far, while Riverside recalls earlier hard times when families managed simple joy with little money.
Pay roll aided business in Sigourney this spring as pipeline work neared completion. The comment notes payroll boosts and economic activity around the project location.
H M McGuire, janitor of Cotter school for ten years, has not missed a single day or a single door opening on time during his entire tenure. This reliability is noted as a notable record by the Columbus Gazette.
A road work team’s wagon, hitched to a loading wagon, ran away on Tuesday afternoon in Riverside. The incident sparked excitement reminiscent of past mishaps, drawing onlookers and prompting temporary disruption.
The Keithsburg News reports beautification efforts spreading nationwide as cities plant flowers and tidy riverfronts. In Washington Iowa residents form an anti-dirt campaign led by women chosen to patrol alleys, aiming to keep the city clean and well presented.
The Brighton Enterprise recounts a mother watching a newborn and reflecting on future mischief as the child grows. The mother frets she may not punish him when he reaches the age of throwing dishes, scribbling walls, or tearing magazines, yet she holds hope for restraint.
The piece argues that constant parental acquiescence creates unruly kids who lack discipline. It contrasts well behaved children who bow to limits with those who never heard the word no.
The Winfield Beacon notes the community plans for celebrations, homecomings, chautauquas and fairs. It urges towns to organize entertaining events for residents and surrounding communities, highlighting a collective effort to provide in‑town amusement.
Gilbert Garretson of Mt. Pleasant received a telegram from President Ortiz Rubio of Mexico, sent after two Mexican boys were shot in Oklahoma. Garretson met the president in Mexico City during a prior visit and the message expresses gratitude for the sympathy conveyed.
Kalona report notes funeral services for Everette Reese were held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at the Christian Church with burial at Sharon Hill cemetery. Merion Edwards of Waukesha Wisconsin attended. Charles Jirsa and son left for Chicago with poultry. Superintendent Snodgrass and family moved to W R Adams property. Louelle Brooks of Minneapolis is visiting relatives.
Lorrimer and Mary Lou discover a wounded visitor in the garden. Delight Harford, limping from a twisted ankle, reveals she is the woman from his past and pleads for help or a taxi to the station. He is stunned, recognizing the name as the scene ends with a tense cliffhanger.
Families move within the area with several trips to Van Horne and Wellman noted. Mrs. Alice Sleichter and daughter Gladys plan a Kansas City visit while Albert Fry of Lamont, Iowa stays in Kalona for business. Reunions, family visits, and attendance at a Washington carnival are mentioned among local households.
Vernette John son and Velma Finke visited the Clayde Knapp home. Mr and Mrs Roy Davison and family from near Coppock and Mr and Mrs Charles Stewart were also guests.
Residents gathered to view a natural gas pipeline project near Glen Knapp. The piece notes many locals visiting the site, families traveling from Muscatine and Crawfordsville, and workers plowing, planting, and tending gardens as the pipeline progress continues.
Rev. Thomas Dullard age 70 priest of Holy Name Catholic church Rock Rapids died in Sioux Falls last night after 41 years of service in the priesthood. He served the Rock Rapids parish and nearby communities during a long ministry.
June 22 report states Prof Herbert James Gilkey of the University of Colorado has been named head of Iowa State College's new department of theoretical and applied mechanics, per President R M Hughes.
Six year old Leroy Anderson is found murdered near the Winnebago river. Coroner J E McDonald and Sheriff Gick report the child slashed with a knife and disposed in the river. Suspects Nimer Boucher and Karl Rogers are in custody as the investigation continues.
Davenport reported Frank J. Stien a 44 year old painter was arrested after surrendering to police following a shotgun shooting of his wife during a quarrel. He took her to a hospital where she remained in critical condition. The blast severed her arm necessitating amputation.
Chicago June 22 UP The war on gangdom was renewed after the Alfred J. Lingle murder and Capone indictment. The slaying of motion picture actor Jacob Kaufman triggered investigation into a huge operators union earning 750000 to 1000000 yearly under Thomas Maloy. Authorities say the killing was an attack to thwart grand jury probes. Union cash, about 248000, anchored with Maloy for fighting investigations. Maloy, five others including Danny Stanton, Capone’s labor racket representative, were sought.
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